Vantage Vehicle International, Inc., a Corona, Calif.-based manufacturer of mini-vehicles, announced the national release of its PRIMO 4WD heavy-duty, all terrain utility truck and passenger and cargo van line through a national network of distributors.

The Vantage PRIMO 4WD line includes: the Standard Cab Truck, the Panel Van, and the Window Van.  All the Vantage PRIMO vehicles are powered by a 1.2L, 72 hp, MPI engine rated at 40 mpg. Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price for the Truck is $17,500 FOB Corona and $19,500 for the Vans. Applications include: airports, resorts, colleges and universities, golf courses, government facilities, military bases, construction sites, state and national parks, sports stadiums, hotels, highway construction, and agriculture.

Michael Pak, founder and CEO of Vantage has a long history in the mini vehicle market in the United States. Pak describes the unique features of these vehicles, "We know fleet buyers are looking for reliable, all-terrain vehicles that deliver the maximum payload. Unlike many used right-hand drive vehicles with limited capacity, and unreliable shifting and powerplants, our trucks and vans are rugged on- and off-road, and feature one touch 4WD access. We can configure our vehicles in a wide range of formats to cover a broad array of applications and we offer the largest cargo area and load capacity and the most power in this class."

The Company' distribution network offers dealers in most major U.S cities including: Dallas, Seattle, Las Vegas, Portland, Denver, Phoenix, Kansas City, Omaha, Neb, Des Moines, Iowa, Indianapolis, Columbus, Nashville, Tenn., Oklahoma City, Little Rock, Ark., Houston, Richmond, Va., Raleigh, Philadelphia, New York, San Francisco, and Washington D.C.

Vantage is active in fleet sales to the military and other government agencies. In 2009, Pak is predicting many businesses will see the green and the financial advantages of shifting to economical mini vehicles, and replace more full-size utility trucks and vans.