Article 1: "Square and square" like an iron box.
The first model, "square and rectangular," although time has passed, can be imagined to have had a stylish and refined appearance during that era. The middle grille is adorned with matte, horizontal trim, while the sharply angled vertical headlight assembly on either side adds to the car's sense of elegance.
Speaking of this, anyone familiar with this type of vehicle will have already recognized that it is the Cabstar. The Zhengzhou Nissan Cabstar was launched in 2009 as a high-end light truck by Zhengzhou Nissan, which serves as Nissan's global base for light commercial vehicles. It was also one of the most popular high-end light trucks on the Chinese market during that era.
This classic Japanese light truck was first introduced in 1968. By 1981, it was marketed under the name Nissan Alas. Outside of Japan, it had various names, such as Rnault Mxity in Europe and Cbstar in China, which is well-known among truck enthusiasts.
The photo taken this time features the fifth generation of the KaPuSiDa, code-named F24, which made its debut in Europe for the first time in September 2006. When it was launched that year, it offered three major series of vehicles: long-wheelbase, medium-wheelbase, and short-wheelbase. The base model prices ranged from 139,800 RMB to 152,800 RMB. Keep in mind that this was 139,800RMB from 2009 and 2010, firmly positioning it as a high-end light truck.
This vehicle is equipped with the renowned ZD30 high-pressure common rail engine, ensuring ample power and good fuel efficiency during both urban and inter-city transportation. Upon its release, the vehicle won the 2007 "European Best Light Commercial Vehicle" award, the "GOOD DESIGN Design Award" in Japan, and the "Recommended Brand for Logistics Equipment in the Yangtze River Delta Region (2009)" in China.
Prior to a launch event for a certain brand's vehicle model, I encountered a light-duty truck user who had brought his child to view the vehicles. Upon seeing the vehicle being photographed, he became curious and approached us to chat. During the conversation, the truck owner mentioned that he still had a "hard-working" Kaeseda truck at his mechanical processing plant, and he even pulled out his phone to show me the Kaeseda.
