Opel & Isuzu track day at Killarney - My Experience

[FiestaST]

Just got back from the Corsa & Mokka launch. So much to be back at Killarney!

Media only gets to drive the Mokka in a few days time.

Was out on the track; full laps in a manual Mokka as well the Corsa.

Those small turbo motors are strong early in the rev range & pulls well.

Afterwards some off-roading in the KB & Trailblazer.
I see why the KB is a top seller; it feels unstoppable in the worse of terrain.

I never thought I would be into off-roading but it was so much fun.

Really speculator afternoon!

Some track pics:

 

[FiestaST]

Some off-road pics:

 

[Rouxenator]

That Mokka is one fine looking little SUV. Thanks for the pics.

 

[Maverick Jester]

That Mokka is one fine looking little SUV. Thanks for the pics.

Looks a lot like a Sandero Stepway.

 

[FiestaST]

That Mokka is one fine looking little SUV. Thanks for the pics.

You're welcome. It's a classy crossover & that 103kw 1.4t motor is a good performer.

Eager to see how local pricing is.

 

[DanH]

I had a look at the Mokka when I was waiting at GM last week. Wasn't to impressed. It's all Chev interior bits, not Opel.

 

[DoodleBug]

Now that looks like fun, what did you think of the Trailblazer?

 

[cr@zydude]

I had a look at the Mokka when I was waiting at GM last week. Wasn't to impressed. It's all Chev interior bits, not Opel.

The Opel Mokka, Chevrolet Trax and Buick Encore are the same car underneath.

www.carscoops.com

 

[FiestaST]

Now that looks like fun, what did you think of the Trailblazer?

Dude it was epic; I have newfound respect for 4x4 enthusiasts.

The KB feels unstoppable in the rough stuff & the Chev takes it all in its stride & carries 7 folks in conformance seating. The pre-lift models should be cheaper now after the update not to long back that brought more power to the diesel models as well as the Chev MyLink system.

Both diesel motors (3L in KB & 2.8L in Chev) perform well up to task.

Extra pics of the Mokka for those interested.

One nice thing; for a change; unlike Adam & new Corsa; the Intellilink system is mounted at eye level.7" screen is on par with the French; bigger than found in the VW's & light years better what you get in the relevant Koreans.

There was way more auto box than manual version of the Mokka at the event. The manual is good enough IMO unless you don't do 3-pedal cars.