Ford

Ford Flex

Price $32,299 – $46,099
Fuel consumption 10.2 – 15.7 L/100km
The Car Guide rating 74%(view ratings)
Ford’s long midsize crossover, with its unique styling, continues to offer room for six or seven passengers and lots of storage. Its 3.5-litre V6 produces 287 horsepower, while all-wheel drive is optional, as is a twin-turbo, 3.5-litre V6, good for 365 horsepower. With all rear seats folded down, the Flex boasts a maximum cargo volume of 2355 litres. On the options list is active park assist, a two-tone appearance package as well as a four-pane sunroof.

Detailed ratings

The Car Guide rating 74%
Fuel economy 4/10
Reliability 8/10
Safety 9/10
Infotainment 8/10
Driving 7/10
Overall 7/10

What's new in 2018

N/A

Pros

  • Very large and versatile cabin
  • Certified comfort
  • Decent towing capacity
  • High-performance 3.5-litre V6 turbo
  • Efficient gearbox

Cons

  • Fuel-thirsty engines
  • Third row is unappealing
  • Problematic rear visibility
  • Some controls are not user-friendly

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