Dodge Northstar by VMI – Wisconsin
Accessibility Designed Around Everyday Life
The VMI Dodge/Chrysler Northstar combines convenient wheelchair accessibility with a comfortable, practical minivan interior. Its fully powered, in-floor ramp provides an obstruction-free doorway and keeps the ramp stored beneath the vehicle when it is not in use.
With a low ramp angle, flexible seating options, and features designed for easier entry and exit, the Northstar is built to accommodate a wide range of mobility needs while maintaining the comfort and functionality of a traditional minivan.
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Powered In-Floor Ramp
The Northstar features a patented, ultra-low in-floor power ramp designed to provide convenient wheelchair access. When deployed, the ramp creates a smooth path into the vehicle, including access for larger power wheelchairs.
When stored, the ramp retracts beneath the vehicle floor, helping preserve interior space and keeping the ramp out of the way when it is not needed.
The hydraulic PowerKneel™ system lowers the vehicle to create a reduced ramp angle for easier entry and exit. The SURE DEPLOY™ backup system is designed to allow the ramp to be deployed and stowed even in the event of an electrical failure.
One-Touch Power Door
Getting in and out is simple with the Northstar’s powered side door. The door can be opened or closed using convenient one-touch controls, including the key fob, halo-lit dashboard button, or Chrysler door controls.
This makes it easier for wheelchair users and caregivers to operate the vehicle without manually opening or closing the door.
Flexible Seating Options
The Northstar offers removable front seats that provide additional flexibility when configuring the vehicle for different mobility needs.
Removing the front seats can create additional room for a wheelchair user and allows the vehicle to be configured around different combinations of passengers and mobility equipment.
Whether you’re transporting one wheelchair user or multiple mobility devices, the Northstar provides options to help make the interior work for your needs.
A Quieter, More Comfortable Ride
The Northstar conversion incorporates sound-deadening materials throughout the vehicle to help minimize interior noise.
The result is a more comfortable environment for passengers, wheelchair users, and caregivers during everyday driving.
Corrosion-Resistant Flooring
The Northstar’s conversion floor is E-coated to help provide protection against rust and corrosion.
This added protection is designed to help the conversion floor withstand everyday use and exposure to moisture over the life of the vehicle.
Increased Interior Headroom
An approximately 11-inch dropped floor provides additional headroom throughout the accessible area of the vehicle.
The Northstar also provides a usable door opening height of approximately 55 inches, making the conversion suitable for many wheelchair users.
Actual clearance requirements can vary depending on the wheelchair, seating position, and individual user.
Built for Accessibility. Designed for Everyday Use.
The VMI Northstar brings together a powered in-floor ramp, flexible seating, increased headroom, and convenient power controls in a minivan designed for accessible transportation.
Whether you’re looking for transportation for yourself, a family member, or a caregiver, Access Mobility Vans can help you explore available options and find a vehicle that fits your needs.