In 1984, mini-passengers were officially launched. At that time, mini-buses used truck chassis. The configuration was generally very simple and could only meet the demand for pulling people. All of them adopted carburetor technology, which resulted in high pollution discharge and poor safety performance. By the end of the 1990s, the country had banned production. The minibus thus passed the first stage.
In order to meet the requirements of the National Design Rule on Frontal Collision Occupant Protection and national environmental protection regulations, after entering the year 2000, the minibuses will achieve the greatest innovation and will highlight the design of the front cabin. The safety will be correspondingly improved, and the exhaust emission standards will also be improved. Minibuses therefore ushered in the second consumer climax.
However, with the continuous application of new technologies for cars and the drop in prices, the competitive advantages of minibuses are gradually lost. The price advantage is not obvious, and safety and comfort are even less impressive. On the contrary, consumers are increasingly demanding the safety, comfort, and interior design of vehicles. The huge drop in consumers has become a fatal short board that minivans cannot avoid.
In order to achieve sustained vitality, mini-buses must implement a breakthrough in comfort, safety, and appearance. In the survey, it was found that when consumers choose mini-buses, they often linger between minivans and MPVs. This shows that consumers want to find a new model that combines the advantages of minivans and MPVs at the same time.
At the just-concluded Shanghai Auto Show, Zhengzhou Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. has released an urban multi-purpose commercial vehicle named Shuaike, which is based on the production of a sedan platform, has a smart space design and 1.6L mainstream displacement, and is stylish and comfortable. Regardless of the senses or driving experience, they are far above ordinary minivans. The appearance of Shuaike will usher in the third wave of minivans.