The buckets offer large though rather flat cushions. Fortunately, the seatbacks are generously bolstered, providing the support you need on winding roads.
Access to the interior is made easier by the low floor height. A significant portion of the rocker panels is integrated to the doors, meaning your pants will no longer get dirty during winter. Nice!
The extended wheelbase of the Flex allows class-leading room in the second row. A total of six adults can comfortably enjoy the Flex and, as a bonus, soundproofing is good. What I find a bit odd, however, is that Ford forgot to include inward armrests with the second-row captain's chairs.
As for the 50/50 third-row seats, they fold and disappear into the floor, like those of the Honda Odyssey or Dodge Grand Caravan. They are easy to manipulate and, best of all, they increase cargo volume fivefold.
Not the biggest trunk, but...
At 2,355 liters, the total cargo capacity of the Flex remains lower than most rivals; the Saturn Outlook, for instance, offers up to 3,313 liters. The lower body and roomier passenger compartment are the main reasons why. Of course, it's not every day that you have to carry a Louis XV buffet!
In my opinion, the arrival of the Flex tolls the death bell for the Taurus X, which Ford representatives flatly deny. These two vehicles are too similar, but with the Flex, the number 2 automaker in the U.S. finally has a versatile people hauler that's both unique and functional. I believe that Ford should put all its eggs in that basket. Consumers will probably respond the same way, sooner rather than later, as more and more Flexes will hit the road.
photo:Luc Gagné
Access to the interior is made easier by the low floor height. A significant portion of the rocker panels is integrated to the doors, meaning your pants will no longer get dirty during winter. Nice!
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| The flexible interior does not offer class-leading cargo capacity, but it's large enough to accommodate a couple of big items. |
The extended wheelbase of the Flex allows class-leading room in the second row. A total of six adults can comfortably enjoy the Flex and, as a bonus, soundproofing is good. What I find a bit odd, however, is that Ford forgot to include inward armrests with the second-row captain's chairs.
As for the 50/50 third-row seats, they fold and disappear into the floor, like those of the Honda Odyssey or Dodge Grand Caravan. They are easy to manipulate and, best of all, they increase cargo volume fivefold.
Not the biggest trunk, but...
At 2,355 liters, the total cargo capacity of the Flex remains lower than most rivals; the Saturn Outlook, for instance, offers up to 3,313 liters. The lower body and roomier passenger compartment are the main reasons why. Of course, it's not every day that you have to carry a Louis XV buffet!
In my opinion, the arrival of the Flex tolls the death bell for the Taurus X, which Ford representatives flatly deny. These two vehicles are too similar, but with the Flex, the number 2 automaker in the U.S. finally has a versatile people hauler that's both unique and functional. I believe that Ford should put all its eggs in that basket. Consumers will probably respond the same way, sooner rather than later, as more and more Flexes will hit the road.
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| With the Flex, the number 2 automaker in the U.S. finally has a versatile people hauler. |
photo:Luc Gagné
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