Mini Vans: Smaller In Size, Bigger In Features

2007-03-08 10:33:40

( Automobiles )



Mini Vans are vehicles that bear a resemblance to the form of a van, but with features crossed with that of a station wagon. It is a mix of both full sized vans and the station wagons. Mini Vans have many features, and focus on these factors: maximum interior space, optimum passenger carriage, safety, and fuel efficiency.

Mini Vans are higher than regular vehicles (sedans and station wagons), but lower than full sized vans. The main difference from the regular sized vans is the sliding side door on the rear, rear side windows, and seating interiors that resemble that of the station wagon. You can seat more than the usual amount of passengers at one time, making use of both the second and third row seats.

If you have a large family, a Mini Van is the car for you. Aside from it being able to haul a lot of people, it is overflowing with safety features like airbags for the driver and passengers, side curtain airbags, anti-lock braking system, stability control, and backing-up sensor system. For your convenience, most Mini Vans have integrated child booster seats that save you from buying child seats from the store. You can also find rear air conditioning units, easy to fold seats, and built-in storage containers.

Mini Vans also are more fuel efficient than normal sized vans. Standard engine type of most Mini Vans nowadays are V6 engines, which provide enough power to the van, as compared to the larger sized engines of normal vans, which are usually V8 or higher. The engine type of your Mini Van is perfect for your budget, as smaller sized engines have proven to wear out a lot sooner than V6 engines. What you will like about the Mini Vans is the storage capability, wherein most Mini Vans have flat-folding rear seats, aside from the provided roof rails that enable you to stack up things on top of your vehicle.

Mini Vans are primarily targeted to large families residing in suburban areas. Its design came up when car firms wanted to provide customers with large-hauling vehicles that did not have the resemblance of the station wagons, and also with a much fuel efficient vehicle compared to the V8-engined vans.

Mini Vans are also converted to work vans (mostly for delivery) and into handicap accessible vans, as Mini Vans are very spacious, and have a lower ground clearance than normal vans.

Despite Mini Vans being strongly associated with soccer moms who used the vehicle for transporting children and hauling grocery bags, Mini Vans have been boosted from being a simple utilitarian. If you want to have a more stylish option for a people carrier, Mini Vans are the choice, alongside its low maintenance and insurance costs. It is very easy to load, very comfortable to drive, and is more fuel efficient than its truck-based, normal-sized vans.


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