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Opel’s best-selling Mokka has been given a major refresh to keep it top of the cut-throat crossover SUV segment. Being the first model in the range to sport the new vizor face, the design team decided not to take a gamble on the original MkII blueprint. Therefore, the exterior is pretty much the same bar a tweak to the front bumper – making it more aerodynamic as are the new aero wheels.
The rear-end gets a new diffuser and there are a couple of new paint options – tropikal green and kolibri blue. In line with Opel’s “Greenovation” policy, exterior chrome fittings have been binned in favour of a black design line running from the bonnet to the rear above the side windows. It is complimented by a high-gloss black trim that flows around the wheel arches across the lower door surfaces to the rear, highlighting its sporty stance.
The lightning blitz logo and Mokka name emblazoned across the tailgate are also finished in black. Inside, though, is where the real changes take place as the entire cockpit gets a refit – complete with new digital displays and a new sporty steering wheel. Taking pride of place in the centre console (now in a matt silver tone) is a 10-inch digital driver information display and equally large colour infotainment touch screen as standard.
The system uses Qualcomm Technologies’ next-generation platforms, to deliver state-of-the-art graphics with enhanced connectivity capabilities such as wifi, Bluetooth and 4G, with ChatGPT functionality and “Hey Opel” natural voice recognition. All fabrics in the cabin are made from materials with recycled content. Irish customers can choose from a tried and tested 1.
2-litre petrol engine which generates 136bhp or a petrol hybrid with 48-volt technology. The mild hybrid combines the same turbocharged petrol engine that’s in the entry-level model with a 21kw electric motor and an electrified six-speed dual-clutch transmission. This combo enables fully electric driving up to 50pc of the time in urban settings and will appeal to drivers who want to enjoy pure electric driving pleasure without having to connect to a charger.
Coming later in the year is the new Mokka Electric with a larger 54kwh battery that generates 156bhp and because the kerb weight is just 1,615kg, it will cover up to 403km (WLTP) on a single charge. The new model is available in three trim levels – SC, Elegance and GS – and all three come generously equipped. Entry-level models come with 16-inch steel wheels, six airbags, cruise control with intelligent speed limiter, electronic climate control, 10-inch driver information display, 10-inch infotainment touch screen, Apple Car Play and Android Auto, Opel Connect, rain sensitive windscreen wipers and rear park assist.
It’s loaded with safety kit as standard too, including: extended traffic sign recognition, lane departure warning with lane keeping assist, driver drowsiness alert, forward collision alert and enhanced auto emergency braking with pedestrian detection, Step up to Elegance and you’ll add 17 inch alloys, front fog lamps, heated steering wheel, heated front seats, keyless entry, adaptive cruise control, blind spot alert, wireless charging, front and rear park assist with flank guard and 180-degree panoramic rear view camera. The top end GS gets a painted gloss black roof, 18-inch rims, a black logo and vizor front face trim, high gloss black front/rear bumpers, an integrated black tailgate spoiler and an interior black vegan suede trim, together with intelli-lux matrix headlights, driver seat electrical lumbar adjustment and massage function and two additional USB ports in the rear passenger cabin. Prices for the new Mokka start at €29,995, rising to €32,995 plus postage and packing.
No prices as yet on the full EV. There is good news however, for those who don’t want to wait as Opel is offering the last of the outgoing Mokka e at below the cheapest price of the ICE equivalent. It also comes with 0pel PCP finance package plus three years of free servicing.
See opel.ie for more details..
