The Opel Mokka (X) Thread

TESTED: Opel Mokka GS Line is a fun alternative, but it’s not all that practical

VERDICT

If practicality isn’t an issue then the Opel Mokka could be right up your alley as a fun alternative to the usual, and sometimes humdrum, compact SUV suspects. It also boasts a modern and well-equipped cabin, and decent performance to boot.

FACTS: Opel Mokka 1.2T GS Line auto

Price: R539 900

Engine: 1.2-litre, 3-cylinder, turbopetrol

Gearbox: 8-speed automatic

Drive: Front-wheel drive

Power: 96kW at 5 500rpm

Torque: 230Nm from 1 750rpm

Fuel use, highway: 6.7 l/100km (tested)

Ground clearance: 160mm

Fuel tank capacity: 44 litres

Boot volume: 310 litres

Warranty: 3-year/120 000km

Service plan: 4-year/60 000km

 
2023 Vauxhall Mokka Electric gets 252-mile range and more power

British brand’s electric crossover upgraded with 54kWh battery from the upcoming Peugeot e-208 facelift

An updated Vauxhall Mokka Electric will arrive in 2023 with an increased range and more power as the British firm looks to keep pace with competitors such as the Hyundai Kona Electric.

Available from March, the Mokka Electric gains a 20% range boost, thanks to the same 51kWh (usable) battery – replacing a 50kWh unit – as in the forthcoming Peugeot e-208 facelift.

No visual tweaks have been made to the Mokka.

Its 252-mile range is higher than its Stellantis siblings’ 249-mile ranges, but it remains down on the bigger-battery, 300-mile Hyundai Kona Electric 64kWh.

The Mokka now supports 100kW rapid charging, whiich can take the battery from 0-80% in 30 minutes. This new battery is also expected to be fitted to the incoming Vauxhall Corsa Electric as part of a range-boosting facelift.

An upgraded electric motor (also expected to come from the e-208) is also fitted, providing 19bhp more than the old one, at 154bhp.

www.autocar.co.uk

Extended-range Vauxhall Mokka Electric priced from £36,610 | Autocar

Electric SUV gets upgraded battery from facelifted Peugeot e-208; will be sold alongside standard-range car
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Opel and Vauxhall Mokka-e becomes Mokka Electric and gets more range and power

Stellantis is upgrading its fleet of electric cars and this time it's Opel and Vauxhall that will benefit from the improved technology. For 2023 Mokka-e becomes Mokka Electric and gets a bigger battery and more power plus some subtle design updates.

The bigger battery has 54 kWh now and it is the same pack that the new Peugeot e-208 comes with. Usable capacity is 51 kWh and as a result the car’s range gets a decent 20 percent bump in the range - 406 km or 252 miles WLTP.

The older electric motor got the boot as well and a new, more powerful unit with 115 kW (156 hp) will do all the driving. Stellantis did not confirm the performance of the Mokka with the new unit but the e-208 is expected to be a sub-8 seconds car and the current Mokka-e manages 8.7 seconds with its 100 kW (136 hp) motor. Opel is cautious about the figures and states the car will accelerate in less than 10 seconds to 100 km/h, the stop speed stays limited to 150 km/h.

The range and power bump are quite decent, nearly 70 km extra is quite a bit actually. The “e” moniker gets replaced with Electric for 2023 since apparently the “e” wasn’t obvious enough. 65 percent of all Mokka buyers in Germany opted for the electric version last month alone, proving the car is gaining popularity.

Mokka Electric supports 100 kW DC charging which helps to replenish its battery up to 80 percent in around half-hour. The home charging can support up to 11 kW which should see the battery fully recharged overnight.

www.arenaev.com

Opel and Vauxhall Mokka-e becomes Mokka Electric and gets more range and power

The Mokka-e becomes Mokka Electric for 2023 and gets a bigger battery courtesy of the upcoming Peugeot e-208 with which it shares its platform.
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www.media.stellantis.com

Opel Mokka Electric Now with Even More Range

E for electric: Mokka-e to become Mokka Electric More powerful, more efficient, more range: Electric motor with 115 kW/156 hp, new 54 kWh battery enables 406 kilometres of locally emission-free driving (WLTP1) Fast charging: 80 per cent state-of-charge in around 30 minutes at a 100 kW DC...
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Aaaah yeah, should get it next week. I hate the wheels, such a fail. I managed to sell the 2018 Mokka X for R250 cash. Can't complain about that. IMG-20230222-WA0045.jpg
 
First long trip with this vehicle. It's a head turner and many MANY people talk to you about it. Becomes quite tedious but we entertained it with a smile. The driver assist features are great and make for a pleasurable experience. It's no slouch when it's cruising, overtaking was a breeze and sports mode suspension setting made it lots of fun through the various passes between Colesberg and George. 7.1/100km average is a refreshing change from the 20l/100km we get out of the cruiser. Out of interest what really compares in this price bracket? I think we made the right decision to stick with the Mokka(3rd one).

PS. I managed to take delivery with plain black OEM wheels which are much prettier.
 
Nice one, I still feel one of the best lookers in the segment.

I don't see them too often on CT roads & when I do it always the Kermit green paint jobbie.
 
Pudding McTwinkle said:
t's a head turner and many MANY people talk to you about it.
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Really? I'm really not a fan of the new shape. I love my previous gen model, despite the small fortune I've sunk into it for repairs, but it's going to be my last Mokka.

With nearly 250k km I'm unlikely to get much for it in a trade but I'll probably put whatever I do get for it towards another Suzuki.
 
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