“For our first-ever wheelchair-accessible SUV, it was important we worked with the best,” said Nick Gutwein, BraunAbility president and CEO. Thanks to its muscle - 290 horsepower and 255 lb-ft (345 Nm), the MXV delivers an estimated 5,000-pound maximum tow capacity. Under the hood lies Ford's 3.5-liter V6 engine originally found in the Explorer, offering an EPA-estimated rating of 17 city mpg, 24 highway mpg, and 20 combined mpg. The MXV offers 54-inch (137 cm) door height, and as BraunAbility promised earlier this year, the first production unit will be donated to Mike Delancey, a United States Marine paralyzed by a sniper’s bullet while serving in Iraq in 2006.
In essence, the MXV is just a Ford Explorer SUV, but with specific improvements.įor example, the SUV was fitted with sliding doors, removable driver and passenger seats and a power in-floor ramp (28 inches or 71 cm wide) with guiding lights.Īlso, the car's cabin was rearranged to allow wheelchair navigation and increased comfort for travellers. Leaving that aside, let's focus on their latest creation, namely the BraunAbility MXV. BraunAbility invites anyone living with a mobility challenge, including caregivers, to join our online survey community - The Driving Force - we can unite your voices and take action for mobility inclusion.In a nutshell, it makes life easier for people in wheelchairs as back in 1972, the brand's founder was a young man who used a wheelchair and had no reliable transportation to and from his place of work. To get there, we need to share the challenges and obstacles the disability community faces. Our goal is to build a more mobility-inclusive society that makes it possible for people of all ability levels to fully contribute to the world around them. Visit for more information.ĭrive for Inclusion is BraunAbility's global movement for accessibility and independence for those living with mobility challenges and their caregivers. BraunAbility is a wholly owned subsidiary to Patricia Industries, a division of Investor AB Group. Founded nearly 50 years ago by Ralph Braun, the company has grown into the most well-known and trusted name in the mobility industry, bringing independence to millions of individuals across the world.
To learn more about the BraunAbility SUV and how to join The Driving Force to participate in future projects, go to About BraunAbilityīraunAbility is the world's leading manufacturer of mobility transportation solutions, including wheelchair accessible vehicles, wheelchair lifts and seating, storage and securement products. As the leader in quality and safety standards, BraunAbility users, and their caregivers, know that choosing a BraunAbility wheelchair vehicle means choosing a solid foundation with no shortcuts - that's the BraunAbility way. The Driving Force, BraunAbility's online survey community of people who use wheelchairs, and their caregivers, were enlisted to ensure ease-of-use and accessibility in the Chevrolet Traverse design.īraunAbility continues to create innovative mobility solutions and a more mobility-inclusive world through its global movement, Drive for Inclusion, and will continue to amplify the voices of those with mobility challenges.īraunAbility has engineered independence to the highest standards for nearly 50 years and is the most-certified wheelchair vehicle manufacturer in the industry. Step-and-roll seats that can easily be removed for flexibility, fitting up to four wheelchairs (seating options may vary depending on available payload)īraunAbility's newest conversion is not only built for wheelchair users, its design was reviewed and refined by wheelchair users.Room for three third-row passengers to be seated comfortably, with room for up to seven passengers total.Spacious cabin for effortless maneuvering.