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Finding a suitable accessible parking space can be difficult, particularly when a conventional wheelchair accessible vehicle requires a long ramp or platform to extend behind the vehicle.
The Hyundai Staria G24 NoRamp® wheelchair accessible conversion offers a more practical approach. Instead of relying on a large external rear ramp, the vehicle’s integrated lowered-floor access system brings the entry area down towards ground level, helping the wheelchair user enter and exit without deploying a long ramp behind the vehicle.
Developed by Ray Gilani and the Gilani Engineering team, the G24 NoRamp® system is designed for families, wheelchair users, carers and accessible transport providers looking for a modern Hyundai Staria conversion with convenient everyday access.
The G24 NoRamp® may reduce the need to rely on an accessible parking bay solely for ramp deployment. However, the conversion does not provide an exemption from New Zealand parking laws, mobility parking permit requirements, signs or parking time limits.
Traditional rear-entry wheelchair vehicles usually need additional clear space behind the vehicle before the ramp can be opened safely. This can become difficult when:
A conventional ramp may also create a steep approach where the road or parking surface is uneven. The G24 NoRamp® was developed to address these everyday access challenges.
The G24 NoRamp® conversion integrates the wheelchair access system into the Hyundai Staria rather than storing a large folding ramp vertically inside the rear doorway.
At the press of a control, the access section lowers to create a direct entry path for the wheelchair user. Once the wheelchair is positioned inside the vehicle, the system returns to its travelling position and the wheelchair can be secured using an appropriate restraint and occupant seatbelt system.
This approach creates a cleaner rear-entry arrangement and may require less loading clearance than a traditional long-ramp conversion.
For more information about the original Australian-engineered system, visit the official G24 NoRamp® wheelchair vehicle conversion page .
The wheelchair access system does not depend on a long folding ramp extending behind the Hyundai Staria.
The system can make access more practical where there is limited space behind the vehicle.
There is no large upright ramp permanently obstructing the rear window when the vehicle is being driven.
The powered access process avoids the need for a carer to manually unfold and lift a heavy ramp during each journey.
The Hyundai Staria provides a spacious cabin, wide rear opening and contemporary passenger-vehicle design.
The wheelchair position, seating arrangement, restraint system and access controls can be assessed around the user’s needs.
| Feature | Hyundai Staria G24 NoRamp® | Traditional Rear Ramp |
|---|---|---|
| External ramp | No long external ramp required | Ramp extends behind the vehicle |
| Rear loading clearance | Reduced clearance may be required | Substantial clear space is normally required |
| Manual handling | Powered access operation | May require manual ramp handling |
| Rear visibility | No upright folding ramp across the rear window | A stored ramp may affect visibility |
| Uneven surfaces | Direct lowered access can simplify entry | Ramp angle may change with the ground level |
The Hyundai Staria is well suited to wheelchair accessible vehicle conversions because of its large passenger area, wide rear opening and spacious interior.
However, every wheelchair user has different requirements. The correct conversion should consider:
A suitability assessment should therefore be completed before confirming the final Hyundai Staria conversion layout.
Safe wheelchair transport involves more than providing an entry system. Once inside the Hyundai Staria, the wheelchair and its occupant must be secured using equipment appropriate for the vehicle, wheelchair and intended use.
Gilani Mobility supplies wheelchair restraint and occupant seatbelt systems for accessible vehicles.
You can also view our wheelchair tie-down restraint system for more information about vehicle wheelchair securement.
Depending on the wheelchair user’s needs, the Hyundai Staria can also be considered alongside other vehicle access and transfer solutions.
The G24 NoRamp® concept was developed by Ray Gilani, Chief Engineer at Gilani Engineering, after identifying the practical limitations of conventional rear-ramp wheelchair vehicles.
Ray specialises in assistive technology, accessible vehicle engineering, automotive modifications and wheelchair transport systems. His work includes lowered-floor vehicle conversions, wheelchair access systems, driving adaptations, occupant restraints and custom mobility engineering.
Rather than accepting the traditional folding ramp as the only way to enter a wheelchair accessible vehicle, Ray and the Gilani Engineering team developed the G24 system to provide a more integrated ground-level access solution.
Technical review: Ray Gilani
Area of expertise: Accessible vehicle engineering and assistive technology
System reviewed: Hyundai Staria G24 NoRamp® wheelchair accessible conversion
In many circumstances, the Hyundai Staria G24 NoRamp® can be easier to use in a standard parking space than a vehicle with a long rear ramp because less clear space may be needed behind the vehicle.
However, the driver must still ensure there is enough safe space for the wheelchair user to enter or exit. The loading area should be clear of passing traffic, steep surfaces, kerbs and other hazards.
Where available, an authorised mobility parking space may still provide the safest and most convenient access because it generally offers additional room around the vehicle and closer access to the destination.
The conversion may suit:
No long external wheelchair ramp is required. The G24 system uses an integrated lowered access section to create a direct entry path into the Hyundai Staria.
No. All local parking rules, signs, time restrictions and mobility parking permit conditions still apply. The benefit is that the vehicle may require less space behind it for wheelchair entry than a conventional long-ramp vehicle.
A valid permit is still required whenever you use a space reserved for mobility parking permit holders. The G24 conversion does not provide parking privileges or exemptions.
Many manual and powered wheelchairs may be suitable, but the wheelchair’s dimensions, occupied height, weight and securement points must be checked before confirming the conversion.
Possible seating configurations depend on the Hyundai Staria model, the wheelchair position, passenger requirements and the final engineering design. A suitability assessment is required before the layout is confirmed.
Yes. Appropriate wheelchair tie-downs, docking options and occupant seatbelt systems can be considered as part of the overall vehicle configuration.
It may be suitable for many electric wheelchairs, subject to the wheelchair’s total dimensions, combined occupied weight, ground clearance and approved transport configuration.
Choosing a wheelchair accessible vehicle is a major decision. The vehicle, wheelchair, passenger layout and access system should be considered together rather than selecting a conversion based on vehicle model alone.
Contact Gilani Mobility to discuss your wheelchair measurements, seating requirements, preferred access arrangement and intended use of the Hyundai Staria.
Speak with our mobility and vehicle-access team about a Hyundai Staria wheelchair accessible conversion.
Phone: +64 9 886 0030
Product suitability, vehicle compatibility, seating capacity, entry dimensions and final configuration must be confirmed through an individual assessment. Images and descriptions are indicative and may vary according to the selected Hyundai Staria model and conversion specification.
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