New Motability Cars For 2021

Alfa Romeo revealed the new Tonale SUV concept at the Geneva Motor Show way back in 2019. It’s quite a bit smaller than the larger Stelvio model, and is set to be important car for Alfa as it will be their first that will also be available as a plug-in hybrid. The Tonale (named after a famous Italian mountain pass) will be Alfa’s baby SUV, replacing the aging Alfa Romeo Giulietta hatchback and competing against rivals like the Audi Q2 and the BMW X1 and X2. Pricing for the Alfa Romeo Tonale hasn’t been announced, but the recommended retail price should be low enough for it to hopefully feature on the Motability pricelist.

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The new DS 4 has been revealed by the French carmaker. Sitting between the DS 3 and DS 7 Crossback, the DS 4 will be the fourth model to be launched under the DS name.

The DS4 will be a very distinctive crossover with bold exterior styling, a luxurious interior and a powerful plug-in hybrid option that should boast a 30-mile electric only range. A fully electric version may also appear at a later date.

Expected DS 4 Motability launch date: TBC

Romanian brand Dacia will enter the electric car market in 2021. The car will be a rebadged version of the Renault K-ZE, which is only available to customers in China. When it arrives in the UK next year it is expected to be one of the cheapest electric vehicles available. Size wise, this car will measure around 3.73 metres long, which puts it somewhere between the Volkswagen up! and the MINI hatchback – although the Dacia gets more of a SUV-style look. Specifications and a name have yet to be confirmed, but the vehicle should look very similar to the 'Spring Electric' concept shown here.

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UK Motability customers will get to choose between the standard 5 door Dacia Sandero and the beefed-up Sandero Stepway, which adds roof rails, a higher ride height and rugged plastic cladding. It's thought that Dacia could be building this new model on the groups latest CMF-B platform, which also underpins the current Nissan Juke and Renault Clio.

In January What Car? chose the new Dacia Sandero as its overall 2021 Car Of The Year winner! 

The all-new Dacia Sandero is expected to remain one of the cheapest vehicles available to lease through the Motability Scheme.

Expected Dacia Sandero And Dacia Sandero Stepway launch date: TBC

The Sportage is Kia’s best-selling model here in the UK, but the current version has been on sale for a while so it's due an overhaul. The new fifth-generation car, expected to hit UK showrooms towards the back end of 2021 or the start of 2022, features a radical new design and is expected to have the option of electrified powertrains, including a plug-in hybrid version. A diesel engine is likely to still be available too.

The new Sportage will share many of its parts with the recently released new Hyundai Tucson (just like the current Sportage does), including the same engines, connectivity tech and safety systems. 

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Mercedes-Benz has long needed a relatively affordable all-electric family car. BMW has its i3. Volkswagen has the ID.3 and ID.4. So Mercedes has pulled out all the stops to bring us the EQA.

There wasn't time for the Stuttgart brand to construct a bespoke electric platform for this model, so it sits on the same underpinnings as the compact GLA crossover that it's based on, and as a result it's very similar inside and out.

Expect a 265 mile range plus 11kW AC and 100kW DC charging.

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Here we have the next-generation Nissan X-Trail, which the Japanese firm revealed at the 2021 Shanghai Auto Show. When it arrives, it'll be one of the largest SUVs you can order through the Motability Scheme, competing with other large seven-seat SUVs like the Skoda Kodiaq, Seat Tarraco and Peugeot 5008.

Like the new 2021 Nissan Qashqai, it will come with a smart new hybrid drive system to improve efficiency.

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Peugeot’s 5 door family hatchback and estate will get a radical redesign in late 2021 that echoes the design of the French firms latest 208 and 2008 models. You can also see from the picture the new Peugeot badge, which will make its debut on the new 308.

You'll be able to opt for a plug-in hybrid if you want maximum efficiency or pick from a 1.2-litre petrol or a 1.5-litre diesel for your Peugeot 308, with all engines featuring an eight-speed automatic gearbox as standard.

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Skoda is getting ready to overhaul its Kodiaq SUV, introducing new technology plus an interior and exterior makeover that brings the optional seven-seater into line with the Czech brand's latest designs.

With this mid-life facelift the new Skoda Kodiaq gets a new grill, revamped front and rear bumpers and a revised headlight design. The inside has also been updated, with new seat designs and updated connectivity tech.

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Vauxhall have given the next-generation Astra a bold new look, with a redesigned front grille and bumper similar to the new 'Visor' design we've already seen on latest Mokka SUV.

Vauxhall have announced that the new Astra will feature two plug-in hybrid options – the same 180PS and 225PS units from the Peugeot 308. Using a 1.6 litre petrol engine and an electric motor, they will have a zero emission range of up to 35 miles.

There will also be 1.2 litre petrol engine option, with 110PS or 130PS, and a 1.5-litre diesel (130PS), in combination with a six-speed manual or eight-speed automatic gearbox.

A fully electric Astra-e is likely to be added to the Motability range in early 2023.

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Volkswagen have announced a facelift for the Volkswagen Polo, which includes a raft of smart new exterior styling changes, an upgrade to Volkswagen's latest infotainment system plus the firm’s digital cockpit will now come fitted as standard.

The updated car will also feature a new LED light strip along the radiator grille, which can also be seen on the new ID 3 and the Golf 8.

The engine choice remains the same as before, with a range of power outputs confirmed from 79 bhp up to 108 bhp. The new 2021 Polo will be available in Life, Style and R-Line trims, matching the new Golf’s specification line-up.

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VW has revealed its new entry-level SUV, the Volkswagen Taigo. The new compact model will be the German brand's first coupe-style SUV in Europe. It's larger than the current T-Cross and will be based on the same MQB A0 platform as the new Volkswagen Polo.

Despite its coupe-like sloping roof, Volkswagen promises an impressive interior space and a 438-litre boot.

The Taigo should go on sale here in the UK before the end of the year with the first deliveries following soon after, which means it may be 2022 until it arrives for Motability customers.

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When it launches in 2021 the new Toyota Yaris Cross will be the Japanese brand’s smallest and most affordable SUV. Almost a decade after Toyota discontinued its last small SUV (remember the Urban Cruiser?), the new Yaris Cross is, as its name suggests, based on the Yaris hatchback, but a gets a rugged and distinct look all of its own. 

All models will come with hybrid technology, featuring a 1.5 litre petrol engine working in conjunction with an electric motor and a CVT automatic gearbox.

When released it will be up against other small SUVs - like the Peugeot 2008, Renault Captur, the Vauxhall Mokka and the Ford Puma - for the attention of Motability customers.

Expected Toyota Yaris Cross Motability launch date: TBC

Hyundai has unveiled its all-new B-segment SUV. The Bayon will sit just below the Kona in the Hyundai line up and will be seen as competition for models like the Nissan Juke and Vauxhall Crossland.

The Bayon - which is named after the city of Bayonne in southwest France - will share its platform and engines with the latest Hyundai i20, which means it will also be powered by a mild-hybrid, turbocharged 1.0-litre petrol engine.

Hyundai says the new Bayon will offer drivers advanced connectivity technology rarely found in this segment, with what it claims is 'a best-in-class digital cockpit and top-line infotainment features'.

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The seven-seat Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace is getting a facelift, featuring many of the same styling and technology upgrades as the smaller Tiguan, including an updated interior and a host of new safety systems.

The new Tiguan Allspace will benefit from Matrix LED headlights, Volkswagen's digital cockpit, new touch-sensitive climate controls plus it will also feature a range of new online services and functions displayed via an 8 or optional 9.2-inch touchscreen. 

The facelifted Allspace will be available with the same trim levels as the standard model: a base-model, Life, Elegance and the sportier R-Line.

Expected Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace Motability launch date: TBC

Here's one we weren't expecting. In December 2020 Motability added the new Audi Q3 SUV to the Motability price list. With this car Audi continues to target the ever-growing Motability market for premium-badged, five-seat SUVs. This second-generation Q3 is cleverer, smarter and more efficient than the version it replaces. 

There are cheaper options out there for Motability drvers, but there's not very many more desirable ones.

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The third generation version of Hyundai's i20 has been usefully improved. Added to the Motability Scheme price list on 1 January, this 5 door hatchback is no longer merely a budget choice for Motability customers. The new model now has the quality, the efficiency, the technology and the looks to square up against many of the supermini class leaders. Here in the UK we only get a single engine - a 1.0-litre petrol powerplant with a 48-volt mild hybrid powertrain - that's available with a 6-speed manual or 7-speed 7DCT auto transmission.

If you're shopping in this segment, the i20 is a car you shouldn't leave off your shortlist

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The all-new Citroen C4 has arrived early, replacing both the C4 Cactus and the C4 hatchback. With its striking coupé / SUV styling and optional 100% electric powertrain, the all-new Citroen C4 will compete with other popular family cars available through the Motability Scheme like the Ford Focus and the all-new Volkswagen Golf 8.

This new model features the French brand's popular Advanced Comfort package, which means it boasts a very comfortable ride and incredibly supportive seats. The pure-electric version of the C4 is called the e-C4, and it is available at launch alongside conventional petrol and diesel options. 

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The new Fiat 500 Electric  shares most of its styling with the current petrol-powered car, but underneath it has an entirely new platform, an electric motor and a 24 or 42 kWh battery pack. Expect up to 199 miles of range (on the WLTP test cycle) if you pick the longer-range version, giving it the edge over the new Mini Electric and Honda E.

There is also a cheaper, lower-range model available, capable of around 115 miles.

Fiat claim that this is the first city car to offer drivers 'Level 2 Autonomous Driving', which means that the Fiat 500 electric can autonomously accelerate, brake, keep you in lane, read road signs and suggest adjusting your speed to match local road conditions. 

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The all-new Hyundai Tucson has been revealed with a completely fresh design, loads of advanced safety features plus a new range of hybrid powertrains.

It's bolder than you’d expect a practical, family-focussed SUV to be, with a huge grille at the front that incorporates the vehicle's daytime running lights and headlights sat in separate pods underneath. 

On the inside, the new Tucson gets a completely new design that's both futuristic and minimalist, with a large central touchscreen and a smart glossy black pane of touch-sensitive buttons just below. 

The new Hyundai Tucson will be available with a range of petrol, diesel and hybrid engines, including mild-hybrids and a plug-in hybrid option featuring a powerful electric motor mated to a 1.6-litre petrol engine.

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MG was the first 'budget brand' to embrace full electric technology with the MG ZS EV. Now, it's also one of the first 'budget brands' to offer plug-in hybrid technology, and you can have it on the company's HS SUV, which we reckon is a very accomplished family crossover. It's fairly quick, and can be driven in full electrified form for up to 32 miles.

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It was only a matter of time until we saw a MINI Electric variant. The little 3 door Mini hatch, recently lightly updated, really lends itself to battery power and quick EV pulling power.

This car uses a 32.6kWh battery pack and boasts an impressive 184 bhp power output. From rest, 0-62 mph takes 7.3 seconds, so we're talking near-Mini Cooper S levels of performance. The driving range possible between charges isn't a particular strongpoint, (Mini claims that it will cover between 124 and 145 miles on a single charge) but it'll probably be fine for urban dwellers who'll appreciate this car's enthusiastic take on life. 

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The next-generation Nissan Qashqai is an incredibly important car for Nissan and Motability as it's consistently one of the biggest sellers on the Motability Scheme. 

Revealed for the first time in February, the Qashqai will be available to order with a hybrid powertrain and with an electric motor that has a similar output to its current EVs. Unlike the electric vehicles though, the battery will be topped up via a 1.5-litre ‘range-extender’ petrol engine that won’t power the wheels directly. This new 'e-Power' system is already beng used by the Nissan Note in Japan.

The Qashqai will be available at launch with a mild hybrid option using a 1.3-litre petrol engine and small electric motor. Diesel engines will not be available. A fully electric, similar-sized vehicle called the 'Nissan Ariya' has already been announced. 

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Motability pricing for the new fifth-generation Volkswagen Caddy Maxi Life have been announced. The new passenger-version of the Volkswagen Caddy will be available in standard wheelbase and the longer Maxi size which can seat up to 7 people.

The new Caddy has been redesigned from the ground up, with more space, improved engine options, additional driver assistance systems to improve safety and a new connected cabin that 'turns the vehicle into a smartphone on wheels'.

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Production of the all new Vauxhall Mokka SUV will begin towards the end of 2020, with the first deliveries to Motability customers expected in the spring of 2021. The new Mokka will include a new 100% electric variant called the Mokka-e (with an expected range of 201 miles), which is being launched at the same time as the new petrol and diesel versions. 

The new Mokka boasts an elevated view, a smart new interior and impressive tech including an easy to use HD touchscreen and wireless smartphone charging.

The new car will lose the ‘X’ suffix, meaning the models official name has changed from Mokka X to just Mokka.

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The all-new Renault Arkana is a fresh-looking SUV that joins a growing number of higher riding, coupe-influenced cars built by mainstream manufacturers, including the Nissan Juke and Toyota C-HR.  

In terms of style and technology, this French contender is certainly a match for some of the posher, pricier European rivals, though drive dynamics might be a different question. Still, models like this one are usually chosen for pavement presence and in that regard, for the money, the Arkana's case is pretty compelling.

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It’s out with the old petrol-powered Seat Mii and in with the new Seat Mii Electric!

There's only one trim level available, which comes with 16 inch alloy wheels, air conditioning, cruise control and heated seats as standard. A 36.8kWh battery pack gives the SEAT Mii Electric a WLTP-certified range of 162 miles and a limited top speed of 81 mph.

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The new Suzuki Swace is a hybrid estate based on the current Toyota Corolla estate that promises low emissions, low fuel consumption and plenty of boot space (596 litres with the rear seats up).

It’s the second model to come from the new partnership between Toyota and Suzuki following the RAV4-based Suzuki Across. The Swace links up a powerful electric motor with a 1.8-litre petrol engine, and can run on electric power alone by switching to EV mode using power supplied from the battery (for short distances only). Entry-level models get a seven-inch infotainment touchscreen with DAB radio, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto plus heated front seats and steering wheel as standard.

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The new Vauxhall Grandland drops the 'X' from its name but adds sharper looks and plenty of extra tech as standard.

The Grandland features Vauxhall's modern ‘Vizor’ front-end (as seen on the latest Mokka) and new options including a fully digital cockpit, new safety features (including Night Vision which is available for first time in a Vauxhall) and a Plug-in Hybrid powertrain alongside traditional petrol and diesel engines.

The new Grandland will arrive in UK showrooms later this year, with the first deliveries to Motability customers expected to start in the Autumn.

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Volkswagen have launch a revised version of their popular Tiguan SUV with extensive cosmetic changes first seen in the new Golf and extra safety technology, such as lane-keeping assist and predictive adaptive cruise control. 

Volkswagen have also changed the Tiguan’s trim-levels, introducing new trims that includes 'Life', the comfort-focussed 'Elegance' and sports-focussed 'R-Line' variants.

There is also a new plug-in PHEV option which Volkswagen claim will give the Tiguan an all-electric range of around 31 miles, but we don't know if this version will be available to order through the Motability Scheme. 

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Volkswagen has ramped up its presence in the Electric Vehicle (EV) segment with this car, the new ID.4 crossover. Base models, which respectively feature electric motors developing either 148PS or 170PS, use a 52kWh lithium-ion unit offering a claimed driving distance of up to 213 miles. The longer-range 77kWh variant with its 204PS motor, ups that to as much as 310 miles. 

When it comes to charging, a 7.2kW home wallbox would replenish the 52kWh model from zero in about nine and a half hours, or a little over 12 hours for the 77kWh variant.

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With the launch of the ID.3, Volkswagen brings all our electrified automotive futures a step closer. The new ID.3 hatchback is powered by a high-tech 100% electric powertrain, and it boasts a decent range plus stylish (but not flashy) looks. What's more, some trim levels are as affordable as many of the comparable petrol and diesel models currently available to lease through the Motability Scheme.

Available at launch with a choice of battery versions, the ID.3 should be good for driving range figures of 205, 260 or 342 miles (WLTP-rated) depending on the model you choose. Inside, the ID.3 boasts a fancy centre-dash infotainment screen, great safety kit (it was awarded a 5-star NCAP safety rating) and intuitive voice recognition technology.

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