The second generation of the Opel Mokka was unveiled in spring 2020, a crucial moment for the firm in its process of joining the PSA group . Many of us believed that it was going to be the discarded model of the alliance, due to its similarity to the new Opel Crossland. One of the main characteristics of this new Mokka is that it is manufactured on the French group’s CMP modular platform , which is capable of accommodating all types of engines, be they gasoline, diesel and even electric. Hence, they are developed in tandem according to market demands and reducing costs as much as possible, as is also the case with the Opel Corsa-e. Without further ado and, almost a year after seeing it for the first time, we were able to get behind the wheel of this new Opel Mokka and its electric Mokka-e variant.
Both models share the same dimensions, which are slightly lower than the first generation Mokka X. This time, the compact SUV measures 4.25 meters long by 1.79 m wide and 1.53 m high, with a 2.55 wheelbase . It is logical that doubts arise from the first moment: Why market the Mokka having the Crossland? During the presentation of the latter, which took place a few months ago, we discovered that the firm had a specific role for both. The Mokka will be the youthful and dynamic SUV while the Crossland occupies the most coherent and functional buyers piece of cake, with a larger boot and more interior space.
The truth is that, after testing the new 130 hp Mokka gasoline and 8-speed automatic transmission, you are aware of the dynamic jump between the two cars. The Crossland advocates a more relaxed driving, focused on comfort and mileage. The Mokka, on the other hand, has more spark and a suspension that helps to feel confident when it comes to going faster and happier. The Mokka-e , for its part, stands out for the level of soundproofing and the possibility of saving more or less autonomy depending on the chosen driving mode. We tell you more about this new SUV, which raised sighs and more than one mobile camera as we passed.
