Mahindra Maxximo Mini Van is simple and efficient

The dashboard of the Mahindra Maxximo Mini Van is simple and efficient. It has a good lockable glove box at the centre of the dash board which is ideal for keeping papers and other items in. There is also sufficient interior volume, unlike the tiny, useless glove box of the Tata Venture. The console and steering looks good and the speedometer is of a conventional analog type. On one side of the speedometer, there is an LCD multi-function display that can be used to display various items such as total kms run, tripmeter A reading, tripmeter B reading, and clock. 

There are two push buttons on the side of the LCD display that can be used to select the displayed item and to set/reset the displayed item respectively. There are also a number of round lights around the conventional analog speedometer, although they are merely there for aesthetic purposes and do not serve any function. On the left side of the dashboard, there is a tray with a round lid which can be opened to fill the windshield washer liquid.

It is a real shame that Mahindra has ruled out the possibility of fitting an AC in the Mahindra Maxximo Mini Van. This is due to the limited space and power capacity of the engine. However, if the owner wishes to fit an AC, they can do so at their own risk, but the company warranty will be void.

An alternative solution to cooling the driver and co-driver area is to install two air vents on either side at the front. This will allow for the circulation of fresh air into the cabin and reduce the build-up of heat. These air vents can be spring-loaded and are available in the market for this purpose. However, it is important to make sure that the airflow to the radiator is not diverted by the installation of these vents. This can be achieved by studying the airflow pattern to the radiator first and then installing the air vents accordingly.

From experience, installing these air vents can make a huge difference in terms of in