WHEELCHAIR-ACCESSIBLE CONVERSION BY BRAUNABILITY
The all-new BraunAbility Toyota Sienna Hybrid is spacious, sophisticated, and styled to seamlessly match the customer-favorite Toyota Sienna in both dependability and design.
The first-ever hybrid conversion from BraunAbility maintains 36 mpg. fuel efficiency, both highway and country mileage. Our engineers built the conversion utilizing the same suppliers and design integrity as Toyota, ensuring best-in-class reliability and ride and handling. With an ultra-wide doorway opening, ramp width, and interior cabin space for the largest wheelchairs, the newest BraunAbility Toyota Sienna will be a customer favorite for any wheelchair user.
Aside from space and style, BraunAbility engineers have also ensured comfort and convenience for all passengers. The features of the original center console have been retained, including all USB ports and two cupholders, while creating more space to ensure maneuverability for wheelchair passengers in the driver or front passenger position. All-new LED lighting illuminates the interior cabin with a soft glow for easier navigating at night, and an effortless, full-length footrest ensures all third-row passengers are comfortably seated.
You can read more details about the BraunAbility Toyota Sienna RampVan on our blog here.
"Throughout the 55,000 engineering hours invested in the BraunAbility Toyota Hybrid, our team designed this conversion utilizing the same suppliers and components as Toyota to ensure design integrity from start to finish."
We are Certified BraunAbility Technicians ready to repair, service, or provide annual maintenance to keep the warranty intact.
A: Door Opening Width: 31 inches
B: Door Opening Usable Height (At Middle Door): 56 inches
C: Interior Height at Center of Vehicle*: 60.5 inches
D: Interior Heigth at Drive & Passenger Position*: 59.5 inches
E: Ramp Length: 52 inches
F: Ramp Width
In-Floor Ramp Width: (Usable Clear Opening): 29.25-inches
Foldout Ramp Width: (Usable Clear Opening): 30.3-inches
G: Ramp Angle (Kneeled Position**): 9 inches
H: Interior Floor Length: 58 inches
I: Overall Interior Floor Length: 89 inches
J: Interior Width at Slide Doors (Doors Closed): 65 inches
K: Interior Width at B Pillars: 59 inches
L: Ground Clearance (Unloaded): 5 inches
M: Vehicle Height (Not Including Roof Rails): 78 inches
N: Driver Clearance (Console to Vehicle Wall): 28 inches
O: Passenger Front Clearance (Console to Vehicle Wall): 27 inches
*Deduct 2.5" of interior height for models with an overhead entertainment center or moonroof.
**Ramp angle subject to 1.5-degree variance based on chassis trim level and other environmental factors.
Seats up to seven passengers with an option for three wheelchairs. Seating options may vary depending on the available payload.
The new BraunAbility Toyota Hybrid is a very clever conversion, but with that cleverness comes some complexity. We’ve rounded up the most frequent questions around the vehicle’s hybrid system and the conversion and offered our straightforward answers, so you know exactly what to expect.
BraunAbility is converting the LE, XLE, XLE Plus, Limited trim packages. Due to certain weight constraints and wheel size, the Sport and Limited Platinum packages cannot be converted at this time. Updated packages will be communicated as they are available.
Yes.
BraunAbility will stock units without a hitch. The hitch will need to be installed by a Toyota dealer and will remove the rear valance piece.
Tow capacity is retained at 3500lbs; however, all OEM vehicle weight ratings must be followed. Refer to Owner’s Manual as it clearly defines requirements for towing. Towing package is required for trailering.
BraunAbility will stock units without a hitch. The hitch will need to be installed by a Toyota dealer and will remove the rear valance piece.
Tow capacity is retained at 3500lbs; however, all OEM vehicle weight ratings must be followed. Refer to Owner’s Manual as it clearly defines requirements for towing. Towing package is required for trailering.
The horsepower is not affected. This Hybrid technology features a 2.5-liter 4-cylinder engine and two electric motors that combined offer 243 horsepower. It also features an electronically controlled continuously variable automatic transmission instead of a conventional stepped gear automatic transmission. What type of fuel is recommended?
No, the converted vehicle maintains 36MPG across the board, highway, and city.
To maximize cabin space while retaining BraunAbility exterior vehicle styling, the high voltage battery was relocated to the rear cargo area. It is fully contained and easily accessible if required.
The high voltage battery warranty is 120months/150,000 miles, and the hybrid system warranty is 96months/100,000 miles.
No.
The exhaust routing has been modified; however, BraunAbility has maintained all main OEM components including heat exchanger, catalytic converter, muffler, and flex pipe. Any new exhaust pipe routing required is stainless steel.
The 12V battery is positioned at the rear of the vehicle in the hatch area.
BraunAbility will not be converting an AWD option. The lowered floor conversion interferes with the drive system to the rear axle of the AWD chassis.
BraunAbility maintained all the interior floor space and maneuverability appreciated in the most recent Toyota conversion.
BraunAbility strives to maintain all OEM features after conversion; however, the Kick to Open feature has been disabled.
BraunAbility retained all the functional elements of the impressive center console but redesigned its shape to maximize space and maneuverability around the driver and front passenger positions.
BraunAbility achieved an impressive 5” ground clearance measured at the exhaust at the rear of the vehicle. The clearance to the main body structure (frame rail) is 6.5”, a considerable advantage over the previous model.
Yes, BraunAbility has retained the function of both heated and ventilated seating if the package includes these features, even after one of the front seats is removed.
The XE and XLE trim levels will seat three comfortably, and the OEM seat and the child restraint system are retained. The Limited trim level requires a seat bolster due to weight, eliminating the middle seat position on the 3rd row.
Yes, both front driver and passenger seats have adjustable armrests.