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Best MPVs for Motability 2025

MPVs offer some of the best accessibility, but this does tend to come at a higher cost

While there are loads of family cars on offer to members of the Motability scheme, you won't necessarily many nil advance payment deals on MPVs. If you’re prepared to spend a bit more up front, though, you can find some great cars. Thanks to advances in technology, many modern MPVs – even the van-based ones – are far better to drive and much more luxurious to sit in than their predecessors, too.

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Our road testers have driven every MPV you can buy right now, and these are the best MPVs on Motability.

Dacia Jogger

  • Model: Jogger 1.0 TCe Essential 5dr
  • PIP weekly cost: total mobility allowance
  • Advance payment: nil
  • Fuel type: petrol
  • Gearbox: manual

Most of the MPVs that are available via Motability require a sizeable advance payment, however the budget-friendly Dacia Jogger doesn’t require a single penny. The best news, though, is that you aren’t really getting any less for your money. While it isn’t the largest car on this list, the Jogger still offers a huge amount of cabin space and up to seven seats. You won’t need to fork out too much to run it, either.

Citroen e-Berlingo/Vauxhall Combo Life Electric /Peugeot E-Rifter

  • Model: multiple options
  • PIP weekly cost: total weekly allowance
  • Advance payment: nil
  • Fuel type: electric
  • Gearbox: automatic
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If you want plenty of space but zero emissions, these Stellantis electric van-based MPVs are some of the most affordable options on the Motability scheme. There are very few differences between the three cars, including the weekly cost, so they all offer the same key qualities: up to 213 miles of battery range, low costs and acres of interior space. They’re all suitable for wheelchair accessibility conversion, too.

Volkswagen Caddy Maxi

  • Model: Caddy Maxi 2.0 TDI 5dr
  • PIP weekly cost: total mobility allowance
  • Advance payment: £3,249
  • Fuel type: diesel
  • Gearbox: manual
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If you cover lots of miles every year, a diesel car may be at the top of your shopping list. In which case, take a look at the Volkswagen Caddy Maxi, a spacious family car that’s powered by VW’s highly acclaimed TDI engine. This is one of several MPVs where you’ll have to hand over an advance payment of more than £3,000, but you will at least get enough plush materials and kit to help hide this car’s roots in a small van.

Ford Tourneo Connect

  • Model: Tourneo Connect 2.0 EcoBlue Titanium 5dr Auto
  • PIP weekly cost: total mobility allowance
  • Advance payment: £3,955
  • Fuel type: diesel
  • Gearbox: automatic

If the Ford Tourneo Connect looks familiar, that’s because it’s based on the Ford Transit Connect. But that’s not all, these models also share some DNA with the Volkswagen Caddy. The result is a spacious car that feels very durable  — although this does mean it can’t really be described as luxurious. The EcoBlue diesel engine is economical to run, though, and you’ll be able to carry plenty of cargo and passengers with room to spare.

BMW 2 Series Active Tourer

  • Model: 2 Series Active Tourer 220i MHT Luxury 5dr DCT
  • PIP weekly cost: total mobility cost
  • Advance payment: £3,999
  • Fuel type: petrol
  • Gearbox: automatic
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So far we’ve covered a selection of van-based and budget-oriented models, but if you fancy something a bit more prestigious, you could always choose the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer. The current model is now strictly a five-seater, but if this is all you need, you’ll enjoy BMW’s usual high levels of tech and plushness, only this time with plenty more head and legroom. It’s not exactly a BMW M2, but with 168bhp on tap, the 220i will still sprint from 0-62mph in 8.1 seconds if you wish to get a move on.

Citroen e-Spacetourer

  • Model: e-Spacetourer Max XL [8 Seat] 75kWh 5dr Auto
  • PIP weekly cost: total mobility allowance
  • Advance payment: £4,895
  • Fuel type: electric
  • Gearbox: automatic

If you have a big family (or at least do a lot of airport runs) the Citroen e-Spacetourer should appeal because it’s a large eight-seater with a fully electric powertrain. With up to 217 miles of range between charges, the e-Spacetourer is more than capable of taking on longer journeys. Of course, if you don’t need all eight seats, you can fold some down and use it more like the van on which it’s based.

Best MPVs for Motability

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Shane is responsible for looking after the day-to-day running of the Auto Express website and social media channels. Prior to joining Auto Express in 2021, he worked as a radio producer and presenter for outlets such as the BBC.

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