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The Honda Pilot, probably the most direct rival to the Flex, was redesigned last year, gaining a large, controversial grille to go with much thicker styling.
But the Pilot, in the opinion of TheCarConnection.com, has a cluttered interior with too much plastic.
The Chevrolet Traverse is a great alternative, but it feels bigger than the Flex and there isn't quite as much vertical space in the cabin.
The Traverse also suffers from a hesitant transmission.
The plush, quiet Hyundai Veracruz is a softer-styled alternative to the Flex; it offers good V-6 power and third-row seating, but it's certainly not as distinctive.
Finally, we throw in a minivan for good measure; the Nissan Quest is by far the most stylish of them.
 2010 Ford FlexBrowse Used Listings |  2011 Nissan QuestBrowse Used Listings |  2010 Chevrolet TraverseBrowse Used Listings |  2010 Honda PilotBrowse Used Listings |  2010 Hyundai VeracruzBrowse Used Listings |
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| Quick Specs | ||||
| Meta Rating | ||||
The 2010 Ford Flex is one of the most stylish new crossovers on the market, with great passenger room and enough features to make everyone happy. | The minivan buyer prizes space, flexibility and efficiency—and the 2011 Nissan Quest has taken steps back on all those fronts. | Strong, sturdy, and spacious, yet carlike in some ways, the 2010 Chevrolet Traverse offers a very appealing compromise. | If you can deal with its overwrought styling, the 2010 Honda Pilot is an excellent family vehicle, with the space and comfort of a minivan and good overall performance. | The 2010 Hyundai Veracruz doesn’t stand as a common-sense bargain like some of the brand’s other vehicles, but it’s spacious and comfortable. |
| MSRP From | ||||
| $28,950 | $27,750 | $29,224 | $27,895 | $28,145 |
| Gas Mileage | ||||
| 16 MPG City / 24 MPG Hwy | 19 MPG City / 24 MPG Hwy | 16 MPG City / 24 MPG Hwy | 16 MPG City / 23 MPG Hwy | 16 MPG City / 23 MPG Hwy |
| Engine | ||||
| Gas V6 | Gas V6 | Gas V6 | Gas V6 | Gas V6 |
| EPA Class | ||||
| 2WD Sport Utility Vehicle | 2WD Minivans | 2WD Sport Utility Vehicle | 2WD Sport Utility Vehicle | 2WD Sport Utililty |
| Style Name | ||||
| 4-Door SE FWD | 4-Door S | FWD 4-Door LS | 2WD 4-Door LX | FWD 4-Door GLS |
| Drivetrain | ||||
| Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Passenger Capacity | ||||
| 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 7 |
| Passenger Doors | ||||
| N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Body Style | ||||
| 4 Door | Passenger Van | 4 Door | 4 Door | 4 Door Sport Utility |
| Transmission | ||||
| Automatic | Continuously variable ratio | Automatic | Automatic w/OD | Automatic w/manual shift |
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