The VMI Northstar-E Toyota Sienna handicap-accessible wheelchair van is designed for those who travel full-time with a caregiver. The Northstar-E provides unbeatable value and functionality by featuring the largest interior space and headroom of any wheelchair-accessible minivan conversion in its class.
A few of the advanced features of this incredibly easy-to-operate wheelchair-accessible van include Removable front seats to allow the wheelchair user to ride up-front alongside the caregiver; Advanced sound-deadening materials to soften road noise; Optional 2nd-row flip-and-stow seating; Ramp on-a-stick design for easy deployment and stow of the ramp by the caregiver. Click here for additional buying tips.
The Northstar-E Toyota Sienna wheelchair-accessible van features VMI’s patented ramp-on-a-stick design utilizing a manual, in-floor ramp system with a 30-inch wide ramp. Unlike fold-out ramp designs, the ramp stows conveniently underneath the floor, creating additional interior space and maneuverability for the wheelchair user, caregiver, and passengers inside the cabin. The ramp is made from a high-strength aluminum alloy and can support loads up to 1000 lbs.
The obstacle-free front seats on the Toyota Sienna, Northstar-E wheelchair Van are easily removed and installed and can create multiple seating arrangements, as needed for the wheelchair user and their passengers.
All VMI, Northstar wheelchair van conversions have floors built using galvaneal steel. The floors are also E-coated for optimal rust and corrosion prevention. This is a significant feature often overlooked that ensures the longevity of the conversion.
The floor from just behind the firewall is 95 inches to the third-row seat, and the floor is lowered 14.875 inches to create the industry’s most significant available floor space and headroom. This drop in the floor also creates a usable door opening height of 57 inches, making the VMI Northstar-E Toyota Sienna wheelchair-accessible vehicle an ideal choice for those who sit taller in their chair.
Usable Door Opening Height | A | 57.3″ |
Usable Door Opening Width | B | 30″ |
Inside Center Height | C | 61″ |
Height at Driver & Passenger Position | D | 61″ |
Angle of Ramp | E | N/A |
Length of Ramp | F | 60″ |
Usable Ramp Width | G | 30″ |
Overall Floor Length | H | 94.5″ |
Length of Floor Behind Front Seats | I | 65.5″ |
Width of Interior at B-Pillars | J | 58.8″ |
Ramp Load Capacity | 1000 lbs. |