Mellor is launching the re-styled version of its Maxima.

First launched in 2016, the updated model has been designed with an uncompromising focus on comfort, accessibility and practicality, which the manufacturer says sets a new benchmark for passenger experience in the accessible transport sector.

Popular with health care trusts and local authorities, the Maxima is the largest vehicle in Mellor’s product range, offering seating for up to 32 passengers plus driver and can accommodate up to eight wheelchair users. Built on the Iveco Daily platform, the Maxima continues to offer best-in-class seating capacity, high levels of passenger comfort, and a choice of internal or underfloor passenger lifts.

Now, with a host of new features and enhancements, Mellor says the Maxima goes even further in delivering a vehicle that is not only robust and efficient, but truly passenger- and operator-friendly.

New additions

A standout addition to the Maxima is the ‘Sky View’ windscreen. This is designed to eliminate the traditional cab header panel, increasing internal headroom and allowing natural light to flood the saloon. The result is a brighter, more open interior that enhances the onboard environment for all passengers, regardless of accessibility needs.

Also new is the entrance step with an additional, ergonomically curved step well. The design significantly improves comfort for passengers with limited mobility, creating a more open and inviting entrance space.

The entrance door has also been repositioned further forward, aligning the driver’s eyeline directly with boarding passengers. This improves safety and enhances personal interaction without requiring the driver to turn awkwardly – particularly beneficial for overseeing vulnerable passengers.

Redesigned driver’s cab

The driver’s cab has been completely redesigned to offer greater visibility, comfort and alignment with the Maxima’s contemporary exterior facelift. Paired with the optional Camera Mirror System (CMS), the new cab layout is designed to reduce blind spots and eliminate bulky external mirrors – lowering replacement costs and improving manoeuvrability.

Inside the passenger saloon, significant updates include:

• New cove panels and redesigned interior roof layout
• Custom-designed lighting extrusion from Mellor’s new Strata LF range, housing an updated LED lighting system for enhanced comfort and energy efficiency
• Fully-tracked flat floor for quick and easy internal layout reconfiguration
• Slip-resistant vinyl flooring and high-visibility step edging for added safety
• Configurable 2+2 seating to support a range of operator use cases

The Maxima’s composite body structure continues to deliver lightweight durability and should support optimal fuel efficiency and straightforward maintenance. A key update sees the vehicle batteries now relocated to the nearside skirt, providing much-improved access for servicing – reducing vehicle downtime and boosting operator convenience.

Visually, the Maxima has been transformed. The bolder, more dynamic silhouette features a completely reworked front end, designed to deliver striking road presence. The new exterior tastefully blends OEM panelling with Mellor’s bespoke A-Class surfaces, creating a vehicle that stands out from anything else on the market.

Richard Matthews, Head of Sales at Mellor, said: “We’ve listened to operators and passengers alike, and the result is a vehicle that truly delivers. The new Maxima combines practical design with thoughtful features that enhance the driver and passenger experience – especially for those with additional accessibility needs – while providing operators with a cost-effective, durable solution.”

Mellor describes the vehicle as a ‘future-ready solution for accessible transport’. A statement from the company said: “With intelligent saloon design, excellent fuel economy, and low total cost of ownership, the Maxima is built to perform and built to last.”

Mellor is taking orders for the updated Maxima now, with deliveries commencing in Q4 2025.

The maxima is designed to appeal to multiple transport applications, not only school or welfare transport, but also recreational transport applications. It is built with versatility, comfort and efficiency in mind for a wider range of passenger needs. Built on the latest GSR2 Iveco Daily chassis, the new Maxima also incorporates the most up to date safety solutions.

The new model will be on display at the upcoming Municipal Fleet & Plant Procurement Event, being held at JCB Headquarters on 16 July, in conjunction with TPPL.