New Opel Mokka X
After selling more than 500,000 units
across Europe, Opel is freshening up its small crossover. The new Mokka X makes its world premiere at the 2016 Geneva Motor Show, showing off
its updated exterior design, new interior and new generation infotainment
systems, therefor becoming one of the best-connected small all-terrain vehicles
on the market.
Starting with the Mokka, the
"X" designation will be used on future SUV and crossover vehicles
that emphasize a more adventurous and rugged persona than the one displayed by
more mainstream models.
Its new look features a wing-shaped
horizontal grille and more sculpted surfaces with less plastic inserts, and th
LED daytime running lights sport a double wing signature. Altogether, they give
the Mokka X "a wider and more masculine stance".
Another double wing signature is also
featured in the tail lamps, which come with LED tech as an optional extra. The
profile of the car remains similar to its predecessor model, though colors such
as Amber Orange and Absolute Red are now added to the palette.
Inside, the Mokka X comes with a new
dashboard similar in design to that of the all-new Astra, where the instrument
panel features more horizontally shaped elements. The center stack has been
redesigned around the 7- and 8-inch displays of the new-gen infotainment
systems, making for a more refined design with less buttons, since many of the
functions can now be accessed via touchscreen.
Alongside the 1.6-liter 136 PS diesel
engine, Opel is offering the new-generation 152 PS 1.4-liter Direct Injection
Turbo unit that debuted in the new Astra. This engine will also be available in
combination with a six-speed automatic gearbox, start/stop technology and
adaptive all-wheel drive that can send as much as 100% of the torque to the
front wheels or simply do a 50/50 split between the front and rear axle,
depending on road conditions.
Customers can opt for Adaptive Forward
Lighting LED tech, which comes with nine different functions/lighting patterns
replacing the older BiXenon ALFs. Other similar safety features include Traffic
Sign Assistant, Following Distance Indication, Forward Collision Alert and Lane
Departure Warning activated automatically at speeds of over 60 km/h.
The latest fad in new models,
connectivity, is taken care off by the OnStar services, while two versions of the
new-gen IntelliLink infotainment system will make their debut, allowing Opel's
marketing deparment to claim that this will be the best connected car in the
sub-compact SUV segment.
