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New Ford Explorer conversion allows wheelchair-accessibility
By Product Expert | Posted in Ford Explorer on Friday, February 12th, 2016 at 10:49 am
Wheelchair-accessible SUV
Ford is an innovative and progressive company. Always looking for new ways to make the driving experience safer, more efficient, and more enjoyable overall, the automaker continues to push forward in many different endeavors. This inventive spirit often drives Ford toward other companies with just as much passion for creativity, and the latest partnership has resulted in the world’s first wheelchair-accessible SUV, which made its debut at the 2016 Chicago Auto Show. Keep reading for more details.
The Ford Explorer SUV lineup is expanding.
BraunAbility MXV features
Ford has teamed up with BraunAbility, which is the world leader in vehicles designed for wheelchair access, to create the BraunAbility MXV. The world’s first wheelchair-accessible SUV is being built on the 2016 Ford Explorer to help give the vehicle a sturdy foundation. The quality and dependability of BraunAbility mobility vehicles and the adventurous spirit of the Ford Explorer – that’s an exciting combination!
The interior space of the BraunAbility MXV is maximized in order to allow for plenty of room for comfortable wheelchair navigation. Wheelchair users have the option of driving the vehicle themselves from a wheelchair or riding as a passenger. The dimensions of the vehicle are as follows:
- 55-inch usable side door opening height
- 28.5-inch usable ramp width
- 58-inch interior height at the vehicle’s center
- 59-inch interior height for the driver and passenger
- 55-inch interior floor length behind the front seats
- 59.5-inch interior width at the B-pillar
The BraunAbility MXV will feature a 3.5-liter V6 engine and will be capable of achieving an estimated 17 city miles per gallon and 24 highway miles per gallon. The SUV also delivers an estimated 5,000 pounds of maximum towing capacity.
Ford Explorer lineup
BraunAbility chose the Ford Explorer as the base for its new wheelchair-accessible vehicle for good reason. The Explorer has been the world’s best-selling SUV for 25 years and counting. With the base model, XLT, Limited, Sport, Platinum, and the upcoming Sport Appearance Package, the Explorer family offers SUV shoppers plenty of choices. The durable vehicles are perfect for anyone who loves to go out and see the world. Ford didn’t name it Explorer for nothing! Visit Houston Ford to check out our selection of new Ford Explorer models today!
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