Standard safety kit includes LED headlights, rear parking sensors, lane-departure warning and speed-limit assist, while autonomous emergency braking and driver-tiredness alert are also included. Vauxhall includes a handy shortcut button on the dashboard that provides instant access to the driver-assistance tech, although some settings, such as the speed-limit warning, will have to be updated every time you drive.
Adaptive cruise control comes with the top-of-the-range Ultimate, as well as blind spot monitoring – all of which feature as standard on the entry-level VW T-Cross.
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Our best buy: Vauxhall Mokka 1.2 Hybrid Ultimate
The Hybrid is an effective stop gap between pure petrol and full EV, with an effective stop-start system and decent fuel economy. Choosing Ultimate spec means you get a generous kit list that includes some useful additional safety features.
The Mokka features Vauxhall’s standard three-year/60,000-mile warranty, while extended cover is available at extra cost.
The Mokka Electric has a separate eight-year or 100,000-mile policy for the battery pack. If the battery’s usable capacity drops below 70 per cent during that time, Vauxhall will replace it for free.
The service schedule for the Mokka is every 12,500 miles or annually, whichever comes first, and Vauxhall offers fixed-price service plans under its Flexcare banner. These start from around £13 a month for electric models, while petrol and hybrid cars start from around £20 per month. Both can be combined with any finance package that you might take out.
The Mokka Electric needs an initial service after one year or 8,000 miles, whichever comes soonest, then it’ll need to be serviced every two years or 16,000 miles from that point onwards.
Vauxhall Mokka alternatives
There has perhaps been a slight image problem over recent years for many Griffin-badged cars, so it’s encouraging to see Vauxhall focusing on a clear approach to its future design and attempting to raise levels of perceived quality, especially because the Mokka rivals the likes of the Ford Puma, Hyundai Kona, Renault Captur, Skoda Kamiq and Nissan Juke in the hotly contested small SUV segment.
Electric rivals are coming in thick and fast, too. The Puma is offered as the electric Puma Gen-E, while the Hyundai Kona Electric has been available with a zero-emissions powertrain since 2018. Other electric rivals include the mechanically similar Peugeot E-2008 and Citroen e-C4, as well as the Kia EV3 and Skoda Elroq.
Pictures of the Vauxhall Mokka
Frequently Asked Questions
It depends on how you approach it. If you’re a Vauxhall Corsa owner looking for a car with more space, then it’ll fit the bill and offer a familiar interior and driving experience. But when compared with rival small SUVs, it’s not quite as spacious, but is more manageable on the road.
