A NEW, IMPROVED VW Microbus? The neo-retro approach somehow makes me think of a Ford Flex. Which is a compliment.

UPDATE: Reader Erik Fortune writes: “Speaking as a Flex owner, thanks for saying thatJ. We absolutely love ours!”

They seem like good vehicles. I’ve never driven one, but I like their looks and everyone I’ve spoken to who owns one likes it. When I was toying with the idea of replacing my Toyota Highlander Hybrid the Flex was on the shortlist, but I decided to hang on to it a while longer.