| Mellor Maxima | |
| Manufacturer: | Mellor Coachcraft |
| Assembly: | Rochdale, Greater Manchester |
| Production: | 2016– |
| Floortype: | Step-entrance |
| Doors: | 1 |
| Weight: | , GVW |
| Chassis: | Iveco Daily |
| Engine: | , 3.0-litre Iveco diesel |
| Transmission: | 8-speed ZF fully automatic 6-speed Iveco manual |
| Layout: | Front-engine, front-wheel drive |
| Class: | Single-decker bus |
| Sp: | uk |
The Mellor Maxima is a step-entrance minibus bodywork produced by Mellor Coachcraft on Iveco Daily chassis since 2016.[1] With a capacity of up to 31 passenger seats, eight wheelchair bays or a combination of both,[2] the Maxima is aimed at local authorities providing accessible transport and community transport.[3]
The Maxima was launched in 2016, in response to the discontinuation of the popular Mercedes-Benz Vario chassis and its minibus variants in the United Kingdom, such as the Plaxton Beaver. Intended to fill the same market, the Maxima features a flat floor interior which is accessed by a stepped entry at the front or a rear wheelchair lift.[3] The Maxima was initially only available on diesel Iveco Daily chassis; in 2021, a fully-electric variant known as the Mellor Maxima E23 was announced, but has not yet entered production. The Maxima E23 will feature a maximum passenger capacity of 23 seated, with a range of 160km (100miles) from an 80 kWh battery pack.[4]
The Maxima has seen strong sales with local councils in the United Kingdom since its introduction, with customers including Dumfries and Galloway Council[5] and Hackney London Borough Council.[6]