Ford Flex fetches second looks as a K9 carrier
By Keith Turner
November 16, 2008
In this new day of desire to reduce the nation’s dependence on foreign oil, the term “flex fuel” is often tossed out as alternative to traditional gas-guzzling vehicles. A Flexible Fuel Vehicle has the ability to run on Ethanol, or E85, as well as gasoline.
That’s why the name of the 2009 Ford Flex is so confusing. People automatically think that this new model from Detroit runs on some new-age technology that offers an alternative to conventional fuel.
Alas, it does not. Ford named this boxy new model the “Flex” to highlight the vehicle’s flexibility for cargo (and canine) carrying.
Here’s how the Ford press folks put it:
“Surprising space and comfort, upscale details and features, and clever flexibility combine to give Flex a contemporary interior environment under the available multi-panel Vista Roof.”
Fortunately for dog lovers — especially for those who like to travel safely with their pups — that open interior space and cargo flexibility add up to a decidedly decent DogCar.
Read the full review of the 2009 Ford Flex and many other models at DogCars.com.
