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By Moses Akaigwe
The Maxus D90 Max is a 2.0-litre turbocharged, seven-seater, full-size luxury SUV, featuring a bold, muscular and modern design that blends rugged off-road capability with attractive aesthetics.
A recent visit to Mikano Motors’ exquisite, well laid out showroom in Victoria Island, Lagos, revealed the commanding presence of the high-performance Maxus D90 Max even in the midst of high-end vehicles.
At the showroom, which has won awards as the best in the business, the Maxus D90 Max was introduced as an SUV designed to appeal to buyers looking for a blend of rugged capability, modern technology and family-friendly space.
Despite being described as a feature-packed SUV that offers executive kiluxury, surprisingly, it scores high on one factor that most vehicle buyers often consider – budget-friendliness.
Key factors that make the Maxus D90 Max tick include:
Aesthetics/Exterior
A large, signature octagonal grille with a cross-bar design defines the front view. But, overall, the Maxus D90 Max has a unique and attractive design that combines elements of SUVs and off-road vehicles.
The unique compact design enables the driver to experience all terrains while providing smooth drive on normal roads.
Enhancing its aesthetics are the striking LED hi-tech headlights, modern back LED lights, panoramic sunroof, superior alloy wheel hub,induction electric tail door,
The front grille has a cross-bar design that enhances airflow to improve engine performance, while its smooth dark surface gives it a luxurious and modern look that gives a sense of perpetual motion.
Interior ambience
Get into the Maxus D90 Max and you will be amazed that, through the use of high quality materials and by careful arrangement of the cabin, the automaker was able to execute an interior that combines ergonomics, comfort, and functionality.
The interior flaunts seven luxurious leather seats and a 12.3-inch floating smart touchscreen, while the elegant control panel features a stylish and modern design that makes it easy to access and adjust various functions through the push of a button.
D90 Max’s high quality, eight-speaker system covers all seat rows, ensuring an exciting experience for the driver and other occupants, just as the gear shift+paddle shifters allow the driver to manually control gear changes, enhancing engagement, performance, and control without taking his hands off the wheel.
5-Star safety rating
The Maxus D90 Max has achieved a 5-star safety rating from the Australasian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP), signifying high levels of occupant protection and safety performance.
But, beyond this validation which is respected all over the world, is predicated on the fact that D90 Max has comprehensive safety features, including Adaptive Driver Assistance System (ADAS with Lane Change Assist, LCA), Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB), Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC), Electronic Stability Programme (ESP), Blind Sport System, and 360-degree cameras.
It ensures occupant safety with six airbags – front and side airbags for the driver and same for the front passenger.
Fuel efficient engine, 8-speed transmission
Under the bonnet of the Maxus D90 Max is a 2.0-litre engine which deliver a lot of power without comprising on fuel efficiency which is one of the factors many discerning buyers in the Nigerian market prioritise in these days of high pump prices of petrol and diesel.
Working in tandem with the engine to improve fuel efficiency by 10 percent and enhance performance is the 8-speed ZF automatic transmission.
The luxury SUV is equipped with the new ATS 2.0 all-terrain system that offers adaptability to 10 fixed terrain modes and 27 combination modes for unrivaled off-road performance.
Mikano’s after-sales support
For a vehicle that has many factors interplaying in its favour, including attractive exterior, excellent off-road performance, fuel efficiency, comprehensive safety, price advantage, an array of features and cosy interior ambience, the question is: What kind of after-sales support do the buyers get?
Enquiries at Mikano Motors showroom on Adeola Odeku Street in Victoria Island, Lagos, yielded a very reassuring response, which is that the Maxus D90 Max is backed by solid after-sales support at their service centres in Lagos and other parts of Nigeria.
Warranty for the vehicle and other Maxus products is five years or 130km, whichever comes first.
