After a more than expected successful first year on the full-size sport utility market, the 2010 Ford Flex Ecoboost AWD Limited returns with more power, performance and high-technology features. I tested the new Ecoboost ‘top-of-the-line’ Limited model that came equipped with everything I would expect in a luxury crossover sport utility.
Ford Flex already turned heads with its distinctive style and its planted stance, signature Ford aluminum grille, broad shoulders flanked by signature side grooves, a chrome strip that travels from the front A-pillar all around to the other side A-pillar, slab aluminum plate on the rear hatch, LED rear lamps, dual, 3in. polished stainless steel exhaust tips, and a flat roof, it is a style than shuns traditional crossover styling, plus you can still option for the available 2-tone roof.
The Flex comes standard with a 3.5 liter, 24-valve V6 variation of the award-winning Duratec engine family that delivers 262hp at 6,250rpm and 248lb.ft. of torque, more than enough to easily move 7-passengers and cargo; but the big news is the optional EcoBoost twin-turbocharged 3.5 liter 24-valve, direct fuel injected V6 that produces 355hp at 5,700rpm and 350lb.ft. of torque at 3,500rpm, while still returning 16mpg/city and 22mpg/highway with the standard AWD.
Ford Flex already turned heads with its distinctive style and its planted stance, signature Ford aluminum grille, broad shoulders flanked by signature side grooves, a chrome strip that travels from the front A-pillar all around to the other side A-pillar, slab aluminum plate on the rear hatch, LED rear lamps, dual, 3in. polished stainless steel exhaust tips, and a flat roof, it is a style than shuns traditional crossover styling, plus you can still option for the available 2-tone roof.
The Flex comes standard with a 3.5 liter, 24-valve V6 variation of the award-winning Duratec engine family that delivers 262hp at 6,250rpm and 248lb.ft. of torque, more than enough to easily move 7-passengers and cargo; but the big news is the optional EcoBoost twin-turbocharged 3.5 liter 24-valve, direct fuel injected V6 that produces 355hp at 5,700rpm and 350lb.ft. of torque at 3,500rpm, while still returning 16mpg/city and 22mpg/highway with the standard AWD.
| GENERAL INFORMATION | |
| 2010 Ford Flex Limited AWD EcoBoost | |
| Type | Sport Utility |
| Passengers | 7 |
| Doors | 5 |
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| PRICE | |
| Flex Limited AWD EcoBoost | |
| Price | $ 46,599 |
| Transport and PDI | $ 1,400 |
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| MECHANICAL | |
| Flex Limited AWD EcoBoost | |
| Engine | 3.5L V6 EcoBoost Twin turbo DOHC 24-valve |
| HP (hp@rpm) | 355 @ 5700 |
| Torque (lb.ft@rpm) | 350 @ 3500 |
| Drivetrain | All-wheel drive |
| Transmission | 6-speed automatic |
| Brakes | 4-wheel disc |
| ABS | Std |
| Power Steering | Std |
| Front Suspension | Independent |
| Rear Suspension | Independent |
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| COMFORT AND CONVENIENCE | |
| Flex Limited AWD EcoBoost | |
| Air Conditioning | Dual-zone auto climate control |
| Cruise Control | Std |
| Power Locks | Std |
| Remote Keyless Entry | Std |
| Power Windows | Std |
| Power Mirrors | Std |
| Adjustable Steering | Manual tilt / telescopic |
| Sunroof | Opt |
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| FUEL CONSUMPTION | |
| Flex Limited AWD EcoBoost | |
| Automatic Transmission city / highway (L/100 km) | 13.1 / 9.1 |
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| DIMENSIONS, CAPACITY AND WEIGHT | |
| Flex Limited AWD EcoBoost | |
| Length (mm) | 5,125 |
| Width (mm) | 1,927 |
| Height (mm) | 1,726 |
| Wheelbase (mm) | 2,972 |
| Curbweight (kg) | 2,105 |
| Trunk Size (L) | 415 |
| Maximum Trunk Size (L) | 3,985 |
| Fuel Tank Capacity (L) | 72.7 |
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| CO2 EMISSIONS | |
| Flex Limited AWD EcoBoost | |
| Automatic Transmission (KG/year) | 5198 |
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| WARRANTIES | |
| Flex Limited AWD EcoBoost | |
| General (years / km) | 3 / 60,000 |
| Powertrain (years / km) | 5 / 100,000 |
| Perforation Corrosion (years / km) | 5 / Unlimited |
| Roadside Assistance (years / km) | 5 / 100,000 |