Choosing the right vehicle on the Motability Scheme is about more than comfort and driving experience. For many drivers and passengers, practicality is the most important factor. If you regularly travel with a folded wheelchair, mobility scooter or other equipment, finding a car with generous and accessible boot space can make a huge difference to everyday usability.
While official boot capacity figures are a good starting point on guidance to size, they don’t tell the whole story. The most wheelchair friendly cars also tend to have the widest boot opening, flat loading lips and flexible seating arrangements that allow you to adapt the interior space when needed.
Motability guidance specifies that larger SUVs, MPVs and estate-shaped vehicles are often the best for usable storage space. With that in mind, here are some of the best Motability vehicles we sell here at Vertu that offer strong practicality for wheelchair storage.
Citroen Berlingo
The Citroen Berlingo has long been one of the most practical options available on the Motability Scheme, and it continues to be a standout option for drivers who need maximum boot space.
With around 775 litres of luggage capacity, the Berlingo offers significantly more storage than most conventional family cars. Its tall roofline and boxy shape create the ideal square, large cargo area that is ideal for wheelchairs and more bulky mobility equipment.
Key features for wheelchair users include:
Large, square boot space that’s easy to load
Wide boot opening for improved accessibility
Low loading lip, reducing lifting effort
Sliding rear doors for easier passenger access
Thanks to its already generous dimensions, the Berlingo is one of the most commonly adapted Motability vehicles into a fully wheelchair accessible vehicle (WAV).
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Hyundai Tucson
The Hyundai Tucson is one of the most popular SUVs on the Motability Scheme, offering a strong balance of comfort, technology and practicality.
Boot space ranges from around 558 to 620 litres, depending on the powertrain, making it one of the more spacious options in the mid-size SUV market. The Tucson’s wide tailgate opening and flexible boot layout help make loading larger items much easier.
Useful features for wheelchair users include:
Large luggage capacity for an SUV in this class
Wide boot opening for easier loading
Adjustable boot floor for greater flexibility
Hybrid engine options that improve efficiency
For Motability customers who want the elevated driving position of an SUV without sacrificing storage space, the Tucson is a strong choice.
Ford Kuga
The Ford Kuga is another practical SUV that works well for drivers who need extra cargo space.
With around 612 litres of boot capacity, it offers plenty of room for a folded wheelchair and your shopping and luggage. One of the Kuga’s standout features is its sliding rear bench seat which allows drivers to increase the available cargo area when additional storage is needed.
Practical highlights for wheelchair users include:
Large, square luggage area
Flat boot floor for easier loading
Generous storage for an electric SUV
Electric tailgate available on many models
This combination of flexible seating and a strong boot capacity makes the Kuga a versatile option for everyday motability needs.
Skoda Enyaq
Drivers considering an electric vehicle on the Motability Scheme should give the Enyaq some consideration.
The fully electric SUV combines a spacious interior with around 585 litres of boot space, which expands to almost 1,700 litres when the rear seats are folded. The Enyaq’s flat boot floor and wide cargo area make it particularly practical for storing wheelchairs and more. Also, there is a specific compartment in the boot floor for charging cables, meaning it doesn’t take up space that your equipment could be using.
Key benefits for wheelchair users:
Large, square luggage area
Flat boot floor for easier loading
Generous storage for an electric SUV
Electric tailgate available on many models
Alongside the practicality the Enyaq provides, it also offers quiet electric driving and a competitive driving range, of up to 359-miles (WLTP). It’s a combination that makes it an appealing option for drivers looking to transition to their first electric Mobility car.
Renault Captur
While the Renault Captur is a smaller SUV, it has an intelligent interior design meaning it offers impressive flexibility that has to be mentioned.
Thanks to a sliding rear seat system, the Captur’s boot capacity can vary between 444 and 536 litres – depending on how the seating is configured. This allows drivers to prioritise passenger space or maximise luggage capacity to carry mobility equipment.
Helpful features for wheelchair users include:
Adjustable rear seats to increase boot capacity
Compact size that’s easy to drive in urban areas
Surprisingly large luggage space for a small SUV
Flexible interior layout for different needs
For Motability drivers who need the interior space but prefer a smaller on-road footprint, the Renault Captur is a great contender.
Other Motability cars with large boot space
Several other vehicles on the Motability Scheme also offer impressive luggage capacity and may be worth considering, depending on your needs.
The Volkswagen Tiguan is known for its spacious interior and offers around 652 litres of boot space; it makes it one of the most practical SUVs in its class.
Hatchback drivers may also want to consider the Skoda Scala, which delivers an excellent 467 litres of luggage capacity. This is one of the largest boot sizes of any hatchback.
If you’re looking for more space at an affordable price point, the MG ZS offers around 448 litres of cargo space.
A bit of a wild card option on the Motability Scheme is the Ford Puma, which features a clever underfloor storage compartment called the MegaBox. As the arrangement suggests, this adds extra depth to the boot space offering even more practicality.
Wheelchair-friendly Motability vehicles at a glance
Depending on your priorities, each car has a particular quality that suits each person. For a clearer picture of if that car is right for you, pop into your local Vertu dealership to have a hands-on exploration of the car alongside our Motability experts.
Top options for wheelchair-friendly Motability cars include:
Citroen Berlingo – one of the most spacious cars on the Scheme
Hyundai Tucson – a practical and comfortable mid-size SUV
Ford Kuga – flexible seating and strong cargo capacity
Skoda Enyaq – a spacious electric SUV option
Renault Captur – compact but cleverly configurable
What to look for in a wheelchair-friendly Motability car
While boot capacity is an important starting point, there are other factors that can affect how easy it is to store Motability equipment.
A wide boot opening can make lifting or sliding a wheelchair into place much easier. And a low loading lip reduces the effort required when placing heavier items into the boot. The shape of the luggage area also plays a part, as open areas without intrusions such as wheel arches are more practical.
Flexible seating arrangements are a must, especially in cars that have a slightly smaller boot area to work with.
By considering these factors alongside official boot capacity figures, you can find the ideal Motability vehicle to suit your needs.
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