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Programmable Swivel Seat 2026 By Gilani Mobility — Swivel Car Seat NZ

Benefits

  • Powered swivel and lift — rotates out, lowers, and lifts the user back in by remote
  • Programmable memory — returns to the user’s chosen position every time
  • Easier, safer vehicle transfers for limited mobility and seniors
  • Adjustable backrest, natural armrests and inbuilt footrest
  • Fastening straps and a quiet, controlled opening mechanism
  • Compact, lightweight aluminium-alloy build that sits under the original seat
  • Crash tested for occupant safety
  • Fits cars, SUVs, 4WDs, vans and campers — professionally installed

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Description

Programmable Swivel Car Seat NZ — Powered Turning & Transfer Seat by Gilani (2026)

The Gilani Programmable Swivel Seat is a powered swivel car seat — also called a turning seat or vehicle transfer seat — that makes getting in and out of a vehicle far easier and safer for people with limited mobility, seniors, and those transferring from a wheelchair. At the press of a button, the seat swivels out through the door, lowers to a comfortable transfer height, then lifts and returns the occupant safely into position inside the vehicle.

Often searched as a swivel seat for a car, turning seat, disability car seat or wheelchair-to-car transfer seat, it removes the awkward, strained movements standard vehicle entry demands — giving the user independence and reducing the lifting load on carers.

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See the Swivel Seat in Action

How the Auto Swivel Seat Works

The Auto Swivel Seat is designed to be simple and safe to use. A programmable motor remembers the user’s preferred seat position, so it returns to the right spot every time — no readjusting. The seat brings the occupant fully out through the door for ample transfer space, then lifts them to a safe position inside the vehicle. An adjustable backrest, natural armrests and fastening straps add comfort and security, and the mechanism opens almost silently for a smooth, dignified experience.

Why Choose the Gilani Swivel Seat

  • Fully powered swivel and lift – rotates out, lowers for transfer, and lifts the user back in, all by handheld remote
  • Programmable memory – remembers the user’s chosen position and movement path for consistent, easy use
  • Easier, safer transfers – removes the strained twisting of standard car entry and reduces the lifting load on carers
  • Adjustable comfort – adjustable backrest, natural armrests and an inbuilt footrest
  • Secure – fastening straps and a quiet, controlled opening mechanism
  • Compact, lightweight – robust aluminium-alloy construction that sits under the original seat and keeps vehicle weight down
  • Crash tested for occupant safety
  • Fits many vehicles – suitable for cars, SUVs, 4WDs, vans and campers

Suitable for Drivers and Passengers

The programmable movement lets the seat be configured to optimise head and leg room, so it can be fitted to the driver’s seat in many vehicles as well as the passenger side. It suits people with reduced mobility and seniors who find standard vehicle entry difficult, and anyone transferring between a wheelchair and a car seat. For the best head and knee clearance inside the vehicle, it can be paired with a low-profile seat.

Specifications

  • Operation: fully powered swivel, lower and lift, by handheld remote
  • Programmable movement path and memory position
  • Vertical travel options: 300 mm, 395 mm or 480 mm
  • User weight capacity: 120–180 kg (depending on configuration)
  • Backrest: fully adjustable
  • Inbuilt footrest for easier transfer
  • Powered fore/aft movement once inside the vehicle
  • Construction: lightweight aluminium alloy
  • Crash tested
  • Suitable for cars, SUVs, 4WDs, vans and campers

Professional Installation

This is an engineered vehicle modification that must be professionally fitted to your vehicle. Gilani Engineering carries out the installation, configuring the seat’s movement to your vehicle and transfer needs so it operates correctly and safely. Contact our team to confirm suitability for your vehicle before ordering.

Engineered and Reviewed by a Qualified Mechanical Engineer

The Gilani Swivel Seat is supplied, configured and installed by Gilani Engineering — a working engineering company that designs, certifies and services mobility and vehicle-modification equipment. The product and its installation are overseen by founder Ramin “Ray” Gilani, a qualified mechanical engineer with more than 18 years of experience in mobility and automotive-systems engineering. Ray holds a Bachelor of Automotive Systems Engineering (Luleå University of Technology) and a Master of Mechanical Engineering (Monash University), and is the inventor of the G24 Lowered Floor Car Conversion. Contact our team for expert advice on the right vehicle access solution.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a swivel car seat?

A swivel car seat — also called a turning seat or vehicle transfer seat — is a powered seat that rotates out through the car door and lowers, so the user can sit down outside the vehicle, then lifts and returns them safely inside. It makes vehicle entry and exit far easier for people with limited mobility.

Can it be fitted to the driver’s seat?

Yes. Because the movement is programmable, the seat can be configured to optimise head and leg room and fitted to the driver’s seat in many vehicles, as well as the passenger side. Our team will confirm what suits your vehicle.

What weight can it support?

Depending on the configuration, the seat supports a user weight of 120–180 kg. We can advise on the right version for your needs.

Will it fit my vehicle?

It suits a wide range of vehicles including cars, SUVs, 4WDs, vans and campers, and is available in 300 mm, 395 mm or 480 mm vertical travel versions. As it is an engineered installation, we confirm suitability for your specific vehicle before fitting.

Is it safe?

Yes. The seat is crash tested, and includes fastening straps, a controlled quiet opening mechanism and an adjustable backrest for secure, comfortable transfers.

Do you install it?

Yes. This is a professionally fitted vehicle modification installed by Gilani Engineering, configured to your vehicle and transfer needs. Contact us to check suitability and arrange installation.

Can a swivel car seat be funded in New Zealand?

Some vehicle modifications may be funded for eligible users through ACC or Ministry of Health equipment funding via Enable New Zealand or Accessable. We can provide a quote or invoice to submit to your funder. Please note Gilani Mobility is not a registered supplier under these schemes, so approval and eligibility are decided by your funder.

Funding in New Zealand

Vehicle access equipment may be funded for some users through ACC or Ministry of Health equipment funding (administered by Enable New Zealand or Accessable), depending on eligibility and assessment. Please note we are not a registered supplier with these bodies — approval, eligibility and payment are determined by your funder, not by us. Contact our team for a quote you can put forward for funding.

Enquire About the Gilani Swivel Seat

For a powered, programmable swivel car seat fitted by an engineering team, contact our team for vehicle suitability, pricing and installation. You can also explore our related vehicle access solutions, including the hydraulic wheelchair lift for vehicles for users who stay in their wheelchair, or read our guide on getting a disabled person into a car.

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