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The first iteration of Volkswagen’s iconic microbus appeared in 1950, making it in a sense the minivan’s forebear. But it is the second-generation model known as the T2 that became an icon of ...
Unlike a pickup truck, The list includes minivans, passenger vans and cargo vans. Note: Many of the vehicles (both current and past) are related to other vehicles in the list. A vehicle listed as a 'past model' may still be in production in an updated form under a different name, it may be listed under that name in the 'currently in production ...
In contrast to the sliding doors of American minivans, a hinged passenger-side door was used. A driver-side entry was added for 1996, as Mazda gradually remarketed the model line as an early crossover SUV. By the end of the 1980s, demand for minivans as family vehicles had largely superseded full-size station wagons in the United States. [40]
Toyota continued to offer all-wheel drive in the Sienna. As GM discontinued its AWD minivans after the 2006 model year, it was the only North American minivan with an available AWD drivetrain until the 2021 Chrysler Pacifica went on sale in late 2020. [28]
2022 Parents Best Family Car: The Pacifica has been named a Best Family Car by Parents for three consecutive years 2022 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid has won the TAWA Auto Roundup's Best Minivan category. 2024 U.S. News & World Report Best Cars for Families awarded the Pacifica as the top minivan for families due to its roomy interior, numerous ...
The Chrysler Town & Country minivan was introduced as a minivan in the spring of 1989 as an early 1990 model. Originally slated for a 1989 model-year release, [4] the nameplate had been placed on hiatus for the first time since 1945 as Chrysler discontinued station wagon production after the 1988 model year. Having sold the line as one of its ...
Volkswagen Group of America had projected for the Routan to gain at least five percent of the U.S. minivan market, [18] or 45,000 units of the 700,000 minivans sold currently. In January 2009, VW of America asked Chrysler Canada to stop production of the Routan during February after 29,000 Routans had been shipped to US dealerships.
The Hyundai Staria (Korean: 현대 스타리아) is a 5-door van and minivan manufactured by Hyundai since 2021. It was introduced as the successor to the Starex, replacing the rear-wheel-drive layout of the Starex with a front-wheel-drive-based platform shared with other large Hyundai and Kia vehicles. [6]