Honda Northstar by VMI – Wisconsin
Honda Comfort with In-Floor Accessibility
The VMI Honda Northstar combines the comfort and versatility of a Honda minivan with a convenient wheelchair-accessible design. Its fully powered, in-floor ramp provides an unobstructed entryway while storing beneath the vehicle floor when not in use.
With generous headroom, additional floor length, flexible seating, and a clean interior, the Honda Northstar is designed to provide comfortable and practical transportation for wheelchair users and their families.
Powered In-Floor Ramp
The Honda Northstar features a patented, ultra-low in-floor power ramp designed to provide convenient entry and exit for manual and power wheelchairs.
When stored, the ramp retracts beneath the vehicle floor, helping maintain an uncluttered interior and providing additional room for wheelchair maneuverability.
Flexible Front Seating
The Honda Northstar features removable front seats, providing additional flexibility for wheelchair users and passengers.
The angled front-seat-base design creates approximately three additional inches of usable floor length, providing more room for rear-seated wheelchair passengers.
A Quieter Ride
Sound-deadening materials are incorporated throughout the conversion to help minimize interior noise.
This helps create a more comfortable cabin for wheelchair users, caregivers, and other passengers during everyday travel.
Standard Footrest
A convenient fold-down footrest provides additional comfort for passengers seated on the rear bench.
Convenient Step Flares
Color-matched step flares on both the driver and passenger sides provide additional assistance when entering and exiting the vehicle.
The step flares have a 400-pound capacity and are designed to complement the Honda’s exterior.
Corrosion-Resistant Flooring
The Honda Northstar conversion floor is E-coated to help protect against rust and corrosion.
This added protection is designed to help the conversion floor withstand everyday use and exposure to moisture.
Increased Headroom
The Honda Northstar features an approximately 12.8-inch dropped floor, providing additional headroom throughout the accessible area of the vehicle.
The dropped floor also creates additional space for wheelchair positioning and maneuverability.
Actual clearance requirements can vary depending on the wheelchair, seating position, and individual user.
Practical Accessibility in a Honda
The VMI Honda Northstar combines a powered in-floor ramp, flexible seating, increased headroom, and thoughtful accessibility features with the familiar Honda minivan platform.
Whether you’re looking for transportation for yourself, a family member, or a caregiver, Access Mobility Vans can help you explore available accessible vehicle options.