[igor]

source :

The last big secret surrounding Ford Motor Co.'s new full-size crossover is out: It will be called the Flex.

As The Detroit News first reported last June, Ford's new "people mover" will be based on the Fairlane concept unveiled at the Detroit auto show in 2005. The production version is slated to make its debut April 4 at the New York auto show. | MORE |

interesting ..

Igor

This post has been edited by staff: 23 March 2007 - 10:01 AM

[silvrsvt]

Ughhhh the Fing naming Scheme is still alive!

http://cache.jalopnik.com/cars/funkmaster_ford.jpg

Is the first thing I though of when hearing the name

Damn its coming out in SEPTEMBER? OMFG

Guess we'll see it next month at NYIAS

Anyways..even though it starts with an F, I like the new name...

This post has been edited by silvrsvt: 22 March 2007 - 01:17 PM

[igor]

silvrsvt, on Mar 22 2007, 01:54 PM, said:

Ughhhh the Fing naming Scheme is still alive!

http://cache.jalopnik.com/cars/funkmaster_ford.jpg

Is the first thing I though of when hearing the name

Damn its coming out in SEPTEMBER? OMFG

Guess we'll see it next month at NYIAS

this just got me decided - I am going to NYAIAS..

and I do believe this name was actually chose on purpose for marketing purposes - it has a HUGE potential for marketing .. after all flexibility IS the name of the game for minivans and 7 passenger crossovers.

and yes September Job1 is way earlier than expected (yes it is over 2 years since concept, Ford did not jsut build the concept .. they only too the IDEA of the concept and built a brand new car ... )

Igor

This post has been edited by igor: 22 March 2007 - 12:58 PM

[silvrsvt]

igor, on Mar 22 2007, 01:55 PM, said:

this just got me decided - I am going to NYAIAS..

Igor

Igor, your out in Philly right? I'm about 45 minutes east of you by Great Adventure...want to meet up? Maybe get some press passes from BON? LOL

[LincolnFan]

Another F****ing name.

[Swizco]

silvrsvt, on Mar 22 2007, 10:54 AM, said:

Damn its coming out in SEPTEMBER? OMFG

Its not coming out in September. It'll be this time next year, at the absolute earlist.

Swizco

[silvrsvt]

Swizco, on Mar 22 2007, 02:02 PM, said:

Its not coming out in September. It'll be this time next year, at the absolute earlist.

Swizco

damn...but not unexpected :D

[igor]

Swizco, on Mar 22 2007, 02:02 PM, said:

Its not coming out in September. It'll be this time next year, at the absolute earlist.

Swizco

Job One is September 15th ... per TCC who read the whole article from WSJ/DowJones.

Igor

[igor]

more information:
http://money.cnn.com/news/newsfeeds/articl...05_FORTUNE5.htm
The car will feature SUICIDE DOORS - like the concept ...

Igor

This post has been edited by igor: 22 March 2007 - 01:24 PM

[LincolnFan]

Suicide doors confirmed! YESSS!!

[DCK]

Good Job Ford on getting this vehicle out a year sooner than what everyone was predicting.

I like the name "Flex" also. I'm not a fan of having all names start with a specific letter because then you end up grasping at straws for a name but "Flex" is a good name.

It is great that it will have suicide doors, as it is different, and to be blunt is "cool"

Overall I am very pleasantly suprised by Ford.

Keep up the good work.

Anyword on the Lincoln Variant?

This post has been edited by DCK: 22 March 2007 - 01:32 PM

[suv_guy_19]

igor, on Mar 22 2007, 01:23 PM, said:

more information:
http://money.cnn.com/news/newsfeeds/articl...05_FORTUNE5.htm
The car will feature SUICIDE DOORS - like the concept ...

Igor

I can't wait to see it.

[sim]

It looks interesting, like a blown up Scion xB, with a bit of Range Rover in there and not like a hint of Expedition/Excursion of course with the grill much like the Edge as most new stuff will have as a signature. The feature i am surprised at is the center opening doors - like the Honda Element (its not far off the styling of that either).

Its way to boxy for my liking, it might have some nice features and performance that might swing it for most, but i dont know if this is going to be as big a hit as the Fusion and the Edge.

This post has been edited by sim: 22 March 2007 - 01:33 PM

[MillRight]

This is the one that my wife and I have been waiting for ! Looking forward to seeing it in production form.

[igor]

DCK, on Mar 22 2007, 02:31 PM, said:

Anyword on the Lincoln Variant?

DCK? Praising Ford?

I must be dreaming !!!! :D (j/k)

Lincoln will debut later ..maybe LA, maybe Detroit, maybe New York next year - Ford wants to put more distance between Lincoln and F/M so they are not so easily perceived as the same cars.

The Lincoln will share NO sheet metal or even design themes with the Ford. It should be the first truly unique Lincoln in a while.

Igor

This post has been edited by igor: 22 March 2007 - 01:44 PM

[silvrsvt]

DCK, on Mar 22 2007, 02:31 PM, said:

Anyword on the Lincoln Variant?

Not yet...

[NLPRacing]

igor, on Mar 22 2007, 01:23 PM, said:

more information:
http://money.cnn.com/news/newsfeeds/articl...05_FORTUNE5.htm
The car will feature SUICIDE DOORS - like the concept ...

Igor

I'm having a hard time believing that it will have full size rear suicide doors.

[igor]

NLPRacing, on Mar 22 2007, 03:02 PM, said:

I'm having a hard time believing that it will have full size rear suicide doors.

I guess we will know soon enough

:D

Igor

[mkaresh]

NLPRacing, on Mar 22 2007, 02:02 PM, said:

I'm having a hard time believing that it will have full size rear suicide doors.

I'm having a hard time beilieving it too. This will certainly limit the market to people who don't have to often get kids in and out in parkiing lots. Trapped in the triangle...

[igor]

mkaresh, on Mar 22 2007, 03:07 PM, said:

I'm having a hard time beilieving it too. This will certainly limit the market to people who don't have to often get kids in and out in parkiing lots. Trapped in the triangle...

au contraire I really believe it is easier to load and unload the precious cargo with rear-hinged doors than front-hinged ones ... remember this is crossover - not minivan ..

we will have to wait 2 weeks and see, but I think this setup will have definite advantages in access to the sedond or even third row of seats ..

Igor