Thinking about your next Motability Scheme car? The RAC has reviewed three of the latest SUVs available to lease through the Motability Scheme: the compact and stylish Nissan Juke, the sleek Peugeot 3008, and the spacious Volkswagen Tayron.
This article has been written by the RAC to help you compare comfort, practicality and value across some of the SUVs currently available on the Motability Scheme*.
The prices shown are valid for applications placed before 31 December 2025. Remember, prices can go up or down.
Nissan Juke
- Category: Small SUV
- Seats: 5
- Petrol or hybrid
- Boot space: 354-422 litres
- Advance Payment: From £0
The Nissan Juke remains one of the UK’s most popular new cars, even though the current model has been around for a few years. It’s easy to see why buyers love it, with its striking design still drawing glances as you drive along.
The Juke is more than just a distinctive face, though. It has smart, high-quality interior for an affordable SUV, with comfortable seating, a high driving position and easy controls. Despite having all the tech you’d expect there are loads of physical buttons in the cabin, making the Juke easy to live with.
In terms of space, while it’s limited by its small size and curvy shape, the Juke still has a decent amount of legroom for adults, though it’s a little tight for head space in the back. Petrol models get a well-shaped and easy to load 422-litre boot, but hybrid models reduce the boot size a bit.
Parking the Juke is made easier by a 360-degree camera system on Tekna models and above, giving you a bird’s eye view around the car. On the road it feels agile and cruises quietly, although the ride is a bit fidgety if you choose a trim level with the biggest alloy wheels.
You can opt for pure petrol power in the Nissan Juke, with the little 112hp 1.0-litre turbo engine being smooth and quiet. It lacks performance out of town, though, so we’d recommend the hybrid model with its 141hp 1.6-litre petrol engine and electric motor. It’s not as quiet when building up speed but can potter about town in EV mode easily.
Overall, with options available with zero Advance Payment on the Motability Scheme, the Nissan Juke is a good affordable small SUV choice.
Read RAC Drive’s Nissan Juke Hybrid review here.
Peugeot 3008
- Category: Medium SUV
- Seats: 5
- Petrol, hybrid or fully electric
- Boot space: 548-588 litres
- Advance Payment: From £1,999
The Peugeot 3008 is a mid-size SUV with real kerb appeal in its latest generation. A bold, premium design makes it look more expensive than it really is, and the same is true inside. If you want a taste of premium brand luxury without the high cost, look this way.
The 3008’s posh cabin is full of funky detailing, ambient lighting and smart materials giving a real sense of occasion. But the technology is impressive, too. A huge 21-inch curved display dominates the dashboard, giving you plenty of information and bang up-to-date features. Peugeot’s ‘i-Toggle’ display lets you create easy shortcuts for menus you use often, too.
All versions feature desirable kit such as sat-nav, keyless entry, LED headlights and a reversing camera with a handy washer jet to keep the lens clean. In terms of space, there’s loads of it up front, but tall adults in the back might find the coupe-like roofline a little restrictive. However, the 3008’s large boot makes up for that, with loads of capacity along with handy 40/20/40 split-folding seatbacks, allowing you to carry long items in between passengers.
On the road the 3008 is smooth and quiet, making it a great motorway cruiser. If you go for the all-electric e-3008 you get a slightly less comfy ride, but the super-smooth electric power makes up for that. The petrol model is gutsy enough and has a clever hybrid system that allows some electric-only running, but there’s also a plug-in hybrid option which boasts up to 55 miles of range on a single charge.
Looking for a mid-size SUV that offers lots of style yet plenty of substance? We reckon the new 3008 is a solid choice.
Read RAC Drive’s Peugeot 3008 review here.
Volkswagen Tayron
- Category: Large SUV
- Seats: 5
- Petrol, diesel or hybrid
- Boot space: Up to 850 litres
- Advance Payment: From £5,199
You’ll probably have heard of the popular Volkswagen Tiguan SUV before. So what is the Tayron? Well, in simple terms it’s a larger version of that car, with more space for passengers and luggage. It used to be called the Tiguan Allspace, but VW has made it a model in its own right.
The Tayron looks and feels like a bigger Tiguan, so you get the same classy design and high-quality interior. Even base Life models come well equipped, too, with kit such as adaptive cruise control, three-zone climate control, a wireless phone charger and 18-inch alloys, while higher-spec variants come with all sorts of cabin upgrades including fancy ambient lighting, wood trim and massaging seats.
The Tayron’s main selling point is the sheer amount of space it offers inside. It’s not too large on the outside to be a nightmare to park (and a standard rear-view camera helps with that) but you get loads of space up front, spacious sliding and reclining seats in the middle and a third row of seats in the back. While these are best suited to children, two average-sized adults can fit for shorter trips.
The plug-in eHybrid variant boasts an outstanding range of up to 71 miles on a charge, too. Overall, the Tayron is a really complete large SUV that offers a lot of practicality and refinement for the money.
Read RAC Drive’s Volkswagen Tayron review here.
Interested in joining the Scheme?
You can enjoy a brand-new, reliable vehicle on the Motability Scheme. Simply exchange your qualifying mobility allowance for a brand-new car, Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle (WAV), scooter or powered wheelchair and our all-inclusive package.
*Prices and features of car models shown are correct at the time of writing and may be subject to adjustments or withdrawal in the event of any changes taking place which affect the cost of provision of the lease agreement. Prices shown are valid for recipients of the HRMC of the DLA, and ERMC of PIP making an application between 01/10/2025 and 31/12/2025, but may be subject to change. Customers are advised to check any specifically required vehicle features with their dealer at the point of application.
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