Fiat Doblo Autolift-WAV, minivans for disabled people in wheelchairs

Autolift Ltd announced today it has begun selling its first vehicle accessible to disabled people in wheelchairs: the Fiat Doblo Autolift-WAV (Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle - Vehicle accessible to disabled people in wheelchairs). The company has completed all the procedures relating to design, technology and the approval of the Fiat Doblo, which is the first version of the minivan produced by lowering the rear and soon to be followed by other models of modified cars. with Fiat The Doblo has won numerous major automotive awards. Such a vehicle with WAV Autolift system is considered the best minivan transformed both in terms of quality, and reliability. Taking the top of the class minivan and modifying it with the best available adaptation techniques, Autolift Srl is able to offer the best of both worlds.

"Fiat is at the forefront of the automotive industry in terms of quality, comfort and maneuverability," says Gabriele Ovi, president of Autolift Srl "Doblò is the reference model in terms of product quality in the minivan segment, and therefore makes also our strongest product line. We believe that the system Autolift - Fiat Doblo WAV to reach performance levels to meet the demanding customers Fiat. "

The Doblo has adapted Autolift-WAV delivers maximum maneuverability of the wheelchair offering more interior space than any other minivan accessible to disabled people in wheelchairs on the market. It has, in fact, an internal height of 145 cm and 150 cm long and a slot 83 cm wide. Standard features of the Fiat Doblo Fit WAV Autolift include a ramp input light and motorized, 125 cm long and with a slip resistant surface for an input and output easy. This adaptation also has an anchoring system security to 4 points for the wheelchair (complies with ISO 10542) and a 3-point seat belt for the passenger seated in a wheelchair. The tank and the exhaust system have been modified to obtain the maximum interior space to the vehicle.

It is available as an option, a system that automatically lowers PowerKneeling gently and the rear of the vehicle to reduce the inclination of the ramp and to improve accessibility. In case of system is sufficient PowerKneeling a ramp of 62 cm, able to guarantee an access to the mini practically without any effort. The shorter length of the ramp also allows parking in tight spaces.