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A compact van is a type of van characterized by a flat front design, mechanicals based on a compact car, an engine placed either at the rear or between and behind the front seats, and similar in size to the VW Bus. Popular in the United States during the early 1960s, they were replaced by full-size vans at the end of the decade. These large vans used body-on-frame construction and featured front engines under a short hood.

Japanese microvans

In Japan, vans that comply with Kei car regulations are known as microvans.

Examples

• Dodge A100
• Ford E-Series (first generation)
• Chevrolet Greenbrier
• Chevrolet Van (first and second generations)
• Lloyd LT 500

Gallery

• First generation of Chevrolet Van with flat windshield
• Japanese Nissan Caravan
• Daihatsu Hijet

References

1. Miller, Robert S. (14 June 2024). "Ram CEO Hints At A New Compact Commercial Van Is Coming". moparinsiders.com. Retrieved 20 December 2024.

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