ford flex 2016

Exterior Description

2016 Ford Flex keeps a distinct square shape. It is made on Ford D4 platform, the five-door. We assume that it will certainly be a little simpler. Weight existing design is from 4439 to 4828 lbs (from 2013 to 2190 kg). It was made to be with alloy wheels from 17 to 20 inch. Wheelbase total up to 117.9 inches (2995 mm).

External dimensions are the same: the length of 201.8 inches (5126 mm), width of 75.9inches (1928 mm) and height of 68 inches (1727 mm). Integrated will certainly be a little broader chrome grille. Bumpers are partially freshened. Optionally offered automatic front xenon headlights and LED rear lights. Optional are provided and fog lights.

Interior Description

This full-size crossover SUV will be offered in three trim levels: SE, SEL and Limited. Offered with accommodation for seven passengers. Depending upon the trim level, the seats are upholstered in fabric or leather. It allows the heating of the very first order, and additionally heating up the rear seats.
The 2016 Ford Flex has a telescopic leather steering wheel. The control panel is equipped with a 4.2-inch LCD screen. At the center console will have an 8-inch touchscreen. This screen will MyFord Touch interface electronics. For rear passengers, it provides optional installation of two LCD screens. It is equipped with dual or 3 zone environment control.

Safety and MPG

2016 Ford Flex won’t get any new safety features, but today’s model is already quite advanced in this segment and is actually one of the safest family SUV’s on the market. Six airbags, anti-lock brakes, stability and traction controls, together with curve control and torque vectoring make the Flex’s standard safety options list. Rearview camera is standard only with the top model, and so are parking sensors. Blind-spot alert system and adaptive cruise control are also an option and they round up the advanced electronic safety features of a new Flex.

Ford Flex 2016 Engine and Performance

Engine wise, the new Ford Flex 2016 will certainly probably get a new base engine which will certainly replace the current aspirated V6. This will be the 2.3 liter turbocharged V6 with as much as 305 horse power and 300 lb-ft of torque, so the exact same amount of power as prior to however with around a 20 % much better fuel usage.

The top of the wide range V6 will be the same 3.5 liter as prior to however this time the fuel usage will be somewhat much better thanks to a brand-new engine management system and a more aerodynamic body. Both engines will certainly come as standard with front wheel drive and a 6-speed automatic gearbox with the alternative of getting a four wheel drive system on the turbocharged V6.

2016 Ford Flex Price

2016 Ford Flex should be available for prices in between $30,000 and $38,000, while possible hybrids would cost at least $5,000 more.
2016 Ford Flex could continue to roll as a vehicle with special status in blue oval’s lineup, but it would have to go through some changes. It is quite affordable for the family SUV, but still lacks the fuel economy ratings for a family vehicle. However, being a ful-size ute, even its direct competitors can’t really boast with better figures.