Summary
The Vauxhall Mokka is a small SUV/crossover that is slightly larger than the Vauxhall Crossland (formerly Crossland X) and smaller than the Grandland X. The current model was launched in late 2020, with first customers taking delivery of their cars in early 2021.
The all-new Mokka replace the previous Mokka X and is the first model to feature Vauxhall and Opel’s latest design language. The Mokka is available with both petrol and diesel engines, while an all-electric Mokka-e is also available. We have a separate page for the Mokka-e here.
As the Vauxhall Mokka has only just been launched, we are still gathering reviews from across the UK motoring media. As of July 2021, it has an overall Expert Rating of 68%, which has slipped by a point in recent months. That score still puts it in the top half of the small SUV sector, but it’s several points behing the class-leading Ford Puma. Euro NCAP has also just published its safety rating for the Mokka, awarding it four stars.
The new Mokka has received praise for its fuel-efficient engines and bold styling, although criticisms have been made about its lack of practicality compared to rivals, particularly its small boot.
Key specifications
Body style: Small SUV/crossover
Engines: petrol, diesel
Price: From £20,740 on-road
Launched: Autumn 2020
Last updated: N/A
Replacement due: TBA
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Media reviews
Reviews, road test and comparisons from across the UK automotive media. Click any of the boxes to view.
Auto Express
Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 7 / 10
“It may have a bold new look but the new Vauxhall Mokka has kept many of the qualities that made its predecessor such a strange sales sensation. It’s not as good to drive as some key rivals, and it’s far from the most practical of small SUVs.”
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Auto Trader
Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 8 / 10
“Stylish, well-equipped and affordable, the new Vauxhall Mokka is an attractive option in the competitive small crossover segment.”
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Autocar
Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 7 / 10
“This car looks fresh and appealing, feels modern and interesting on the inside and drives easily, comfortably and competently enough. Nevertheless, it is a little lacking in more measurable on-paper strengths. It isn’t the most practical car in its class. It doesn’t threaten the plusher operators for upmarket ambience or material quality, either.”
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Model reviewed: 1.2-litre petrol automatic SRi Nav Premium
Score: 7 / 10
“The combination of equipment, practicality, pricing and standout styling in the Vauxhall Mokka is sure to resonate.”
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Business Car
Model reviewed: 1.2-litre petrol automatic SRi
Score: 8 / 10
“Fundamentally it is a great car. It carries off Vauxhall’s new design language very well, with great kerbside appeal. The Mokka is also reasonably spacious and comfortable, and has a smooth and willing engine in the 1.2-litre petrol version we tried.”
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Car
Model reviewed: 1.2-litre petrol automatic SRi Nav
Score: 8 / 10
“While this new Vauxhall Mokka isn’t perfect – particularly in terms of practicality – we can comfortably say it’s now a small crossover worth looking at.”
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Car Keys
Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 8 / 10
“Bringing a well-rounded driving experience, style and quality to the crossover segment, this new Vauxhall Mokka is leaps and bounds better than its predecessor.”
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Carbuyer
Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 8 / 10
“The Vauxhall Mokka has a sharp design and low running costs, but it’s not especially practical for an SUV.”
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Carwow
Model reviewed: Range overview
“The Vauxhall Mokka is a small SUV with efficient engines and plenty of kit. But the boot is smaller than the one in the car it replaces.”
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Company Car Today
Model reviewed: 1.2-litre petrol automatic Launch Edition
“A stylish and well-honed option, but it’s the EV that really appeals, offering something that isn’t available elsewhere.”
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Daily Mail
Model reviewed: 1.2-litre petrol automatic SRi Nav Premium
“Powered by a feisty turbo-charged 1.2-litre 3-cylinder 130 hp petrol engine linked to an agile eight-speed automatic gear-box, it feels taut and nippy around town and cruises nicely on motorways, accelerating from rest to 60mph in 9.2 seconds up to a top speed of 124mph.”
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Eurekar
Model reviewed: Range overview
“The new Vauxhall Mokka takes a huge step forward from the first generation model.”
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Parkers
Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 8 / 10
“New Vauxhall Mokka sets out to banish memories of what came before.”
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The Sun
Model reviewed: 1.2-litre petrol automatic SRi
“The Vauxhall Mokka looks ace and gives you choice – a cause of concern for the rival Ford Puma.”
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The Sunday Times
Model reviewed: Mokka and Mokka-e
Score: 8 / 10
“The new Vauxhall Mokka is impressive, and not just because we had low expectations. It looks great, drives well and is a match for any other compact crossover in terms of practicality. It’s the first Vauxhall for a long time that I’d consider buying myself, and that is probably all you need to know.”
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The Telegraph
Model reviewed: 1.2-litre petrol automatic SRi Nav
Score: 8 / 10
“With a sparkling design and a whole lot better to drive than its predecessor, the new Vauxhall Mokka has a comprehensive drivetrain range with a very good battery choice, which will be a superb urban runaround.”
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Top Gear
Model reviewed: Mokka and Mokka-e
Score: 7 / 10
“A cracking piece of design and good enough at all the everyday stuff. At last, Vauxhall has a properly sorted crossover.”
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What Car?
Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 8 / 10
“The Vauxhall Mokka is generously equipped, features a range of frugal and efficient petrol engines and comes with plenty of personalisation options, but there are more rounded choices in the small SUV class.”
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Safety rating
Eco rating
No eco rating
The Vauxhall Mokka has not yet been lab tested by Green NCAP. This is a new initiative, launched in 2018 as a sister organisation to Euro NCAP. As yet, very few new cars have been tested for environmental impact by Green NCAP, and the testing programme was halted in early 2020 by the coronavirus pandemic.
If the Mokka is put through the Green NCAP lab testing programme, we will publish the results here.
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