Here’s the main thing about the Flex: It really is the best of all worlds. I’ve driven small cars, medium cars, and even a minivan before. I like the feel of a small car, but you can’t tote very much stuff or many people in one. And I loved the capacity I had with my minivan, but the handling wasn’t great. The car I drive now is a mid-size, and I can carry a lot of stuff (though not a lot of people), but it’s not particularly fun to drive. The Flex, though, is—dare I say this about such a square, manly vehicle?—downright peppy. You step on the gas and it goes. It really does handle like a much smaller car. And the traction control meant that even in the rain I never felt the slightest hint of slippage. - Ford Motor Company