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Ford Flex

The Car Guide rating 4.5/5 87% Detailed ratings
Price $30,499 – $44,399 Payments
Fuel consumption 8.0 – 13.1 L/100km
Not wanting to mess with success, the Flex enters 2013 with minor touches to the exterior and a revised dashboard. The standard Ford Sync system adds MyFord Touch starting at the SEL level. Front-wheel drive models start at $31,099 equipped with the 3.5l V6. A six-speed automatic is the only transmission available. All wheel drive is optional in the SEL and standard in the Limited series, the only trim offering the EcoBoost V6 as an option.

The Car Guide rating  87%

Pros

  • Comfortable interior
  • Reasonable road holding
  • Inflatable seatbelts in back
  • Rear seats easy to move and adjust
  • Nice selection of engines

Cons

  • Fuel consumption still high
  • Some models are costly
  • Controversial exterior
  • MyFord Touch system needs improvement
  • Dimensions sometimes cumbersome
Driving 8/10
Safety 10/10
Interior 9/10
Reliability 8/10
Winter driving 8/10
Comfort 9/10

What's new in 2013

N/A

Recalls

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