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Vauxhall Mokka review

2020 onwards (change model)
Parkers overall rating: 3.7 out of 53.7
” Big-seling Mokka can’t match the class best “

At a glance

Price new £21,555 - £34,040
Used prices £9,784 - £25,197
Road tax cost £190
Insurance group 13 - 23
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Fuel economy 45.6 - 65.7 mpg
Miles per pound 6.7 - 8.6
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Available fuel types

Petrol

Diesel

Pros & cons

PROS
  • Much improved driving experience
  • Efficient Peugeot engines
  • Cutting-edge interior tech
CONS
  • No plug-in hybrid versions from launch
  • More expensive than its predecessor
  • Rear seat room is disappointing

Written by Seth Walton Updated: 2 April 2024

Overview

If you’re used to the traditional view that the Vauxhall Mokka is a dreary SUV that sold on the back of heavy discounts and plenty of dealers, the current version might prove something of a surprise. The Mokka enjoyed a phoenix-like resurrection into its second generation, a change spurred on by Vauxhall being purchased by the vast Stellantis group, and is now – dare we say it – quite desirable.

The Mokka is based upon the same mechanical underpinnings as the two other excellent compact SUVs from the group – the Peugeot 2008 and the Citroen C4, along with the niche DS 3 Crossback. That means it has nothing in common with the sub-par Mokka X that proceeded it.

It differentiates itself from those two cars with a unique style. There’s a glossy black ‘Visor’ across the front, a new Vauxhall styling trademark, while the interior features a driver-focused cockpit, large touchscreen and plenty of glitzy bits. Even so, Vauxhall hasn’t forgotten about usability.

As a compact SUV, the Mokka competes with a vast network of more than 30 cars (last time we counted!) – everything from the Ford Puma and Skoda Kamiq to the Dacia Duster and Kia Stonic. There’s also an all-electric Vauxhall Mokka Electric, aimed at cars like the Kia Niro EV or Mazda MX-30 – we’ve covered that in a separate review.

To do that, Vauxhall offers a choice of three well-equipped trim levels and three engine options, even including a diesel – an increasingly rare addition in this market. And it all comes wrapped with the promise of generous finance packages and dealer discounts.

Interested? Well, keep reading and over the next few pages we’ll give you details of the Vauxhall Mokka – focusing on its practicality, interior layout and quality, how much it costs to run and how good it is to drive. If there’s a particular aspect you’re interested in, or you just want to skip to the verdict, you can navigate between pages below.