Stellantis is gradually expanding the use of its electrified powertrains to subcompact and compact models from various brands The latest to join the party is the Opel Mokka which is now available in mild-hybrid form, joining the existing ICE and fully electric options. The Opel Mokka Hybrid is fitted with the most powerful version of the turbocharged 1.2-liter three-cylinder gasoline engine, which is good for 134 hp and 230 Nm of torque. A single electric motor is integrated within the six-speed dual-clutch automatic, producing 28 hp and 55 Nm. Energy is sourced from a small 48V lithium-ion battery which charges automatically under deceleration.
According to Opel, the mild-hybrid system
lowers fuel consumption by “around” 20 percent, to an average WLTP rating of
4.9 lt/100km (48 mpg). On the other hand, the average CO2 emissions have been
reduced to 110 g/km, from the 137 g/km rating of the non-electrified equivalent
within the Mokka lineup. Despite being just a “mild-hybrid”, the latest Mokka
can drive solely on electric power for up to 50 percent of the time in
low-speed urban environments. Still, the EV-only range is limited to only 1 km, due to the small size of the battery.
As with the mechanically-related (albeit
less powerful) Jeep Avenger Hybrid, the Opel Mokka Hybrid offers the option
between Eco, Normal, and Sport driving modes. The 0-100 km/h sprint is
completed in 9.1 seconds, and the top speed is 207 km/h. Setting
aside the badging on the tailgate, the Opel Mokka Hybrid looks just like the
other Mokka derivatives. However, the company added hybrid-specific graphics on
the digital instrument cluster and infotainment touchscreen. These inform the
driver when the baby SUV is moving on EV power alone, while showing the current
state of battery charge and the flow of energy.
The Opel Mokka Hybrid is already available
to order, priced from € 31,915 (US$ 34,484) in Germany. The ICE-only Mokka starts
from € 26,550 (US$ 28,694), but the equivalent non-electrified model with the same
output and an automatic gearbox starts from € 30,715 (US$ 33,195). This means that
the premium for the mild-hybrid system is € 1200 (US$ 1,297). Predictably, the
Mokka Hybrid is cheaper than the Mokka Electric which starts from € 40,800
(US$ 44,095) in the same market.
Our spy photographers have already spotted
camouflaged prototypes of the facelifted Opel Mokka, which is expected to debut
sometime in the near future. Opel’s subcompact SUV was introduced in 2020 as
the first production model to integrate Opel’s new styling language.
