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Opel Mokka The Small Car Among SUVs

With the small SUV called Mokka, Opel is not only a new model on the market but also opens a new segment. From 18,990 euros, the compact all-rounder to have and has, despite its relatively small dimensions a good space.

Hardly any other vehicle category in recent years as successful as that of the SUV. Even with Opel this development have received attention. Therefore, the company builds lay on and make the Antara a smaller segment representative to the side. The mocha is a base price of 18,990 euros an affordable car. However, the customer will receive for this price, only the front-wheel drive model with the 1.6-liter vacuum cleaner and a five-speed gearbox. Nevertheless, also owns the 85 kW/115 hp gasoline and the ecoFLEX badge achieves fuel consumption of 6.5 liters in mixed operation with a CO2 output of 153 g / km.

Want the future owner a mocha-wheel drive, Opel offers this only in conjunction with the turbocharged 1.4-liter petrol engine or the 1.7 CDTi. Therefore, the buyer must also dig deeper into their pockets as the price increases to at least 23,790 euros for the 103 kW/140 hp turbo gasoline engine to be paid or 25,380 euros for the diesel with 96 kW/130 hp. After all, already has the basic package in addition to the full safety equipment air conditioning and a radio. Depending on the request, the mocha with numerous assistance systems are upgraded. These include a collision warning, lane-change warning system and license plate recognition for 700 euros extra in the package. Friends of automatic transmissions are heavily restricted in their choice. They must inevitably order the diesel and be satisfied with a front wheel drive. From 24,680 euros, the variant with six-speed torque converter automatic is available.
Compact on the outside and spacious on the inside

Given the compact dimensions (length: 4.28m, width: 1.78m, height: 1.66 meters Wheelbase: 2.56 meters) gives the mocha a generous spatial impression. In the passenger compartment, it offers plenty of space and even back it sits comfortably. The rear legroom is sufficient even for tall passengers. Moreover, there are good seats in the small SUV with tight but comfortable padding. The control console is similar to those in other current Opel models: a clear but filled with numerous buttons. After all, the supposedly less-used functions found on the right side control, while on the left the mundane things such as navigation or switch network for the various audio sources were positioned. A considerable workmanship characterizes also the Mocha interior. With such a balanced Opel those responsible are hopeful that attract customers.