Auto Access Seat

Toyota unveiled the Auto Access Seat for the new 2011 Toyota Sienna minivan today at the 2010 North American Auto Show. Designed for those caring for an elderly parent, spouse, or parents of a child with a disability, the power seat rotates 90 degrees and can be lowered to within 19 inches of the ground. This is big news, as Toyota is the first automaker in North America to offer a factory-installed, rotating, power ascending/descending lift-up seat.

The Auto Access Seat features one-touch operation, a seat-mounted ingress/egress switch and a wireless remote control for easy seat operation. It can lift up to 330 lbs. and comes with numerous safety features (read the press release below).

Toyota's Auto Access Seat will be available when the new third-generation Sienna goes on sale in February 2010. It will be offered on Sienna LE and XLE models (dealer order may be required). Read more