Wondering which of our lowered floor minivans is best for you? You have come to the right place for information about lowered floor minvans. Compare the difference between side enty and rear entry lowered floor minivans from Iowa Mobility.
Side Entry Lowered Floor Minivan
A side-entry van gives extra room for maneuverability because either the entire floor of the vehicle is lowered or just a portion, depending on the type of vehicle.
Side Entry Benefits
A wheelchair user can typically drive or ride in the 1st row position (does not apply in the CompanionVan). Wheelchair users can also ride securely in the 2nd row position.
If you live in an area with plenty of handicap or parallel parking, the side-entry is a good fit because it requires extra space for the ramp to deploy.
Side-entry vehicles maintain the rear cargo storage space behind the third row seating.
Rear Entry Lowered Floor Minivan
In a rear-entry vehicle, the wheelchair user rides in a channel installed in the middle of the floor, from the 2nd row to the rear of the vehicle.
Rear Entry Benefits
A rear-entry vehicle offers plenty of ground clearance because most of the van’s floor has not been modified, and the rear of the vehicle is slightly elevated.
If you live in an area that lacks handicap parking spaces or if your garage is too narrow for a side-entry van, you might need a rear entry van.
A rear-entry vehicle is typically less expensive to convert.
Toyota
Toyota is the product of years of quality engineering by one of the most reliable vehicle brands in the world. Superb fuel economy, a reputation for unmatched reliability, and technologically advanced safety features put the Toyota at the top of the list for wheelchair van conversion and mobility candidates.
- Handling above par for class
- It's spacious, safe, posts good fuel economy figures
- The basic bench is comfortable, with expanses of head and leg room--and it slides on an elongated track
Honda
Minivans like the Honda are some of the most useful vehicles on the road. They're versatile go-to wheels, medium-duty haulers, multi-passenger carriers, as well as economical. When they earn top crash scores and blend in a little driving-fun like the Honda does, they're among the highest-rated minivans in the industry.
- Nearly as fuel-efficient as a sedan
- Responsive handling
- Thoughtfully designed interior
Chrysler
The Chrysler is among one of the best-selling minivans in the world, so of course they would be the cornerstones of our wheelchair van fleet. Their superb handling and ride quality coupled with their top-of-class fuel economy and dependability, make Chrysler a superb choice for any wheelchair van customer.
- Quickly converts from people carrier to cargo mover
- Excellent crash-test scores are the Grand Caravan's calling card.
- Several Conversion options from Rear Entry, Side Entry, Power infloor and XT
Dodge
The Dodge is among one of the best-selling minivans in the world, so of course they would be the cornerstones of our wheelchair van fleet. Their superb handling and ride quality coupled with their top-of-class fuel economy and dependability, make Dodge a superb choice for any wheelchair van customer.
- Good safety and visibility
- Loads of standard equipment
- Several Conversion options from Rear Entry, Side Entry, Power infloor and XT