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Best 4x4s and SUVs for Motability 2025

SUVs are some of the most popular models on the road, and many of the best ones are available on Motability

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Take one trip on the UK’s roads and you’re almost guaranteed to see a multitude of 4x4s and SUVs going about their daily journeys. These cars are hugely popular for those looking for practicality and style, and the best news is that there are plenty of 4x4s and SUVs available via the Motability scheme.

Our experts have tested every SUV on the market, and you’ll find their recommendations for the best 4x4s and SUVs for Motability listed below.

Nissan Juke

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Model: Juke 1.0 DiG-T Acenta Premium 5dr
PIP weekly cost: total mobility allowance
Advance payment: Nil
Car size: small SUV
Fuel type: petrol
Gearbox: manual

If you like your car to stand out, the Nissan Juke’s quirky design should be right up your street. This car has been credited with kicking off the small SUV craze when it first arrived in 2011, and now the latest model is still an appealing set of wheels — even if it’s no longer quite at the top of its class. Generous kit, decent efficiency and enjoyable handling all work in the Juke’s favour, and the 1.0-litre model here is quite cheap to insure, too.

SEAT Arona

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Model: Arona 1.0 TSI SE Technology 5dr
PIP weekly cost: total mobility allowance
Advance payment: nil
Car size: small SUV
Fuel type: petrol
Gearbox: manual

Cupra may have taken some of the limelight away from SEAT recently, but the SEAT Arona is still very much worthy of a place on this list. This compact, sporty SUV handles itself well enough if you’re indulging in a bit of spirited driving on a B-road, yet it’ll soon settle down into a calm and enjoyable cruiser when you want things to calm down. The 1.0-litre TSI petrol engine delivers its power in a smooth fashion, too, which means it feels a bit more punchy than you might expect at first.

Renault Captur

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Model: Captur 1.6 E-Tech Full Hybrid 145 Evolution 5dr Auto
PIP weekly cost: total mobility allowance
Advance payment: £495
Car size: small SUV
Fuel type: hybrid
Gearbox: automatic

It may not be the newest member to join the small SUV market, but the Renault Captur has been given a new look that’s helped it to keep up with its younger competitors. This rather stylish small SUV offers a decent amount of space for its size, and this is further improved with some useful storage solutions. Adult passengers will be able to sit comfortably in both the front and rear seats, while the 422-litre boot is quite reasonable for this sector.

Hyundai Kona Electric

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Model: Kona Electric 160kW N Line 65kWh 5dr Auto
PIP weekly cost: total mobility allowance
Advance payment: £599
Car size: small SUV
Fuel type: electric
Gearbox: automatic

Only a very select few cars have ever carried the title of Auto Express Car of the Year, but the Hyundai Kona Electric did exactly that in 2023. Fast forward to today and we’re still big fans of this car’s carefully thought-out design. A plush yet sensible interior, strong battery range and Hyundai’s impressive technology all make the Kona Electric a very approachable yet desirable zero-emission SUV.

Nissan Qashqai

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Model: 1.3 DiG-T MH Acenta Premium 5dr
PIP weekly cost: total mobility allowance
Advance payment: £499
Car size: mid-size SUV
Fuel type: petrol
Gearbox: manual

The Nissan Qashqai has become something of a British household name in recent years, and it has developed into quite a refined SUV. Today, the Qashqai is a very safe and comfortable car to cover miles in, and its bold front-end design should certainly turn a few heads. There still isn’t much in the way of driving excitement to be found here, but as sensible and pleasant family transport, the Qashqai is still a tempting option.

Skoda Enyaq

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Model: Enyaq 210kW 85 Edition 82kWh 5dr Auto
PIP weekly cost: total mobility allowance
Advance payment: £1,299
Car size: mid-size SUV
Fuel type: electric
Gearbox: automatic

As more drivers take their first steps into an electric car, you may be considering making the switch yourself. If so, the Skoda Enyaq is a great choice because it offers the typical qualities and practicality of a Skoda SUV, but with the added bonus of zero emissions. The 50 variant here can cover up to 234 miles on the WLTP combined cycle, which should be more than enough for most day-to-day requirements. When you do need to top up, 145kW rapid charging means a 10 to 80 per cent top-up can take as little as 18 minutes.

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