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Detroit Strip Clubs: 2010 Ford Flex With EcoBoost First Drive

How is that possible? Well, the direct-injection system brings with it some fuel economy improvement compared to the port-injected normally aspirated V6. But Ford has also fitted the Flex GTDI with the 3.16:1 final drive that normally comes with the front-wheel-drive Flex instead of the 3.39:1 ratio that helps the normally aspirated all-wheel-drive Flex feel not too leaden. The Flex GTDI six-speed automatic shares its gear ratios with the transmission in the non-turbo Flex. It’s been a bit beefed up compared to the standard unit, though, to handle the additional torque.
So what’s the downside here? Well, there isn’t a large one, unless you consider paying an extra $2,995 to be large. The Flex is not a cheap thing in any configuration. And you won’t be able to get a stripper version with the turbo motor. It’s available only on the midline SEL and the top-of-the-line Limited versions. And it can only be had with the all-wheel-drive system.

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