Performace Mobility Heads to Portland for the City's Annual International Auto Show

The annual Portland International  Auto Show is a big event, drawing thousands of people in attendance over the  course of the event. The auto show features the Eco Center, where consumers can  learn about the newest initiatives in green technology, the Great Outdoors  area, where vehicles are showcased with the best of outdoor gear and the  Healthy Life Garage, which offers information about living healthier and more. Performance Mobility is proud to  take their place beside some of the most innovative companies in the industry.

Performance Mobility will be at the annual Portland International Auto Show for the duration – all four  days. The show starts on Thursday, January 26, and runs through Sunday, January  29. Thursday through Saturday, the hours are 10 am until 10 pm. On Sunday,  visitors can access the auto show from 10 am until 7 pm. Directions and more  information can be found at the Portland  International Auto Show’s website.

Performance Mobility invites  everyone to come down and visit them at the auto show – The staff will be in  Lobby Spaces 5 and 6, and have some of the newest options in handicap  vans and mobility technology on hand for visitors to see, touch, feel and  experience. There will be a 2011 Honda Odyssey from Vantage Mobility International,  on hand.  Also being featured is a 2011 Toyota Sienna and a Chrysler Town and Country with the BraunAbility conversion. This is where visitors can get hands on with mobility technology like  wheelchair ramps, wheelchair lifts, the innovative power-kneeling system, hand  controls and more. Of course, the new GoShichi wheelchair accessible pickup  truck will also be on hand.

The Portland  International Auto Show also offers quite a bit more. There will be a $50,000 golf  putting contest for those who enjoy hitting the links, and there is also a wine  tasting to be held on site. For the little ones, the Kid Zone offers face  painting, Radio Disney fun, Power Wheels vehicles and a lot more so they’ll be  happy and occupied through the entire event.

Fun and Ultimate Freedom with the GoShichi Wheelchair Pickup

When you think of wheelchair accessible vehicles, chances are good that you immediately think of minivans. That’s understandable – until recently, that’s been the most common choice for individuals dependent on a scooter or wheelchair. For years, wheelchair users have not had the option to drive a 4 x 4 truck. However, that’s no longer true. Today, individuals with limited mobility can actually get behind the wheel of a powerful, performance-oriented pickup truck. The GoShichi wheelchair pickup packs in the performance, as well as some other pretty impressive benefits.

One of the most impressive things about this wheelchair pickup truck is that it is available in both a 2 wheel drive and 4 wheel drive version.  The 4 x 4 truck is ready to take you where you want to go, whether it is safely navigating snow packed road, negotiating slippery boat ramps or driving up and down winding mountain roads, this is the truck that will get you there. Another immense advantage of the GoShichi wheelchair pickup truck is the fact that it’s built for carrying a payload. Whether you’re hauling the boat down to the lake, taking the family on a camping trip or moving firewood, this truck has all the payload capacity that you’ll need to get the job done. 

Another exciting design feature: the lift system requires less than 6 feet of clearance for full entry and exit.  Add to that the fact that the lift is built right into the door, and you can see the immense convenience here. All you have to do is drive your wheelchair into the lock-down position and the lift moves you up and in, right behind the steering wheel.  There is also a passenger version of the GoShichi that operates in the same fashion. 

Finally, the GoShichi requires a model that is either a crew cab or an extended cab.  The back seat remains in the vehicle so you’ll be able to safely carry up to 5 passengers. As you can see, the GoShichi wheelchair pickup offers a terrific new alternative for the driver or passenger looking for adventure.