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Starting MSRP: $28,495 (FWD)
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ur overall impression of the 2009 Ford Flex was good enough to earn it our 2009 Truck of the Year, but some thought it was inappropriate that we labeled it a truck in the first place. It does ride on a chassis similar to the Lincoln MKS and the new Ford Taurus as well as share most of its drivetrain with these sedans as well, so for 2010 Ford is giving the Flex a few upgrades to help it better compete with just about any fullsize crossover or SUV on the market. After spending an afternoon behind the wheel of the 2010 Ford Flex in the mountains of Boulder, Colo., it’s easy to see that Ford is still trying to perfect a near-perfect vehicle. From engine and suspension changes to safety and convenience items, the Ford Flex looks to be an even more impressive vehicle heading into its sophomore season. Pricing for the 2010 Ford Flex SEL AWD EcoBoost has a starting MSRP of $39,165, while the more luxurious Flex Limited AWD EcoBoost starts at $42,805.
The biggest news for the 2010 Flex is what is under the hood – Ford’s 3.5-liter twin-turbocharged EcoBoost V-6. Matching the Flex’s fullsize stature, the EcoBoost gives the 2010 model enough power to compete with fullsize sport utility vehicles such as the Dodge Durango, Toyota Sequoia and Chevrolet Tahoe even though it gets fuel economy closer to smaller crossovers such as the Chevrolet Traverse and Honda Pilot. Producing 355 horsepower and 350 lb-ft of torque, the EcoBoost gives the 2010 Flex power similar to its V-8 competitors with the fuel economy of a regular V-6. Despite the gain of 93 horsepower and 102 lb-ft of torque, the Flex with Ford Flex with EcoBoost gets identical EPA fuel economy estimates (16 miles per gallon in the city and 22 mpg on the highway) as the all-wheel drive Duratec-powered Flex. All 2010 Flex models equipped with EcoBoost come standard with all-wheel drive. (Read more...)
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