Best 7-seater cars for Motability 2026
The added space of a seven-seater is highly desirable for many Motability customers and it doesn’t have to cost the earth
Seven-seater cars are incredibly popular on the Motability scheme, not least because they offer lots of space and many of the options can also be adapted for wheelchairs and other mobility equipment.
Most seven-seat cars come in the shape of an SUV or MPV, and while SUVs offer easier access thanks to the higher ride height, MPVs usually have wide opening doors and lower ride height that’s better suited for wheelchair and mobility aid access.
The downside to a seven-seater, though, is that they’re often more expensive than smaller cars and that means they’re not always available with a low or no advance payment on Motability.
Our expert road testers have driven every seven-seater car on the market and here are our top picks that can be had on Motability...
Citroen Berlingo
- Model: multiple
- PIP weekly cost: total mobility allowance
- Advance payment: from £3,100
- Car size: MPV
- Fuel type: diesel
- Gearbox: automatic
- Young Driver suitability: no
If you’re looking for a seven-seater car which majors on practicality, there are very few cars which can beat the van-based Citroen Berlingo.
The Citroen Berlingo is a great choice for people who need specific mobility adaptations as it can be converted into a Wheel Accessible Vehicle. Inside, the interior is neatly laid out, has plenty of on-board tech and feels suitably robust.
Under the skin, the Berlingo shares much of its DNA with the Peugeot Rifter, although Citroen does come with the brands’ Advanced Comfort front seats which are very supportive and is one of the main reasons it's our top-pick.
Despite being so spacious, the Berlingo can return up to 51.8mpg so shouldn’t break the bank when it comes to filling up.
Read our Citroen Berlingo review
Dacia Jogger
- Model: 1.0 TCe Extreme
- Advance payment: from £995
- PIP weekly cost: total mobility allowance
- Car size: large estate
- Fuel type: petrol
- Gearbox: manual
The Dacia Jogger is one of the least expensive new seven-seater cars in the UK and is widely admired for its no-nonsense approach to space, value for money and simple design.
You can get the 1.0 TCe Extreme on Motability with an advanced payment of £995 and just your weekly mobility allowance, so it’s a really good value choice, interestingly styled and incredibly practical throughout.
The Jogger is really versatile, it can be converted into a Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle and is much better to drive than some of the van-based alternatives on this list.
Volkswagen Caddy Maxi
- Model: Caddy Maxi 2.0 TDI Life 5dr [Tech Pack]
- PIP weekly cost: total mobility allowance
- Advance payment: £3,499
- Car size: MPV
- Fuel type: diesel
- Gearbox: manual
The Volkswagen Caddy Maxi is a hugely versatile vehicle, with greater passenger space and a classier feel than the likes of the Citroen Berlingo, thanks to its Germanic, premium cabin feel.
The 2.0 TDI engine is lively and offers great fuel economy if you plan on racking up the miles, but in most cases the 1.5 TSI engine will be more than ideal and requires a smaller advanced payment.
The Assistance Pack offers a suite of advanced self-steering parking assistance and additional cameras, which really come in handy if you have limited mobility. Combine that with the generous cabin size and large sliding rear doors, the Caddy Maxi is an ideal seven-seater for Motability customers.
Read our Volkswagen Caddy review
Skoda Kodiaq
- Model: Kodiaq 1.5 TSI e-TEC SE 5dr DSG [7 Seat]
- PIP weekly cost: total mobility allowance
- Advance payment: £3,199
- Car size: SUV
- Fuel type: petrol
- Gearbox: automatic
Since the first model debuted in 2017, the Skoda Kodiaq has risen in stature to become one of the most respected SUVs on the market. It’s classy, well-made and refined without abandoning Skoda’s value-for-money roots.
With an advance payment of around £3,200, Motability buyers can get the 1.5-litre petrol model with a sequential automatic DSG gearbox. This engine provides a decent blend of economy and performance and is more than adequate for most everyday needs. A diesel option is also available should you need to do higher mileage, although it does require a higher advanced payment.
The Kodiaq is also one of the most practical seven-seat family cars on the Motability programme that has a decent loadbay, even with all of its seats in use.
Ford Grand Tourneo Connect
- Model: Grand Tourneo Connect 1.5 EcoBoost 115 Titanium Auto
- PIP weekly cost: total mobility allowance
- Advance payment: £3,595
- Car size: MPV
- Fuel type: petrol
- Gearbox: automatic
Distinctively styled and modern inside and out, the Ford Grand Tourneo Connect hides its van origins well, yet when you need them they’re there.
On the road, the Gran Tourneo is very car-like in the way it drives, with a great chassis, decent steering and good ride comfort. Where it really excels though is with its tall roofline, sliding doors, generous seats and legroom and a capacious cargo area is well-suited to those who need the extra space for mobility aids.
It shares some commonality with the Volkswagen Caddy Maxi Life, but Ford offers a more accessible petrol automatic model on Motability, with a slick seven-speed PowerShift dual-clutch automatic gearbox controlled via steering wheel paddles.
Read our Ford Grand Tourneo Connect review
Best 7-seater cars for Motability
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