MAZ will start the production of minibuses and vans for the first time

In November, the Minsk Automobile Plant in Brest will launch the first mass production of minibuses and vans in the country. Prototypes have already been produced and they have been tested, reported the press service of MAZ.

Assembly production will be on the free space of the enterprise "Brestmash". Minsk Automobile Plant implements the project through its own investments.

The passenger minibus MAZ 281 will go the first into mass production, the prototype of which has already passed all the necessary tests. The length of the novelty is 6 m, width - 2.1 m, height - 2.8 m, and the wheelbase - 3.57 m. The plant has several options for the passenger compartment - from cargo to especially passenger vehicle, in which there are 16 seats without taking into account the driver’s seat.

The vehicle has five doors, including one sliding door, and inside there is air conditioning, cruise control, navigation system and radio. The minibus is equipped with rear parking sensors, anti-lock braking system and electronic brake force distribution. Passenger door is sliding. The first vehicle will receive JAC Euro-5 turbodiesel engines of 150 HP and manual transmission.

In addition, a cargo van MAZ-365022 with an all-metal body and an integrated frame was developed. Dimensions of the vehicle are the same as the minibus have. The maximum weight reaches 4050 kg.