This is the new Venucia M50 mini MPV, and it looks very nice for its
kind. Venucia is a sub-brand of the Dongfeng-Nissan
joint venture. Up until now all their cars were based on Nissan platforms. The
M50V is the first Venucia that is based on a Dongfeng.
The Venucia M50V will get the 113 hp 1.5 and a 122 hp 1.6. It will be a bit more expensive than
the Fengguang 360, expect the range to start around 65.000 yuan.
Nice wheels, side bars, roof rails, and a sharp crease over the
sides. Mini MPVs are a fast growing segment in China, with more and more people
choosing one over a cheap sedan or even SUV.
Interior is almost funky. Two tone seats, a dark
brown dash, and round air vents on the sides. But the steering wheel looks
strangely old fashioned. The M50V comes in six-seat and seven-seat
configurations. The car on the photos is a six-seater with a 2/2/2 setup. These
small MPVs are always surprisingly spacious.
Lights and bumper look very good. The M50V appears
to be a worthy new contender in the hyper competitive mini MPV segment.
