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Ford Flex: Hip to be square

Reported by: Michael Hagerty
Email: MHagerty@abc15.com
Last Update: 10/20 7:24 pm
(Ford Motor Company)
(Ford Motor Company)
Flex means to bend, so it's a little ironic that Ford gave that name to this vehicle, all flat sides, edges and right angles.

What is it? Well, Ford calls it a large crossover, part SUV, part car, but as we have with most crossovers, we think it's a big station wagon.

And it has a lot going for it, including three trim levels, three rows of seating and a price that starts at $28,550.

The standard six-cylinder makes 262 horsepower and gets an EPA estimated 17 city/24 highway miles per gallon.

EcoBoost's twin turbochargers add another 100 horsepower, and the mileage estimates stay exactly the same at 17 city/24 highway.

That power is immediately obvious when you put your foot down, and it's nice to see the speedometer needle move and the gas gauge stay put.

For more information or a test drive, see your Ford dealer.




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