Best Motability cars 2026
High-quality cars on the Motability Scheme from rated and reviewed dealers
Best Motability cars of 2026
The Motability scheme exists to help people with reduced mobility get around and maintain an active lifestyle. The best Motability cars blend ease-of-use with comfort, practicality and even a hint of sportiness, in some cases.
You’ll struggle to find a car more spacious than the Dacia Jogger - which can be adapted to accommodate a wheelchair, while the Renault 5 is easy to drive around town and super stylish.
Our expert reviews team have driven every car on sale in the UK, rigorously testing them in a variety of real-world scenarios to see what’s what. Here are our ten favourites which you can acquire through Motability, in a wide range of body styles:
1. Dacia Jogger
Dacia Jogger review
Best for: value
If you want to know how good the Jogger is, just look at its highly coveted 9/10 score. We don’t give those out too often, and this is a budget-friendly brand. It represents fantastic value for money, but on top of that it’s also comfortable, hugely practical, and surprisingly nice inside for a car at this price point. Handily, there’s a hybrid-engined version which not only saves on fuel, but also offers a standard automatic gearbox. The biggest benefit — literally — is in the boot, where not only are there two roomy seats for a sixth or seventh passenger, those seats come out (it’s a bit of a fiddly job to be fair) and open up a huge 700 litre space, which should be big enough for anyone’s needs. Fancy a bit of camping? The Jogger can do that too — there’s an optional Sleep Pack, which clips into the boot and opens out into a 1.9-metre futon-style bed which is surprisingly comfy.
Which is not to say that the Jogger is perfect. The driving position could be better, and the front seat doesn’t support the backs of your legs sufficiently on a long journey. The six-speed manual gearbox has an awkward gear knob, which is too chunky, and there’s not quite as much legroom in the middle row of seats as you’d like. Obviously, this being a Dacia, there’s also plenty of cheap, hard, scratchy plastic but you can kind of forgive that.
To drive, the Jogger is fine, but no more. It’s soft and comfortable enough over bumps (the long wheelbase helps) but the basic 1.0-litre engine needs to be revved hard to stir up enough performance. The Jogger actually corners quite nicely, but it’s not a car for enthusiasts. In many ways, it’s a typical Dacia — actually quite cheap and sometimes a bit crude, but you won’t mind because it hasn’t cost very much in the first place.
If you want to know how good the Jogger is, just look at its highly coveted 9/10 score. We don’t give those out too often, and this is a budget-friendly brand. It represents fantastic value for money, but on top of that it’s also comfortable, hugely practical, and surprisingly nice inside for a car at this price point. Handily, there’s a hybrid-engined version which not only saves on fuel, but also offers a standard automatic gearbox. The biggest benefit — literally — is in the boot, where not only are there two roomy seats for a sixth or seventh passenger, those seats come out (it’s a bit of a fiddly job to be fair) and open up a huge 700 litre space, which should be big enough for anyone’s needs. Fancy a bit of camping? The Jogger can do that too — there’s an optional Sleep Pack, which clips into the boot and opens out into a 1.9-metre futon-style bed which is surprisingly comfy.
Which is not to say that the Jogger is perfect. The driving position could be better, and the front seat doesn’t support the backs of your legs sufficiently on a long journey. The six-speed manual gearbox has an awkward gear knob, which is too chunky, and there’s not quite as much legroom in the middle row of seats as you’d like. Obviously, this being a Dacia, there’s also plenty of cheap, hard, scratchy plastic but you can kind of forgive that.
To drive, the Jogger is fine, but no more. It’s soft and comfortable enough over bumps (the long wheelbase helps) but the basic 1.0-litre engine needs to be revved hard to stir up enough performance. The Jogger actually corners quite nicely, but it’s not a car for enthusiasts. In many ways, it’s a typical Dacia — actually quite cheap and sometimes a bit crude, but you won’t mind because it hasn’t cost very much in the first place.
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2026
Car of the Year Award
2. Chery Tiggo 8
Chery Tiggo 8 review
Best for: seven-seater space
The Cherry Tiggo 8 is such an excellent all-rounder that it won the 2026 Carwow Car of the Year Awards, which is made all the more impressive by the fact that Chery is a brand new brand to the UK.
It would top this list too, but the Dacia Jogger’s ace-up-its-sleeve is its ability to be adapted for wheelchair users, so the Tiggo 8 comes in a close second.
It may not be quite as versatile, but the Chery Tiggo 8 certainly looks better than the Jogger. A big, broad grille and aggressive headlights give the big SUV a lot of presence on the road, and it looks like a more expensive car than it really is. Okay, there are a few hints at European manufacturers in its design, but it’s a handsome car nonetheless.
The interior is really very posh for such an affordable price. You get loads of soft-touch plastics, padded surfaces and soft leatherette almost everywhere, while the styling is a bit straightforward but easy-on-the-eye. The infotainment display is crisp and fast, even compared to pricier alternatives, though it’s a bit of a faff to navigate.
There’s plenty of space inside, too. The front seats could do with more height adjustment to go lower, but otherwise it’s easy to get comfortable and there’s buckets of storage for odds and ends. You get lots of space in the middle row, though the third row is best reserved for kids. In seven-seater mode the boot is tiny, but there’s a plentiful 700-litres of cargo room with the last pair of chairs folded away.
You can opt for a 1.6-litre petrol engine, but you really shouldn’t as it’s not good at all. The plug-in hybrid unit, however, is great; smooth in EV mode and the engine kicks into life very quietly.
Around town the Tiggo 8 is surprisingly easy to manoeuvre for such a large car, with surround-view cameras as standard and good forward visibility. It's too noisy on the motorway, however, with a lot of wind and road roar in the cabin. Don’t bother hurrying it along a country lane, either, as the Chery wallows about on fast bends.
The Cherry Tiggo 8 is such an excellent all-rounder that it won the 2026 Carwow Car of the Year Awards, which is made all the more impressive by the fact that Chery is a brand new brand to the UK.
It would top this list too, but the Dacia Jogger’s ace-up-its-sleeve is its ability to be adapted for wheelchair users, so the Tiggo 8 comes in a close second.
It may not be quite as versatile, but the Chery Tiggo 8 certainly looks better than the Jogger. A big, broad grille and aggressive headlights give the big SUV a lot of presence on the road, and it looks like a more expensive car than it really is. Okay, there are a few hints at European manufacturers in its design, but it’s a handsome car nonetheless.
The interior is really very posh for such an affordable price. You get loads of soft-touch plastics, padded surfaces and soft leatherette almost everywhere, while the styling is a bit straightforward but easy-on-the-eye. The infotainment display is crisp and fast, even compared to pricier alternatives, though it’s a bit of a faff to navigate.
There’s plenty of space inside, too. The front seats could do with more height adjustment to go lower, but otherwise it’s easy to get comfortable and there’s buckets of storage for odds and ends. You get lots of space in the middle row, though the third row is best reserved for kids. In seven-seater mode the boot is tiny, but there’s a plentiful 700-litres of cargo room with the last pair of chairs folded away.
You can opt for a 1.6-litre petrol engine, but you really shouldn’t as it’s not good at all. The plug-in hybrid unit, however, is great; smooth in EV mode and the engine kicks into life very quietly.
Around town the Tiggo 8 is surprisingly easy to manoeuvre for such a large car, with surround-view cameras as standard and good forward visibility. It's too noisy on the motorway, however, with a lot of wind and road roar in the cabin. Don’t bother hurrying it along a country lane, either, as the Chery wallows about on fast bends.
3. Renault Clio
Renault Clio review
Best for: hybrid power
The latest Clio does what the Clio has always done — it provides frugal hatchback motoring with a dash of style. The recent update has given it a nose-job that makes it look fresh again, and the cabin has had a light going-over so that it now feels a bit better put together although there are still some wobbly bits of trim in the smart-looking cabin. High-spec models come with a big, upright touchscreen which sadly doesn’t get the Google software used by bigger Renault models, but which is pretty impressive to use all the same. It helps too that Renault retains proper physical controls for air conditioning and heating.
Space in the rear seats isn’t great, and you’ll find knee room is quite tight if there’s a tall driver in the front, but the 391 litre boot is pretty big — in fact, the Clio has more boot space than the larger VW Golf hatchback. There is a high loading sill, though, over which anything heavy has to be hefted.
Basic versions of the Clio come with a 1.0-litre three-cylinder turbo petrol engine, which to be honest is all the car really needs. It’s a peppy 90hp engine, sounds nice when you rev it, and it can provide impressive fuel economy too.
However, if you’re a regular in-town driver, you might prefer the 145hp 1.6 hybrid Clio, which gets an automatic gearbox (an insanely complicated one with four speeds and two electric motors) which is smoother and easier to drive in traffic, and which can nudge the edges of 60mpg if you’re careful.
When it comes to driving, the Volkswagen Polo is a more refined car overall, and the Clio does suffer a bit from a too-hard ride over bumps, but it is quite good fun from behind the wheel, with sharper steering than you’d expect and a generally engaging attitude to corners.
The latest Clio does what the Clio has always done — it provides frugal hatchback motoring with a dash of style. The recent update has given it a nose-job that makes it look fresh again, and the cabin has had a light going-over so that it now feels a bit better put together although there are still some wobbly bits of trim in the smart-looking cabin. High-spec models come with a big, upright touchscreen which sadly doesn’t get the Google software used by bigger Renault models, but which is pretty impressive to use all the same. It helps too that Renault retains proper physical controls for air conditioning and heating.
Space in the rear seats isn’t great, and you’ll find knee room is quite tight if there’s a tall driver in the front, but the 391 litre boot is pretty big — in fact, the Clio has more boot space than the larger VW Golf hatchback. There is a high loading sill, though, over which anything heavy has to be hefted.
Basic versions of the Clio come with a 1.0-litre three-cylinder turbo petrol engine, which to be honest is all the car really needs. It’s a peppy 90hp engine, sounds nice when you rev it, and it can provide impressive fuel economy too.
However, if you’re a regular in-town driver, you might prefer the 145hp 1.6 hybrid Clio, which gets an automatic gearbox (an insanely complicated one with four speeds and two electric motors) which is smoother and easier to drive in traffic, and which can nudge the edges of 60mpg if you’re careful.
When it comes to driving, the Volkswagen Polo is a more refined car overall, and the Clio does suffer a bit from a too-hard ride over bumps, but it is quite good fun from behind the wheel, with sharper steering than you’d expect and a generally engaging attitude to corners.
2026
Family Values Award
Winner
4. Citroen C5 Aircross
Citroen C5 Aircross review
Best for: unmatched comfort
The Citroen C5 Aircross has long been one of our favourite affordable SUVs, and the latest version is the best one yet. It’s handsome, spacious and absurdly comfortable to drive, though the cabin feels a bit cheap in places.
It’s certainly the best-looking C5 Aircross yet, with lots of funky angles, a menacing front and and a pair of achingly cool fin-mounted taillights on the back. The interior is just as eye-catching, thanks to the fabric-trimmed surfaces that wrap around the cabin, seats with interesting embroidery and a centre console that curves up to meet the dashboard, while also containing the infotainment display. There are a few too many hard plastics dotted around, but you can forgive that for the car’s price.
The big Citroen is very spacious inside, too, with copious amounts of storage, headroom and legroom both front and back. The 565-litre boot isn’t class leading, but it’s well-shaped and stays the same whether you opt for the hybrid, plug-in hybrid or electric version.
Speaking of which, you can choose from a 1.2-litre hybrid engine, 1.6-litre plug in option or the all-electric e-C5 Aircross instead. Whether it’s an EV or hybrid, the C5 Aircross is very impressive from behind the wheel.
Its suspension does an excellent job of smoothing out lumps and bumps, as if it’s giving rough roads a smooth shave as you drive along. It’s just as comfortable at high speeds on the motorway, and surprisingly capable on a twisty road - though never quite feeling fun.
The Citroen C5 Aircross has long been one of our favourite affordable SUVs, and the latest version is the best one yet. It’s handsome, spacious and absurdly comfortable to drive, though the cabin feels a bit cheap in places.
It’s certainly the best-looking C5 Aircross yet, with lots of funky angles, a menacing front and and a pair of achingly cool fin-mounted taillights on the back. The interior is just as eye-catching, thanks to the fabric-trimmed surfaces that wrap around the cabin, seats with interesting embroidery and a centre console that curves up to meet the dashboard, while also containing the infotainment display. There are a few too many hard plastics dotted around, but you can forgive that for the car’s price.
The big Citroen is very spacious inside, too, with copious amounts of storage, headroom and legroom both front and back. The 565-litre boot isn’t class leading, but it’s well-shaped and stays the same whether you opt for the hybrid, plug-in hybrid or electric version.
Speaking of which, you can choose from a 1.2-litre hybrid engine, 1.6-litre plug in option or the all-electric e-C5 Aircross instead. Whether it’s an EV or hybrid, the C5 Aircross is very impressive from behind the wheel.
Its suspension does an excellent job of smoothing out lumps and bumps, as if it’s giving rough roads a smooth shave as you drive along. It’s just as comfortable at high speeds on the motorway, and surprisingly capable on a twisty road - though never quite feeling fun.
2026
Urban Living Award
Winner
Battery range up to 252 miles
Best for: chic styling
The Renault 5 is a seriously impressive piece of kit, because it’s not only fantastic to drive, but it looks great too.
It was only launched in 2024, but the Renault 5 has already become a bit of a style icon in a very short period of time. Retro is in right now, and the Renault 5 has plenty of old-school nods to its 1980s predecessor such as the bonnet-mounted battery level indicator, stacked taillights and even the side profile.
The interior is just as much of a throwback, with a stepped dashboard design, seats inspired by the original model and lashings of denim (or leatherette) upholstery inside.
Space up front is fine thanks to the set-back dashboard for the passenger, but long-legged drivers will find knee space tight, while people in the back don’t have much room to get comfortable at all. The 326-litre boot is generous for a car of this size, a trade-off for the lack of rear seat comfort.
You can choose from two battery options in the Renault 5, with the less-powerful entry-level model travelling up to 190 miles on a full charge, where upper-trim versions can go as far as 250 miles in one go.
While the dinky Renault is a bit noisy on the motorway, it’s an absolute pleasure around town and on a twisty road. It’s genuinely fun to drive, and while the sporty suspension bounces you around a little in town, it’ll have you beaming on a country lane.
The Renault 5 is a seriously impressive piece of kit, because it’s not only fantastic to drive, but it looks great too.
It was only launched in 2024, but the Renault 5 has already become a bit of a style icon in a very short period of time. Retro is in right now, and the Renault 5 has plenty of old-school nods to its 1980s predecessor such as the bonnet-mounted battery level indicator, stacked taillights and even the side profile.
The interior is just as much of a throwback, with a stepped dashboard design, seats inspired by the original model and lashings of denim (or leatherette) upholstery inside.
Space up front is fine thanks to the set-back dashboard for the passenger, but long-legged drivers will find knee space tight, while people in the back don’t have much room to get comfortable at all. The 326-litre boot is generous for a car of this size, a trade-off for the lack of rear seat comfort.
You can choose from two battery options in the Renault 5, with the less-powerful entry-level model travelling up to 190 miles on a full charge, where upper-trim versions can go as far as 250 miles in one go.
While the dinky Renault is a bit noisy on the motorway, it’s an absolute pleasure around town and on a twisty road. It’s genuinely fun to drive, and while the sporty suspension bounces you around a little in town, it’ll have you beaming on a country lane.
Best for: electric value for money
The winner of the Smart Spender trophy in the 2026 Carwow Car of the Year Awards, the Enyaq isn’t just one of Skoda’s best cars, it’s one of our favourite SUVs on sale at the moment. It’s a big, practical, comfortable electric car that’s ideal for families, but it’s so sensible that it’s a little bit dull, too.
A 2025 update brought with it a fresh front end design, so the Enyaq is at least interesting to look at. It’s actually handsome now, with a swish panel in between the daytime running lights which hides all of the car’s sensors and gives the Skoda a tidy appearance.
The interior is just as neat and sensible, with no outrageous quirks but an overall pleasant, airy feel. The dashboard swoops down under the large infotainment screen, the two-spoke steering wheel is easy to twirl around and there’s loads of room all round - plus a slew of soft-touch materials. The 585-litre cargo capacity is generous, easily enough for four people’s luggage as well as plentiful interior storage for odds and ends.
Range varies depending on which model you go for, but the entry-level car comes with a small battery and up to 247 miles or travel to a charge. Step up the trim ladder and you’ll get a larger battery which can take you almost 350 miles.
That’ll be 350 miles of comfort, too, because the Enyaq is remarkably good at absorbing broken battered roads and gliding along on the motorway. It’s far from fun on a twisty road, though.
The winner of the Smart Spender trophy in the 2026 Carwow Car of the Year Awards, the Enyaq isn’t just one of Skoda’s best cars, it’s one of our favourite SUVs on sale at the moment. It’s a big, practical, comfortable electric car that’s ideal for families, but it’s so sensible that it’s a little bit dull, too.
A 2025 update brought with it a fresh front end design, so the Enyaq is at least interesting to look at. It’s actually handsome now, with a swish panel in between the daytime running lights which hides all of the car’s sensors and gives the Skoda a tidy appearance.
The interior is just as neat and sensible, with no outrageous quirks but an overall pleasant, airy feel. The dashboard swoops down under the large infotainment screen, the two-spoke steering wheel is easy to twirl around and there’s loads of room all round - plus a slew of soft-touch materials. The 585-litre cargo capacity is generous, easily enough for four people’s luggage as well as plentiful interior storage for odds and ends.
Range varies depending on which model you go for, but the entry-level car comes with a small battery and up to 247 miles or travel to a charge. Step up the trim ladder and you’ll get a larger battery which can take you almost 350 miles.
That’ll be 350 miles of comfort, too, because the Enyaq is remarkably good at absorbing broken battered roads and gliding along on the motorway. It’s far from fun on a twisty road, though.
2026
Urban Living Award
Highly Commended
7. Fiat Grande Panda
Fiat Grande Panda review
Best for: video game styling
The Fiat Grande Panda is pretty much mechanically identical to the excellent Citroen C3, but even more stylish and head turning as a result. It’s easy to drive, spacious for such a small car and genuinely desirable, but it does feel cheap inside.
Still, from the outside it looks like a million bucks thanks to its numerous retro-futuristic details, simultaneously nodding to its 1980s heritage while also looking like it’s been plucked from a video game set in the 25th century. The pixelated features, LED lights and bold embossing all look brilliant.
It’s just as funky inside, too, with swatches of (admittedly cheap) blue plastics around the cabin, as well as seats with fun print or squared stitching to match the headlights. The dashboard is set on a big cylinder that spans the cabin, with an open glovebox adding to the spacious feel you get from the tall roofline. A 361-litre boot means the Panda is more spacious than its alternatives in the back, too.
You can choose from petrol or hybrid engines in the Grande Panda or the all-electric Grande Panda E, which is so good that it earned a highly commended rating in the 2026 Carwow Car of the Year Awards.
The tall seating position, finger-light steering and great visibility make it a doddle to manoeuvre around town, while it’s surprisingly stable on the motorway. All Grande Pandas are rather slow, that being said, so they’re not fun on a twisty road or when trying to get up to speed.
The Fiat Grande Panda is pretty much mechanically identical to the excellent Citroen C3, but even more stylish and head turning as a result. It’s easy to drive, spacious for such a small car and genuinely desirable, but it does feel cheap inside.
Still, from the outside it looks like a million bucks thanks to its numerous retro-futuristic details, simultaneously nodding to its 1980s heritage while also looking like it’s been plucked from a video game set in the 25th century. The pixelated features, LED lights and bold embossing all look brilliant.
It’s just as funky inside, too, with swatches of (admittedly cheap) blue plastics around the cabin, as well as seats with fun print or squared stitching to match the headlights. The dashboard is set on a big cylinder that spans the cabin, with an open glovebox adding to the spacious feel you get from the tall roofline. A 361-litre boot means the Panda is more spacious than its alternatives in the back, too.
You can choose from petrol or hybrid engines in the Grande Panda or the all-electric Grande Panda E, which is so good that it earned a highly commended rating in the 2026 Carwow Car of the Year Awards.
The tall seating position, finger-light steering and great visibility make it a doddle to manoeuvre around town, while it’s surprisingly stable on the motorway. All Grande Pandas are rather slow, that being said, so they’re not fun on a twisty road or when trying to get up to speed.
2026
Urban Living Award
Highly Commended
8. Citroen C3
Citroen C3 review
Best for: small-scale comfort
The Citroen C3 is one of our favourite small cars on sale. It’s mechanically similar to the Fiat Grande Panda, but where its Italian cousin is all about outrageous styling, the C3 is a little more relaxed - with a focus on comfort.
Like the Fiat, however, it looks anything but bargain basement. It somehow manages to blend the imposing, blocky look of a proper off-roader with a hint of cuteness, like a toddler wearing boxing gloves.
You won’t confuse it for a luxury car any time soon, but inside there isn’t a sea of black plastics like you get in many budget cars. Instead, there’s an interesting mix of materials and light-coloured seats to lift the ambience. Practicality is reasonable, with acceptable roominess for four adults and useful storage solutions. The 310-litre boot isn’t as big as in the Fiat, but it’s about right for a car of this size.
The C3 comes with the same petrol, hybrid and electric (in the e-C3) options as in the Fiat, too, which offer strong fuel economy but short electric range of only 200 miles.
On the road the Citroen e-C3’s soft suspension means it soaks up potholes and speed bumps really well, and the tall driving position contributes to excellent all-round visibility. It’s comfortable for long drives if you do want to venture out of town and wind and road noise aren’t too intrusive either.
The Citroen C3 is one of our favourite small cars on sale. It’s mechanically similar to the Fiat Grande Panda, but where its Italian cousin is all about outrageous styling, the C3 is a little more relaxed - with a focus on comfort.
Like the Fiat, however, it looks anything but bargain basement. It somehow manages to blend the imposing, blocky look of a proper off-roader with a hint of cuteness, like a toddler wearing boxing gloves.
You won’t confuse it for a luxury car any time soon, but inside there isn’t a sea of black plastics like you get in many budget cars. Instead, there’s an interesting mix of materials and light-coloured seats to lift the ambience. Practicality is reasonable, with acceptable roominess for four adults and useful storage solutions. The 310-litre boot isn’t as big as in the Fiat, but it’s about right for a car of this size.
The C3 comes with the same petrol, hybrid and electric (in the e-C3) options as in the Fiat, too, which offer strong fuel economy but short electric range of only 200 miles.
On the road the Citroen e-C3’s soft suspension means it soaks up potholes and speed bumps really well, and the tall driving position contributes to excellent all-round visibility. It’s comfortable for long drives if you do want to venture out of town and wind and road noise aren’t too intrusive either.
9. Toyota Aygo X
Toyota Aygo X review
Best for: outrageously good fuel economy
The Toyota Aygo X underwent a total reinvention in 2025, and where it used to be powered by a choice of gutless petrol engines it now comes with a far more powerful hybrid item - the same as in the Yaris and Yaris Cross. It’s stylish and fun to drive, while also being hugely fuel efficient.
As part of its transformation, Toyota took the cutesy Aygo X and hit it with the grown up stick, because it’s now a handsome little car with aggressive headlights, a flat bonnet and a tall, bluff front end. You still get funky two-tone colour options in higher-trim models, that being said.
The interior is much the same as the earlier model, with a stripped-back appearance thanks to the exposed body colour on the door cars - but that also adds some pizzazz to the cabin, so long as you opt for your Aygo X in a colour other than black. The infotainment and new, large instrument display are easy-on-the-eye, but there are plenty of scratchy plastics all around you. It’s not very spacious inside, either, and the boot is tiny.
A trade off for its simplicity and smallness is frankly absurd fuel economy, because its 1.5-litre hybrid engine easily exceeds Toyota’s claimed 74mpg figure on the motorway.
It’s not very powerful, but the Aygo X is easy to drive in town - massive rear blind spots aside - and gets up to motorway speeds in a sprightly manner. It’s also great fun to chuck into bends on a country lane.
The Toyota Aygo X underwent a total reinvention in 2025, and where it used to be powered by a choice of gutless petrol engines it now comes with a far more powerful hybrid item - the same as in the Yaris and Yaris Cross. It’s stylish and fun to drive, while also being hugely fuel efficient.
As part of its transformation, Toyota took the cutesy Aygo X and hit it with the grown up stick, because it’s now a handsome little car with aggressive headlights, a flat bonnet and a tall, bluff front end. You still get funky two-tone colour options in higher-trim models, that being said.
The interior is much the same as the earlier model, with a stripped-back appearance thanks to the exposed body colour on the door cars - but that also adds some pizzazz to the cabin, so long as you opt for your Aygo X in a colour other than black. The infotainment and new, large instrument display are easy-on-the-eye, but there are plenty of scratchy plastics all around you. It’s not very spacious inside, either, and the boot is tiny.
A trade off for its simplicity and smallness is frankly absurd fuel economy, because its 1.5-litre hybrid engine easily exceeds Toyota’s claimed 74mpg figure on the motorway.
It’s not very powerful, but the Aygo X is easy to drive in town - massive rear blind spots aside - and gets up to motorway speeds in a sprightly manner. It’s also great fun to chuck into bends on a country lane.
10. Renault Captur
Renault Captur review
Battery range up to 28 miles
Best for: a posh little SUV
Mechanically similar to the Clio - one of our favourite hatchback cars - the Captur takes the same recipe and super-sizes it. It has dashing looks, an upmarket cabin and a selection of fuel-efficient engines to choose from, while also being pleasant to drive.
It may be a comprehensive facelift of the earlier Captur, but the little SUV really looks bang-up-to-date and stylish thanks to its striking front end. The sleek headlights which aren’t too aggressive, arrow-shaped daytime running lights at either side of its wide front grill and a bold Renault badge work together very well.
The interior looks just as good, especially in upper-models which have a sleek, Google-based infotainment display dominating the dashboard. All Capturs get premium-feeling toggle switches, and plenty of soft-touch plastics to elevate the cabin.
It’s a very spacious little SUV, too, as with sliding rear seats which mean you can prioritise legroom or boot space. It’s only lacking rear headroom for tall adults, but far from claustrophobic back there
You can have your Captur with an entry-level petrol engine or a (much better) hybrid option instead, which is far quicker and smoother day-to-day. Neither version is all that comfortable around town, though, as the small Renault does thud through potholes. The upside of its firm suspension is that it fills you with confidence at higher speeds, feeling stable on the motorway and on a country lane.
Mechanically similar to the Clio - one of our favourite hatchback cars - the Captur takes the same recipe and super-sizes it. It has dashing looks, an upmarket cabin and a selection of fuel-efficient engines to choose from, while also being pleasant to drive.
It may be a comprehensive facelift of the earlier Captur, but the little SUV really looks bang-up-to-date and stylish thanks to its striking front end. The sleek headlights which aren’t too aggressive, arrow-shaped daytime running lights at either side of its wide front grill and a bold Renault badge work together very well.
The interior looks just as good, especially in upper-models which have a sleek, Google-based infotainment display dominating the dashboard. All Capturs get premium-feeling toggle switches, and plenty of soft-touch plastics to elevate the cabin.
It’s a very spacious little SUV, too, as with sliding rear seats which mean you can prioritise legroom or boot space. It’s only lacking rear headroom for tall adults, but far from claustrophobic back there
You can have your Captur with an entry-level petrol engine or a (much better) hybrid option instead, which is far quicker and smoother day-to-day. Neither version is all that comfortable around town, though, as the small Renault does thud through potholes. The upside of its firm suspension is that it fills you with confidence at higher speeds, feeling stable on the motorway and on a country lane.
Factors to consider when choosing a motability car
Wheelchair accessibility
Just because a car is on the Motability scheme doesn’t mean that it’s friendly to all disabilities, and there are far fewer models which can be converted to wheelchair-accessible than you might think. The Dacia Jogger excels at being totally car-like and ready to convert, otherwise you’ll be stuck with a van-based example such as the Volkswagen Caddy.
Body shape
If you have a condition which affects your joints or dexterity then you might want to consider a higher-riding car such as a small SUV - to slide across the seat rather than having to drop down and clamber out of, such as in a small hatchback. Some examples can be had with a suite of sensors and cameras which take the strain out of parking in tight spaces, too.
Petrol, hybrid or electric?
If you have a driveway and easy access to a charger at home then an EV makes for a great option, as they’re quiet, easy to drive thanks to being automatic-only and cheap to run with off-peak electricity tariffs. For frequent long-distance drivers, however, a petrol or hybrid car will make more sense, as they’re more efficient than EVs at high speed.
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