Finding a suitable wheelchair accessible vehicle (WAV) is not as easy as many think. This acquisition may well be a compromise that started with knowing you have to say goodbye to a car you want to travel in for a vehicle you need to have. Whether you need a new or a Nearly New WAV on the Motability Scheme, WAV rental, or a financed or outright purchase of a new or used WAV, we are here to help you with independent advice on your first or your next WAV.
Why not give Southern Mobility Vehicles a call if this WAV isn’t quite right for you or you aren’t sure what to do? We are here to help; we know how hard it is to be confident you are buying the right mobility vehicle for your needs. Whether you are looking for a new Motability WAV, a Nearly New Motability WAV, a short-term hire, or an outright purchase, we are the WAV dealer to call first. We are independent WAV advisors so that you will get the best of all worlds; whatever your wheelchair access needs are, it is only one call to 0800 008 7800.
Accessibility Experience
- Three seats plus a wheelchair user conversion
- An iconic conversion by the best converter in the UK
- The wheelchair user has the front passenger position
- A low incline easy to use rear discreet ramp
- Excellent all around view for most wheelchair users
- It's a car not a van
Driver and passenger experience
- Seat upholstery: leather and additional seat material
- Automatic air conditioning with two climate control zones
- Driver seat: individual type, heated
- Front and rear electric windows with one-touch on two windows
- Leather covered multi-function steering wheel with tilt adjustment and telescopic adjustment
- Dynamic steering
- Front and rear wheels: 17 inch alloy rims ; width: 7.0 inches
- Four disc brakes including two ventilated discs
- Turbo-charger
- Independent strut front suspension with anti-roll bar and coil springs, independent multi-link rear suspension with anti-roll bar and coil springs
- Transmission: 6-speed automatic with manual mode featuring gear lever mounted on the floor
- Hill holder
- Illuminated driver and passenger vanity mirror
- Wood or woodlook trim on dashboard, wood or woodlook trim on doors and leather gearknob
- Centre armrest between front seats
- Centre armrest between rear seats
- Floor console, partial overhead console
- Chrome/silver roof rails
- Remote controlled remote boot/hatch/rear door release
- Secondary ventilation controls with digital display for front passenger
- Automatic hazard lights
Entertainment
- Steering wheel mounted remote audio controls
- Ten speakers including subwoofer
- Audio system with touch screen and CD player that reads MP3 CDs ; radio receives AM/FM and RDS colour screen
- 12v power outlet located in front section and rear section
- Front reading lights
- Cup holders for front seats and rear seats
- Bluetooth includes phone connection and music streaming
- Connections for iPod (front), USB (front) and auxiliary audio devices (front)
- Analogue & digital dashboard
- Satellite navigation system with colour, 7.0 inch display, touch screen, full map, maps updated via CD and traffic information
- Single 7.0 inch touch sensitive multi-function display screen(s)
Safety
- Halogen headlights with ellipsoidal lenses
- Headlight controlsystems: dusk sensor, speed sensor and height adjustment
- Privacy glass on the rear window and on the rear side windows
- Front fog lights
- Day time running lights
- Body colour power door mirrors ; heated with integrated indicator lights
- Electrically foldable mirrors
- Rain sensing windscreen wipers
- Electronic traction control
- Drivers airbag, passengers airbag with de-activation switch
- Stability controlsystem
- Electronic brake distribution
- Brake assist system
- Anti-theft protection with interior monitoring
- Cruise control
- Particle filter system
- Ventilation system with digital display and air filter
- Cornering lights/kerb illumination
- Tinted glass
- LED side indicator lights and day time running lights
- Rear/reverse parking guidance display
Please note that some vehicles specification may not match the manufacturer supplied information due to the nature of vehicles being converted for wheelchair accessibility. Please ask us to check anything that is important to you.
Our exclusive and comprehensive Autoguard Nationwide All Mechanical and All Electrical Premium Warranty and Breakdown Assist cover always runs for 3 years and includes:
Full Breakdown Assist to include Roadside Recovery, Onward Travel, Home Start and Accident recovery
Unlimited Number of Warranty Claims on unlimited mileage
Maximum individual claim limit of £2400 including VAT
Breakdown & Recovery 24 Hours a Day/365 Days a Year
Key WAV component cover Included
Parts and Labour are included
Continental warranty repair cover
A Free Downloadable Autoguard Contract Holder App
Transferable to a New Owner if sold Privately
Our warranty also covers you for - In Car Entertainment Systems, Air Conditioning, Driver Interface Systems, EGR Valves, Catalytic Converter and Fuel Injectors, Misfuelling Cover and Broken or Lost Key Cover
For new WAVs you will get our exclusive and comprehensive WAV only warranty to run alongside your manufacturer’s warranty
Your Warranty & Rescue booklet
We have partnered with disability insurance specialists, Fish Insurance, who can offer Disability Car Insurance policies specifically to cover disabled drivers, adapted cars, and WAVs.
Options for any driver cover, as well as policies for non-drivers, so you can insure the vehicle in your name and it be driven by yourself, family, friends, or carers
Cover for the repair and replacement of adaptations to your car that you’ve told Fish about
Free courtesy car while your car is being repaired at one of Fish’s approved garages (or up to £700 mobility allowance if a suitable car isn’t available)
If your car is stolen, any settlement will take into account any modifications that you’ve told Fish about
Cover for accidental damage to other people’s property or injury to others up to £20m (and up to £5m per claim)
Lifetime guarantee on repairs. If you maintain the vehicle to the manufacturer’s schedule, any repairs carried out by approved repairers are guaranteed while you own the car
Protection up to £2,500 for wheelchairs or other mobility aids being transported in your car
To get a tailored quote, call 0333 331 3869 and quote code 2487.
As with any policy, limits and exclusions apply. For full details of the cover provided by Fish Insurance, click here.
Southern Mobility Vehicles ltd is an Introducer Appointed Representative of Fish Administration Limited. Fish Insurance is a trading style of Fish Administration Ltd. Fish Administration Ltd is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority, Firm Reference Number 310172. Fish Administration Ltd is registered in England & Wales. Company Registration Number 4214119. Registered Office: Rossington’s Business Park, West Carr Road, Retford, Nottinghamshire, DN22 7SW. Fish Administration Ltd is part of the PIB Group.
Dimensions
| Height |
1735mm |
| Width |
1885mm |
| Length |
4685mm |
Fuel Consumption
| Combined MPG |
42.2 |
| Extra Urban MPG |
52.3 |
| Urban Cold MPG |
32.1 |
Performance
| Power (BHP) |
194 |
| Maximum Speed (mph) |
118 |
| Torque (Nm) |
422 |
Engine and Drivetrain
| Cylinders |
4 |
| Driven Axle |
FRONT |
| Engine Capacity (cc) |
2199 |
| Forward Gears |
6 |
Emissions
| Emissions (CO2) |
175 |
| Engine Euro Status |
5 |
More information
- Euro NCAP crash test results: Overall: 5.00, Adult occupant: 87.00, Child occupant: 84.00, Pedestrian: 44.00, Safety assist: 71.00, Version tested: Kia Sorento 2.2D GLS 5dr SUV, Date tested: 26 Aug 2009
- Power: (from primary fuel) 145 kW , 194 HP EEC @ 3,800 rpm; , 436 Nm @ 1,800 rpm
- External dimensions: 4,685mm long, 1,885mm wide, 1,735mm high, 185mm ground clearance, 2,700mm wheelbase, 1,621mm front track, 1,618mm rear track, 10,900mm turning circle (wall to wall), 184.4 inches long, 74.2 inches wide, 68.3 inches high, 7.3 inch ground clearance, 106.3 inch wheelbase, 63.8 inch front track and 63.7 inch rear track
Please note that some vehicles specification may not match the manufacturer supplied information due to the nature of vehicles being converted for wheelchair accessibility. Please ask us to check anything that is important to you.
