VW Caravelle Conversion – Rethinking Accessible Mobility

More freedom. More space. More possibilities.

The PARAVAN VW Caravelle Extended opens up entirely new possibilities for mobility. Thanks to the lowered floor from the A-pillar to the C-pillar, a spacious interior is created that offers you, as a wheelchair user, maximum freedom of movement—whether you’re driving or riding along. Even as a tall person in an electric wheelchair, you’ll enjoy uncompromising comfort.

The intelligent interior design makes the PARAVAN VW Caravelle Extended a true space-saving marvel—for greater independence in everyday life and while traveling.

We customize your vehicle to your individual needs—for maximum independence. Upon request, we can also equip it with our digital driving and steering system, Space Drive, for a completely new driving experience.

A dark gray VW New Caravelle, with its side door open, a cassette lift extended, and a PARAVAN wheelchair with a dark blue chassis parked in front of it, is parked in the courtyard of PARAVAN GmbH.

A close-up view of the interior of the new VW New Caravelle, showing a clear view of the steering wheel from the driver's side. Slightly out of focus in the background is a built-in Paravan joystick with a PARAVAN touch display.

Highlights at a glance

A section of a vehicle's interior showing, on the left, the raised version of how the floor used to be, and on the right, how it has now been leveled and lowered to allow a wheelchair to be used inside the vehicle.

More interior space

The lowered, barrier-free interior from the A-pillar to the C-pillar in PARAVAN’s VW Caravelle conversion provides you with exactly the entry and interior height you need to comfortably roll your wheelchair into the vehicle.

A close-up view from the passenger side showing the two joysticks to the left and right of the steering wheel out of focus, while the steering wheel itself is in sharp focus in the center.

Available digitally upon request

If you have limited strength or are dealing with a progressive medical condition, we can equip your New Caravelle with our Space Drive digital driving and steering system upon request. You can also control other vehicle functions effortlessly using our touch or voice control system.

A retracted cassette lift on a dark gray car with the side door open.

Convenient access

The powerful rear or cassette lift allows you to board comfortably and safely in your wheelchair. With a load capacity of up to 400 kg, it is also suitable for heavy electric wheelchairs. Its flexible design adapts perfectly to your individual needs.

The interior of a vehicle as seen from the floor on the passenger side, where the passenger seat is no longer visible. The driver's seat, however, is not a standard one; it is a seat that can be removed, moved, or taken out.

Drive or ride along—it’s up to you

PARAVAN’s wheelchair-accessible conversion for the VW Caravelle offers you maximum flexibility: You decide whether to drive yourself or ride comfortably in your wheelchair at eye level on the passenger side.

The PARAVAN VW Caravelle Extended: Your Flexibility

Conversion and seating options
The size specifications

Turn left or right with the wheelchair

The PARAVAN VW Caravelle conversion offers maximum flexibility: the driver’s and passenger’s seats can be easily swapped as needed. The passenger seat can also be used as the driver’s seat. This allows able-bodied passengers to ride comfortably in the original seat with the quick-release fastener. The switch can be made in just a few simple steps.

A bird's-eye view of four identical vehicles. Only the outlines of the cars are visible, along with the interior seating arrangements, which differ across the four images. From left to right: 1. Front (driver's seat, passenger seat) wheelchair, rear bench seat with 3 seats. 2. Front: driver’s seat wheelchair, passenger seat standard seat, and rear bench with 3 seats. 3. Exactly the opposite of 2: driver’s seat standard seat and passenger seat wheelchair, rear same. 4. Front: both standard seats, single wheelchair in the center, and additionally a rear bench with 3 seats.

“Large-capacity sedan” taken literally

Note:	Dimensions in mm:
Interior height:	max. 1460 mm
Entrance height:	1365 mm
Inner width:	1450 mm
Ramp width:	788 mm
Eye level:	1380 mm
Ramp length:	1182 mm
Ramp angle of the fully pneumatic landing gear:	--
Ramp angle without lowering:	--
Hydraulic ramp angle:	--

NOTE: After modification, the original manufacturer's specifications and fuel consumption figures may change. Images may include optional equipment.

Four different views of a vehicle, showing only the outlines in a sketched version. Each image includes arrows indicating the car’s dimensions. Top left: Overall vehicle dimensions from the front: 2275 mm wide and 1990 mm high. Top right: Overall vehicle dimensions from the side: 5050 mm wide overall, 958 mm to the front wheelbase, 3100 mm from the first to the second wheelbase, and 992 mm at the rear. Bottom left: Height from floor to steering wheel 790 mm, to eye level 1380 mm, to roof 1460 mm. Bottom right: Interior width 1450 mm, rear entry width: 1349 mm, and cargo lift dimensions: length 1182 mm and width 788 mm.

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Your benefits

Turn it into your Caravelle
Optional features

One renovation—many possibilities

Barrier-free, lowered interior from the A-pillar to the C-pillar for maximum entry and interior height
Easy access thanks to the powerful PARAVAN cassette lift
Simple opening of the side door and extension of the lift via radio remote control (optional)
Simultaneous transport of up to two
wheelchair users via restraints in the driver and front passenger positions

Customized driving and steering aids for primary and secondary functions (optional)
Space Drive® II system (optional)
PARAVAN transfer console for driver or front passenger (optional)
PARAVAN Voice Control, touch system + Touch App (optional)
PARAVAN docking station on driver and front passenger sides (optional)

All options for customization

Customized side-entry solutions are also available upon request
Lowering via the Paravan air suspension system in the front and rear (optional)
PARAVAN transfer console for the driver or front passenger (optional)
Also available as a Ford Tourneo Custom

Alternative lift systems for the rear or side
Custom-built solutions
Aluminum-look vehicle floor
Finishing of input devices

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Maximum mobility with the VW Caravelle conversion by PARAVAN

The VW Caravelle with PARAVAN Extended conversion represents a new dimension in accessible mobility.

Customized vehicle solutions result in a vehicle accessible to people with disabilities that is tailored precisely to your personal needs—whether you want to drive yourself or travel as a passenger in a wheelchair.

The lowered interior, modern lift solutions, and well-designed entry systems allow for comfortable wheelchair access. At the same time, flexible seating concepts ensure that the driver and passenger positions can be used as needed. This makes the VW Caravelle not only a highly functional but also a versatile vehicle for everyday use.

For people with limited strength or progressive medical conditions, PARAVAN also offers innovative technologies such as the Space Drive electronic driving and steering system. Combined with touch or voice control, vehicles can be operated safely and precisely even with minimal residual strength.

Furthermore, the VW Caravelle can be equipped with custom electric wheelchair solutions, modern loading and securing systems, as well as additional assistive features. This creates a comprehensive mobility solution that optimally combines the vehicle, technology, and personal requirements.

With the PARAVAN Extended conversion, the VW Caravelle becomes a vehicle that enables you to enjoy maximum independence, flexibility, and quality of life in your daily routine.