At TrueAssistive Technology, we don’t usually start with big announcements or grand plans. Most of what we build comes from listening.
Listening to seniors who say, “I avoid travel because getting into the car hurts.” Listening to caregivers who quietly struggle every day. Listening to families who just want things to be a little easier.
So when we began working with Maruti Suzuki, the focus wasn’t on launching a feature. It was on solving a problem that’s been ignored for a long time.
The Problem Wasn’t the Car. It Was the Entry.
For many people, the hardest part of a journey isn’t the traffic or the distance. It’s the moment you open the car door.
Bending. Twisting. Holding onto someone’s arm. Feeling rushed or uncomfortable.
We kept coming back to the same thought: What if this moment didn’t have to be so hard?
That’s where the idea of the swivel seat started making sense.
Why the WagonR Was the Right Place to Start
The WagonR isn’t a luxury car — and that’s exactly why it mattered. It’s a vehicle families already trust, use daily, and feel comfortable with. Seniors recognize it, caregivers know it, and it fits naturally into everyday routines.
By introducing a swivel seat option in the WagonR, Maruti Suzuki sent a clear signal: accessibility shouldn’t be limited to specialized vehicles. It belongs in the cars people already depend on.
Working Together to Make It Practical
Collaboration sounds neat on paper. In reality, it takes patience.
There were conversations about comfort. About safety. About whether something would work in real life — not just in theory.
We worked closely with Maruti Suzuki’s teams to make sure the swivel seat:
- Felt natural to use
- Didn’t change the character of the car
- Could be installed without major changes
- Met safety and quality expectations
The goal was never to add complexity. It was to remove difficulty.
What the Swivel Seat Really Does (Beyond the Mechanism)
Yes, the seat rotates outward. But that’s not the real story.
The real story is:
- A grandfather sitting down without hesitation
- A caregiver not straining their back
- A person feeling independent again
These things don’t show up in technical descriptions. But they matter the most.
This Is What Inclusive Mobility Looks Like to Us
People often ask us what inclusive mobility means. For us, it’s simple.
It means someone doesn’t have to think twice before going out. It means travel doesn’t feel like a burden. It means dignity stays intact.
The WagonR swivel seat is one step in that direction — not the final answer, but an important one.
Why This Collaboration Means So Much to Us
Working with Maruti Suzuki showed us what’s possible when large manufacturers take accessibility seriously. It showed that assistive technology doesn’t have to sit on the sidelines. It can be part of the main story.
And honestly, that’s what makes us proud.
We’re Still Listening
This isn’t the end of the journey.
There are more stories to hear. More challenges to solve. More small moments where design can make life easier.
At TrueAssistive Technology, we’ll keep listening — and keep building.
Because mobility should feel human. And so should the technology behind it.
Want to Know More About the WagonR Swivel Seat?
If this is something you’re curious about — how the swivel seat actually works, where it’s available, or whether it might suit you or someone in your family — the best place to explore that is directly with Maruti Suzuki.
They’ve shared the full story behind this initiative, along with practical details, on their official website.
Maruti Suzuki – Inclusive Mobility with WagonR Swivel Seat
It’s a small but meaningful step toward making everyday cars easier to use, and we encourage seniors, caregivers, and families to take a look through Maruti Suzuki’s official channels and see how it might fit into their lives.