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For compact minivans, see Compact MPV.
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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※
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First generation of Chevrolet Van with flat windshield
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Japanese Nissan Caravan
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