If you think because you have three children you need to drive a dorky minivan, think again. The Ford Flex is just as spacious as any seven-seat minivan and has the bonus of being more stylish than most other vehicles on the road. Simply put, there is nothing else on the market that looks like the Ford Flex.
EcoBoost
EcoBoost is an important option to pick on your new Ford Flex, as it bestows the base 3.5-liter, V6 engine with turbocharging and direct injection. The result is near muscle-car levels of performance (355 horsepower) mixed in with 17/25 EPA fuel efficiency ratings, as compared to 19/25 for the basic engine, which is down on power by more than 100 horsepower.
Sync
Sync is fast becoming one of Ford's signature technology pieces. Developed in conjunction with Microsoft, Sync allows you to control navigation, radio and cell phone by voice, without ever having to leave your seat. Sync also calls 911 immediately if it senses an accident. Sync is free on many models such as the Flex, but on lower-end models, like the Focus, there is a small fee that adds close to $200 to the sticker price.
Refrigerated Center Console
If you have ever had a vehicle where children were the primary passengers, you know the importance of carrying snacks with you. The refrigerated center console option is located between the second-row seats and is spacious enough to store a six-pack of soda and a few bags of fresh fruit. The car has to be running for the fridge to work, so do not park in a dusty lot for 10 days near Death Valley and expect to find your apples still looking crisp.
Sony Audio System
True audiophiles who want the utmost in premium audio will have to come up with sufficient cash to select the top level Flex Limited or SEL models. When Ford wanted to design an upscale audio system for the living room like setting of its Flex, it turned to premiere audio expert Sony. The result is standard on the Limited model and features 390 watts of power pumping through 12 optimally placed stereo speakers. Ford also gives you free XM Satellite radio for three months if you option your Flex with this outstanding audio system.
Multi-Panel Vista Roof
The Multi-Panel Vista Roof option is becoming very popular with new car buyers, as it can take what is ordinarily a dark, somber interior and make it feel really spacious. By making the most of the roof glass, Ford engineers have managed to open up even more perceived spaciousness in the interior of the Flex. That is quite something, as the Flex has a rather large seven-seat interior already. While the Multi-Panel Vista Roof turns metal into glass it does not feature any glass that moves like a sunroof or moonroof. All of the glass is fixed on the Flex with this option.
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