A SPACIOUS interior, easy access, high equipment levels and low fuel consumption make the new Toyota Avensis Verso an attractive proposition for customers who buy through the Motability scheme.

Colin Niklas, dealer fleet and contract hire manager, responsible for Motability sales for Toyota, said: "Many people with special mobility requirements have to consider not only their own needs but those of their families. This is a sleek, stylish MPV that drives and feels like an executive car. It can carry seven passengers plus all their luggage in comfort, but at just 4,650mm is no longer or less manoeuvrable than a standard Avensis saloon."

Helping to maximise space are a stretched wheelbase, low floor-height and unique under floor storage area in the boot. Front seats recline and slide and in the second row slide - as with the third slide - can be folded, tumbled or removed as required.

Colin Niklas, said: "For Motability drivers who need easy stowage for wheelchairs and other bulky equipment, the Avensis Verso has the longest interior load area in its class and can carry 2,422 litres with both rows of rear seats removed. Rear deck height is only 740mm from the ground, so loading and unloading is easier than on many other vehicles in this category."

The Avensis Verso comes with either 2.0-litre VVT-i petrol or D-4D common-rail diesel engines, with automatic transmission an option on the petrol version.

The Verso GS comes with air-conditioning, remote alarm with immboliser and double-locking, radio/CD player, electric windows with anti-trap mechanism, cargo area cover and front fog lights.