Subaru Transcare is not a specific model but rather a range of modifications available for Subaru vehicles to enable their use by elderly or disabled persons. The company featured this range at the 38th
Tokyo Motor Show
The is a biennial auto show held in October–November at the Tokyo Big Sight, Tokyo, Japan for cars, motorcycles and commercial vehicles. Hosted by the Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association (JAMA), it is a recognized international show ...
, 2004, under the slogan "Open all roads: Vehicles for broadening opportunities and enriching life".
Available modifications include:
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Hand controls enable drivers to perform braking and acceleration by hand
*Seats that turn outwards, extend beyond the door frame and lower automatically with a wireless remote control
*Automatic
wheelchair
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loading with a lift that lowers to ground level and automatic sliding door
*Additional belt across the chest to prevent the person from falling forward during stops
*Lowered floors with steps that automatically come out when the door is opened
*Ambulance style rear
gurney loading with rails and bracing facilities
Transcare modifications are available for the
Legacy,
,
Impreza
The is a compact car that has been manufactured by the Japanese automaker Subaru since 1992. It was introduced as a replacement for the Subaru Leone, Leone, with the predecessor's Subaru EA engine, EA series engines replaced by the new Subaru EJ ...
,
Forester
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,
and
R2.
References
External links
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A video of the rotating/lifting seat
Transcare
Adapted automobiles
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