A Vauxhall Mokka-E You'll Actually Like!

[@Thebossdix]

Nice review, thanks! We got a Mokka-e as second car and we have 3 kids! We actually love it! 👍🏻

[@Tom-t7u]

I test drove one yesterday and I love it getting one ordered on Monday 👍

[@jeffreycooper8408]

Do you know how many EVs are being sold now as ex-demonstrators with dented roofs ?

[@bugsygoo]

He obviously had camera issues in dealing with the sunshine. Not a common occurrence in Yorkshire, by all accounts, so I guess he didn't know how to deal with it!

[@reddyornott9981]

The screen doesnt look like an iPad stuck to the dash like on most other cars so thumbs up on that. And EVM needs to change those jeans 👖.

[@keys6110]

Why is there a wig stuffed in the sun visor?

[@Fishbait075]

That race at the end. We need more of these in future! :D

[@SteveJones-om6ks]

Theres a 64kW budget eNiro now. Full 250 mile reach....so you dont even need to compromise on range. I had a shortlist of Mokka, EC4 or eNiro2 Long Range. Went for the Kia and happy with the choice. Only issue 20 week wait for delivery!.

[@JJ-SH]

Well I actually bought one of these with actual cash - in silver (well they call it grey) as I prefer its looks over the other car I was considering (Peugeot 2008). I really don't care one way or the other about the gloss black bits and have been getting ~200 miles to a full charge which I think is pretty good going for such a small battery. The only thing I don't like about it is that Android Auto doesn't actually work unless your phone uses an old version (v9) of Android, which is a bit shit. Oh and I'm beginning to think the "lane keep assist" is actually trying to kill me.

[@baggiewhite]

Pleased I’m not the only one who’s lane assist seems possessed by the devil

[@italianstallion701]

My lane assist on the Corsa electric is so strange 😂😂

[@williamarmstrong7199]

That was a close call! I am hearing all sorts of horror stories about the Peugeot e2008.

[@ywebbie3037]

I always switch lane assist off. Annoying it doesn't stay off all the time though.

[@handlesarefeckinstupid]

The lane assist on a VW T-Roc I had as a loan car was like that as well. It kept jumping on the brakes as I went around corners on country lanes as well. I turned it off every time I got in.

[@cityblue0202]

I would choose a 21 plate mg zs as it would only cost £20500 compared to the Vauxhall costing £28000

[@Richardincancale]

When I was at school 50 years ago my woodwork teacher (Mr Tapp!) had a pink Vauxhall Cresta - This model nearly reaches that level of Vauxhallness!

[@PaulMansfield]

Was he married to Mrs Die?

[@ki196]

Lol! Nice to catch you at the start of what I hope is a brilliant KZbin/presenting career. Good luck mate!

[@Adam-uw1yx]

8:18 ’I don’t think car designers have children…. Or fingers’ 😂 in relation to the glossy centre console

[@onewheelnut]

Great Friday review by Eric and Ernie , great content and format for reviews, well done as usual, as for the car looks ok wish cold weather range would be better probably not going to be much above 100 miles in winter. I bet mostly used for short journeys which kills EVs in winter.

[@howardbowen-RC-Pilot]

It's north of 150miles.

[@MarkGaudie]

The seat race at the end was pretty funny lads. Pretty impressed with the Mokka even though it’s a Vauxhall.

[@CaiSpidox]

I really like this gen of the mokka. But it just makes me look forward to the next insignia or corsa with that design language. Vauxhalls are finally interesting!?

[@ChaimLoecher]

Mokka reminds me of the Mazda2, when it came in lime green people bought it even though it wasn't good/better/cheaper than rivals... humans are funny! Great review 👍🏻, again

[@evguy2154]

I like the nice crease option on the roof, it appears to be driver selectable. I see you went for two creases.

[@MrGMawson2438]

My dad would like this car if it takes you to the garden center 😂

[@PaulMansfield]

There's a missed opportunity, selling EVs to grandads at garden centers

[@MrGMawson2438]

@@PaulMansfield 😂

[@jonstarr1000]

I tried the mokka but I chose the mg zs better equipped and a better driving experience, plus the disinterest of vauxhall dealers with their ",its there, buy it or not" attitude. nearly 2000 miles later in the ZS no problems it has bedded in well and does everything I want. plus £7000 cheaper and better all round.

[@paulmorrey733]

I agree on the Vauxhall dealers comment - bought our petrol Mokka from Arnold Clarke and have had terrible service from them We would never buy from Arnold Clarke again.

[@solfergav]

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder I guess, but the the MG ZS looks butt ugly (to me). Not that I own a Mokka either.!

[@williamarmstrong7199]

@@paulmorrey733 a very common opinion of Arnold Clarke. Not only poor service for EV's but everything they sell.

[@kerry9741]

@@solfergav fugly is the word

[@wilsonhitchings6687]

Love your reviews from across the pond in Colorado.

[@wolvoman1]

But the reviews are not from across the pond in Colorado !!

[@clarky2356]

Love that colour green 😍

[@kinkong1961]

well I've got the 2022 model with a slightly different battery and I have to say its a pleasure to drive its comfortable quite not much road noise from the wheels the range isn't too bad as I've got mine in the winter I went 10 miles and used 18 miles of range as I had everything turned on the heated seats the heater the heated steering wheel the massage the heated rear screen wipers and lights and the radio of course so I was impressed as I thought it would have took a lot more power out of the battery than it did I left the regen off as well so yes I was impressed as I only go short journeys its the perfect car for me but for long distance over a hundred miles I would suggest something bigger like the MG but I know it will get me to the isle of wight once a year for my holiday from Warwickshire I would put some charge in half way to make sure as I have driven many types of cars in my career this new mokka passes all my expectations now it's not a sports car if you want a car to drive normally then this car is for you but if you want to grow it around corners yes it will do it just but it's not a sports car now I did a 0 to 60 start and I kept on getting under 8 seconds around 7.4 seconds to 60 so its no slouch but its no sports car it is on par to my last vehicle a 2019 seat leon fr estate 1.6 turbo 150hp so I was impressed but the top speed isn't I got mine on a private track 99 miles an hour where the leon does well in excess of 130 mph so there yo have what its like to own one I am glad I bought one the cons is it has a small boot but with the seats down there is plenty of room oh and I love the massage seat its brill.

[@davidpearn5925]

Who’s wig is that tucked into the headlining ?

[@jdavison8551]

You don’t see Donald Trump on tv much these days.

[@MrSunnyBhoy]

Nice car, I'm looking at them now. What's that black thing on the roof drivers side??

[@Dr-EV]

Good review. Test drove same colour top spec version my self a few weeks ago. Never looked at vauxhall before (they never interested me) but the Mokka did... However..... I'm not a tall person and the rear view mirror was an obstruction to my 11 o clock viewing angle, I could have dropped my seat lower, but then what's the point of having a higher seating position. Otherwise If it wasn't for the viewing obstruction, it was going to be short listed.

[@leeebbrell9]

Yeah looks nice, mother buying one and wife will end up with a white one. Very nice best looking vauxhall in years

[@YS-cs8yq]

Who left their wig on the roof in the car?

[@davidellis1079]

Mike 😆

[@talkandplay]

Any release date for the VXR MOKKA -E?

[@chrissomers212]

Keighley?

[@waltonandhipkiss]

Could you comment on how bad the back parcel shelf is or when you’ve got a dog to put in the car. The pull-out blind versions are much better but you can only get them on a more expensive cars - why is this?

[@loonranger469]

Now that foreign travel is out of the question for now. Can one of these EV cars tow a caravan?

[@Grafter_67]

The range would be horrendous due to the weight.

[@williamfence566]

Vauxhall's new strap line " it's alright" . It's just a PCP white Good.

[@wobby1516]

I like gloss black as I’m sure many others do. At least I can see when it needs a clean.

[@outfoxthefox]

Continually...

[@dougowt]

I'm on the same page with the whole SUV thing. But at least with the Mokka when other people buy them they aren't offensive to look at (Nissan Puke). I pretty much agreed with your review of the Corsa-e, not a bad looking car but not very exciting to look at either, so when you see the Mokka, you wonder why they couldn't have applied some of the styling onto the Corsa. Oh and re the Vauxhall/Ford thing, Fords are just low budget Vauxhalls. And when it comes to front wheel drive Escorts v Astras, the Astra is streets ahead.

[@rosen0662]

I agree but the Juke isn’t bad looking, it’s just unique choice of style.

[@kerry9741]

It’s not an SUV. It’s a crossover

[@dougowt]

@@kerry9741 same thing, loads of disadvantages no advantages

[@kerry9741]

@@dougowt no really. Friends what you like and what you want from a vehicle

[@kerry9741]

Damn auto correct 🙄 “Not really, depends what you want in a vehicle”

[@DavidWilliams-nb5up]

Grand video, what is a black tickling stick doing behind the driver’s visor?

[@ElectricVehicleMan]

Mic.

[@jeremygleave6593]

Thought it was some kind of rodent native to Yorkshire.

[@PaulMansfield]

An escaped haggis

[@stum8374]

The mokka is a ice bodyshell with the propshaft tunnel unlike a true from ground up ev and what numpty said to the designers it was a gold star to put the boot button next to the numberplate !!!

[@jeremygleave6593]

I guess the seats aren’t electric then.

[@bellshooter]

I really would rather keep my MG ZS EV, no significant improvement here, no panoramic glass roof or rear room. And a significant price uplift. Just the Mazda-a-like bodyshell to escape next time. Great review.

[@OraEtLabora0]

17:44 keep pumping lads! 🤣🤣🤣

[@johnlumb1078]

I take it it does not fit in the garage or the door came down too soon. Lol great review btw.

[@EverythingCarsandMoreECAM]

Don’t like the colour combo in the elite nav. Why have grey in the front and black in the back

[@dodola9955]

Please explain K29 additional equipment On board battery charger 11 kW three phase. I do not have three phase at home. Do I need to buy this or no? Does it increase charging in general or no?

[@hamshackleton]

Race at the end - people outside looking in would wonder what you were doing, and hope it wasn't what it looked like! - - When you mock something, you make fun of it, so that car must be a joke - who on remains to be seen! - - I believe that what most people really want is a simple car, without all the computery gimmicks to go wrong, and reliable mechanical levers and buttons, so you don't have to scroll through menus and fiddle with touch screens that need you to look down - away from the road - while you try to turn things on or off!

[@markwilliamson9027]

Nice looking car

[@philmorbey1827]

I think I would opt for an ionic which is in a similar price bracket but far more space. Even if the look outside is a little odd

[@Groucherino]

Don't spec an opening sunroof or you'll go the way of the parcel shelf over that bump.......

[@ltrtg13]

Is the little bump inthe front bumper just below the Vauxhall badge a nob to the original 1970's Vauxhall Viva?

[@benholroyd5221]

freudian slip there.

[@stepheng8779]

Will age better than the Peugeot from the outside and has a proper steering wheel, no contest. Would never buy such an obviously compromised LHD converted vehicle though.

[@andyballard1883]

Loads of low mileage 2023 mokka e in top spec on auto trader around 16-17 grand makes it a good buy for those who don't need long range and can charge at home off peak

[@johnkellett7797]

Why do so many people want an EV, that doesn’t need to look like an ICE car, that looks like an ICE car? It’s exactly the same as expecting a diesel locomotive to look like a steam one or a motor car to look like a horse and carriage? Does It demonstrate their lack of intellectual capability? Is it a refusal to admit that time passes? Or is it a marketing ploy by car manufacturers who have a surplus of ICE car body shells they need to use? Or even the merely the motoring equivalent of NIMBYs?

[@italianstallion701]

Why do so many people want a car to still look like a car?

[@georgewalker7061]

Remember it is not a compact SUV it is just a compact EV which had a taller roof. Eventually the SUV term will be just used in E-Extreme where they are calling 2 seat space frame buggies are being called SUV,s.

[@ricbrook7059]

It looks great in green but other colours much less so.

[@Robert-mt9jw]

Did you damage the garage door hitting the roof?

[@ElectricVehicleMan]

Huh?

[@angusross-thomson1288]

@@ElectricVehicleMan I think that Robert was referring to the illusion that the garage door appeared to be resting on the car roof when you were doing the garage based walk-around!

[@danielstefanovic2604]

To pricey for the range you get but looks cool.

[@georgedaville4662]

Shiny black plastic ugh! Should come with a supply of anti-bacterial wipes👍 Shared platforms always come down to brand preference, top models waste of money, gizmos that nobody ever uses! That’s why the MG EV’s are selling well, simple no none sense with a long warranty. Nice bit of slapstick between Skipton’s finest 😂

[@benholroyd5221]

Thats the boring way over t'top. (if I identified it correctly.) Stanbury to Wycoller is much more fun.

[@mikebreen2890]

The Mokka (ICE) was a car I rented three years back, it was without the slightest doubt the worst "modern" car I have ever driven. I remember picking it up at the hire car place, they asked me if I wanted to wait for VW and asked if I was prepared to take a Mokka instead. Her tone made it clear the Mokka was crap, and it was. I saw a new one yesterday, it looked GREAT! Now convince me it's not crap in a pretty suite!

[@gmdruby8220]

The old mokka was made by gm. That’s why it was crap.

[@brianstevenson9967]

It’s nice but the price is wrong, MG ZS EV (exclusive) price range but nowhere near the same spec.

[@ukcarver]

Sorry but I think the review was poor. And a bit silly. Not your best.

[@petefletcher984]

Usually like your reviews, but I have to agree with the comment, I would be a bit worried if it was my press car and I would think twice about letting you review another, good job it came well after the Ford Mach e.

[@Brian-om2hh]

Don't be adjusting the seat height like that if there's a policeman nearby..........

[@nigel.w]

Why?

[@Djeseret]

Why should you buy this instead of someone else? But it goes without saying - DESIGN... the appearance of the outside and inside and the dashboard and that it has very good road holding and brakes - even if you don't notice it when you drive normally, it is better than several other competitors in safe road characteristics - if that being tested. Steering wheel and levers are from Opel, not Peugeot and are therefore superior in function. Matrix headlights with very good function which are not expensive. The basic technology is good, the major faults are that the electronics come from Peugeot and therefore there are several faults in classic Peugeot fashion. It also has side airbags in the back seat, which is unusual in this price and size class - a detail that practically everyone misses. Crash safety is really good - if you avoid sitting close to the steering wheel. And the hood is damped and opens by itself half way, nice detail. It is simply the combination of all this - minus the electronics from the Peugeot - that is the reason to choose it over another - if you don't take design into account, you miss the whole point.

[@justinstephenson9360]

Its a compact SUV/Crossover so deserves to be consigned to hell. It has inadequate boot space, the entertainment system appears to be powered by a CPU designed c.2005, masses of cheap gloss black plastic and not enough space in rears for adults with legs. Then the driving experience is poor (I loved the demonstration of how the steering wheel was barely connected to the wheels). I can (barely) forgive its lack of size, after all it is just a supermini with bigger wheels. But fundamentally it is like all too many Vauxhalls - just not good enough

[@richardhobbs7107]

Here in the 'Colonies' (USA) they talk a good story about doing away with ICE vehicles in favor of EV's . . . . I am not seeing it (Southern California). When at different stores I check the parking lot for EV's and my 2015 Nissan Leaf is the only one. Occasionally a Tesla or Chevy Bolt but the rest all have tailpipes ! ! Priuses are common but 'hybrid'. You seem to have a much wider selection of EV's in the Mother Country & more on the road . . . . . ? ?

[@handlesarefeckinstupid]

Our fuel prices are double yours, probably more. They are also banning the sale of iCE cars in the UK in 2030 as well.

[@richardharrison3099]

So we have had a petrol automatic Mokka for 12 months. So the lane control is a pain. Getting in the back is another issue. So kids will be ok but if your an adult you will have issues getting in and out. We have the keyless entry. We have given up on this as it is so temperamental. Then one big issue is when we go to open the car with the key fob. We find the car will not open. The key fob stops working. So we have a trick now to get round this. We have to open and close the boot. Which I am guessing because we have keyless entry it allows us to do this. Then the key fob comes back to life. We can now open the car with the key fob. The car has been back 7 times to the dealer. Still not fixed.

[@Zynanimations]

Why are you commenting everywhere 🤦‍♂️

[@andymccabe6712]

Isn't it really the case, guys that ALL of the competing cars of this type are pretty much exactly the same?! .. and ultimately, it comes down to badge loyalty in the end...? When people say 'I'd never buy a - insert brand here - they often end up buying effectively the same metal box with a different badge....?!

[@benholroyd5221]

I'd never buy an Opel. Vauxhall 4 eva.

[@casperhansen826]

But can it tow?

[@neilm9400]

Any idea when you will get a look at the Skoda enyaq iv?

[@brianstevenson9967]

Don’t think towing capability would come high on the list of customer requirements in a compact SUV? Think you would be looking for a larger vehicle for that purpose and the latest EV’s in the larger class do have towing capability.

[@jonathantaylor1998]

I appreciate that style is very subjective... Peugeot e-208 versus the e-Corsa...? The e-208 is a better looking car in my eyes, all day long. But, e-2008 versus Mokka e....? You know what, I'd have the Mokka... From too-many angles, I think the e-2008 is kinda trying too hard... the front, in particular, to me looks almost too 'blunt' and those exaggeratedly long DRLs just seem overkill...! Having said that, I wouldn't have EITHER of them... In fact, I simply don't get the whole "I want an SUV / crossover because I want a higher seating position" thing - the difference between the maximum driver's seat height in the Mokka versus that in the Zoe is 9mm... yep... less than 1 cm...! There's absolutely no way that a 9mm extra seat height is going to make ANY difference at all... yet it costs you more, you lose range efficiency and suffer worse body-control / ride comfort by having an SUV. And, since you mentioned the base iD3 as a competitor, the maximum driver's seat height in that car is actually 3.4cm HIGHER than than that in the Mokka...! Still want an SUV...????? :-0

[@georgewalker7061]

If you want a EV SUV and not a EV MPV then get one with drive to 4 wheels. ID4 or Enyaq when the are out with AWD.

[@Swerve744]

140 - 160 range. That's so 2010.

[@wolvoman1]

The insurance alone is enough to put me off, 73 year old, midlands, no points or accidents etc. £860 PA, not on your life. If you want more viewers start replying to the comments, it works both ways.

[@petertraveller6421]

It's okay car, just price is too much. Ampera-e has 60 kwh battery, these new cars come short, only 50 kwh.

[@ifanlappage1033]

It's the cars name that puts me off, it's a total mockery

[@goblin457]

Looks very much like the 2010 C4 exclusive I've just unfortunately written off its 90% almost the same very french

[@LateInAugust]

I can't get over why they thought it was a good idea to call it the Mockery.

[@OraEtLabora0]

13:00 🤣

[@two-countiesdashcam]

I really ought to unsub for that "Mokka Rainer" pun., but *Hey*

[@benholroyd5221]

I thought that was going to turn into a claire rainer joke.

[@paulvanderhaegen761]

it is not a "moka" it is a "pistache" that is according to the color hahaha.

[@stevenbarrett7648]

£28k for under 200 miles of range…..nope

[@aficio698]

As a fleet manager of 50 Vauxhall Astra ICE, over a 3 year life cycle some 40% at any given time where off the road due to mechanical failure. Dealerships were unable to repair to a shortage of parts and a indifference by the manufacturer resulted in moving another manufacturer. I would not deal with Vauxhall on any level and would not trust them to build a reliable wheelbarrow. They do not understand the concept customer service. Vauxhall and electricity 😳😳

[@PabloTBrave]

No one likes the gloss black ever ... It looks good for about 20 mins

[@stepheng8779]

Wrong

[@Zynanimations]

Dumb

[@rubencaixeiro9762]

First to watch / comment?

[@Carl-yx1ww]

Who cares man

[@ElectricVehicleMan]

Well you commented

[@proxy7863]

Ah the number 1 car i am always stuck behind 😔. What a horrible boring car. There is going to be lots of these at the garden center on a Sunday afternoon lol