Vauxhall Mokka review
Much improved Mokka still can’t match the class best
At a glance |
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| New price | £22,265 - £30,700 |
| Lease from new | From £261 p/m View lease deals |
| Used price | £15,350 - £29,480 |
| Used monthly cost | From £383 per month |
| Fuel Economy | 47.1 - 65.7 mpg |
| Road tax cost | £165 |
| Insurance group | 13 - 20 How much is it to insure? |
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PROS
- Much improved driving experience
- Efficient Peugeot petrol and diesel engines
- Cutting-edge interior tech
CONS
- No plug-in hybrid versions from launch
- More expensive than its predecessor
- Rear seat room is disappointing
If you’re at all familiar with the old Vauxhall Mokka (or as it was known later in its life, the Mokka X) then you might be looking at pictures of this current model and wondering what on earth happened. Yes, the Mokka’s undergone a phoenix-like resurrection for this latest generation model, a change spurred on by Vauxhall being purchased by the vast Stellantis group – the same company that owns Peugeot and Citroen.
As a result, the new Mokka is based upon the same mechanical underpinnings as the two other excellent compact SUVs from the group – the Peugeot 2008 and the Citroen C4.
It differentiates itself from those two cars with a unique style. There’s a glossy black ‘Visor’ across the front, a new Vauxhall styling trademark, while the interior features a driver-focused cockpit, large touchscreen and plenty of glitzy bits.
As a compact SUV, the Mokka competes with a vast network of more than 30 cars (last time we counted!) – everything from the Ford Puma and Skoda Kamiq to the Dacia Duster and Kia Stonic. There’s even an all-electric Vauxhall Mokka-e, aimed at cars like the Kia e-Niro or Mazda MX-30 – we’ve covered that in a separate review.
To do that, Vauxhall offers a choice of three well-equipped trim levels and three engine options, even including a diesel – an increasingly rare addition in this market. And it all comes wrapped with the promise of generous finance packages and dealer discounts.
Interested? Well, keep reading and over the next few pages we’ll give you details of the Vauxhall Mokka – focusing on its practicality, interior layout and quality, how much it costs to run and how good it is to drive.
