The Mokka, the hit crossover from Opel/Vauxhall, has undergone a full model change and the newest generation shares nothing in common with the previous generation because everything around it is all new from scratch. It's time to take a look at this all new Mokka.
Priced at 19,990 Euros/20,735 Pounds plus additional costs, the second-generation Mokka marks the new chapter for Opel/Vauxhall ever since the Peugeot folks took control of them. Although German in spirit, the new Mokka is as French as the latest Peugeot 2008 it was based on and the design that dons it serves as the blueprint for future Opels everywhere.
They called it the Vizor and the Mokka is the first to don its new signature face that will be applied on future Opels/Vauxhalls soon. It was heavily inspired from the GT X Experimental Concept as seen on a certain motor show back in 2018 and while some are appreciated over the concept-turned-reality approach, others find it a bit more like the 80's cyberpunk stuff.
Cyberpunk aside, have you guys checked out the interior? On the driver's side, he or she will be greeted with two long screens, one for the speedos and other for touch screen nonsense. Don't worry, speedo boys, there are buttons preset. On the comfort side, the new Mokka is surprisingly more spacious and more comfortable compared to the old one and it's slightly even more spacious as well, meaning it's a do-all machine that is all work and all play, thank you very much.
Because it runs on the same underpinnings as the Peugeot 2008, the new Mokka feels more energetic and more lively to drive compared to the old one which is basically based on the Chevrolet Trax. Weirdly, you couldn't find any Grip Control magic on it, which is a bit of a shame really. Under the hood, a normal Mokka can be fitted with either a 1.2L petrol turbo that can be mated to either a 6-speed MT or an 8-speed AT and a diesel engine you must avoid. For the first-ever Mokka-e, the 100kW electric motor has a range of 322km in one full charge by WLTP standards. That's about over 13 trips from your house in Muntinlupa to a church in Pasay and back. Nice stuff.
There are numerous safety stuff in the new Mokka such as IntelliLux lights, Adaptive Cruise Control, Lane Keep Assist, 180-degree Rear View Camera, Advanced Park Assist, and Automatic Emergency Braking.
Like ir or not, the new Mokka will generate strong sales for Opel/Vauxhall like most crossovers do and while it makes a new beginning for them, some people will have a lot of questions about this French-fried crossover. Thoughts? Who knows? You might just get yourself noticed by one.
Photo: Opel/Vauxhall
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