Verdict
It may have a bold new look but Vauxhall’s new Mokka has kept many of the qualities that made its predecessor such a strange sales sensation. It’s not as good to drive as some key rivals, and it’s far from the most practical of small SUVs. But it does bring sharp styling and offers some really solid powertrains. If the monthly finance deals are on side, there’s every reason for the Mokka success story to continue.
The original Vauxhall Mokka was one of those small SUVs that really confused car magazines like this one, because we could never quite understand why anybody bought it. It wasn’t the best in the class to drive, it wasn’t all that refined, and it wasn’t all that practical either. But it looked sharp and was keenly priced, so it sold - and in spades.
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Vauxhall Mokka-e review: Stirring up the EV mid range
2 April 2021
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1 / 17 Quick verdict
The Vauxhall Mokka-e succeeds in taking a recipe used by a lot of rivals and giving us a better cake: it s a mite more affordable than some similar rivals, while the interior design is just a little more practical. Don t let the Mokka name fool you either - this is a long way removed from the model it replaces.Read full verdict For
Rear has a lack of legroom
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► Distinctive new looks and fresh engines
► Available from £20,735
Your eyes don’t deceive you: this really is the new Vauxhall Mokka. We, frankly, didn’t quite believe Opel/Vauxhall design boss Mark Adams when he said that the GTX Experimental concept was a preview to this all-new crossover, built from the ground up using PSA platforms and technology.
Humble pie quickly eaten when the first pictures were revealed, now we’ve driven it. Here, we’re testing a petrol automatic version. Want to know about the all-electric Mokka e? Click here.
Woah, what a change!
Definitely. Gone is the fuddy-duddy and dumpy looks of the Mokka’s predecessor, replaced with an all new and thoroughly modern look from Mark Adams and Co. The all-new Mokka is the start of a new design language from Vauxhall, with the new ‘Vizor’ front panel on the exterior, chunky wheelarches and sharp lines.