2009 Ford Flex offers “Sync” as well as space to seat seven comfortably, and with the high quality interior design you might not want to ever get out.

It wasn’t too long ago that minivans reigned supreme as the go-to choice of growing families across the country. In recent years, however, minivan sales have declined due to the arrival of seven-passenger crossover SUVs, which allow moms and dads to look and feel a little more stylish while transporting their broods. These crossovers don’t offer as much utility, however. So what if an automaker attempted to marry the “cool factor” of a crossover SUV and the unbeatable practicality of a minivan’s shoebox-like shape? The result would probably end up something like the 2009 Ford Flex.

With styling inspired by vintage vacuum cleaners and an overall shape that resembles a super-sized cross between a first-generation Scion xB and a Mini Cooper Clubman, it’s safe to say there’s nothing else quite like the Ford Flex on the road today. Though the Flex shares its underpinnings and powertrain with the capable but anonymously styled Taurus X, its daring design sets it apart from the legions of look-alike crossovers roaming our roads. Fortunately for Ford, the Flex’s appeal is much more than skin-deep. For example, it offers one of the highest-quality interiors we’ve seen from Ford in a long time, replete with plentiful soft-touch surfaces and an expensive-looking design. Ford’s innovative Sync MP3 player and phone interface system is also available, as is a Vista sunroof, which consists of four fixed glass panels that brighten up the cabin for second- and third-row occupants. Add a reasonably powerful 3.5-liter V6 to the mix, along with available all-wheel drive, and you’ve got all the ingredients of a crowd-pleasing people mover. …more

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