No, it's not a futuristic concept vehicle you'd see at an international auto show. But with its advanced, forward-thinking style and design, it might just as well be. It's the all-new Flex.

The four deep grooves on the bodysides are like character lines, setting the tone for the clean, linear look and feel that sets the Flex apart.

Flex comes with 18-inch wheels on the SE and SEL models and 19 inches on the high-end Flex Limited (shown). They're designed to deliver a smooth, comfortable ride, and also to help keep the vehicle firmly planted on the road surface.

The clean, linear look and feel of the Flex begins, fittingly, up front with the signature Ford 3-bar chrome grille and carries through to virtually every facet of Flex's bold, innovative design.

Select the two-tone roof option and go for a customized look. Match a White Suede roof with one of six body colors. Or how about a striking Brilliant Silver roof with a Black or White Suede body? Go ahead and pick one. It's perfectly okay to stand out from the ordinary crowd.

Riding on Foose Design 22-inch wheels and Eibach springs customized for a lower appearance, the Foose Flex exterior features a custom-mixed, two-tone blue and cream pearl paint job. Inside, this color scheme continues with three-tone blue, gray and tan premium leather surfaces by Katzkin Leather. The Foose Flex reflects the right amount of expressive luxury appeal. See how it comes to life in this behind-the-scenes video.

Want off-the-line performance and handling? Just call on the Mustang engineers. They've developed a three-link, solid-axle rear suspension with outboard-mounted shocks and a panhard rod to do just that.

Straight from the Bronx, in this corner: the new 2009 Ford Flex, tricked out by urban legend, Funkmaster Flex. It’s cloaked in signature Brandywine paint by House of Kolor with a faux brushed aluminum roof. To pack more punch, it rides on a lowered suspension and custom 22" rims. The inside? A total knockout: Katzkin custom seat covers, blistering Sony sound system, Invisions DVD headrests and of course, Funkmaster Flex custom floormats. Watch the video to see how it’s done.

Every Flex comes with 1st-row bucket seats, 2nd-row 60/40 split bench seat and 3rd-row 50/50 split bench seat for 7-passenger seating. Or go with a 6-passenger arrangement by choosing the optional 2nd-row 40/40 bucket seats, which offer an available center console with storage. What's most amazing about the Flex isn't the number of passengers it can accommodate, but the amazing amount of seating room and sense of open space it provides.

In a Flex, all the seat backs (except the driver's, of course) fold flat to make it easier to accommodate whatever cargo you need to carry. So, if you really want to transport a lot of things, fold down the 2nd- and 3rd-row seats plus the front passenger seat back. Those extra-long items you couldn't move before - not a problem now.

If you're the kind of person who just can't get enough natural light, the multipanel Vista Roof option will definitely be on your list of must-have features. The Vista Roof consists of four skylights covering all three rows of occupants. A power moonroof sits over the 1st row. The 2nd row has two openings. And a larger single skylight is over the 3rd row.

If you go with the available 2nd-row 40/40 bucket seats, you can also get the optional rear console refrigeration. Unlike systems that just keep beverages cool, the compressor-driven unit in Flex can chill up to seven 12-oz. cans, four half-liter bottles or two 20-oz. bottles down to 41°F. There's also a freeze mode that'll go down to 23°F.

Flex provides a lot of places to put your things. A 1st-row console with storage. Integrated 1st- and 2nd-row door storage pockets. Map pockets behind the 1st-row seats. A large, lockable glove box. Ten cup and bottle holders as well. What's more, the optional 2nd-row 40/40 bucket seats offer an available center console with storage bin. Look around the inside of a Flex - yes, Ford designers pretty much thought of everything.

Our engineers put Flex through extensive, wind tunnel testing – with wind speeds of up to 100 mph – to help pinpoint and silence even the smallest sources of noise. Add to that a new inset design for the front and rear side doors to help reduce interior noise, and advanced sound-deadening materials to insulate the vehicle. The result? One quiet ride.

Ford engineers put a lot of effort into making the Flex the exceptionally comfortable vehicle it is. Its body structure is built with high-strength steel that contributes to its solid, confident stance on the road. And a new rear independent suspension with unique geometry delivers balanced ride and handling capabilities. So, all you have to do is sit back and enjoy the ride.

The low body profile has the design effect of a customized vehicle. But Ford designers had more in mind than style. Your experience of comfort begins when you're getting in and ends when you're getting out. Take note of the integrated rocker panel. You don't see step bars, right? That's because you don't need them for stepping up or down. Three rows of comfortable Flex seating await you and your passengers. So slide right in. And enjoy the ride.

The Easy Fuel™ capless fueling feature comes standard on every Flex. Because the seal is open for less time, fewer fuel emissions are released.

The next-generation DVD Navigation System with Reverse Camera System and SIRIUS Travel Link™ service* is an exclusive option in the high-end Limited model. SIRIUS Travel Link includes real-time traffic information, current and forecasted national weather information, fuel prices, sports scores and schedules, and movie listings. Programming is subject to geographical location and availability.