Who told you that your disability ruins the chances of driving a vehicle or make you dependent on another individual for the same? No, the time has gone when you need a chauffeur by yourself who takes you everywhere.
With the upgraded technologies automobile companies have run the initiatives for those specially challenged drivers who have the urge to drive without creating trouble for other people. Adaptive vehicles are expensive to acquire which means additional will increase the price of the vehicle.
The modifications and adding additional adaptive equipment help the people with their disabilities which can drive smoothly and safely on the roads. The people with a disability look for a few things in the car such as automatic transmission, spacious, more reliability which means lesser chance of car breakdown and adjustable seats and steering wheels.
Dodge produces the car in the muscle car category which means it will not be a go-to choice of users but Dodge Caravan is best in the segment for handicapped persons. It provides high utility and comfortable drive also you can load and unload wheelchair very easily.
The best part is Dodge offers reimbursement for an amount up to $1000 to get adaptive equipment installed. Dodge Caravan is a suitable match to install wheelchair ramps and hand control which ease the effort of the driver.
- Engine: 3.6-liter, V6
- Horsepower: 283hp
- Torque: 260 pound-feet
- Drive Type: FWD
- 0-60 MPH: 9.8 seconds
MSRP: $26,800
There’s no doubt when it comes to acquiring a vehicle from Ford ensures maximum reliability, more comfort even in the base trims and it adds value to the money. The escape can easily customize by including a wheelchair ramp and hand controls and also the inclusion of stances ease getting in and out of the car without troubling the disable driver.
- Engine: 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine
- Horsepower: 168hp
- Torque: 170 pound-feet
- Drive Type: Front-wheel Drive
- 0-60 MPH: 8.1 seconds
MSRP: $24,000
The Rogue fits in the SUV category that makes a suitable match for handicapped people. It has features like heat seats, cameras, and sensors that help at the time of parking and also creating an imprint among users. The Rouge offers a decent height and ride also makes loading and unloading easier.
- Engine: 2.5 four-cylinder
- Horsepower: 170hp
- Torque: 175 pound-feet
- Drive Type: Front-wheel Drive
- 0-60 MPH: 9.1 seconds
- MSRP: $25,000
People’s favorite or go-to car? We all know how much people love civic and still, people love to buy whether it’s a new or used car. Considering a disabled driver’s point of view it offers an automatic transmission, plenty of space in legroom in front.
More spacious, more comfort. Civic is an all-rounder in every aspect and delivers the most comfortable ride in the segment. The modification can be done in the car by equipping it with the adaptive equipment which helps the disabled person in driving.
- Engine: 2.0 four-cylinder
- Horsepower: 158hp
- Torque: 138 pound-feet
- Drive Type: Front-wheel Drive
- 0-60 MPH: 8.2 seconds
MSRP: $20,250
Jeep Renegade has a pocket full of features that are way useful for people with disabilities as they provide a heated steering wheel, stiff hands, rear camera, and adjustable lumbar support for people who face severe back pain issues. It ensures an adventurous comfortable ride that comes with an ultimate budget.
Jeep can be customized with different accessories such as lifts, running boards, power seats, tie-downs for wheelchairs. It also offers a reimbursement of up to $1,000 to those people who convert their vehicles for disabled drivers.
- Engine: 2.4 four-cylinder
- Horsepower: 180hp
- Torque: 175 pound-feet
- Drive Type: Front-wheel Drive
- 0-60 MPH: 8.8 seconds
MSRP: $22,000
The Subaru comes at an affordable price which means customizing the car according to your needs which serves your purpose. It has a maximum height ride and enough boot space which makes it a popular choice among handicapped users. Flipping the rear seats easily accommodate wheelchairs and walkers’ space as well. Although, Subaru models can go among modification direct from the factory with user-friendly accessibility features which helps disabled drivers by using hand and pedal controls.
- Engine: 2.5 four-cylinder
- Horsepower: 182hp
- Torque: 176 pound-feet
- Drive Type: All-wheel Drive
- 0-60 MPH: 8.5 seconds
MSRP: $24,300
Hot hatchbacks are everyone’s go-to vehicle to buy, it provides comfortable heated seated, temperature control also compact hatchbacks make it easy to load and unload wheelchairs or assistive devices too. GTI is quite spacious and the loading side as the right height for loading and unloading cargo and wheelchairs does not cause much trouble to the users and adjustable seats make perfect driving positions for the driver.
- Engine: 2.0 four-cylinder
- Horsepower: 228hp
- Torque: 258 pound-feet
- Drive Type: Front-wheel Drive
- 0-60 MPH: 6.5 seconds
MSRP: $28,490
Looking for a mid-size car? Hyundai Sonata is a great option for those people who are especially disabled as it has supportive and comfortable seats, strong reliability. It has a smart system that can be customized in case of emergencies and can be modified with adaptive equipment which eases the life of disabled persons.
- Engine: 2.4liter four-cylinder
- Horsepower: 185hp
- Torque: 178 pound-feet
- Drive Type: Front-wheel Drive
- 0-60 MPH: 6.9 seconds
MSRP: $19,750
One of the most affordable car in the segment which is highly appreciated by the handicapped drivers. Nissan has redesigned the model in 2015 which has undergone minor changes that enhance the driving experience. It has great visibility all around and easy entry and exit.
- Engine: 1.6 liter four-cylinder
- Horsepower: 109hp
- Torque: 107 pound-feet
- Drive Type: Front-wheel Drive
- 0-60 MPH: 9.2 seconds
MSRP: $12,500
Competing with brands like Audi and BMW and providing the best features like adjustable driver and passenger seats that help at the time of long drivers. Heated and ventilated which provide comfort in winter, spacious legroom ease the loading and unloading activities.
- Engine: 2.0-liter four-cylinder, turbocharged
- Horsepower: 272hp
- Torque: 280 pound-feet
- Drive Type: Front-wheel Drive
- 0-60 MPH: 6.4 seconds
MSRP: $37,400
