[smashnerd]

Originally Posted by gshanky

Seems like a nice effort. But I still feel that Omni is not really affected by this. In this segment omni/eeco still seem to have the ideal form factor and refinement. The competition has to catch up a lot.

For vehicles like Ace magic and Maxximo van, currently the USP is diesel engine. I hope they innovate and compete with feature like AT, ride and handling, etc.

Omni is still the most car-like and the Ace Magic and Maxximo van look like 4-wheeled autos. They need to respect people a bit more. Put on a proper door, Tata and Mahindra!

[mdsaab]

It looks like a nice effort from Mahindra.
the doorpads look of decent quality for a vehicle in this category.
only think i did not like is the roll up windows, and the butterfly windows too.
both should have been of the sliding type.

[SAE40 in veins]

Originally Posted by smashnerd

Omni is still the most car-like and the Ace Magic and Maxximo van look like 4-wheeled autos. They need to respect people a bit more. Put on a proper door, Tata and Mahindra!

Tatas have already done that. The Venture is aimed at that segment which you're refering to. Ace Magic is a rural transport vehicle as originally conceived providing barebones but safer transport compared to threewheelers.

[Gansan]

Another me too product! Everyone imitated the Ace once it was successfully introduced by TATA. And after the success of the Magic (man, I see them all over road here), this! Why can't they be innovative themselves?

But I feel all these clones will play second fiddle to the Magic by a mile - same as the Ace clones.

[silversteed]

Originally Posted by misquitas

Some queries...

1. Is this Maxximo minivan a 8-seater or a 9-seater?
2. The front co-driver's seat appears to be wide. Does it seat two persons?
3. How is the boot space in the van?
4. What is the fuel economy or the ARAI FE?
5. Can a permanent rear window be fitted, instead of the cloth covers?
6. Is there only one variant of the minivan or are there multiple variants like the Tata Venture or Maruti Eeco?
7. How does it compare with the Tata Magic, its nearest competitor?

Thanks to anyone who can provide the answers.

Melvyn

1. It is an 8 seater. Mahindra claims there are two versions - D+6 and D+7
2. Yes, the front passenger seat can seat 2 persons
3. Boot space is comparable to that of an Omni
4. Mahindra claims an FE or 20kmpl
5. I think it's an after-market addition, doesn't come as an option
6. So far there's only one version announced
7. IMO, a better product. However only time will tell if it would become a hit

Originally Posted by Stratos

...Many trucks too have the clutch on the left of the steering column, accelerator and brake pedals on the right.

Most of the trucks have this arrangement.

Originally Posted by Stratos

...It is a very big segment, over shadowed by the fact that few of these vehicles enter the metropolitan cities (BS III Norms) to be visible in large numbers.

Actually there are quite a few of them plying in metros, especially Chennai. Most of the Ape and Minidor 3-wheelers that are used as "share-autos" are getting replaced by Tata Magics. Even Pune has quite a lot of them, AFAIK.

[anoopash]

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[Latheesh]

Originally Posted by Gansan

Why can't they be innovative themselves?

But I feel all these clones will play second fiddle to the Magic by a mile - same as the Ace clones.

Mahindra is expert in doing this.

But overall I liked the vehicle especially in orange shade. As others already mentioned it is no threat to OMNI. OMNI is in different class and refined than other two.

[Stratos]

Originally Posted by Gansan

! Why can't they be innovative themselves?

Innovating too much in this segment will take the price tag higher, which is the last thing any business operating customer might want right now. Remember, this segment is about 'Who can carry the most'. Design, interiors, features, all come way later in the picture.

Originally Posted by Latheesh

OMNI is in different class and refined than other two.

It might be in a different class and more refined than the two, but the absence of a diesel option is surely hitting it hard. Diesel fuel is currently the best friend of LCV fleet operators.

[Latheesh]

^^

Even it has diesel option I do not see OMNI is used where other two are. But diesel version will definitely increase the sales of CARGO version.

[wanderernomad]

Since its basically a rural/semi urban people mover it will ahve to negotiate poor to non existent roads, how does the suspension fare? Is it soft and bouncy or hard and jarring? Any ideas? Anyone ridden in one of these as yet?

[narayan]

Somehow the M&M Maximo and the passenger version seem a bit unstable by the looks of it compared the the ACE.

the ACE body is quite proportionate to the track width of the axles whereas the Maximmo body protrudes all over the place under a puny looking track. even the rear overhang is longer than the ACE. maybe the independent suspension ensures there is no toppling under sharp turns..

nothing to match the ACE's rugged look but in this segment, its all about ownership costs

[TheARUN]

Do not see too many MAGICs on the road, wonder if the MAXXIMO will be able to change that? Its surely got the advantage of CRDe behind it

[SAE40 in veins]

Heard that the Maxximo had engine related issues and about 2500 engines of Maxximo had to be repaired/replaced under warranty.... any news anybody ?

[basilmabraham]

Mahindra launched the GIO compact cab recently, here in Kerala, see the link below

Gio Compact car launched in Kerala - Rediff.com Business

I couldnt find any more information about the cab, is it an autorickshaw replacement? Looks uglier than the pickup, may be it serves the purpose of the intended customers.

Edit: This is already being discussed here

[srimani]

I would like to convert this maxximo into a camper /RV motor home i want to know whether i can fit an AC unit to this vehicle. my requirements are simple
1. more no of passengers
2. diesel fuel
3. average speed of 70 kmph
4. AC optional

I don't know if there's better place to ask this question. mod's please help.