2011 Ford Flex: Overview

The 2011 Ford Flex lineup expands further with the addition of a new top-end trim level. This boxy 4-door wagon shares elements of its basic design with the Ford Edge. Flex comes in four trim levels: SE, SEL, Limited, and new-for-2011 Titanium. All offer front-wheel drive. All-wheel drive is available on the SEL, Limited, and Titanium. Flex seats either 6 or 7 passengers on three rows of seats. A 262-horsepower 3.5-liter V6 engine is standard on all Flex models. The AWD SEL, Limited, and Titanium are available with a 355-horsepower turbocharged 3.5-liter V6. Versions so equipped are called "EcoBoost" and are priced as separate models. Maximum towing capacity is 4,500 pounds, and when equipped with the optional tow package, a trailer-sway-control system is included. Available safety features include ABS, traction control, antiskid system, front-side airbags, and curtain-side airbags. A rearview camera, power liftgate, voice-activated navigation system with real-time traffic and weather updates, four-panel glass roof, and refrigerated center console are available. Other available features include Ford's Sync voice-activated control for some cell phones and MP3 players and a capless fuel filler. A power-folding 3rd-row seat is newly optional on Limited and Titanium. A self-park feature is optional on EcoBoost versions.

COMPETITION

Consumer Guide Automotive places each vehicle into one of 18 classes based on size, price, and market position. Larger than Compact SUVs, Midsize SUVs offer a mix of car- and truck-type construction, V6 and V8 power, and up to 8-passenger seating. This class also includes crossover vehicles.

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