Nissan Motor Co. launched the Pino minivehicle Monday, hoping the new model helps halt the automaker's slide in domestic car sales.

The Pino, which is made by Suzuki Motor Corp., is Nissan's fourth minicar after the Moco, the Otti and the Clipper commercial vehicle.

By adding the new minivehicle to the lineup, which is cheaper than other existing models, Nissan hopes to expand its customer base by capitalizing on the popularity of minicars.