A leading UK provider of wheelchair-accessible vehicles (WAVs) has chosen the new Renault Trafic Passenger for its latest conversion.
GowringsVersa, which has been building WAVs for over 50 years, will use the Trafic Passenger as the base vehicle, bringing space and flexibility, including sliding doors, complemented by the highest levels of equipment and safety assistance systems to ever feature in a Renault Pro+ commercial vehicle.
Onboard equipment available on the new Trafic Passenger includes an 8.0-inch Easy Link infotainment display, which enables full smartphone integration via Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and Adaptive Cruise Control.
The new conversion is focused on optimising the comfort of the wheelchair user, including a whole new floor to provide greater headroom and a ‘channel’ which allows them to have good visibility to the side and front, with several seating layouts possible around the ‘channel’ and wheelchair.
The conversion has both a ramp and an optional winch, with a safe loading capacity of 350kg; almost identical to that of a tail lift.
The Trafic Passenger can also accommodate a larger, heavy-duty wheelchair (up to 200kg) or a bariatric wheelchair.
GowringsVersa’s order for the Trafic Passenger is split between 60% Business and 40% Sport grades, both in short wheelbase format.
Nigel Brice, managing director of GowringsVersa, said: “The Renault Trafic is one of our top-selling wheelchair access vehicles and our latest conversion on the new Trafic Passenger allows us to offer customers the versatility they need, together with a good choice of engine options and all the equipment that is important to them, such as touchscreen functionality, satellite navigation and parking sensors.
“Its dimensions mean it is perfect for a WAV conversion and it’s ideal for both families and transport operators. By having the option of manual and automatic transmission, it is suitable for both private and business users. If an organisation has multiple drivers but don’t wish to have a larger minibus-style vehicle, the new Trafic Passenger is a great option.”
