Permobil M3 Corpus

Offering the ideal blend of indoor manoeuvring and outdoor performance, Permobil's M3 is an exceptional powerchair. Featuring the market-leading Corpus seating system, it provides a level of comfort and support above and beyond its competitors, as well as premium functions such as Active Reach anterior tilt to allow you to interact with your environment.

Product Description

Power Base

The M3 power base is designed as the all-rounder of Permobil's range for a more comfortable driving experience both in the home and outside it. The small footprint and central driving position allow for precision turning indoors, further helped by the consistent driving experience including at low speeds. Flexlink suspension provides advanced vibration reduction and keeps all six wheels on the ground - improving handling and comfort over rougher ground outdoors. This helps to maintain your positioning in the seat, allowing you to feel more secure and reducing driving fatigue. Uniquely, full suspension is maintained at any seating position (including with lift and tilt activated), unlike other powerchairs which may lock the suspension out at certain seating positions.

A top speed of 6 mph is available, and the standard 60 Ah batteries can be upgraded to large 70 Ah ones for an even longer range. For those who love off-roading, chunky snow/mud tyres are available, which are designed to cope with harsh Swedish winters - so can take anything the South East will throw at you.

If using special controls, an ESP module (gyro) can be added, to maintain straight-line driving without the need for constant corrections to your course, making for a more relaxing driving experience.

Seating

All Permobil powerchairs feature the Corpus seating system, which is completely customisable to meet your demands - whether for comfort, support and function. The seat will be set up to your exact size, with a wide array of cushions and backrests (including third-party ones) available to provide the ultimate comfort for you. Roho air cushions and backrests are a popular upgrade for those that require higher levels of pressure relief, and positioning options such as headrests, lateral supports, hip guides and more can be fitted. The end result is a seat tailor-made precisely for you, and which can be adjusted going forward to account for any changes in your needs.

The Corpus seating system offers a choice of powered seating options above and beyond what is found on equivalent models. The power seating functions are completely customisable, with three memory positions available as standard for optimal pressure relief and relaxation. The power recline goes back to a full 180° - most powerchairs of this level don't recline anywhere close to flat, and even those with "lie-flat" recline tend to go to around 175° at most. Bio-mechanical anti-shear and a close pivot point ensure your positioning accessories (such as the headrest) support you consistently all the way back, and reduces friction. The power tilt is an impressive 50° for optimum pressure relief - when tilt, recline and power elevating leg rests are combined they are an ideal treatment for oedema, raising your legs above the heart.

Active Height is a seat riser that lets you remain active whilst elevated up to 12 inches. You can drive at 3.2 mph whilst fully elevated - and with full suspension - ensuring you never sacrifice comfort for function. The riser lets you meet people eye to eye, reducing the need to look up all the time. Active Reach is a feature unique to Permobil chairs - it's not found on seating systems from other manufacturers such as Invacare or Sunrise Medical. A combination of anterior (forward) tilt and the seat riser, it gives you the ultimate advantage in accessing your environment, putting the world within your reach. With this, you can reach beyond obstructions, into high cabinets, or even just assist with forward transfers.

Controls

Renowned R-Net controls come as standard, and we strongly recommend upgrading to the high-definition LCD joystick with a high quality display screen for clear control of your powerchair, as well as memorising your favourite seating positions. This highly customisable control system will be individually programmed by our specialists to match your requirements, with personalised seating functions and drive profiles.

Permobil powerchairs are the ideal base for those with special control requirements, with numerous options available - such as chin or head controls, or switch boxes for quick access to seat functions. Bluetooth and Infrared allow you to digitally interact with your environment, whether that be operating your TV, linking with a tablet or controlling remote doors and lights.

Appearance

Permobil have long set the standard for sleek and stylish powerchairs, and the M3 is an exemplar of its class. With a clean matt black appearance, your choice of accent colours, plus two upholstery finishes, you can personalise your chair to ensure it turns heads. It's no surprise that other manufacturers are starting to style their chairs in a similar way to Permobil - imitation is the sincerest form of flattery!

The M3 and Corpus seating system have a clean design, with adjustments, actuators and cabling hidden discreetly away. Notably, Permobil provide photos of the rear view of their powerchairs - some other manufacturers don't as they're cluttered with cables and bolts!

Our Verdict

Permobil products have a somewhat undeserved reputation for being expensive, yet when compared to similarly pitched competitors' products such as the Quickie Q500M and TDX SP2 NB, the M3 is very close in price whilst offering much more.

We can't recommend the Corpus system highly enough - its versatility allows it to always provide you with the comfort and fit you require. Beyond that, it has powered seating options that are only found on the competitors' top-level (and significantly more expensive) products. Even then, the Corpus seat offers features like the Active Reach anterior tilt that aren't available elsewhere.

If you're looking for a versatile powerchair to use throughout the day, wherever you go, the M3 is well-worth considering.

Key Features

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    Mid-wheel drive manoeuvrability
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    Corpus seating
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    Active Reach forward tilt
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    Flexlink suspension

Our Service

We offer a range of solutions for getting the powered wheelchair of your choice, including purchase, long-term hire agreements of one or three years, and the option to lease through the Motability scheme.

We passionately believe we provide a level of service above and beyond other retailers that gives you real value for money. Our in-house experts can provide you with impartial advice on the right wheelchair for you, and none of our staff are on commission.

All aftercare is carried out by our experienced specialists, with a fleet of mobile engineers, and a fully stocked workshop at our HQ - we don't get a third-party company to carry out our work. In the event your powerchair needs to come back to us for repair, we will provide you with a loan powered wheelchair from our extensive fleet to keep you mobile. We maintain a fleet of high-end prescriptive powered wheelchairs so that your loan product will be as similar as possible to your wheelchair.

Try This Powered Wheelchair

Our Chessington Showroom is stocked with a wide range of wheelchairs for you to try out and compare, and our product specialists are on hand to answer all your questions, and carry out a full assessment. Visiting our Showroom allows you to see the widest possible range of powerchairs before making your decision on which powered wheelchair to buy.

We are also able to carry out home assessments and demonstrations - please call us to book one in. A home consultation comes with the benefit of trying out an electric wheelchair around the environment in which you will be using it.

Product Specification

DriveMid-Wheel
Speed6mph / 9.66km/h
Battery Size60 or 73 Ah
Crash TestedYes
FunctionalityElevating Leg Rests, Seat Lifter, Tilt In Space, Forward Tilt, Recline
Indoor OutdoorIndoor & Outdoors
Made To MeasureMade to Measure
Max Range18.5miles / 29.77km
Powerchair TypePrescriptive Powerchair
Max Seat Depth57cm / 22.44in
Max Seat Width57cm / 22.44in
Min Seat Depth37cm / 14.57in
Min Seat Width42cm / 16.54in
Min Seat Height45cm / 17.72in
Weight Capacity150kg / 23st 9lb
Min Overall Width61.5cm / 24.21in
Min Overall Length108cm / 42.52in

Pricing

£7,314 exc VAT / £8,776.80 inc VAT

Prescriptive powerchairs such as this are built to order following an assessment with one of our Prescriptive Assessors. They are available with a wide range of customisation options, including powered seating functions, cushions and backrests, and drive performance upgrades, and these can affect the price - our Prescriptive Assessors will run through all the options at your assessment. As a general guideline, opting for multiple powered seating functions can add significantly to the cost of the wheelchair; however it is possible to get a fully functioning and desirable chair at the base price!

People purchasing powered wheelchairs will often qualify for zero-rated VAT. If the person using the wheelchair has a permanent disability, terminal illness or chronic sickness then they will be eligible for 0% VAT. Our Prescriptive Assessors will be able to answer any questions you may have about VAT.

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