The new Opel Mokka is a benchmark for future design
The brand is excited to announce its intent of revitalising the Mokka designs with character and striking elements.
Two models of the distinctive Opel Mokka are destined to excite South African customers: the Mokka Elegance and Mokka GS Line, both powered by the same turbocharged 1.2-litre petrol engine with an eight-speed automatic transmission.
The silhouette displays great strength of character defined by short overhangs and a wide footprint. Seen from the front, the most striking element is the Opel vizor, with its unmistakable design. As on a full-face helmet, a protective visor covers the new front face of the Opel, combining in a single element the grille, the LED headlights and the new logo with the Opel lightning bolt.
The new Opel pure panel incorporates two large screens to leave room only for the essentials. Unlike dashboards overloaded with information and controls, the pure panel displays an original and refined line. The structure is clear and understandable at a glance. Opel designers have placed great emphasis on digital detox. In order to avoid distracting the driver, they have ensured that the system works intuitively. The buttons still control the most important functions without having to navigate through menus.
Powertrain
The Opel Mokka’s award-winning petrol engine is both lively and economical, offering high efficiency and good dynamic performance. The 1.2-litre turbocharged petrol engine delivers 96kW.
Despite its power, this all-aluminum engine with an eight-speed automatic gearbox with particularly smooth shifts offers impressive fuel consumption of 5.3 and 6.1L/100km on the extra-urban and combined cycle respectively, with just 139g/km of CO2.
Sophisticated driving aids
Forward collision warning with automatic emergency braking and pedestrian detection on GS Line models work at speeds above 5km/h.
Adaptive cruise control (also on GS Line models) maintains a set safe distance between the new Mokka and the vehicle in front, using radar sensors and cameras. It works between 30km/h and 180km/h.
All versions of the Mokka are equipped with the latest generation LED lights, ranging from daytime running lights bearing the Opel signature to front fog lights. At the rear, the choice to always have lights with LED technology has allowed the designers to opt for very thin and stretched lights, which reinforces the feeling of precision and quality.
The new range of infotainment systems ensures perfect connectivity. Monitors are an integral part of Opel’s new pure panel and are ideally positioned in relation to the driver. The Elegance model is equipped with a seven-inch touchscreen IntelliLink infotainment system, the multimedia radio combining modern connectivity that allows music playback via USB, Bluetooth and Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. The steering wheel controls also allow the driver to access the multimedia system.
The GS Line offers a bigger 10-inch high-definition IntelliLink colour touchscreen with the addition of built-in navigation. The navigation system provides the driver with information on various destinations, traffic alerts, local weather and embedded voice control.
Peace of mind
Once over the excitement of the new Opel Mokka, the more rationally minded will be comforted by the standard three-year/120 000km warranty and roadside assistance. Service intervals are every 12 months or 15 000km, but are covered by the Mokka’s four-year/60 000km service plan.
Pricing starts at R469 900.
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