[Stu]

Are Motability now done with big engine cars Ie 2.0ltr.. due to this green agenda?

Going to place an order for the Tiguan AS or 5008 today but they are only available in 1.5ltr. I would rather wait and just extend my Tarraco until a suitable car comes along!

Before anyone jumps on me I prefer the bigger engine as I carry a family of 6 and a large child wheelchair and I find it more economical.

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[Macca]

Skoda Karoq 2.0 4×4 Sportline is an option

[Stu]

It is a 7 seater I’m in need of Macca.

[ChrisK]

Hi Stu

Not sure why were seeing small engine cars but the green-washing could be one reason for sure but another reason comes to mind and its Direct Line takes over the insurance of Motability car the end of this year so could be something in that to giving Motability a more competitive price over RSA in return for less risky cars, we don’t know.

Your right about having power on board when travelling with a lot of weight in the car, its something I have to do 100% of the time with scooters and lifting aids.

My current car has a 138 bhp diesel engine and handles the weight very well (nothing gets passed me at legal speed limits? ) and my next car (if it ever arrives) will have the VW 1.5 150 bhp petrol engine and reading reviews and user forums I’d say about 80% of them say its a worthy engine power wise however they may not be user who pull a lot of weigh around with them. Would be nice to have test drives but even in better times its not possible for me so have to take others word.

[Noel]

I’ve got a 2.0ltr Auto Countryman with 192bhp and will have to leave the scheme to get something with simular performance , because I will never be happy with a smaller engine.

totaly agree that with bigger engines, you get better economy as it means you dont have to thrash them as much to get performance.

Rather have an older car I enjoy,  than a new car I hate.

[EK]

Noel wrote:

I’ve got a 2.0ltr Auto Countryman with 192bhp and will have to leave the scheme to get something with simular performance , because I will never be happy with a smaller engine. totaly agree that with bigger engines, you get better economy as it means you dont have to thrash them as much to get performance. Rather have an older car I enjoy, than a new car I hate.

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I rememeber getting the countryman s when it was first on the scheme, only had a 1.6 turbo but bloody fun to drive !!

[steve]

And with an automatic you need a car with the power or they can be very slow and judder.

[Tharg]

Totally agree. Larger engine gives you smoother, more relaxed driving. My present MB car is the 2.0L T-ROC with 190-ish bhp and 4×4. Not as fun as the sadly departed Mini but with a 0-60 of under 7sec, it can be quite rewarding nevertheless. It may look like a trendy-Wendy SUV but it drives like a fairly warm hatch. AND it is still on the scheme, albeit at a nasty AP.

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