Make the Most of a Vauxhall Mokka With Great Deals from Motor Range

When the crossover SUV Mokka was introduced back in 2012, it opened the door to a completely new market segment for Vauxhall, but that wasn’t all. By launching a youthful and handsomely named crossover, the company aimed at a more practical audience, which is always a challenge.

The Mokka wasn’t alone in this – there were also the Adam supermini, a much sleeker Astra GTC, and the Cascada, a refined convertible with truly stunning looks. All of these cars got their target audiences just right, selling in significant numbers, and the Vauxhall Mokka appealed mostly to younger families as well as mature drivers seeking a compact motor with better command of the road. In 2016, the original Mokka was replaced by the improved Mokka X, which means there are numerous examples of the first-gen Mokka on the secondhand market as well as stock of the newer Mokka X model creeping onto the used car market.

To take its share in a flourishing market segment filled with many interesting competitors, Vauxhall decided to make the Mokka a bit rugged and masculine in a very classical, even traditional way, but still pretty sleek and low key. The interior is spacious enough for a family of five, however, a  fifth adult might feel a little cramped.

Vauxhall Mokka: Rear View, Boot Open

Regardless, the Vauxhall Mokka offers easy accessibility, generous headroom, a child seat-friendly environment and a 365-litre boot, meaning there’s enough space for a lot of luggage. Also, the boot is easily accessible due to a flat load lip. With all that in mind, the Mokka is a cleverly designed car, benefitting from a lot of attention into making it as family-friendly as possible. Vauxhall offered the Mokka with Lifetime Warranty covering 100,000 miles over a limitless period of time, which is a pretty handy fact to bear in mind even when looking for a second-hand Mokka. The first-gen Mokka came with either front wheel or all-wheel drive, and it was powered by three engines. The smallest one was the 1.4L turbocharged petrol unit with 140 horsepower, followed by a 1.6L petrol engine producing 115 horsepower. There was also one diesel engine, the 130hp 1.7L ecoFLEX. The base 1.6L Mokka was available with 5-speed transmission only, as opposed to 6-speed manual transmission or optional 6-speed auto with active select.

The Mokka Offers a Good Run for Your Money

Though it’s not a sporty performer, the first-gen Mokka still offers enough power for comfortable driving in and out of the city. It’s worth knowing that consumers were especially content with the 1.7 diesel engine in all drivetrain configurations, and that the Mokka has generally been rated as a remarkably reliable car with low running costs. The 1.7L diesel engine has been universally praised for its pleasing performance and reasonable fuel consumption.

When it comes to safety, Vauxhall has paid a lot of attention in that department. The first important thing to know is that GM launched the Mokka initially as an Opel for the general European market, but for its UK Vauxhall version, the suspension and steering have been completely revised and retuned. That means the handling works much better for UK-spec models, and that’s the first reason to make you feel safer while driving your whole family in it. The grip of the car is strong and the steering is precise, yet very smooth.

Vauxhall Mokka: Out and About

Secondly, the Mokka was given a 5-star EuroNCAP rating, with 96% adult occupant safety, 90% child safety and 100% in the safety assist department. The Mokka has front driver and passenger airbags, side head and chest airbags as standard, as well as electronic stability control and speed assist. EuroNCAP accolades combined with decent standard safety equipment can assure you that the whole family will be safe riding in this compact SUV. Equipment-wise, the Vauxhall Mokka was offered in four trim levels. The cheapest one was the Tech Line, but interestingly enough, it offers more equipment than the baseline model, and that’s due to the fact that the first-gen Mokka was also offered to companies as a fleet car. Other trim levels include the base S, the high-midrange Exclusiv, while the most expensive and the most equipment-filled variant was named SE.

Even in Base Trim, the Mokka Offers a Lot

Even in S trim, the first-gen Mokka was very well equipped, with a digital radio, USB connectivity, climate control and cruise control coming as standard. Standard equipment also includes a 230V power supply, a pretty convenient feature for tech-aware families. A list of optional extras is quite rich, with features like heated seats, heated steering wheel, infotainment and navigation systems, dual-zone air conditioning, parking sensors, and more available in higher trim levels. Statistically speaking, you’ll be most likely to come across a secondhand Tech Line Vauxhall Mokka, and you’ll most likely find its features quite rewarding.

Vauxhall Mokka: Interior Comfort

The starting price of a new Vauxhall Mokka was in the high £15,000 range, and even when it was packed with more optional equipment, it was cheaper than competitors with similar spec, most notably Nissan Juke and Mini Countryman. Today, on the secondhand market, its biggest qualities and strongest selling points include the 100,000 mile warranty, excellent reliability and overall build quality, reasonable running costs and the high possibility of finding a well equipped low mileage example for less money than its competitors.

Motor Range offers a selection of high equipment Vauxhall Mokkas starting below £10,000. To find the best deals for your new family car, make sure to visit our Liverpool showroom, book a test drive and go home with one of the finest and most rewarding compact SUVs on the market!