2009 Ford Flex

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Exterior - What the Auto Press Says

The all-new Flex is widely praised for its unique retro styling. Standout features include a two-tone roof, grooved door panels, and a three-bar chrome grille.

• "The ribbed doors recall classic American 'woodie' station wagons, but not in a cheesy, retro sort of way. The roof -- available in white or silver -- is very cool, and standard eighteen inch wheels (with nineteens optional) finish the package." -- Automobile Magazine
• "While it's certainly retrogressive in theme, the Flex is also fresh and forward looking." -- New Car Test Drive
• "Flex certainly takes Ford design in a good direction. Far from the beefy, truck-tough looks of the Escape, Explorer and Expedition, neither does Flex lean too far in the jellybean direction of the Edge. If Flex resembles any current vehicle, it would have to be the Mini Clubman. The boxy retro-cool design recalls a station wagon from the 1950s in its vibe. And you're either going to love it or hate it, but you will definitely notice the Flex when you see it on the road." -- About.com
• "Inconspicuous the Flex is not. Instead it shouts, 'Look at me.' This starts with the large, square hood and a grille featuring three wide horizontal chrome bars. (To some the Flex might even say, 'Don't mess with me.')" -- AutoMedia.com
• "It's not the most badass vehicle on the road, but when compared to the rather bland competition, at least it will turn heads -- that is, until there's one at every supermarket, movie theater, and fast food joint. And this leads us to an important question: how will this look stand the test of time?" -- Left Lane News
• "This vehicle is totally unique in a sea of 'me too' crossover vehicles. The two-box shape and unique exterior design details give us a modern interpretation of the classic 'woody' wagon." -- GayWheels.com
• "The 2009 Ford Flex is unlike anything on the road today - both inside and out. Sure, it has a boxy body similar to the Scion xB, and it cops the Mini Cooper's two-tone roof scheme. But with its hulking, low-slung stance, sleek side grooves and unique black-on-black 'greenhouse,' the Flex cuts a distinctive profile." -- MSN
• "The trouble with wagons and other family haulers is that they too often have a boring exterior and interior design. But there is something wonderfully in-your-face about the Flex -- its horizontally grooved side panels; its bold, three-bar grille; its optional, two-tone paint job and multi-panel glass roof; and an elegantly versatile interior that looks compact but feels generously spacious." -- Washington Post