To a certain extent, the new Ford Flex embodies today's Western society, personifying excess in one of its most pleasing forms. How has Ford managed this? Simply by offering a fundamentally useful and practical car wrapped in a cutting edge package. The Flex's aesthetical calling is clearly to inflame our passion. No one is left indifferent by it: either you love it or you hate it, but you definitely react to it.
I think its interesting and bold. When the Fairlane Concept, the Flex's predecessor, was launched, I was intrigued by the overall spirit of the car, and this standard version conveys it well. Looking at the Flex, you're struck by the unusual simplicity and utter boldness of the design. Its like a child took pen to paper.
It's all angles, up and down, left and right, with pretty much nothing else in between. Just as surprising is the actual size of the Flex, which is smaller than it appears in pictures. The dimensions are well balanced while maximizing vehicle length.
The engineers paid attention to detail, giving the Flex just enough ingredients to strengthen its personality. Most striking are the grooves running across the doors and tailgate, the oversized fenders and the contrasting colour of the roof and outside mirrors. You can't help but think of a King Size Mini Clubman!
The cabin is much more sedate, but very well done. The mock-wood trim is maybe a little too present. The materials are unquestionably of good quality, and despite the smattering of hard plastic surfaces, it's very well done on the whole. The controls are ergonomic and the instruments are very easy to read, although the dials could be a tad larger. The dashboard is massive and conveys a nice feeling of magnitude.
The other two rows also feature generous space, especially in the six-seat configuration. Access to the third row is risky but comfortable once seated. The cargo space is simply phenomenal, and it gets even better when the rows of seats are folded down, offering a maximum capacity of 2,355 L. The driving position is a little perplexing, as the comfortable seat suggests a sedan but the atmosphere is clearly that of a much larger vehicle.
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| The Ford Flex is a daring vehicle that stands out from the crowd. |
I think its interesting and bold. When the Fairlane Concept, the Flex's predecessor, was launched, I was intrigued by the overall spirit of the car, and this standard version conveys it well. Looking at the Flex, you're struck by the unusual simplicity and utter boldness of the design. Its like a child took pen to paper.
It's all angles, up and down, left and right, with pretty much nothing else in between. Just as surprising is the actual size of the Flex, which is smaller than it appears in pictures. The dimensions are well balanced while maximizing vehicle length.
The engineers paid attention to detail, giving the Flex just enough ingredients to strengthen its personality. Most striking are the grooves running across the doors and tailgate, the oversized fenders and the contrasting colour of the roof and outside mirrors. You can't help but think of a King Size Mini Clubman!
The cabin is much more sedate, but very well done. The mock-wood trim is maybe a little too present. The materials are unquestionably of good quality, and despite the smattering of hard plastic surfaces, it's very well done on the whole. The controls are ergonomic and the instruments are very easy to read, although the dials could be a tad larger. The dashboard is massive and conveys a nice feeling of magnitude.
The other two rows also feature generous space, especially in the six-seat configuration. Access to the third row is risky but comfortable once seated. The cargo space is simply phenomenal, and it gets even better when the rows of seats are folded down, offering a maximum capacity of 2,355 L. The driving position is a little perplexing, as the comfortable seat suggests a sedan but the atmosphere is clearly that of a much larger vehicle.
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| The cabin is much more sedate, but very well done. |