The 2011 Ford Flex does so much so well, it attracts plenty of rivals.
The Buick Enclave nearly hits the mark with a curvaceous charm, but its V-6 is throatier and its dash isn’t quite as well-fitted as that in the Flex.
The Honda Pilot used to be a family no-brainer, but the latest version ditches the glassy, anonymous look for a trucky take on utility that’s off-note—and covered inside with hard, unattractive plastic.
The Flex has a functional nemesis in the Chrysler Town & Country; the Flex oozes sophistication and comfort, but the Chrysler minivan’s sliding side doors and airy cabin are worth considering, at thousands less.
And if you’re contemplating the $55,000 sticker on a Flex Platinum, you may as well cross-shop a Range Rover Sport.
It’s nowhere near as convenient, but the swagger’s all there—right alongside dodgy reliability.
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A singular look, along with top-shelf turbo power and features, earns the 2011 Ford Flex our top score among utility vehicles. |
The 2011 Buick Enclave no longer feels fresh, but it's still one of the most luxurious, passenger-friendly, and uniquely American family crossover wagons. |
If you can get past the garish grille and overwrought look, the 2011 Honda Pilot is a fine family vehicle, with minivan-like interior space and decent performance. |
The 2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport offers impressive performance and features, whether on-road or off. |
With innovative features, families that need spaciousness and practicality should look at the 2010 Chrysler Town & Country—with plenty of entertainment and storage features, the only real downside is the isolated drive and some cheap-looking plastics on the inside. |
| MSRP From | ||||
| $29,355 | $35,865 | $28,320 | $59,645 | $25,175 |
| Gas Mileage | ||||
| 16 MPG City / 24 MPG Hwy | 16 MPG City / 24 MPG Hwy | 16 MPG City / 23 MPG Hwy | 12 MPG City / 17 MPG Hwy | 16 MPG City / 25 MPG Hwy |
| Engine | ||||
| Gas V6 | Gas V6 | Gas V6 | Gas V8 | Gas V6 |
| EPA Class | ||||
| FWD Sport Utility Vehicle | 2WD Sport Utility Vehicle | 2WD Sport Utility Vehicle | 4WD Sport Utility Vehicle | 2WD Minivan |
| Style Name | ||||
| 4-Door SE FWD | FWD 4-Door CX | 2WD 4-Door LX | 4WD 4-Door HSE | 4-Door Wagon LX *Ltd Avail* |
| Drivetrain | ||||
| Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | 4-Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Passenger Capacity | ||||
| 7 | 7 | 8 | 5 | 7 |
| Passenger Doors | ||||
| N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Body Style | ||||
| 4 Door | Sport Utility Vehicle | 4 Door Sport Utility | 4 Door | 4 Door |
| Transmission | ||||
| Automatic | Automatic | Automatic w/OD | Automatic w/OD | Automatic |
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| 2011 Ford Flex vs. 2011 Buick Enclave | 2011 Ford Flex vs. 2011 Honda Pilot | 2011 Ford Flex vs. 2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport | 2011 Ford Flex vs. 2010 Chrysler Town & Country | |
