Introduction
Maxus is automotive manufacturing company based in China. The company is famous for producing commercial vehicles like pickups, vans, and also manufactures electric vehicles. These vehicles are popular for being reliable and having high-quality. Some of its famous models are Maxus EV80, Maxus T60, and Maxus V80.
Logo Details
Logo designed by: SAIC Motor Corporation in-house graphic design team
Meaning
Maxus is a short form of ‘Maximum’. Maxus logo is a representation of dynamism, strength, confidence, reliability, and progress.
Colors
Black, White, Metallic Silver-Grey
History of Maxus Logos
Maxus changed its logo 3 times in the following ways and years.
Maxus
2011
This is the first Maxus logo. The logo is given a 2D effect and has three elements. It consists of three triangles designed in metallic silver color with grey and white gradient. The first triangle is placed at the top. The second row consists of two triangles that are joined. This elements combined look like letter ‘M’ which represents the company’s name. Below this design is the name of the company designed in black with all uppercase letters using customized Phoenicia Lower Case Expanded font type.
2013
This is the second Maxus logo. The logo consists of a metallic silver oval with white color filling. The center of the shape has the three triangle elements. This time, the top and the bottom triangles have no space. The bottom triangle’s tops are joined with the top triangle’s bottom. The edges of the triangles are connecting with the inner layer of the oval. Below this design is the name of the company designed in blue with the same font type.
2018
This is the latest Maxum logo. The logo consists of the oval with metallic silver-grey shade and all the three triangles are combined into one single element that almost looks like letter ‘A’ or a rocket. The shape’s white space creates a perfect diamond but the whole concept was to merge the triangles. The name of the company’s designing details remains the same.
Maxus: Company Overview
SAIC Maxus Automotive Co LTD is a carmaker based in China that was founded in 2011 and is headquartered in Shanghai. Other than manufacturing commercial vehicles, the company has started producing passenger cars as well. The name of the company was derived from LDV Group’s LDV Maxus.
This company was acquired in 2010 by SAIC and resulted in a separated marque of Maxus. The first vehicle of the company was displayed at the 2012 Shanghai Auto Show and it was the Maxus V8. This exhibit gave the company a good kick as this model was exported in the Pacific and Asian countries. Maxus T60 is a pickup truck which became the 10th most bought vehicle in Chile.
Fun Fact
Maxus electric van, Maxus EV80 became the most famous EV brand in China due to its zero-emission.
FAQs
Who manufactures Maxus vehicles?
Maxus vehicles are manufactured by SAIC Motors.
What is the average fuel consumption of Maxus V90?
The average fuel consumption of Maxus V9 is 7.6 liters per 100 kilometers.
What is the engine type used in Maxus V80?
Maxus V80 uses VM Eco-D 2.5 engine.
