The Moke is back, combining the same
unmistakable looks with an upgraded powertrain and chassis to meet the
requirements of modern buyers. The company responsible for that is called Moke
International Limited and it acquired the original Moke trademark in 2015.
While the modern-day Moke remains true to
the looks and feel of the original, it is slightly larger to provide more cabin
space. Furthermore, it’s equipped with features previously viewed as a luxury,
like power steering and a heated windscreen.
The 2021 Moke also features updates like a
new 1.1-liter four-cylinder petrol engine making 67 HP at 6,000
rpm and 93 Nm of torque at 3,500–4,500 rpm, uprated suspension and
braking systems, and a choice of four-speed automatic or five-speed manual
transmissions. All Moke bodies are engineered and sub-assembled in Britain’s
Midlands region before being shipped to Cerizay, France for final assembly.
Following UK regulatory approval, the new
Moke, which can only reach a top speed of 109 km/h, is now available
to purchase across the United Kingdom and Ireland, with UK prices starting from
£ 20,000 (US$ 25,950), excluding local taxes and delivery.
Starting today, UK customers will be able
to order one of 56 limited edition Mokes, one for each year since the original
Mini Moke launched in Britain in 1964. The UK-exclusive Moke 56 anniversary
model is available in a choice of 14 colors, chrome front grille, and windscreen
rails, union jack badge on the front wings, and a numbered plaque on the
bonnet. Order books are also open in the UK and Ireland for the standard Moke
Classic.
Moke International says it will launch
additional models across Europe and the United States in 2021. The company is
already present in Caribbean markets where the Moke is apparently popular with
both private buyers and luxury resorts and hotels.
