# Rear-Loading Minivans The Latest Honda Step WGN Makes it Easier to Load Rear Passengers and Cargo By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2015-05-22 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/step-wgn References: [gizmag](http://www.gizmag.com/honda-stepwgn-waku-gate/37539/) & [world.honda](http://world.honda.com/news/2015/4150423All-New-Step-WGN/index.html) The latest Step WGN is the fifth-generation version of the [Honda](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/autonomous-work-vehicle) minivan, and features a rear door design that allows for a side-opening door placed within the tailgate. This gives rear passengers easy access to their seats, while also providing comfortable access for rear cargo loading. The special rear gates are dubbed 'Waku Waku' (meaning 'exciting'). They're certainly exciting for rear passengers tired of being treated like second-class passengers and looking for some respectable level of comfort. The door has a wide top-hinged tailgate with a sub-door, and opens sideways for easy passenger access. The Step WGN is a great example of how designs that are seemingly set in stone can and should be tweaked and altered to provide greater functionality and comfort on the road. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.1/10 - Popularity: 23% | Activity: 1% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Rear-loading Minivans:** Creating innovative minivan designs that prioritize passenger and cargo accessibility. - **Comfort-focused Vehicle Features:** Designing features such as the 'Waku Waku' rear door to prioritize passenger comfort and convenience. - **Functionality-driven Design:** Utilizing creative design solutions to increase the overall functionality of vehicles. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Automotive Industry:** Developing new minivan designs that prioritize passenger and cargo accessibility. - **Transportation Industry:** Integrating comfort-focused features like the 'Waku Waku' door into vehicles to improve the passenger experience. - **Design Industry:** Providing innovative design solutions to increase the overall functionality of vehicles. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Puzzle-Inspired Electric Minivans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hw-electro-2.md) - [Compact Smart Vans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2022-sienta.md) - [User-Friendly Vehicle Manual Ramps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/manual-ramp.md) - [Autonomous Work Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/autonomous-work-vehicle.md) - [Multifunctional Micro-Camper Vans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toyoya-kayoibako.md) - [Accessibility-Focused Electric Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/accessible-electric-mobility.md) - [Off-Road Minivan-Inspired SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mitsubishi-delica-d5.md) - [Canopy-Covered Cargo Scooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cargo-scooters.md) - [Dynamic Electric Vehicle Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/saloon.md)