Pacifico Marple Ford in Broomall, PA is proud to introduce the updated Ford Flex. It seems as though this American auto maker is sticking with their minivan/crossover/SUV. A redesign, coming in 2013, was confirmed and shown off at the Los Angeles Auto Show.

Will Flex become a Ford flagship? There are rumors, though sales were not as high as the auto maker expected. 2013's model looks similar to previous models, aside from a changed front grille - which dumps the blue oval for a hood-length "FLEX" branding.

"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

Fuel economy is up at 18 mpg city, and 25 highway on the 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 hope to see more of these unique and family-friendly vehicles on the roads soon!

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