Toyota Hiace Welcab

The introduction

Toyota Hiace Welcab
is probably the most popular wheelchair accessible/mobility van in Japanese automotive manufacturers to use for disability people and aged care and many of them are imported from Japan to New Zealand. This world famous van/coach has fitted the swing arm hoist ( Maximum loading capacity is 250kg ) can lift passenger in a wheelchair into the vehicle safely and easily.The shoulder seat belt and anchor ( tie down point ) are equipped on the hoist and inside of the vehicle. 

Body size is two types 

• Long Standard Body  ( LSB )　
• Super Long Wide Body ( SLWB )

Note: all seats need to meet requirements of NZTA to be registered as same number of passengers as this catalog.

Exterior Dimensions

Interior Dimensions

Engine and Drivetrain 

Long Standard Body ( LSB ) : 2.0L Petrol ( 1TR-FE ) 2WD, 2.8L Diesel ( 1GD-FTV ) 4WD
Super Long Wide Body ( SLWB ) : 2.7L Petrol ( 2TR-FE ) 2WD/4WD

Transmission 

All models have 6 speed transmission

Interior layout is seven type

LSB : A, AS, B, C, F
SLWB : B,D

Long Standard Body : Type A, AS, B, C, F

Type A

Two people can ride in a wheelchair. It has also secured a comfortable caregiving space.

Type AS

In addition to the A type, it is equipped with a side fold-up seat for two wheelchairs. 
It can flexibly respond to changes in the number of passengers in wheelchairs.

Type B

2 people in wheelchairs and 8 people can ride at the same time.

Type F

By transferring two wheelchair users ( if they can ) to the seat. It can accommodate four wheelchair users. It is also equipped with a wheelchair storage for two wheelchairs.

Type C

1 person in wheelchairs and 9 people can ride at the same time.
It is also ideal for transportation and travel for a large number of people, including those in wheelchairs. 

Super Long Wide Body: Type B, D

Type B

2 people in wheelchairs and 7 people can ride at the same time. There is no seat between drivers seat and front passenger seat.

Type D

There are two types of inside layout in type D.

• 4 people in wheelchairs with 4 people
• 2 people in wheelchairs and 7 people

Inside layout can be changed flexibly with a tumble seat 

Feature of Wheelchair hoist 

Conclusion

Did you find your favorite model? It is hard to choose from seven different layouts in two body sizes. If you need a space for only one wheelchair then take Type AS or C in standard body. If you use it for two wheelchairs, then Type A, B, AS in standard body or Type B in widebody to choose from. If people in wheelchairs are capable of transferring to the seat then Type F is ideal.  If more than 3 people in wheelchairs then Type D in widebody is the only one for you.