Koons Ford, in Annapolis, Marland, is excited to launch the redesigned Ford Flex. It appears as though Ford is continuing with their minivan/SUV/crossover. Ford unveiled their updated version, which will be available at dealerships in 2013, at the LA Auto Show.

Will the Ford Flex turn it into a classic model for the American automaker? Even though there has been some gossip spreading, sales weren't as large as Ford had predicted. The 2013 Flex looks like earlier models, excect for an updated front grill which now has a hood-length "FLEX" instead of the traditional blue oval.

"Flex customers are fiercely loyal," said Mark Fields for Ford America. "The Flex has the highest retention rate of any car in the Ford lineup. The Flex has become popular on the West Coast, making an L.A. show introduction appropriate," Fields said. One-in-five retail sales are in California. "It's helping to change our image there. It looks bolder, more urban and hip," he added about the grille and headlamps, along with updated MyFordTouch system.¹

The fuel economy is 18 miles per gallon city, and 25 miles per gallon highway 2013 Ford Flex, achieved by adding twin independent variable camshafts to the 3.5-liter V6. Flex now delivers 285 horsepower, up by about 20 horsepower. We are looking forward to spotting more of these updated models on the Annapolis roads!

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