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Utility Vehicle of the Year: 2009 Ford Flex

We have sung the praises of the 2009 Ford Flex elsewhere on these pages, extolling its virtues as a family hauler. Yet its brick-like design also makes it an ideal utility vehicle. Sure, its off-road ability is limited, but for us utility means an ability to haul and carry stuff, and the Flex delivers with plenty of room behind the third row of seats – which are exceptionally easy to fold down – and tons of room and clever features that make living with the 2009 Ford Flex a treat, not a chore. Let us not forget, it also looks darn fine while doing it all.

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