The Motability Advanced Payment prices for quarter 4 2022 were released on Saturday 1 October, bringing a choice of around 600 different cars, SUV’s and MPV’s to qualifying disabled people and carers who wanted to lease a brand new affordable vehicle through the Motability Scheme.
Cars that were back on or new to the Motability Scheme at the start of this quarter included the Audi A1 & A3, the Ford Fiesta & Focus, the Honda Jazz & HR-V, the Kia Sportage & new Niro, the Lexus UX 300e (later removed), the Mazda CX-5, the Suzuki S-Cross, the Volkswagen Golf hatchback and the Volkswagen Caddy.
Motability Scheme car list changed on an almost daily basis as models were added and removed from the scheme list.
October - The Lexus UX 300e was removed on 6 October, less than a week after it was first added. The smart forfour came off the Motability list on 8 October. On 11 October Renault added their new all-electric Megane E-Tech.
November - The new MG4 EV was added to the Motability Scheme list on 2 November, priced from £799 Advance Payment. On 19 November the Alfa Romeo Tonale was added, with just one model priced at £3999 Advance Payment. Renault also added E-Tech hybrid versions of the Clio, Captur and Arkana.
December - In December the Nissan X-Trail (5 and 7 seat), Suzuki S-Cross and facelifted Kia Xceed were added to the scheme.
During this quarter Motability announced that the 'Good Condition Bonus' would be replaced by the 'Good Condition Payment'. This change applied to all new Motability vehicles ordered on or after 1 October 2022. The value of the new Good Condition Payment is £250 for vehicles leased over 3 years, and £350 for vehicles leased over 5 years. Motability also announced that they would pay £350 of the Good Condition Bonus early to help customers with the cost-of-living crisis.
We put this guide together at the start of October 2022. Vehicles were added and removed throughout the quarter.
ABARTH – There were no Abarth models on the Motability Scheme list in quarter 4 2022.
AUDI – This quarter the Audi A1 and A3 were back on the scheme. The A1 range started from £2299, while the A3 began at £3099 for the A3 Sportback 30 TFSi Sport manual trim. If you wanted an Audi Q2 Advance Payment prices started at £2699 for the 35 TFSI Sport trim, down from £3849.
BMW – Unfortunately BMW cars didn't return to the Motability Scheme car list.
CITROEN – In October the 100% electric Citroen e-C4 was £2295 Advance Payment for the range-topping e-C4 Shine Plus trim (up from £1295). Prices for the ICE versions of the Citroen C4 also increased, with prices starting from £795 (up from £695). Advance Payment prices for the C5 X range also increased. There was a slight price increase on selected Citroen C5 Aircross models, with the range starting at £2795 for the C5 Puretech Shine (up from £2595). Again, there was no PHEV version available. Unfortunately the e-Berlingo doubled in price, with the 7 seat Feel XL automatic priced at £5095 for quarter 4 (up from £2595). The 9 seat electric Citroen e-SpaceTourer Business Edition was still on the list, and could be ordered with £6495 (up from £4995).
DACIA – The Sandero Stepway range began at £0 Advance Payment, with the larger Duster priced from £995. The Dacia Jogger could be ordered with £1495 Advance Payment.
DS AUTOMOBILES – The DS 4 range started at £3799 for the Trocadero trim. The Plug-in Hybrid version was removed. The DS 3 Crossback and electric DS 3 Crossback E-TENSE couldn't be ordered.
FIAT – Fiat prices increased this quarter. Hybrid versions of the Fiat 500 started from £1195 Advance Payment, up from £0 the previous quarter. The Fiat 500 Electric was £2195 Advance Payment for the special edition Red trim, again up from £0. It was £2895 for the lowest priced 500 Electric Cabrio.
FORD – in this quarter the pricing for the Ford Tourneo Connect didn’t change, with models available to order from £1445. The larger seven seat Grand Tourneo Connect did increase a little, and began at £2195 (was £1945). The Ford Focus returned, with 24 hatchback and estate models to choose from. Prices started at £1595 for the ST Line hatchback. The Fiesta also made a welcome return to the scheme, priced from £445. The Ford Puma range started from £1295 (up from £895) for the Titanium trim, and automatic version began at £1895 (up from £1645). The Puma ST-Line Vignale was £1745. Advance Payment prices for the Ford Kuga SUV range improved on some trims, with the range beginning at £1995, down from £2245 in quarter 3 2022.
HONDA – In quarter 3 the only vehicle Honda Motability Specialists had to show customers was the electric Honda E Advance at £5999 for the Advance Payment! That model was still there (and the price hadn’t changed), but they also had the Honda Jazz and HR-V to offer through the Motability Scheme as well. The Honda Jazz SR Hybrid automatic could be ordered with £999 Advance Payment, while the Honda HR-V Elegance Hybrid automatic was £3999.
HYUNDAI – Hyundai Bayon prices were unchanged this quarter, with the SE Connect automatic available with £0 Advance Payment. Hyundai i10 and i20 models could also be leased with nothing to pay upfront (some i10 models cost less than the full Mobility Allowance). The sporty i20 N Line automatic was £699 Advance Payment. The popular Hyundai Tucson SUV range hadn’t changed, which meant you can order the SE Connect trim with £1449 Advance Payment. The Hyundai Tucson PHEV began at £5099.
JEEP – Jeep models were not available to order.
The Ford Focus was added back onto the Motability Scheme car list in October 2022
KIA – The second generation Kia Niro was added this month, but the only version available was the Niro 1.6 GDi Hybrid 2 automatic, priced at £999 Motability Advance Payment. The Kia Sportage returned, but there were just two models to choose from. The Sportage 1.6 T GDi 2 was £999, while the Sportage 1.6 T GDi GT Line could be ordered for £2499. No automatics could be ordered at this time. The refreshed Kia Ceed 3 Sportwagon estate was still priced £1649 Advance Payment, while the Kia Pro Ceed GT Line estate was £1949. The entire Picanto line-up could be ordered with no upfront Advance Payment, including top-spec automatic models.
LEXUS – Lexus joined the Motability Scheme on 30 July 2022, with the addition of the Lexus UX 250h F-Sport Design trim. That model (priced at £3999) was still there this quarter, and for around 5 days Motability also added the electric Lexus UX 300E (£4295 Advance Payment).
MAZDA – There were only two models from Mazda this quarter. One was the Mazda 2 (available from £0 Advance Payment), while the other was the CX-5 SUV. The CX-5 SE-L could be ordered with £1999 Advance Payment, or it was £2499 for the automatic version. The CX-30, MX-30, Mazda3 and full hybrid versions of the Mazda2 couldn't be ordered.
MG MOTORS - The petrol-powered MG 3, MG ZS and MG HS could all be ordered through the Motability Scheme in October 2022. The 5 door MG 3 Exclusive was £0 Advance Payment, while the MG ZS range started from £399. The larger MG HS was great value, with the range starting at £399. The Excite automatic trim was £699. The electric MG ZS EV, MG5 EV couldn't be ordered.
MERCEDES BENZ – There were no models available from Mercedes-Benz this quarter.
MINI – In quarter 4 2022 the Mini Electric was the lowest-priced Mini you could order, with the Cooper S Level 2 priced at £1999 Advance Payment. The Mini 3 door, 5 door and Mini Countryman SUV could all be ordered.
The Kia Niro joined the Motability Scheme car list in October 2022
NISSAN – There were 14 Nissan Qashqai models available to choose from in quarter 4 2022. Prices started from £999 Advance Payment for the Acenta Premium trim (down from £1099). The Qashqai N-Connecta manual was £1299, down from £1699. Innovative new Qashqai E-Power Hybrid models were added for the first time. Juke models began at £899 for the DIG-T 114 N-Connecta manual, but the best model was the Juke Hybrid N-Connecta automatic, priced at £999 Advance Payment. Prices increased again for the electric 5 door Nissan Leaf (from £999), while the longer-range E+ models weren't listed.
PEUGEOT – The e-2008 Active Premium+ was £499, making it one of our ‘best buys’ for the quarter. The better Allure Premium+ trim was £999. The 208 range started at £0, while the best value electric e-208 was £999. Peugeot 308 prices all came down by around £250, and Peugeot 3008 SUV models started at £2249. The larger 7-seat 5008 was removed from the scheme list, and the 8 seat electric Peugeot Traveller and the smaller electric e-Rifter MPV's did not return.
RENAULT – The electric Renault Zoe started at £995 Advance payment, up from £0 the previous quarter. Clio E-Tech hybrid models were removed, but Clio TCE 90 Evolution was available with nothing to pay upfront. Prices for the Captur improved, and you could order the Captur TCE 90 Evolution with £0 Advance Payment (down from £495). The price of the Captur Plug-in Hybrid Techno automatic increased by £300. The larger Renault Arkana started at £1995.
SEAT – You could order the Ateca 1.0 TSi SE Technology for £999 Advance Payment, £250 less than the previous quarter. The popular Ateca 1.5 TSi FR manual remained £1649. The smaller SEAT Arona started at £199, while the 1.0 TSi FR DSG automatic looked good value again at £499. SEAT Leon and Tarraco models did not return.
SKODA – The Fabia SE Comfort DSG automatic was priced at £295. The Skoda KAMIQ range started at £0 Advance Payment (down from £295), with the price of the special edition KAMIQ Monte Carlo automatic £300 lower at £695. Prices for the larger Skoda KAROQ were a little better (starting at £1795) while the 7 seat KODIAQ SE Drive was unchanged at £3495.
SMART – The electric smart FORTWO and FORFOUR could both be driven away with £0 Motability Advanced Payment.
SSANGYONG – The SsangYong Tivoli could be ordered with £499 Advance Payment, while the larger SsangYong Korando range started at £1699 (up from £1399).
SUZUKI – The Suzuki Vitara SZ-T was priced at £799 Advance Payment (down from £999) but it was still £1499 for the new full Hybrid AGS automatic version. The S-Cross was back on the scheme, with two models starting from £999.
TOYOTA – This quarter the Toyota Aygo X could be ordered with £0 Advance Payment. The popular Yaris Hybrid 5 door range also started from £0 Advance Payment (for the Icon trim) with the Yaris GR Sport automatic available for £999. The Toyota C-HR Icon was £1695 Motability Advance Payment (down from £1895 the previous quarter), and Toyota added a few new trims and engines that were all priced at £3999. The Corolla and RAV4 were not available at this time.
VAUXHALL – Prices for the new 2022 Vauxhall Astra hatchback – introduced part way through the 1st quarter of 2022 – increased again, with Advance Payments starting at £749 (up from £349). It was £599 for the lowest-priced Astra Sports Tourer estate, with the GS Line 130PS automatic an attractive option at £1049 Advance Payment (up £200). You could opt for an Astra with a Plug in Hybrid engine, but that would have cost you £7945! The Vauxhall Mokka was still decent value, with petrol versions starting at £599 (up from £349), or it was £799 for the Ultimate trim with an automatic gearbox (up from £699). Prices for the electric Mokka-e also increased. The Mokka Electric GS-Line and Ultimate trims cost £499 and £799 respectively (up by £500). Despite the price increase, the Mokka Electric was still one of the best Motability cars on offer. The electric Vauxhall Corsa Electric Ultimate was £999, up from £0. If you wanted a petrol-powered Vauxhall Corsa, the one to go for was the 1.2 Turbo Ultimate automatic at £99 Advance Payment. Vauxhall Crossland prices didn't change, with just three models that started at £999. Prices for the Vauxhall Grandland increased again though, with models starting at £1999 (up from £1799). The electric 9 seat Vivaro-e Life MPV also went up in price. The base 9 seat model was £3999 Advance Payment (up from £2999), while the 8 seat Elite trim was £5499, up from £4499.
VOLKSWAGEN – The new Volkswagen Taigo – added to the Motability Scheme car list in August 2022 – could still be ordered with nothing to pay upfront. The range started with the Taigo 1.0 TSi 95 Life at £0 Advance Payment, with the lowest priced automatic Tiago £1099. Prices for the Volkswagen Polo hadn't changed, with the Polo Life available to order with £449 Advance Payment. T-ROC prices increased though, and the range started at £1349 (up from £1099). The Golf hatch made a welcome return, with two Life trims that started from £2649. The larger Volkswagen Golf estate was still £3249 for the manual Life trim. If you needed 7 seats, the Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace Life SUV was £3249 (or £3999 for the automatic), while the Caddy Maxi Life could be ordered from £3999 Advance Payment. The electric Volkswagen ID.3 and ID.4 didn't return, and T-Cross was no longer available to order.
VOLVO – The Volvo XC40 range was removed from the Motability Scheme part of the way through quarter 4 2021.
Here you'll find a selection of the printable PDF Motability price guides that vehicle manufacturers published in quarter 4 2022.
