And that's the premise of this EcoBoost performance crusher. Although this engine creates V8-muscle, it consumes V6 amounts of fuel... Well, almost. My test returned an average of just under 15L / 100 km which I suspect would be bested by a regular driver in regular conditions. That said, I don't foresee that the average would ever drop below 13L / 100 km.
Other than the power, the Flex is quite agreeable to drive. Its reflexes are not so dulled by its size to make it too cumbersome to navigate city streets. On highways, its girth and long wheelbase ensure smooth comfortable cruising and luckily, the braking system can cope favourably with EcoBoost excesses.
A complete package with wings
This thing is so close to perfection that Ford would need to do next to nothing to make it faultless. I do then hope that someone from Ford is reading these lines. Suggestions: 1-flick 3-click flashers, real paddle shifters (downshift on the left and upshift on the right), although their utility on this vehicle is dubious, and that's it!
Other than the price (almost $55,000) for the tested model and its fuel consumption, I can't think of any other good reason why a family, small or large, would not consider this as a viable alternative to any other type of family vehicle. Ask yourself: “Why would I not want to be pimpin' at the wheel of a Flex?”
Other than the power, the Flex is quite agreeable to drive. Its reflexes are not so dulled by its size to make it too cumbersome to navigate city streets. On highways, its girth and long wheelbase ensure smooth comfortable cruising and luckily, the braking system can cope favourably with EcoBoost excesses.
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| Turbocharged 3.5L V6 is good for 355 hp and 350 lb-ft of torque. (Photo: Matthieu Lambert/Auto123.com) |
A complete package with wings
This thing is so close to perfection that Ford would need to do next to nothing to make it faultless. I do then hope that someone from Ford is reading these lines. Suggestions: 1-flick 3-click flashers, real paddle shifters (downshift on the left and upshift on the right), although their utility on this vehicle is dubious, and that's it!
Other than the price (almost $55,000) for the tested model and its fuel consumption, I can't think of any other good reason why a family, small or large, would not consider this as a viable alternative to any other type of family vehicle. Ask yourself: “Why would I not want to be pimpin' at the wheel of a Flex?”
2010 Ford Flex Limited AWD EcoBoost
2010 Ford Flex Limited AWD EcoBoost
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