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There wasn’t much beyond cabin space and build quality to draw people to the original Vauxhall Mokka, but its replacement launched in 2021 is much more appealing. It’s probably one of the sharpest-looking cars in its class, and the option of an all-electric model gives it the jump on several rivals too, if you’re looking to move over to a plug-in lifestyle.
The Mokka is a popular car and this means plenty of choice on the used market too, and as well as the all-electric car there are petrol and diesel engines that should suit most buyers. Equipment levels are good and the interior is smart too - making the Mokka a fine all-rounder that has more to offer than just style alone.
With the Crossland serving the role in the Vauxhall range as the most practical small crossover, the Mokka is the choice for buyers who don’t mind sacrificing a little ultimate space for a lot more style. The Mokka’s one of the better-looking models in its class, and shows that buying a small family car doesn’t necessarily mean settling for something boring.
It’s not bad to drive either - we’d not call it exciting, but the handling is neat and tidy and the ride and refinement are good, particularly around town. Performance is modest by class standards, even in the electric version whose acceleration figures look surprisingly ‘normal’ considering the performance of some EVs, but most buyers should be perfectly happy. Economy is good too, and the EV has a decent range for a car of this type.
The Mokka’s interior isn’t quite as striking as its exterior styling, but it’s sensibly laid out and well built. The wraparound infotainment system screens give the cabin a modern and fairly high-tech feel, while the seats are comfortable, and the driving position is spot on for a car this size too. Rear seat space is a little small (again, that’s what the Crossland is for) but kids should be fine, and the boot is bigger than that of the Vauxhall Corsa.
This is one of the busiest vehicle classes on the market, so there are numerous alternatives to the Mokka if you’re still shopping around. The best-selling Ford Puma is the most fun to drive, the Renault Captur is neatly-styled and has a grown-up feel, and the SEAT Arona and Nissan Juke have sharp styling too. As for electric rivals for the Mokka-e, consider the Peugeot e-2008, BYD Atto 3, the Jeep Avenger, and the Hyundai Kona Electric.
Depreciation means the all-electric Mokka-e currently looks fantastic value as a used buy, and if you don’t cover huge miles, and have somewhere at home to charge, it could be the hidden gem of the range for its smooth drive and low running costs. Otherwise, we’d aim for the similarly powerful 130PS petrol, which still has 50mpg economy and has a useful performance boost over the entry-level 100PS car. For spec, we’d aim for GS Line - it’s a little more stylish than Design models, and its larger infotainment screens lift the interior too.
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The Vauxhall Mokka’s exterior dimensions are:
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The electric Mokka-e has the clear advantage here, as electric vehicles don’t currently attract any VED cost at the time of writing. The petrol and diesel models on the other hand will set you back £190 a year in tax.
Insurance costs may be a little higher than you’d get from a supermini such as the Vauxhall Corsa, but they’re similar to other small crossovers in the Mokka’s class. The cheapest should be the 1.2-litre 100PS petrol, with a group 13 rating, while the 130PS petrol starts from group 18 regardless of trim level. Diesels are in groups 14 or 15, and the Mokka-e begins at group 21.
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