2012 Ford Flex SUV Crossover Review & Ratings

Since its introduction, the 2012 Ford Flex SUV Crossover has been the best selling family car in the USA. That can be attributed to the fact that the car can seat a family of seven comfortably and still have room for some extra luggage. The boxy design of the car provides style, comfort and utility and is a great alternative for those looking for the space of a minivan, without the feel and styling. The car provides a smooth ride for those driving around in the city as well as for the long drives across the country, but in order to get the best in this vehicle; you will have to opt for a number of optional amenities, which don't come cheap. It comes with three rows of seats that are very spacious, giving each of the passengers' room to stretch. It comes with a powerful V 6 engine, which makes it a premium competitor in its segment. The V6 twin turbo charged directly injected engine does not conserve as much fuel as one might expect. However, the fact that the car is powerful doesn't imply that it is a guzzler, if anything, the car is very economical.

The stakes are high for the 2012 Ford Flex SUV Crossover as all the trims come with leather upholstery in the interior of the car as well as the Ford sync system. These features are standard across all the models which make each model very competitive. The 2012 Ford Flex SUV Crossover is a station wagon that can seat seven passengers. However, the seating capacity can be reduced to 6 if you choose to have the captain's chairs installed in your car. It is available in three trims which include the SE, SEL and the limited models.

The base SE trim model comes with standard 17 inch alloy wheels, rear parking sensors that make parking fun, automatic headlights, fog lamps, keyless entry, automatic climate control, telescoping steering, power passenger seats, and a stereo player that comes with an auxiliary jack. The regular SE trim comes with all the features found on the base SE trim and on top of that, the following features are added, dual-zone automatic climate control, 18-inch wheels, heated front seats, a six-way power passenger seat, driver power lumbar adjustment , wood interior trim, the Sync electronics interface systemic changer and satellite radio. Options on the SEL include leather upholstery, and a 12-speaker Sony stereo. The Convenience Package adds a heated mirror, power tailgate, adjustable pedals, memory functions and a 110-volt inverter jack.