Nissan is redefining Motability advertising
- Nissan launches Own Your Style, a groundbreaking Motability campaign featuring real disabled customers and their stories.
- Campaign marks a major shift from traditional car-focused advertising to authentic, people-first storytelling.
- Part of Nissan's long-term commitment to accessibility and inclusion through the Possibilities Project.
Nissan is redefining Motability advertising with a bold new campaign that puts disabled people – not just the cars – front and centre. Launched this month, Own Your Style celebrates individuality and authenticity by showcasing real Motability customers and the Nissan vehicles that fit their lives.
Unlike traditional campaigns that focus on models and pricing, Nissan's approach shines a spotlight on the people behind the wheel. Each story highlights strength, independence, and personality, challenging conventions and setting a new standard for inclusion in the automotive industry.
The campaign features six individuals who have all been supported through the Nissan Possibilities Project, the company's long-term Corporate Social Responsibility programme aimed at improving accessibility and inclusion. Participants include athletes, community advocates, and individuals who have benefited from initiatives such as Nissan's partnership with Sported UK and The Richard Whitehead Foundation, as well as the Dare to Defy documentary series on Prime Video.
Photography for the campaign was led by Esme Moore, a fashion photographer and Motability customer. Esme commented:
"For me, the number one priority when shooting a campaign that showcases those with disabilities is to highlight the strength, independence, and power that can be found within the disabled community. Everyone deserves to be seen in this way. Nissan has put authenticity at the forefront by featuring real Motability users both in front of and behind the camera.
"It's this level of understanding and willingness to truly listen that can create a meaningful, long-lasting and positive change to mainstream perceptions of the disabled community"
Alongside the photography, Nissan has produced a series of short films in collaboration with Dark Horses, featuring interviews conducted by Paralympian and Nissan Diversity, Equity and Inclusion ambassador Richard Whitehead MBE. These films explore participants' experiences with the Motability scheme, their involvement in the campaign, and their hopes for the future. The videos will be available on Nissan's website and social media channels.
Fiona Mackay, Nissan Marketing Director, said:
"We're delighted to be able to invite people we've supported through the Nissan Possibilities Project to feature in our new Motability campaign. It's so important to us that our advertising is authentic and reflects the voices and experiences of real customers. Nissan has a long history of supporting the disability community, and we remain committed to ensuring disabled people feel seen, represented, and heard.
All our dealerships have trained Motability experts on hand to support, and we look forward to welcoming many more happy Nissan Motability customers in 2026. "
The campaign was developed in partnership with TBWA\London and reinforces Nissan's commitment to challenging convention and creating a more inclusive automotive industry.