Universal Design
Overview
Incorporating the principles of Universal Design – the idea that products should be equally accessible for all people regardless of mobility, age, or situational impairment – the MV-1 is the first vehicle designed and built, direct from the manufacturer, to meet or exceed ADA guidelines and satisfy the demanding needs of paratransit and taxicab fleets. A vehicle that is safe, durable, and amazingly comfortable for all passengers whether they’re in a wheelchair or not, purpose-built without the need for any retrofitting. The MV-1 has created a new class of accessible transportation.
Paratransit
The MV-1 is the most cost effective paratransit solution designed to meet the needs of ambulatory and mobility impaired passengers. Built to meet or exceed ADA guidelines and with room for up to 2 wheelchairs, it outperforms the competition in virtually every category, and with no aftermarket conversion to compromise vehicle integrity.
Taxi
The MV-1 is also the first purpose-built taxi solution to deliver best-in-class interior room and comfort for all passengers. Thanks to its body-on-frame design and tuned suspension, it is engineered to withstand the typical taxi duty cycle while delivering the riding comfort of a car.
Consumer
Safer, more durable, and less expensive than other accessible vehicle choices, the MV-1 meets your needs with no compromises. Built from the ground up to meet the needs of people in wheelchairs and scooters, it eliminates the necessity for aftermarket modifications or retrofitting. That difference ensures unsurpassed durability and translates into amazing drivability and riding comfort for the whole family – all for thousands less than converted vans.
ADA Accesibility
- Accommodates up to 2 wheelchairs
- 56” high and 36” wide access door
- Automatic or manual ramp deploys from under vehicle floor
- 1,200 lb. wheelchair weight ramp capacity
Comfort and Quality
- Low step-in and extra interior width allows for easy entry and exit for all passengers
- Best-in-class 36.4 ft. luggage capacity
- Best-in-class 36-foot turning circle for superior maneuverability
- Best-in-class interior room, seating up to 6 comfortably
- Commercial driver’s seat for maximum operator comfort
Durability & Safety
- Rear-wheel drive Ford 4.6L 2V EFI V8 engine and 4 speed automatic transmission
- Body-on-frame structure optimizes structural rigidity, durability and reliability
- Front SLA suspension and independent rear DeDion suspension
