Will the new Auris be suitable for a disabled driver?

I have a friend who currently drives a three-door Toyota Auris. He is a double amputee and likes to load his folded wheelchair behind the driver seat. He also requires an automatic. A new Auris is due to be launched but the dealer could not confirm if a three-door version would be available. Do you know of any other makes/models that offer a three-door version of an Auris-sized vehicle, please?

Asked on 22 September 2012 by JR, Norwich

Answered by Honest John

One option is the Honda Jazz CVT-7. That model has lift-up rear seat squabs that easily enable a folded wheelchair to be accommodated in the centre of the car. But probably best of the lot will be the Ford B-Max, which has sliding rear side doors and no 'B' pillar, giving unimpeded access. See: www.honestjohn.co.uk/carbycar/ford/b-max-2011/

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