Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. has announced the launch of the Maxximo Mini Van, its next generation passenger carrier. Developed on the technologically superior Maxximo platform, the Mini Van is set to redefine the entry-level contract carriage and stage carriage segments in India. Equipped with best-in-class comfort and safety features and powered by the advanced C2 CRDe fuel-efficient diesel engine, this stylish people mover is competitively priced at Rs. 3.2 lakhs (ex-showroom BS3, Navi Mumbai).Performance meets economy with Mahindra’s proven C2 CRDe diesel technology which pumps out 25 hp power and still gives 18 km to the litre. All of this is packaged in what is clearly the most stylish offering in this segment.
Speaking at the launch of the Maxximo Mini Van, Dr. Pawan Goenka, President, Automotive & Farm Equipment Sectors, Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd., observed: “A product from Mahindra’s state-of-the-art Chakan plant, the Maxximo Mini Van is the perfect embodiment of Mahindra’s philosophy of ‘Rise’. It will drive positive change in the lives of our customers by helping them prosper with the power of advanced C2 CRDe technology and car-like comfort and safety, all in a stylishly designed package. At Mahindra, our endeavour has always been to offer best-in-class products, and the Maxximo Mini Van is no exception.”
Said Mr. Rajesh Jejurikar, Chief Executive, Automotive Division, Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd.: “Last year, the market size of the minivan segment in India was over 1.4 lakh vehicles which are increasingly emerging as the choice of both the entry-level contract carriage and the stage carriage segment. We expect the Maxximo Mini Van to be nothing less than a game-changer in the market. It will also change the face of the entry-level contract carriage segment, as the ideal vehicle for tour & travel operators, schools and other institutions.”
Car-like comfort & space
The Maxximo Mini Van comes with a wide-body design to comfortably seat eight adults. Ergonomically designed and well-cushioned seats reduce the fatigue of long journeys, while the well-thought-out butterfly windows provide good ventilation. Maxximo’s Independent Front Suspension system absorbs the shock and bumps of the roughest terrain, and the cable operated gear-shift gives a smooth car-like feel while changing gears. In addition to a spacious passenger cell, the Mini Van offers ample luggage space as well.
Stylish look
The Maxximo Mini Van boasts of a stylish van design and a proper hard-top body. The attractive front grille and futuristic, clear-lens wraparound headlights give it a distinguished on-road presence. The vehicle is available in two attractive colour options – Diamond White and Appy Red.
The Mini Van provides 360 degree-safety with a monocoque body, a proper roof and a fixed-glass rear door. Unlike other offerings in the segment, the Mini Van’s monocoque body is made of bigger box sections. This provides greater roll-over strength and resistance to roof-crush. Furthermore, the doors are constructed with intrusion beams to protect occupants in the event of a side-impact. Twin load sensing proportioning valve (LSPV) brakes, not seen on competing offerings, provide effective and precise control while braking, and booster-assist reduces the effort required by the driver while braking.
The Mini Van comes with the proven C2 CRDe diesel technology that powers the Maxximo today. Along with superior pulling power of 25 hp and a top speed of more than 70 kmph, it offers best-in-class fuel economy of 18 kmpl, implying an ideal balance of power and economy for the customer.
