Gone are the days when Mom and Dad would argue no end as to what car to buy to answer their demands of comfort, performance, toughness and fuel mileage. Wagons ruled the roads for decades. And as the demands for varied performance arised, SUV’s clogged to the market. But the price tag skyrocketted, so peopleshifted to the boxier, more fuel- and price- efficient crossovers. In the case of the Ford Flex EcoBoost, all the bases for performance, comfort and fuel economy has been covered. This crossover cum SUV has really got it made.

For next year’s model, the EcoBoost will feature a new mean engine and the Powershift six-speed dual clutch gearbox. This time around, the guys from the blue oval will pack a 3.5-liter engine duo of turbochargers to produce V8 power with V6 fuel economy.

And there are lots more to discover about the the 2010 Flex Ecobooster, thanks to Autoblog. Check on the article to read more on why I definitely like this trooper from the hood to the trunk.