Daihatsu has taken mobility and space utilisation to the next level with its Nori Ori Concept; a subcompact microbus with a main focus of providing easy access to its cabin. The Nori Ori was revealed at this year’s Tokyo Motor Show.
The Nori Ori makes use a very low slung floor with a “fold and kneel” system and retractable ramps allowing for wheelchair users to gain easy access to the cabin. To aid to this feature the Nori Ori has also been given two sizable entrance points at the side and rear.
In terms of exterior design the Nori Ori comes across as a soft and approachable medical vehicle and could be considered somewhat of a ‘Patch Adams” of ambulances. The large and round headlamps, square and disproportionate body, large windows and tiny wheels provides it with a very cartoonish nature as seen in many kei car concepts.
The spacious interior of the Nori Ori is also something to pay attention to. It oddly has a wooden floor presumably to provide wheelchairs with easier movement within the cabin, thanks to its smoother surface, and has enough room to comfortably accommodate two unfolded wheelchairs.
Sadly Daihatsu has not provided any more information on this Nori Ori. The only thing we do know is that it’s a not-so-typical microbus, best suited for elderly mobility; something which is apparently an issue in Japan.
