Following the all-new Mokka-e EV’s June
unveiling, Opel and Vauxhall have revealed the internal combustion engine
variants of their subcompact crossover. From a styling perspective, it’s almost
impossible to differentiate the ICE-powered Mokka from the electric Mokka-e,
with the only notable modifications being the addition of tailpipe trims and
the lack of ‘e’ badges. The 2021 Mokka powered by petrol and diesel engines
adopts the same Vizor brand face and the Pure Panel horizontally stretched
instrument panel.
There is something new, however: the GS
Line trim (SRi in the UK), which offers a sportier looking version of the Mokka
for the first time. On the outside, this trim level includes a red signature
daylight opening, high-gloss black Vizor, black alloys, two-tone roof, black
exterior trim elements and badges (instead of chrome). Inside, the Mokka GS
Line/SRi adopts specific front seat fabric, red instrument panel trim, and
black headliner.
Sharing the Common Modular Platform (CMP)
with the Mokka-e, the 2021 Mokka offers customers the alternative of two petrol
engines and a diesel. Kicking off the range is a 1.2-liter turbocharged
three-cylinder petrol rated at 100 PS and 205 Nm of torque.
This engine is matched to a six-speed manual gearbox.
Next up is a more powerful variant of the
1.2-liter turbo making 130 PS and 230 Nm of torque in
combination with a standard six-speed manual or eight-speed automatic
transmissions. The only diesel engine on offer is a 1.5-liter four-cylinder
rated at 110 PS and 250 Nm of torque. Offered exclusively
with a six-speed manual gearbox, it’s the most economical of the bunch,
averaging 3.8 l/100 km (74.3 mpg UK / 61.9 mpg US) and 100 g/km CO2.
On the tech front, Opel and Vauxhall say
the 2021 Mokka offers innovations from higher vehicle classes. Those include
the Advanced Cruise Control and Active Lane Positioning systems, IntelliLux LED
matrix headlights, 180-degree panorama rear-view camera and automatic park
assist, among other features.
As for the infotainment systems, customers
can choose between Multimedia Radio and Multimedia Navi interfaces with 7-inch
touchscreen unit and the top-of-the-line system Multimedia Navi Pro with a
high-resolution 10-inch touchscreen. They offer Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
compatibility and can be combined with a digital instrument panel up to 12
inches in size.
