We pick our favorite new models for a grown-up road trip.
Ford Flex: Style & Substance
There
are lots of family-friendly roadtrip vehicles out there, but few offer
the combination of distinctive styling, impressive performance and
practical details you’ll find in the Ford Flex. Unlike most
midsize crossovers, the Flex is actually quite enjoyable to drive
thanks to the available 355-horsepower EcoBoost V-6 that delivers both
surprisingly good acceleration and decent fuel economy. Handling is
also much better than you’d expect from a vehicle this size. Add
wide-opening rear doors and an optional power-operated rear liftgate
and you have a supremely practical package that even the most
image-conscious parents will actually want to be seen in.