Marysville Ford Dealership Carries "Hands-Down" Road Trip Favorite

Online, June 23, 2012 (Newswire.com) - Packing up the kids for a summer road trip is a tradition so American that rest stops might as well start selling apple pie and souvenir baseballs. Finding a vehicle that can keep everyone happy during an extended vacation, however, can be difficult.

That is why Consumer Reports just released its recommendations in the category of Best New Cars for Family Road Trips. Their ideal choice, the Ford Flex, can be found locally at Columbus Ford dealer Bob Chapman Ford.

David Champion, CR's Senior Director of Auto Testing, said that many factors were considered when selecting vehicles deemed fit for family fun. Their experts considered things like fuel economy, rear window visibility for children, cargo space, leg room, passenger comfort and access to food or other items that might be stored in the back.

Significantly altered for 2013, the next Ford Flex gets up to 25 miles per gallon on the highway and has a combined rating of 23 MPG. Its seven-passenger cabin offers ample leg room for those sitting in both the second and third row. Notable options for parents include inflatable second-row seatbelts and a refrigerated console that can hold seven refreshing cans of soda.

The 2012 Ford Flex is available now at Bob Chapman Ford in Marysville. Drivers can expect the 2013 version to be released later this summer.

For more information on the Ford Flex, visit Bob Chapman Ford at their Marysville, Ohio dealership near Columbus. Customers can also connect with Bob Chapman Ford at http://www.chapmanford.com, on Facebook (facebook.com/josephbchapman) or via Twitter (@bobchapmanford).

About Bob Chapman Ford

Bob Chapman Ford is a Columbus Ford dealership that's been serving the area for over 100 years. They carry an extensive lineup of new 2012 and 2013 Ford cars, trucks and SUVs. In addition, Bob Chapman Ford offers a vast used selection of used vehicles, financing, parts and first-class Ford service and repair.