ShareThis2010 FORD FLEX SE
TYPE: Front-wheel-drive, four-door, seven-passenger, full-size crossover utility vehicle.
PRICE: $29,325 base ($27,617 invoice).
WHERE BUILT: Oakville, Ontario, Canada.
KEY RIVALS: Chevrolet Traverse, Dodge Caravan, Toyota Sienna.
POWER: 3.5-liter 262 horsepower Duratec V6; six-speed auto transmission.
FUEL ECONOMY: 17 city, 24 highway mpg.
CHASSIS: Steel unibody; front suspension strut rear-facing L-shaped lower control arm with hydro-bushings with isolated subframe and stabilizer bar; rear multi-link, fully independent suspension with upper and lower control arms, fully isolated subframe and stabilizer bar; power rack-and-pinion steering; power disc brakes with ABS.
LENGTH X WIDTH X HEIGHT: 201.8 x 80.1 x 68 inches.
WHEELBASE X TRACK: 117.9.x 65.4/65.4 inches.
CURB WEIGHT: 4,471 pounds.
STANDARD: Air conditioning; front-side air bags; power accessories; Vista roof panels; AM/FM/CD stereo; cruise control; center console; cup holders; remote keyless entry; power windows.
(Richard Williamson writes about automobiles for Scripps Howard News Service.)
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