2016 Ford Flex Review

The 2016 Ford Flex is a unique large SUV that offers about as much personality as it does space. Family ride seekers in the Richmond, Ashland, and Mechanicsville region after a colossal hauler that's powerful, smooth, and ready to adapt, don't miss the chance to take a spin in the new Ford Flex! Keep reading our 2016 Ford Flex review to find out everything you need to know about Ford's standout people mover below. 

Defining the Flex Form

Is it a wagon? An SUV? It's a Ford Flex! Forget about birds and planes, beyond the Ford Flex's blatantly boxy build comes something that can save the day better than Superman: loads of interior space capable of toting your travelers in total comfort.

And it's the Flex's distinctly rectangular frame, lengthy physique, and low-to-the-ground stance that help it play to both sides of the crossover coin (we're talking form and function). Its low step-in height makes it easy for kids, grandparents, and family pets to hop in, while tall sides all around give the Flex major hauling aptitude and outstanding, obstruction-free visibility from the driver's seat.

2016 Ford Flex Specs

A hefty hauler calls for a hefty engine, and the Ford Flex's standard 3.5-liter V6 that brews 287 horsepower certainly fits the bill. This willing motor gets matched to a six-speed automatic transmission that provides smooth shifts and helps the 2016 Flex return its competitive EPA estimates of 16/23 mpg for city and highway driving.

The Flex handles surprisingly well for such a large vehicle, with responsive steering, solid control, and a well-isolated interior that expertly removes road bumps from the ride feel. 

2016 Ford Flex Features

For the 2016 model year, Flex drivers can now take advantage of Ford's upgraded infotainment system, SYNC® 3. It ties in an entirely new, sleek interface that's intuitive to use and quick to respond to user input.

The new system also allows you to sync your phone to your Flex like never before through Apple® CarPlay™ and Android Auto™, a no-wires way to access your phone's functions through voice recognition or on the SYNC® 3 touchscreen (including navigation from Apple Maps or Google Maps™). You can even view your Flex's stats from afar, from locating where you parked to checking on how much fuel you have in reserve and more.

Base Flexes also now include a standard rearview camera, adding to this colossal crossover's already comprehensive arsenal of safety programs and features. Joining already-standard rear parking sensors, drivers can now be more confident that they've got all corners covered while backing up.

Let's not forget the Ford Flex's main interior boon: unrivaled three-row stretch-out room for up to seven passengers. Even in the way back, adults have ample head and legroom to be road trip cozy!

 

Review the 2016 Ford Flex in Person

You've gotten to review the 2016 Ford Flex from your computer screen, so now it's time to see all that it has in store from behind the wheel! Head out to the Richmond Ford Lincoln showroom to conduct your own top-to-bottom, inside-and-out evaluation of this exceptional family ride.

Richmond, Ashland, and Mechanicsville area Flex seekers can sign up for a test drive now and we'll have your Ford Flex all ready for when you arrive. For any questions regarding the 2016 Ford Flex, reach out to us today!