Standard in the Ford Flex is a 3.5-liter Ti-VCT V6 that sends 287 hp and 254 lb/ft of torque to the front wheels through a six-speed SelectShift Automatic® transmission and returns up to 25 mpg highway; Intelligent All-Wheel Drive is available, too. For even more grunt, a twin-turbocharged and direct-injected 3.5-liter EcoBoost® V6––paired with Active All-Wheel Drive––generates a whopping 365 hp and 350 lb/ft of torque through a six-speed automatic with paddle shifters. Adding to its versatility, the Flex can tow an impressive 4,500 pounds with either engine.
Unlike a conventional SUV, the Flex has a lower center of gravity for better handling. In addition, thanks to technologies like the available Torque Vectoring Control, the Flex can dynamically balance power distribution during cornering for improved traction, steering response and driver control. Outward visibility is excellent, and a four-wheel independent suspension and unibody construction make long road trips in the Flex a comfortable pleasure.
The Flex interior reflects great attention to detail and offers numerous luxurious conveniences to make those long road trips, and the daily commute, even more enjoyable. An available second-row refrigerated console can chill as many as seven 12-ounce cans to 41 degrees Fahrenheit, with a freeze mode down to 23 degrees.
Also available is the award-winning SYNC® with MyFord Touch® system, which features an eight-inch touch-screen in the center stack and twin 4.2-inch LCD screens in the instrument cluster to give the driver voice and steering-wheel control of audio, climate, navigation and phone functions.
In the entry trim, the Flex SE, standard amenities include heated side mirrors (new for 2015) and a leather-wrapped steering wheel. The SEL trim features Intelligent Access with Push-Button Start and SYNC® with MyFord Touch®. The top Limited trim includes standard or available features like 20-inch alloy wheels, a new-for-2015 heated steering wheel, LED taillamps, a navigation system with rearview camera, leather upholstery and a power liftgate.
Unlike some three-row SUVs, the third row in the Flex can comfortably accommodate two six-foot-tall adult passengers. For added cargo space and versatility, the available PowerFold third-row seat folds flat with the push of a button. Second-row captain’s chairs are available, and with both second- and third-row seats folded flat, the Flex offers 83.2 cubic feet of cargo room.
The Flex also offers a long list of available driver assistance features, including Active Park Assist, which uses ultrasonic sensors to automatically steer the vehicle into a parallel parking space; Adaptive Cruise Control; Forward Collision Warning with Brake Support; Blind Spot Information System; and Curve Control. Exclusive inflatable rear safety belts are available to help reduce head, neck and chest injuries for more vulnerable passengers like children and the elderly.
In addition to its unique style, versatility and spaciousness, the Flex is also a smart buy. Intellichoice recently named the Flex a “SmartChoice Maintenance Costs” award winner in the “Full-Size Utility” category, praising its low overall cost of ownership and retained resale value.
These features and many more make the 2015 Ford Flex a top choice for a new family hauler. A remarkable blend of style, performance, versatility, safety, luxury and value make it flexible enough for a wide range of needs and budgets. Stop in for more information about the 2015 Ford Flex today.
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