Top Five Motability Cars for City Living
City driving often means tight streets, heavy traffic and limited parking. Motability customers need small, efficient cars that are comfortable and easy to manoeuvre. We've put together a list of five Motability‐approved cars tailored to urban life, with features that make each choice unique.
Honda Jazz
The Honda Jazz is well known for its clever use of space and outstanding economy. This space-efficient design lets it pack a roomy interior into a compact body. Thanks in part to the Magic Seat system and tall roof, the Jazz feels surprisingly spacious for its class. As a full hybrid it’s extremely frugal, with up to 550 miles per tank and just 82 g/km CO₂ emissions. As a result, running costs and emissions are very low. The Jazz’s small turning circle and agile handling make it ideal for city traffic, and its high seating position gives you good visibility on busy roads.
Renault Clio
The Renault Clio is a smart B‑segment hatchback that’s easy for you to live with in town. It offers a refined cabin and generous equipment, also its smooth driving feel while still delivering excellent fuel economy. The Clio is nimble to park and drive on narrow streets. It comes with modern engines, including an economical hybrid, along with great safety features, making it a well‐rounded urban option. Its low emissions and smooth performance suit daily city use and occasional longer trips.
Volkswagen ID.4
The Volkswagen ID.4 is an all‑electric compact SUV offering spacious, quiet driving even in the city. It provides long range – up to roughly 340 miles on a full charge (WLTP) – so you can do lots of town miles, and even more, with minimal charging. The ID.4 is best described as a comfortable, efficient and uncomplicated family cruiser. Inside it has a roomy cabin with clever storage spaces, and the high driving position aids visibility in traffic. The EV drivetrain means instant torque for smooth take‑offs in town, zero tailpipe pollution, and a quiet ride which are all big pluses in stop‑start city conditions.
Toyota Yaris Cross
The Toyota Yaris Cross is a small SUV built on the Yaris hatchback platform, giving it a higher ride height for good visibility without much extra bulk. It combines compact footprint with SUV practicality. The Yaris Cross’s chunky looks and fuel efficient engines make it a stand out choice without the stand out running costs. Its self‑charging hybrid powertrain delivers over 60 mpg in normal use. With low-speed electric boost, small size and light steering making city driving easy. In short, it’s a ruggedly styled mini‑SUV that’s sprightly and economical in urban settings.
Nissan Juke
The Nissan Juke is a distinctive subcompact crossover known for bold styling and city agility. Its quirky design makes it stand out among small SUVs, and the driver sits high for good all-round visibility. Despite its SUV styling and appearance, it boasts a great set up for around-town driving; the high seating position and light steering make tight turns and parking a breeze. The Juke also comes with up‑to‑date tech and safety aids like automatic braking and parking cameras. All in all, it’s an eye‑catching little SUV that excels at city manoeuvring and daily driving.
Motability at Vertu
Each of these cars is available through the UK Motability Scheme and offers a compelling mix of features for urban drivers – whether it’s ultra-efficient hybrid/EV powertrains, clever packaging, or easy handling in traffic. Visit your local Vertu dealership for more information on Motability and for Motability-guided test drives.