Cars: 2011 Nissan Leaf electric car is a treat to drive

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Review: 2011 Nissan Leaf electric car is a treat to drive EXCLUSIVE PHOTO: Nissan Leaf electric car now in red PHOTO GALLERY: More views of the Nissan Leaf DRIVE ON: Nissan Leaf electric car calls, emails if you forget to plug it in GREEN HOUSE: Polar-bear ad gets mixed reactions VIDEO: How they made that Nissan Leaf polar bear ad Today's question: Q: I have a wife and two little kids and want to purchase a larger car for road trips etc. Please give your opinion on Ford Flex with Ecoboost vs. new Odyssey arriving shortly. A: If that's the choice, I'd wind up with the Flex. More fun to drive, better looking, easier to park (cuz smaller), available with awd. But there's nothing as practical as a minivan. Depends on how much stuff you tote in addition to the family. And check the back seat comfort in the Flex. Didn't really suit me, but physiques differ. Read the latest Test Drive chat
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