Compare the best automatic cars on Motability

High-quality automatic cars on the Motability Scheme from rated and reviewed dealers

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Best automatic Motability cars in 2024

The Motability Scheme is designed to allow people with reduced mobility to drive cars at very affordable leasing rates, sacrificing a some or all of their specific benefits in order to fund the cars. With hundreds of cars of all types available, it can seem a bit daunting to know which one is right for you.

For most people, an automatic transmission takes the stress and hassle out of daily driving. In light of this, we have selected some of the best automatic cars available through Motability. Any figures listed below are based on the enhanced rate of the mobility component of the personal independence payment (PIP/AFIP).

Peugeot 2008

1. Peugeot 2008

8/10
Peugeot 2008 review

What's good

  • Stylish exterior design
  • Fun and cheap to run
  • 3D dashboard display

What’s not so good

  • Adults cramped in the back
  • Sluggish automatic gearbox
  • Infotainment system can be a pain to navigate
The sharp-looking Peugeot 2008 is more than just a pretty face. It is fun to drive and has low running costs too. The cabin looks funky as well, although taller adults will feel cramped in the back. The 130bhp petrol version is offered with a £799 once-off advance payment, but the impressive all-electric e-2008 version can be had with no upfront payment to qualifying applicants.

What's good

  • Stylish exterior design
  • Fun and cheap to run
  • 3D dashboard display

What’s not so good

  • Adults cramped in the back
  • Sluggish automatic gearbox
  • Infotainment system can be a pain to navigate
Honda Jazz

2. Honda Jazz

7/10
Honda Jazz review

What's good

  • Efficient hybrid drive
  • Comfortable on the road
  • Lots of cabin space

What’s not so good

  • Not the most exciting interior design
  • Expensive compared to alternatives
  • Not as fun to drive as other options
The Honda Jazz has always been a popular small car. It’s easy driving characteristics and plenty of interior space make it ideal for town driving. The SR trim is well equipped, and its 109bhp self-charging hybrid motor delivers an impressive 63mpg. The boot is a bit small compared to some alternatives, though.

What's good

  • Efficient hybrid drive
  • Comfortable on the road
  • Lots of cabin space

What’s not so good

  • Not the most exciting interior design
  • Expensive compared to alternatives
  • Not as fun to drive as other options

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Mazda CX-5

3. Mazda CX-5

8/10
Mazda CX-5 review

What's good

  • Loads of equipment
  • Fun to drive
  • Hushed petrol engine

What’s not so good

  • Quite expensive
  • Boot isn’t particularly roomy
  • Feels unsettled on rougher surfaces
The Mazda CX-5 is a well-equipped family SUV that is also enjoyable to drive. The 165bhp petrol version offered on the Motability Scheme is refined and frugal, although you pay for the sharp handling with a ride quality that can feel a tad firm over rougher roads.

What's good

  • Loads of equipment
  • Fun to drive
  • Hushed petrol engine

What’s not so good

  • Quite expensive
  • Boot isn’t particularly roomy
  • Feels unsettled on rougher surfaces
Skoda Kamiq

4. Skoda Kamiq

8/10
Skoda Kamiq review

What's good

  • Spacious in the back
  • Comfortable over bumps
  • Well-equipped

What’s not so good

  • No hybrid or electric options
  • Pretty dull to drive
  • Alternatives have bigger boots
It may lack the visual pizzazz and driving excitement of some alternatives, but the Skoda Kamiq delivers the goods when it comes to interior space, equipment levels and ride comfort. Advance payment levels are reasonable across the six trim levels offered on Motability, and even the base SE trim is well equipped.

What's good

  • Spacious in the back
  • Comfortable over bumps
  • Well-equipped

What’s not so good

  • No hybrid or electric options
  • Pretty dull to drive
  • Alternatives have bigger boots
Ford Fiesta

5. Ford Fiesta

7/10
Ford Fiesta review

What's good

  • Great fun to drive
  • Apple CarPlay and Android Auto as standard
  • Nippy 100hp petrol engine

What’s not so good

  • ST-Line models feel firm
  • Alternatives have more rear space...
  • ...and bigger boots
There’s much to like about the Ford Fiesta, it’s got a good infotainment system, responsive engine options and is fun to drive. No wonder it is one of the UK’s top-selling cars. Automatic models are offered with the more powerful 125bhp motor, but still deliver up to 53mpg. Titanium X trim models can be had for a £295 once-off advance payment for qualifying applicants.

What's good

  • Great fun to drive
  • Apple CarPlay and Android Auto as standard
  • Nippy 100hp petrol engine

What’s not so good

  • ST-Line models feel firm
  • Alternatives have more rear space...
  • ...and bigger boots
Renault Clio
2025
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Highly Commended

6. Renault Clio

9/10
Renault Clio review

What's good

  • High quality interior
  • Massive boot
  • Stylish design

What’s not so good

  • Tight rear seats
  • High boot lip
  • Not as comfy as alternatives
The Renault Clio has an upmarket interior, class-leading boot space and a frugal 145bhp self-charging hybrid engine. Some alternatives are more comfortable, though, especially in the back. Stick to the base trim and you can have it with no additional payment on Motability.

What's good

  • High quality interior
  • Massive boot
  • Stylish design

What’s not so good

  • Tight rear seats
  • High boot lip
  • Not as comfy as alternatives
Hyundai Bayon

7. Hyundai Bayon

6/10
Hyundai Bayon review

What's good

  • Excellent around town
  • Lots of kit as standard
  • Decent rear passenger space

What’s not so good

  • Tiny boot
  • Interior feels cheap in places
  • Boring interior colours too
The Bayon is one of the best small city cars around. The 100bhp petrol engine is nippy and it has a lot of kit and passenger space, however, the boot is rather small. If that isn’t a concern, then it is available through the Motability Scheme with no advance payment required.

What's good

  • Excellent around town
  • Lots of kit as standard
  • Decent rear passenger space

What’s not so good

  • Tiny boot
  • Interior feels cheap in places
  • Boring interior colours too
Vauxhall Corsa (2019-2023)

What's good

  • Fairly fun to drive
  • Range of efficient engines
  • Generous standard equipment

What’s not so good

  • Fiddly infotainment
  • Bumpy at low speeds
  • Limited back-seat space
The Vauxhall Corsa automatic is offered with a 130bhp turbocharged engine that is quick while still managing 54mpg in mixed driving. Equipment levels are good, especially on the higher GS and Ultimate version, although it can feel bumpy at lower speeds and the rear seats are a bit cramped.

What's good

  • Fairly fun to drive
  • Range of efficient engines
  • Generous standard equipment

What’s not so good

  • Fiddly infotainment
  • Bumpy at low speeds
  • Limited back-seat space
Kia Stonic

9. Kia Stonic

7/10
Kia Stonic review

What's good

  • Easy to drive
  • Reassuring seven-year warranty
  • Colourful personalisation options

What’s not so good

  • Cramped back seats
  • Rather noisy at speed
  • Cabin feels cheap in places
An impressive seven-year warranty and cheerful paint options aren’t the only good points about the Kia Stonic. It’s also easy to drive and has a decent infotainment system. Rear seating is tight though, and it’s happiest at city speeds as it can get rather noisy on the motorway.

What's good

  • Easy to drive
  • Reassuring seven-year warranty
  • Colourful personalisation options

What’s not so good

  • Cramped back seats
  • Rather noisy at speed
  • Cabin feels cheap in places
Vauxhall Mokka

10. Vauxhall Mokka

7/10
Vauxhall Mokka review

What's good

  • One of the best-looking small SUVs
  • Decent interior quality
  • Good to drive around town

What’s not so good

  • Cramped rear seats
  • Alternatives trump it for boot space
  • Infotainment could be more responsive
Cool looks and quality interior finishes help the Vauxhall Mokka stand out from other compact SUVs. It doesn’t have the biggest boot, though, and some alternatives have more space in the back. If that’s not an issue, then you’ll enjoy the perky 130bhp turbo motor and its frugal 48mpg fuel economy. You won’t win many drag races in the Arkana, but the 140hp self-charging hybrid motor is smooth and perfect for both city and motorway duties. Advance Payment: £2,195 - £2,995

What's good

  • One of the best-looking small SUVs
  • Decent interior quality
  • Good to drive around town

What’s not so good

  • Cramped rear seats
  • Alternatives trump it for boot space
  • Infotainment could be more responsive

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Advice about Motability cars

Automatic cars on Motability FAQs

There are currently 442 automatic vehicles offered on the Motability Scheme. This number includes differing trim levels and engine offerings across 25 manufacturers. Of these, 264 run on petrol, 60 on diesel, 46 are electric and 72 are hybrids or plug-in hybrids.

If you spend most of your time driving around town, then the Hyundai Bayon small SUV is a great bet. It delivers 53mpg in mixed driving and requires no upfront payment on the Motability Scheme. Even if you opt for a higher trim.


If you have a larger family or spend more time on the motorway, then the Mazda CX-5 is a good choice. It is smooth and refined, with plenty of interior space. The boot isn’t the largest in its class, but it should suit most needs and even the base trim comes with plenty of kit.

The Skoda Kodiaq is one of the best 7-seater SUVs you can buy. It is a a 2023 carwow Buy It Award winner thanks to an all-round competence that’s tough to match. Qualifying applicants can have the 1.5TSI in SE trim on the Motability Scheme for a £2,995 upfront payment.

There are 25 automatic cars currently offered on the Motability Scheme which require no deposit. This is comprised of 13 different models across eight manufacturers.