Ford Reflex

About Ford Reflex

The Ford Reflex (or REFL3X, as spelled on the vehicle nameplate) was a concept car introduced at the 2006 North American International Auto Show that, according to Ford, "proved small cars could be bold and American". It was a technological showcase that included solar panel-powered headlights, an integrated child seat, a baby cam with a monitor mounted on the dash, inflatable rear safety belts, and an interior quieted by ground rubber taken from Nike athletic shoe outsoles. A production version of the Reflex design has never been announced. It featured an advanced diesel-electric hybrid engine with new-generation lithium ion batteries that could help deliver up to 65 miles per US gallon (3.6 L/100 km; 78 mpg‑imp) of diesel fuel, and could accelerate the vehicle from 0 to 60 mph (97 km/h) in 7 seconds. The concept featured an electric motor on the rear axle in addition to its hybrid propulsion system on the front axle. The rear motor provided all wheel drive capability, improved driving dynamics, and the fuel economy benefited of a full hybrid vehicle. Reflex's energy was stored in a new-generation lithium-ion battery pack, using the same technology found in cell phones.