2013 Ford Flex Additionally Sports New Tech
This is 2013 Ford Flex models in year. It is smart for Ford to indicate off a refresh for the 2013 Flex at the L.A. Auto Show, as almost one-fifth of all Flex models are sold in California. The refreshed Flex, that bows in L.A. before going on sale in spring 2012. The 2013 Flex conjointly sports new headlights up front, “Flex” badging on the nose (similar to the previous Flex Titanium), and a nipped and tucked rear finish of Ford Flex.
The 2013 Ford Flex is its base 3.5-liter V-6 engine. Power rises from 262 hp and 248 lb-ft of torque, to a healthy 285 hp and 253 lb-ft of torque, and therefore the redline is increased from 6700 rpm to 7000 rpm. Ford says the facility boost doesn’t return at the value of fuel economy, which the Ford Flex can truly gain a minimum of one mpg all-around. There are not any changes to the 355-hp, 3.5-liter EcoBoost V-6 engine, that is accessible solely with all-wheel drive. He 2013 model may be optioned with adaptive cruise management, a blind-spot warning system, and seat belt airbags for the second row of seats. The Flex additionally sports new tech and safety enhancements as well as MyFord bit 2.0, and therefore the seat belt airbags from the 2012 Ford Explorer.
The changes are expected to boost fuel economy ratings by one mpg, to approximately 18/25 mpg (city/highway) for front-wheel-drive models and 17/24 mpg for all-wheel-drive models. The new Ford Flex is supplied with the automotive world’s initial production rear inflatable belts to supply improved comfort and protection for rear seat passengers. Last month, this safety innovation was named a Breakthrough Product Award winner by common Mechanics, a part of the magazine’s seventh annual Breakthrough Awards. The new Flex additionally boasts on the market radar-enabled adaptive cruise management (ACC) and collision warning with brake support and Blind Spot data System (BLIS®) with cross-traffic alert. These technologies facilitate drivers avoid potential accidents using radar to detect the relative position of alternative vehicles and warn the motive force with a mix of visual and audio alerts.
The Ford Flex will be publicly unveiled later this month in L.A. before reaching dealerships in spring 2012. The new Flex comes in nine exterior colors, together with 3 new colors for the 2013 model year: Ruby Red, Deep Impact Blue and Kodiak Brown.
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