Offering 131 mm worth of terrain clearance and a raised driving position that\u2019s taller still,together with artificial scuff plates,front and rear, and all the additional off-road prowess that black-plastic
\nwheelarch protection affords,the Opel Mokka is a perfect example of what can be achieved from fairly humble starts.<\/p>\n
While the vehicle\u2019s dimensions remain unchanged, the most evident update to the exterior
\nstyling is a modified,handsom front-end,incorporating new LED-highlighted head- and foglamp clusters, a fresh family
\ngrille and, ironically, colour coding where the previous model boasted tough-looking black
\nplastic. Where the Mokka had an 18-inch alloy wheel-size solution,
\nthe new range features 17-inch rubber on entry-level Enjoy spec with high-end Cosmo models now fitted with
\n19-inch items.![\"mokka-x\"](\"https:\/\/webllena.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Mokka-X-__.jpg\" "\\"\\"")
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The significant change to the revised Mokka range\u2019s interior packaging is an Astra-inspired look.The
\npreviously fussy arrangement of controls and functions for the climate control and audio settings
\nhas made way for an altogether neater and more rational interface.
\nIn entry-level Cosmo specification,this new facia houses Opel\u2019s clever R4.0 IntelliLink touchscreen infotainment system (it\u2019s standard in the Cosmo), although adding satellite navigation is an extra R10 700 on both models.
\nAs before, the presence of logically arranged subsidiary buttons
\nfor audio, telephone and cruise-control functions on the steering
\nwheel is a advantage.
\nIf there was one gripe about the interior treatment of our particular test unit,it was that the chrome lining around the
\ninstrument cluster reflected unwanted glare both onto the dials and towards the driver\u2019s eye line. Otherwise, perceived fit and finish are commendable.![\"Mokka](\"https:\/\/webllena.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Mokka-X__.jpg\" "\\"\\"")
\nAimed at younger family buyers, as well as the young at heart,the cabin boasts a welcome array
\nof storage options, including a deep bin ahead of the gear lever, a part of the facia that is strangely blanked off in the Astra to provide a fixing point for a
\nnumber of aftermarket equipment. Where Opel could look to further enhance matters of
\nstorage is by including surfaces that are lined with rubber; as it stands, items placed in these bins
\ntend to rattle about when the car is on the move.<\/p>\n
The impressively punchy 103 kW engine feels and sounds most comfy within the lower reaches of its rev
\nrange; run it towards its 6 500 r\/min redline and the unit starts taking strain. Operated
\nsedately, however, and it\u2019s generally economical – we averaged just
\n6,9 L\/100 km on our mixed-conditions 100 km fuel route.![\"Mokka](\"https:\/\/webllena.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Mokka-X-opel__.jpg\" "\\"\\"")
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While that raised driving position aids excellent all-round visibility, some lankier members of our team felt that the
\ncombination of a tall seating position and previously mentioned relatively narrow body leads to a
\ntop-heavy sensation from behind the wheel. Nevertheless, despite a lack of feedback through the
\nlight steering setup, the Mokka offers a surefooted and composed driving experience that most will find pert rather
\nthan busy.<\/p>\n