Opel, and its UK counterpart Vauxhall, will finally bring back the OPC/VXR badge with a sportier version of the all-electric Mokka-e. The model is reportedly two years away, and while it might seem that they’re looking to offer a zero-emission alternative to the agile Volkswagen T-Roc R and Hyundai Kona N, it seems that more power isn’t on the menu.
Thus, we should expect the same 134 HP and 260 Nm of torque electric motor, powered by a
50 kWh lithium-ion battery that will offer a driving range of up to 320 km. As for the revisions, these might include re-tuned suspension and
steering, alongside the bigger bumpers, roof spoiler, new wheels, sports front
seats, exclusive upholstery, and special graphics for the infotainment system
and digital dials.
Despite the modest revisions, Norman is
confident that it will offer “a higher level of performance than anybody could
expect”. The Corsa-e electric supermini will also get the VXR/OPC treatment,
and so will the Vivaro-e and the next-gen Astra. The hot hatch is expected to
use a plug-in hybrid powertrain making around 300 HP, or about 50 HP more than
the VW Golf GTE.
