The Opel Mokka (X) Thread

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Vauxhall Mokka X taken off sale with replacement a year away

Popular crossover is removed from price lists after production ended in June; replacement will have EV option

Vauxhall has confirmed it is no longer taking orders for the Mokka X, after seven years on sale and more than 200,000 examples shifted in the UK alone.

Although the Nissan Juke rival is still seemingly available to configure on the brand’s website, production actually ended in June. A Vauxhall spokesperson claims that the only orders taken will be for existing dealer stock, which is now running low.

A statement confirmed that an all-new Mokka X, to be 'fully electrified', will go on sale in 2020. However, Autocar understands that examples won’t actually arrive for UK customers until the start of 2021. The new compact SUV is expected to be shown in petrol, diesel and electric form at the same time, likely at the Geneva motor show in March, but sales won’t commence until towards the end of the year.

The Mokka X, just outside the UK’s top-ten sellers for 2018, is by far Vauxhall’s oldest model on sale, despite a refresh in which 'X' was added to the name in 2016. The car’s platform and powertrains date from well before Opel and Vauxhall were taken under the wing of the PSA Group.

Vauxhall Mokka X taken off sale with replacement a year away | Autocar

Popular crossover is removed from price lists after production ended in June; replacement will have EV option

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2021 Vauxhall Mokka X spy shots show fresh design

Vauxhall's Nissan Juke rival drops much of its disguise, revealing design inspired by 2018 GT X concept

Vauxhall will follow up the latest Corsa with a new generation of Mokka X, expected to be revealed later this year – and new spyshots give the best glimpse yet of the small SUV's design.

Dropping most of the body camouflage from previous test cars, the winter testing prototype shows clear inspiration from the GTX Elemental concept of 2018 - particularly the bluff front-end and clamshell bonnet design.

It also sits lower to the ground than the outgoing Mokka X, and also appears wider - suggesting its dimensions will be similar to the latest Peugeot 2008 with which it will share its it will share its CMP modular platform, alongside the Corsa, 208 and DS 3 Crossback.

Snow covers the lower half of the rear end, although a short overhang taking inspiration from the larger Grandland X can be seen. Expect the interior to follow on from the recently launched Corsa, albeit with a greater emphasis on family versatility and space.

2021 Vauxhall Mokka X spy shots show fresh design | Autocar

Vauxhall's Nissan Juke rival drops much of its disguise, revealing design inspired by 2018 GT X concept

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New Vauxhall Mokka confirmed for launch in early 2021

All-new small SUV will feature a radical styling overhaul and be offered with petrol, diesel and electric power

Vauxhall has confirmed that it will reveal the second-generation Mokka later this year, and that it will be available with a fully electric powertrain from launch.

The manufacturer has also announced that the small SUV, the latest version of which was taken off sale at the end of last year, will now be badged simply ‘Mokka’, doing away with the old car’s X suffix.

An official picture reveals few details that we hadn’t already seen on recently spotted prototypes. Expect the Mokka’s styling to take inspiration from the radical GT X Experimental concept from 2018, while being brought into line with the recently launched all-new Corsa and facelifted Astra.

New Vauxhall Mokka to gain 'bold' new design | Autocar

All-new small SUV will be first model to feature new Vauxhall Vizor front-end; will be offered with petrol, diesel and electric power

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Opel gives us a peek at the second-generation Mokka

Opel gives us a peek at the second-generation Mokka

An all-new Opel Mokka is set to go into production in Germany later this year. Here's what we know so far about the newcomer.

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New Vauxhall Mokka: second-gen SUV to be lighter and sharper

All-new small SUV will feature a radical styling overhaul and be offered with petrol, diesel and electric power

Vauxhall has revealed new details about the second-generation Mokka , which will be available with a fully electric powertrain from launch, as it undergoes final testing before it is revealed later this year.

The manufacturer says the small SUV, which will now be badged simply ‘Mokka’ rather than Mokka X as previously, will be up to 120kg lighter than the first-generation model. The weight saving is largely due to the switch to the PSA Group's CMP modular platform, which also allows for multiple different powertrains.

In the electric Mokka-e the batteries will be mounted lower in the platform's floor, which, Vauxhall claims, increases torsional rigidity by 30%.

It will also sit lower to the ground than the first-gen Mokka - a characteristic of the PSA Group’s CMP modular platform - and feature a clamshell bonnet and bluff rear end like that of the larger Grandland SUV. Vauxhall says it will retain a similar wheelbase and tyre sizes to the first-generation car.

The new Mokka has undergone winter testing in the Arctic Circle and development running at the Rodgau-Dudenhofen test centre in Germany. The firm says the recent development focus has been on interior sound, high-speed stability and ensuring "Vauxhall-typical steering and pedal feel".

New Vauxhall Mokka to gain 'bold' new design | Autocar

All-new small SUV will be first model to feature new Vauxhall Vizor front-end; will be offered with petrol, diesel and electric power

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Next-gen Opel Mokka’s ‘digital yet detoxed’ dashboard previewed

Opel has released a sketch previewing the next-generation Mokka’s dashboard, which the German firm says will be fully digital yet “detoxed”.

The Rüsselsheim-based company says the driver be seated in front of “a high-tech cockpit that is both fully digital and yet focussed” or "detoxed". Opel calls this new facia the “Pure Panel”.

“With the new Mokka, we bring the Opel Pure Panel to our customers for the first time. Large displays, seamlessly integrated into one horizontal information format, a minimal number of physical controls and clear detoxed digital information, all together create an optimised customer experience,” said Mark Adams, Opel design vice-president.

The brand claims the new layout with its “widely stretched screens” makes a multitude of buttons and controls “superfluous”.

“It provides the latest digital technologies and the most important information for the driver, for example, management of the energy stored in the battery of the electric Mokka, without any irritating visual stimuli,” the firm said.

Next-gen Opel Mokka’s ‘digital yet detoxed’ dashboard previewed… - CAR Magazine

Opel has released a sketch previewing the next-generation Mokka’s dashboard, which the German firm says will be fully digital yet “detoxed”. The Rüsselsheim-based company says... Read more →

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Opel’s next-generation Mokka to debut brand’s fresh family face

Opel has released a sketch of the next-generation Mokka’s front-end design, confirming the new crossover will debut the brand’s fresh family face.

The German firm says the new “unmistakable front” (which it calls the “Opel Vizor”) is reminiscent of a full-face helmet, integrating the grille, headlamps and brand logo in a single module.

Interestingly, the Rüsselsheim-based company says the initial concept was inspired by the first-generation Manta.

According to the brand, the new face will “become a hallmark of all Opel models in the course of the 2020s”.

Opel’s next-generation Mokka to debut brand’s fresh family face - CAR Magazine

Opel has released a sketch of the next-generation Mokka’s front-end design, confirming the new crossover will debut the brand’s fresh family face

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‘Reinventing’ Opel: fresh (blurry) look at the next-gen Mokka’s face…

Opel has given us another (admittedly blurry) look at the next-generation Mokka’s new face, with the upcoming crossover starring in a fresh teaser video.

Earlier in June 2020, the Rüsselsheim-based firm released a sketch of the next-generation Mokka’s front-end design, confirming the new crossover will debut the brand’s latest family face. According to the brand, the new face will “become a hallmark of all Opel models in the course of the 2020s”.

In the latest video, which we’ve embedded below, Opel boss Michael Lohscheller says the new model will effectively signal the start of the German brand’s reinvention.

'Reinventing' Opel: fresh (blurry) look at the next-gen Mokka's face... - CAR Magazine

Opel has given us another (admittedly blurry) look at the next-generation Mokka’s new face, with the crossover starring in a fresh teaser video. Earlier in June 2020, the Rüsselsheim-based firm released a sketch of the new front-end design, confirming the crossover will debut the brand’s latest...

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Vauxhall Mokka overhauled for new generation, gains EV model

Crossover heralds a new look for the British marque, will be available with an electric powertrain from the start

Vauxhall has gone radical with the second generation of its popular Mokka crossover, with a bold redesign and an electric version available from launch.

Shunning the conventional approach of its predecessor, the new Mokka also ditches the X suffix from its name. Its more expressive look is based around Vauxhall’s new Vizor front-end design, which will be rolled out across the rest of the British brand’s range in due course.

The Vizor forms a distinct frame around wing-shaped LED running lights and ‘glare-free’ adaptive-beam matrix LED headlights, which are claimed to be a first for the segment.

A chrome bar stretching over the side windows visually separates the roof and leads to a rear featuring tail-lights in the same shape as the front running lights.

Vauxhall Mokka overhauled for new generation, gains EV model | Autocar

Crossover heralds a new look for the British marque, will be available with an electric powertrain from the start

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New Opel Mokka Finally Revealed

Start of the other German brand's revival?

Opel has revealed its breakthrough Mokka, powered by electricity and aimed at an audience ready for the future.

The second-generation of this crossover features a battery-powered drivetrain and design which is unrelated to any other Opel product. A minimalist lower-grille section is retained, but the Mokka’s front styling is dominated by its solid panel between the LED headlights, which also feature Matrix anti-dazzling functionality, shielding other road users when high beams are used.

Around the rear, there are narrow LED taillights and the crossover is available with an interesting contrasting roof and bonnet colour scheme, painted in one hue, whilst the remaining body panels are finished in another.

In terms of size, the new Mokka is notably more compact than its predecessor, measuring 4.15m bumper-to-bumper – making it 120 mm shorter in length. The cabin architecture should remain unaffected in terms of roominess, with new Mokka having a similar 2.56m wheelbase to the first-generation car. Luggage capacity is a competitive 350 litres, which is only 6 litres less than the current Mokka.

Is it coming to SA?

Regarding the local introduction of the Mokka, an Opel spokesperson had this to say "Bringing the new Opel Mokka to South Africa is on our planning radar – launch timing into the South African market is anticipated to be in the first quarter of 2022." Model derivatives will only be buttoned down closer to the local launch date. Expect petrol engines to be added to the Mokka lineup soon, similar to those powering the new-generation Corsa.

New Opel Mokka Finally Revealed

Start of the other German brand's revival? Opel has revealed its breakthrough Mokka, powered by electricity and aimed at an audience ready for the future. The second-generation of this crossover features a battery-powered drivetrain and design which is unrelated to any other Opel product. A...

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Promo vid of the new Mokka

 

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New Opel Mokka: second-gen crossover’s engine line-up revealed

When the second-generation Mokka was unveiled in June 2020, the German firm concentrated on the all-electric version, which offers 100 kW and 260 N.m plus a claimed range of 322 km.

Now, however, the company has released details of the internal combustion powertrain range. As expected, the new Mokka employs engines familiar from the PSA Group.

The line-up kicks off with a turbocharged 1,2-litre petrol mill, offering 74 kW and 205 N.m to the front axle via a six-speed manual gearbox. There’s also the option of a 96 kW/230 N.m version of this engine, paired with either the aforementioned six-speed manual cog-swapper or an eight-speed automatic transmission.

New Opel Mokka: second-gen crossover’s engine line-up revealed…

Opel has revealed the new Mokka’s engine line-up, which in Europe will include a turbocharged petrol mill (in two states of tune) and a turbodiesel unit.

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2021 Vauxhall Mokka: UK pricing confirmed for bold crossover

Dramatically restyled crossover offers petrol, diesel and electric powertrains; deliveries to start in April

The new Vauxhall Mokka has gone on sale in the UK, with prices starting from £20,735 and the electric Mokka-e priced from £30,840.

The radically restyled crossover is based on the PSA Group’s Common Modular Platform (CMP), which can accommodate both combustion and electric powertrains, and will be available with the same choice of three engines - two petrol and one diesel - as its Peugeot 2008 sibling.

The Mokka-e uses the same 134bhp motor and 50kWh battery as the e-2008. It promises a 201-mile WLTP range and offers 100kW DC rapid-charging to replenish 80% battery capacity in half an hour. It can also accept single-phase and 11kW three-phase charging. It will be offered in SE Nav Premium trim in the UK, with the £30,840 price including the government's plug-in car grant.

The entry-level petrol option, a 1.2-litre turbocharged three-cylinder engine, produces 99bhp and 151lb ft. Paired exclusively with a six-speed manual gearbox, it manages between 49.6 and 51.4mpg on the WLTP cycle, while emitting 124-128g/km of CO2, according to preliminary figures.

The more potent petrol option, using the same 1.2-litre block, pushes out 134bhp and 170lb ft for a 0-62mph time of 9.2sec – 1.8sec faster than the base motor. It can be optionally specified with an eight-speed automatic gearbox and achieves between 50.4 and 51.4mpg while emitting 123-126g/km of CO2.

2021 Vauxhall Mokka: UK pricing confirmed for bold crossover | Autocar

Dramatically restyled crossover offers petrol, diesel and electric powertrains; deliveries to start in April

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Vauxhall introduces new logo for 2021 Mokka SUV

Luton ushers in a new era of design and technology with a simplified emblem

Vauxhall has launched the new version of its iconic griffin logo, which will make its debut on the next-gen Mokka arriving in April next year.

The brand describes its simplified new badge as “confidently British”. It does away with the current 3D metallic-style design in favour of a “flat, minimalist” motif.

The Vauxhall name and the wing of the brand’s mascot now no longer appear on the emblem itself, though the white V remains.

The brand’s current logo was introduced in 2008 with the introduction of the previous-generation Insignia. The Mokka has been chosen to pioneer this latest emblem as the first model to feature Vauxhall’s bold new design language.

Vauxhall introduces new logo for 2021 Mokka SUV | Autocar

Luton brand ushers in a new era of design and technology with a simplified emblem

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Opel launch new lightning bolt

Less yellow with a slimmer ring, that's the gist of Opel's new badge.

There has been an enormous rebranding of most car company logos over the last two years.

As brands attempt to become more relevant in the digital marketing space, the realisation has been that 3D logos don’t work. They might look great in the middle of a traditional grille, but on a flatter surface, the appearance can be odd.

With companies committing to electric vehicle fleets in future, the conventional black grille, with cooling grids or slats, will disappear. It will be replaced by a solid front panel, upon which a 2D grille looks much better.

The latest car company to adopt a new logo, heralding its transition from a 3D- to 2D corporate identity, is Opel. Now under the ownership of PSA, the German-engineered brand has flattened its ‘blitz’ logo and selected a new font.

Opel launch new lightning bolt

Less yellow with a slimmer ring, that's the gist of Opel's new badge. There has been an enormous rebranding of most car company logos over the last two years. As brands attempt to become more relevant in the digital marketing space, the realisation has been that 3D logos don’t work. They might...

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Opel Adam and outgoing Mokka X quietly exit South African range

The Adam and Mokka X have quietly left Opel South Africa’s line-up, although the new Corsa is now expected to touch down in “early 2021”.

The Adam arrived in South Africa in early 2015, with the local range comprising three variants at launch. The Adam Rocks, meanwhile, joined the line-up towards the end of that year, before the likewise limited-edition Adam S showed its face in early 2016.

Over the next few years, the range was whittled down until eventually just the Adam 1,0 Jam, which was priced at R302 000 before its removal from Opel SA’s price list, was left. Production of the Adam is thought to have ended around the middle of 2019, so we suspect local stock has now finally run dry.

The Mokka X, meanwhile, has also been removed from Opel SA’s price list. The original model arrived in South Africa in March 2015, with the facelifted version (which gained the “X” suffix) following towards the end of 2016. The line-up comprised two derivatives when it was discontinued.

Opel Adam and outgoing Mokka X quietly exit South African range…

The Adam and Mokka X have quietly left Opel South Africa’s line-up, although the new Corsa is expected to touch down in “early 2021”.

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New Opel Mokka handed bold bodykit, fresh wheels and updated cabin

The new Opel Mokka has been handed an aggressive new body kit from the folks over at Irmscher, along with a set of bold wheels and refinements to the interior.

Giving the fresh-faced crossover a sportier visual presence is a new front apron lip, integrated side attachments and a rear diffuser. There's also a spoiler mounted to the tailgate.

The body kit is enhanced by a set of 19-inch Cosmo Star wheels in a diamond-polished finish with contrasting black. Alternatively, the Turbo Star design is available in the same size and colour. These wheels are wrapped in a set of 255/45 R19 tyres, while the suspension has been lowered by 30 mm.

New Opel Mokka handed bold bodykit, fresh wheels and updated cabin

The Opel Mokka has been handed an aggressive new body kit from the folks over at Irmscher, along with a set of bold wheels and refinements to the interior.

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Vauxhall Mokka-e 2021 UK review

Should I buy one?

With few direct rivals, save for its Peugeot e-2008 and DS 3 Crossback E-Tense sister cars, the electric Mokka has an easier case to make than its petrol counterpart - though doesn’t have things all its own way. The Mazda MX-30 offers greater driver appeal, and the Hyundai Kona Electric promises greater range between charges.

Given it shares so much with the e-2008, it’s no surprise our first experience of the Mokka-e raises similar questions: namely whether its powertrain is exciting enough, given how closely matched it is to the ICE alternative, and if a real-world range closer to 160 miles can hope to challenge the electric class leaders.

For those who aren’t put off by the latter, it seems there’s plenty here to like.

Vauxhall's ID 3 rival is back with good looks and a big battery – but there's a problem | Autocar

Stylish compact crossover offers appealing looks and interior tech. Does it have the drive to match?

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