2014 Ranking of China's Top Ten Van Brands

Minivan refers to vehicles with no protruding engine/luggage compartments, shaped like a loaf of bread.

 

1970s-80s Mainland China Features: Few types, mostly rectangular.

Nickname Origin: Imported Japanese "tool vans" (new to China) resembled minivans/minibuses.

"Minibus" (mibian) sounds like "bread" (mianbao), so "minivan" (minbao) replaced "tool van".

 

Key Brands: Domestic models like Jinbei, Zhongshun, Changan, Songhuajiang, Changhe, Wuling.

 

NO.1: SAIC-GM-Wuling

Key products: Wuling Zhiguang, Rongguang, and Hongguang (2010 CCTV Economic Passenger Car Award winner).

 

NO.2: Changan Automobile

Key products: Changan Ouluo and Changan Star 7.

 

NO.3: DONGFENG Automobile

Key products: Xiaokang Fengguang 330, Xiaokang C36,  Fengxing Lingzhi V3.

 

NO.4: JINBEI Automobile

Key products: Jinbei Haishi, Xiaohaishi X30, Xinhaishi.

 

NO.5: Changhe Automobile Co., Ltd.

Key products: Furuida series

 

NO.6: Hafei Automobile Group

Key products: Hafei Minyi,  Zhongyi V5, Luzun Xiaobawang,Junyi.

 

NO.7:  FAW Automobile

Key products: Jiaobao V80

 

NO.8: BAIC Automobile

Key products: Wewang M20, Wewang 306.

 

NO.9: HAIMA Automobile

Key products:  Fushida Rongda

 

NO.10: KARRY Automobile

Key products:  youyou, youjin, youya

 

Features of Vans

Exterior: Rectangular block-shaped, without a protruding trunk or engine compartment (unlike sedans).

Interior: More seating and space.

Doors: 4-5 doors (driver’s, front passenger’s, 1-2 rear sliding doors, 1 rear trunk door).

Cargo Capacity: Greater passenger and cargo-hauling ability than sedans.

 

Vans are often categorized by function and seat count:

 

7-seater (most common): For general passenger/cargo transport; seats: driver, front passenger, +5 (2 front-row, 3 rear-row).

 

9-seater: Required for school shuttles (per traffic rules); also used as station wagons/business vehicles; seats: driver, front passenger, +7.

 

11-seater: Unique, bus-like function (for large passenger/cargo transport); convertible to RV (ideal for budget-conscious families); seats: driver, front passenger, +9.

Vans are affordable, diverse, economical, and practical, widely used across industries.

 

Business Vans: Combine van and commercial vehicle traits, with a minivan-like look/usability; more formal and commercial than traditional vans.