This is the first time I have seen a Mobility Ventures MV-1 in person. This came as quite a shock.
Apparently MARTA operates this MV-1 as some sort of specialist wheelchair accessible shuttle bus on call. I know my college does something similar with having Transit vans on call that operate sort of like complimentary taxis for the convenience of disabled students, even though technically anyone can call them.
Seeing the MV-1, I just though, “wow, that is one chonky boi.” It’s not exactly ugly but it sure isn’t very graceful looking. If you look carefully, you can see on the bottom left corner of the hatch there is a V16 badge. What?
This was the only photo I got of the front. The styling is grounded in the same chunky early 2010s futurism as the first gen Honda Ridgeline.
The Taco got in the way but is at least not entirely boring. I like the red Tacoma script and brush bar. Rims appear to be quite nice too.
I can’t help but be impressed by the fact that these were made at all but their appeal is so niche I’m not surprised they failed. Are these a regular sight for any of you? Does anyone know what they are like to drive?