The Vauxhall Mokka is one of the most athletic and dynamic-looking small SUVs on the market. It’s a super-stylish alternative to the similarly bold Nissan Juke, which has dominated for so long.
Other rivals to the Vauxhall Mokka include the excellent Ford Puma, the stylish SEAT Arona and the reliable Hyundai Kona.
This Mokka model arrived in 2021 and immediately made waves. It is the style-conscious sister car to the Vauxhall Crossland, with a fashionable interior that’s as eye-catching as the Vauxhall Mokka’s extrerior styling. It's also the smaller counterpart to the Vauxhall Grandland X.
The Vauxhall Mokka is part of a two-model small SUV line-up for the British brand. The Vauxhall Crossland is there to serve those focused on practicality, meaning the Vauxhall Mokka can major on head-turning good looks.
It has a really dynamic profile, with an almost coupe-like rear end and a squat, sporty stance. The front end is distinctive too, with the ‘black panel’ Vauxhall Vizor, behind which are hidden all the car’s various safety-assistance radars and sensors. Choose the GS Line variant and even the badges are finished in moody black.
The interior is different to most other small SUVs, with a wraparound dual-screen infotainment system that apes the setup on more expensive premium SUVs. With a high-set, confident driving position and Vauxhall’s typically brilliant seats, it’s a great car to sit behind the wheel of. The view down the commanding bonnet, with its distinct central spine, looks great.
Rear-seat space is OK. It’s not the biggest or the most practical in the rear (the Crossland ticks those boxes) but it’s fine for small families. Similarly, the boot isn’t massive, at up to 350 litres, but it’s still bigger than a regular supermini such as the Vauxhall Corsa, and that will be good enough for most.
Add in a strong level of standard equipment, plus the undeniable appeal of the mid-spec GS Line, which accounts for such a high proportion of cars available in the used market, and you have a small SUV with strengths that are clear to see.
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The engine line-up is pretty limited. We'd go for the 1.2-litre petrol (unless you cover a lot of miles) – ideally the more powerful 130PS model. There's also the electric Vauxhall Mokka-e, if you're ready to make the jump to an electric vehicle.
In terms of trim level, go for the best you can afford. The basic SE is fine, but the sportier SRi adds a number of appealing features, while the GS Line hits a sweet spot. High-spec Elite Nav, Ultimate Nav and First Edition models are the most desirable.
Vauxhall has retained a diesel Vauxhall Mokka alongside the core 1.2-litre turbo petrol – and it sells the pure electric Vauxhall Mokka-e, of course. The latter has an automatic transmission as standard, while there are automatic options for petrol and diesel engines, plus the standard six-speed manual gearbox.
Vauxhall simplified its trim levels, meaning the Vauxhall Mokka has an easy-to-understand three-model line-up, all with generous standard specifications. This did away with the earlier spread of SE, SRi, Elite Nav, Ultimate Nav, and First Edition versions that just served to confuse buyers.
The Vauxhall Mokka’s exterior dimensions are:
The Vauxhall Mokka’s boot space is:
If you choose the Vauxhall Mokka-e, the higher price to buy the car is offset to a small degree by it being free from road tax at present thanks to its zero carbon dioxide tailpipe emissions. The rest of the Mokka range will pay road tax at the fixed rate of £180 per year as used cars.
Insurance ratings for the Vauxhall Mokka start from a competitive group 13 (out of 50 groups in total). That’s for the entry-level 1.2 Turbo 100; the 1.2 Turbo 130 sees quite a jump, with ratings from group 18. Diesel models fall into group 14 or 15. The pure electric Vauxhall Mokka-e is more expensive to insure, starting from group 21 and increasing to 23.
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