New Vauxhall Mokka (Opel Mokka) in-depth review - a BIG improvement!

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The latest Vauxhall Mokka sits on a completely new platform and is much more striking than the previous model. It’s also much smarter on the inside and, for the first time, is available as a fully electric car. The old Mokka sold surprisingly well because it was competitively priced but is it now good enough to compete with rivals like the Skoda Kamiq, Renault Captur and Ford Puma on its own merits? Nicola Hume finds out in our video review.
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00:00 - Intro
1:25 - Rivals and trim levels
2:05 - Exterior styling
2:34 - Interior
4:09 - Rear seats
4:53 - Boot space
5:25 - Driving
7:46 - Dealmakers and dealbreakers
8:16 - Verdict

[@lordmellis7135]

Nicola's really good at this. Great video

[@jamesmccormack3229]

Great review as always Nicola, I have to say been really surprised recently with Vauxhall's high kit list with the new corsa and mokka both having really impressive safety kit and additional functions that was never available before.

[@carbuyer]

Thanks James!

[@YORNIXTAS]

Love your videos, you re the opposite of boring! Good and complete presentation. Awesome job

[@Mogsy28uk]

great review Nicola, keep up the good reviews, very entertaining & very nuts, but in a fun way. 🤣

[@kosmopolitanna]

Clear and concise review! Fun to watch too. Well done. EDIT: I got my Mokka and I love it to bits

[@karlman1397]

She’s absolutely nuts, in a good way.

[@BrateTebra123]

True story bruh !!!

[@THUMBSUPBITCHify]

Not all good tho

[@J123Tilley]

Nuts and bolts

[@lewisj7313]

She's absolutely weird and annoying 🙄

[@seanpoet0]

Haha I just came here to say the same thing

[@giannisdiamantopoulos2747]

Perfect review , perfect presenter/reviewer , amazing everything!!!!

[@carbuyer]

You are too kind!

[@JP5isalive]

Nicola is a breath of fresh air on this channel. Great review. Very engaging, knows her stuff, funny and quirky too. You really need someone like her to make you pay attention. Lightheartedness is what we need right now

[@jamesfrench2737]

I love Nicola's reviews! She's so funny that I'll watch reviews of cars I'd never consider buying. Well played Carbuyer. Well played 😂

[@carbuyer]

Maybe she could convince you that the Vauxhall Mokka is the right car for you?!

[@jamesfrench2737]

@@carbuyer If I was spending my own money I still go for the Puma!

[@georgedesouza8937]

Bloody good review! Amazing job

[@meme4one]

I feel like Nicola could be on stage in a musical with her theatrical personality. Really nice and fresh review style 👍🏻👍🏻

[@carbuyer]

It's funny you should say that, Nic has been known to dabble in a bit of panto!

[@meme4one]

@@carbuyer backend of a horse I'd guess 😉

[@nicolahume]

@@meme4one PETE! I’ll have you know I’ve never played the back end of a horse….but I have played the front end of a cow.😂

[@meme4one]

@@nicolahume 😂😂😂👌🏻

[@wayneheyes904]

Physical twisty doos love it how refreshing ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@Matt_-um4ce]

Omg I love her style, informative and humorous, well done 😎

[@cetinagar]

It’s about the car, not the woman. Duhhhh. ;)

[@gizmofactory]

You’re a very good presentor Nicola. I love to watch your reviews. Greetings from the Netherlands

[@carbuyer]

Thanks. And greetings to you from Nic, Rich and the rest of the Carbuyer team here in the UK!

[@ukcarglass]

Excellent breakdown of the new Mokka 🤩

[@michaeljames1468]

The design team at PSA really have pulled off something quite remarkable with this car. They've released this and in a single Stroke have make the ugly duckling Mk1 Mokka, look like a piece of automotive art. Amazing.

[@ludwigvonn9889]

One of the best designed Opels ever if you ask me. I just dont understand why the engine options are very limited, they just have the 1.2 engine on petrol with either 100 or 130 HP.. Would love a bit more powerful version, nothing too big, maybe a 180HP

[@TheDefJamm]

It’s a Vauxhall. And Vauxhall have a say in the design too.

[@malk8748]

Great review...And fun :-)

[@whitemoor66]

Absolutely loathed the previous Mokka, but actually quite like this one! Black badging on this particular one looks cool too. Love Nicola's reviews.

[@TheDefJamm]

That’s simply your opinion. I have an original Mokka. There’s nothing wrong with them.

[@stuh8550]

@@TheDefJamm Just because you bought a 🍋 There’s no need for you to be bitter too! 😂

[@funkyfin3023]

Great review. Refreshing approach. Good nearly new buy.

[@carbuyer]

Thanks Finlay. Stay tuned for more!

[@CARacterReviews]

Fantastic Review. I really like the look of it. Especially the back.

[@carbuyer]

Thanks!

[@Seymour_Cox]

Nicola, was that Heart radio app shortcut when you launched Apple CarPlay there by chance or were you having a nostalgic moment? :)

[@LeytonW1974]

Nice review, I think some focus on all the safety tech this car comes with should have been included. Picking this very car up this week

[@carbuyer]

Apologies Leyton - it's impossible to cram it all into 10 minutes! However, you should find everything you need in our written review on the website: carbuyer.co.uk

[@neilearl3874]

Why all the negative vibes about Vauxhall ? I drive a Meriva and previously had a Corsa. Vauxhall cars may not be exciting but they do the job and are reliable.

[@carbuyer]

But that's why this new Mokka is so great - all the dependability of your old Corsa, but with a bit more excitement!

[@paullacey2999]

Bang on the money there!Motoring press are car snobs,Vauxhall always gets a tough time...We all cant stretch the premium brands that never get any negativity.At one time many decades ago Vauxhall was a premium brand before GM turned them into a mass car maker......

[@cansincan11]

Glad to see that this girl replaced the boring presenters on this channel. Go Nicola !

[@carbuyer]

Nic and Rich are the new superteam!

[@cansincan11]

@@carbuyer Indeed

[@legendyonis830]

Yay nice review

[@carbuyer]

Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it.

[@roundlake96]

Been anti SUV for a long time but se as this would cost me less and a simillar speced Yaris its quite tempting for sure. Wish the Corsa looked more like this :S

[@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.

[@omaralkayal7598]

Amazing review as always 👏🏻

[@carbuyer]

Thanks Omar!

[@jeffdingle9677]

Does it have a manual hand brake or an electronic one? Also I suspect that a spacer spare wheel cannot be fitted under the boot floor-cover ?

[@mattieharris3747]

I know mostly is that most of the Corsa and mokka and crosslander are automatic as me and my partner owned one before trading it for the mokka with the mokka we got a few more things in the car me and my partner we love the mokka

[@scottesfahan3406]

great job nikola

[@johnwhite2143]

I always said Id never get another vauxhall but after seeing this new mokka I've changed my mind ,looks lovely inside and out, love the Sri model in white, considering one of these for next car, fancy the white one in Sri trim with manual gearbox with 130bhp , would love the mokka electric one in green in elite trim but charging infrastructure needs to be alot better before I make the switch to electric,great review by a nice lass 😍👌

[@jackbridger7557]

When she said PHYSICAL TWISTY DOOS, I felt that

[@user-yg3sj1ig4d]

Are the electric versions a pain ? Are they actually much cheaper to run?

[@sallylouise9826]

I have a mokka x 2018 reg on motability it’s been a great car , was a bit thirsty on oetrol at first but the mpg Ihas improved a lot . I would get it again but the boot is smaller now and it looks nicer but I’m going for a larger car in sept when my lease is up .

[@carbuyer]

Maybe the revised Vauxhall Grandland would suit your needs?

[@sallylouise9826]

Not sure I’m waiting for the next quarter motability prices to come next week and then I’ll decide .

[@timl4257]

Is this since the formation of the Stellantis company? So, like the vw group, all the cars within the group will share parts? Is this all cost cutting measures? Anyways she's great, more energy in the reviews compared to previous presenters, and sounding less rehearsed

[@kelvzalvaira5572]

Mitshubisi asx 2021 or opel mokka 2021?

[@michaeljobson6477]

had vauxhalls and fords all my life and theres not much difference between them the astra j was a cracking car

[@julesanderson9659]

Amazing review!!

[@carbuyer]

Thanks Jules!

[@GiorgosKapa]

Best reviewer in this bloody car world! Kudos!✌🏻

[@carbuyer]

Quite the compliment, thanks!

[@joopmeijer3551]

Great review! Technically the name has been changed: From Mokka X to Mokka 😉...

[@carbuyer]

That is true...

[@TheDefJamm]

I have an original mk1 Mokka. Absolutely nothing wrong with them.

[@vickywhitelaw4321]

i got the new mokka and a few bad points are no rear seat lighting, door bar at front foot well is high and wide, back door entry is very narrow like the juke, if you put the driver seat up the rear few mirror blocks your view as windscreen is short, car horn sounds like a kids toy car.

[@rob3018]

This Mokka is a really decent offering. As for this new lady, she is a winner... Don't lose her to your rivals anytime soon Carbuyer!!

[@inderjitrai87]

Think the car is good. Would definately consider.

[@ofri6309]

Is the Mokka bigger than the Crossland? is the Crossland still sold in the market?

[@TheDefJamm]

The Mokka is wider but the Crossland is longer. This means that even though the Crossland is classed as the smaller car, it has a bigger boot because of that extra length.

[@flashcurrentsocial9046]

You are not Nicola anymore. You are "Nicarla" ❤️❤️

[@Pajaa37]

every surprise in the car expressed with intense eye googling 👀👀👀😂😂😂

[@ws8198]

That’s a very nice Opel.

[@khaledalzaabi3181]

From Dubai , we like you

[@carbuyer]

From the UK, we like you too!

[@Braselton21]

Please keep Nicola😀 I re-subbed because of her.

[@carbuyer]

Pleased to hear it! We've got some great stuff coming up - from both Nic and Rich!

[@fahmiromli2416]

I love this channel..from kelantan

[@carbuyer]

Thank you so much!

[@aa............]

natey mu

[@fahmiromli2416]

@@aa............ demo oyak gapo kekcek kokse nate berok

[@happyfree5845]

Stellantis needs to implement Chrysler's u connect infotainment system, it's the best in the business

[@madsbuhris]

Are Vauxhall cars manufactured in UK?

[@russcattell955i]

Not Mokka either generation.

[@TheDefJamm]

Only the Astra and the commercial vans.

[@dunyaakl8952]

The question should be like this Out of all small suv’s why would anybody buy mokka over 2008? -It has less Space for people and luggage -It’s cabin looks and feels worse -Ride height is lower,feels like a crossover rather than a SUV Opel feels like poor man’s Peugeot,almost in every way,their car’s are worse,including grandland-3008,corsa-208,mokka-2008,and we could add astra-308 in a few months as well.

[@georgedowns4034]

Better value I think...

[@dunyaakl8952]

@@georgedowns4034 here in turkey they cost nearly the same,so there is no value thing going on.dunno about uk

[@GoranDIY]

opel mokka design is better than 2008.... clean design not like peugeot

[@rajatthakur8452]

Beauty with Mind

[@mehrajmohan173]

Very nice voice quality please let me come to your country and we will make vlogs as I possess excellent knowledge of cars and bikes

[@Pajaa37]

please DON’T came to ANY occidental country! You’ll regret it!!!

[@paulwilliammonks1]

There's ultimate on the electric too

[@scottdownsborough8475]

I think she prefers the Ford Puma 🤔 not sure I just get a feeling!

[@Jk-oz5qn]

Don’t understand why they didn’t call the mokka e a shokka

[@nintendoatarikiller]

We had the first gen Mokka in Canada as the Buick Encore and Chevrolet Trax. They were mediocre at best and just showcased the worst of the GM parts bin. This second one would sell like hotcakes here as an EV. Chrysler desperately needs a small electric crossover to attract younger buyers... or any buyers.

[@stephen10.]

FCA and PSA are united . It's easy to sell this car in north america now g

[@TAMPA234]

Not commenting on the review just on the car which I picked up today. The important stuff:driving: it Is awful! If you drive it in normal mode it takes forever to pick up speed. In sport mode there's quite a lot between hitting the gas pedal and the car noticing this, then it's rushing and you have to hit the brakes. This in city traffic , so getting through a junction of roundabout is a nerve wracking expetience. The seat adjustments are limited making it uncomfortable. The car feels unstable, the brakes don't give you any confidence. Fortunately I'm only stuck with this for a couple of days and will thereafter absolutely avoid it.

[@stewartbalmer1515]

Test drive one too noisy when accelerating maybe if they put a bigger engine into it

[@enfield7123]

She is brilliant .. But I think I'll keep my 2015 vauxhall mokka t.d.i 🤔

[@devalsays]

whats that at @1:22

[@carbuyer]

aaaah, thank you!

[@cal7348]

When 2021 fiat 500e?

[@carbuyer]

We'll get one booked in! Stay tuned.

[@Whiponized]

I like this presenter

[@carbuyer]

Thanks!

[@Whiponized]

@@carbuyer no problem

[@sirfreezeify]

I miss Nicola on Heart Breakfast :(

[@carbuyer]

Just means you'll need to watch more Carbuyer reviews!

[@leroyhendroff2268]

It's good that Vauxhall/Opel is no longer under GM. I believe that there are better quality products from them under the Stellantis Group.

[@stephenboulton1347]

Rear room buy a bigger car....great styling and id buy one

[@pipefield4581]

I'm currently leasing a 2021 Mokka and the mpg is horrible on my end. Don't you dare drive faster than 70 or you'll be visiting a petrol station once a week.

[@jeddozuem5771]

Do more Nissan Comment or like if you want Carbuyer to do more Nissan!

[@carbuyer]

We'll be filming the new Qashqai very soon!

[@bradsmith9689]

Now a Peugeot /Citroën. That's crossed off the list.

[@TheDefJamm]

Clueless. Nothing wrong with PSA

[@bauuau18]

Toucheyyy slidiieeess

[@Mr11ESSE111]

it looks like something from 70-s

[@sharrukhahmed]

Practically this car gives 40-43 mpg

[@Grandinfotainment]

❤

[@mikemayers9353]

mokka means free

[@adamrhoden8668]

Anybody else feel like they were watching a advert for Asda

[@tommym1966]

They were cheap and, if buying it on pcp or lease, most people got rid of them before the getting landed with big repair bills. A crappy car with awful mpg. Not hard to improve on it.

[@carbuyer]

There's now no shame in saying you drive a Mokka...

[@hristiyanhristov2874]

Maybe u need to update your claim about being pennies to run ev's now days

[@jodieashbourne4296]

Is anyone still waiting for this

[@johnykryll]

Jeez, where did you get her from, do us all a favour - send her back please

[@TurfShifter]

I was just thinking that. Comments on here praising her style of review. I couldn't take her voice for longer than 60 seconds.

[@brianhume4743]

Then naff off your boring​@@TurfShifter

[@mctapoutos7426]

Opel

[@BeatLounge]

What is this? The female version of Mat(

[@64hawki]

Its French now don't touch it......................

[@pareshg3220]

She needs to be more precise and review the car properly rather than talk talk and talk. No water bottle test. No glove box test. No plush test.

[@vincentkc6033]

french vauxhall

[@jeremycubs8331]

Our 2008 mitsubishi colt has much bigger room than this lol, I don't see the point in buying these ridiculous tight cars.

[@dareckinietfu6796]

Pompa paliwa 600 Pounds 2014 😂😂😂 . Nie ma w UK 🇬🇧 tylko we 🇫🇷🙉🙉🙉 ,trzeba czekać . Naprawa 200 pounds ☝️☝️☝️☝️

[@TRONICSfer]

Your review is complete miss... I just had it as a rental in some medium trim, and the only thing this car is good for is roll it down the cliff... It is made for looks only, and that's where everything ends. It is unpractical, uncomfortable, not nearly decent to drive, loud and with pointless body shape (small SUV?) It had the same 3 cylinder 1.2 turbo engine, that sounds as tractor, fuel consumption is super high for this engine size (9L/100km). This one was automatic, and I drove it moderately. In general, these 3 cylinder turbo engines are overly stressed and I don't believe they will live more than 150k km before some more serious problems. This translates to resell value of practically giving it away for free. Then there is hard plastic all around, and even with 16k km on the clock some parts are already rattling. Then ridiculously wide door footstep that you have to go over to get in the car. Infotainment (despite the physical buttons) is the most stupid unit I used! It even can't remember that you were listening BT last time you drove so each time it switches to radio when you start the car. Oh, yes, the start button... It is the most unresponsive start button ever. You have to hold it for a second or more so that it figures out you want to turn on or off the car. Back seat is far more worse than described in this video. Rear windows come half way down even though they are tiny. Hard plastic everywhere, even on doors elbow support. You really have to crawl in on the rear seat and then you feel like in the dungeon. No light in rear bench. Rear camera image on the screen is horrible. Suspension is hard and unforgiving, very loud and shakes entire chassis even on the smallest pothole. Steering wheel is disconnected from the feeling of driving, driving display is just huge display with not so much useful info. AC controls are mainly integrated into infotainment and very confusing These SUVs are becoming popular only because people's vanity. They are pointles for the fuel efficiency and practicality, they are not capable of offroading, horrible to drive on road, and these downsized engines are not even remotely better than 4 cylinder in real life usage, and their lifespan is much shorter. But they are cheaper for the manufacturers...

[@howardthomas2617]

Mg lot better for room

[@j1bc]

Why do all these car reviewers (well most of them) feel the need to put on silly voices and make stupid unfunny comments. Very irritating

[@JohnDoe-mf1jy]

What we got here well funny it’s called a car

[@selcukilhanaydi4994]

Watching this just for British accent!

[@msz5454]

Stellantis PSA OPEL 👎 👎 👎 👎 👎

[@hahnselativ6500]

Mewst bowreing reyview eyverrr!!!

[@Joey.Savino]

Speak english

[@aldodenigris3510]

NIce car , but i came for the girl 🥰😘😀

[@Beorn.]

Compared to my current Suzuki SZ5 this lacks both the all wheel drive and the large panoramic sunroof, all I see is a tacky red plastic strip. Think I'll pass. Seems to have been built to a tight budget.

[@anywherenearzero]

Suzuki preferred over anything is a record lol

[@whatever-xw8cw]

The red strips is an option.

[@Beorn.]

Plenty of them about where I live where all wheel drive is needed in winter. In fact Suzuki Europe outsells Honda 2 to 1. Also always in the top 5 for reliability .

[@anywherenearzero]

@@whatever-xw8cw 🤣

[@whatever-xw8cw]

@@anywherenearzero Glad to make you happy. Not really sure why though. 🤔

[@simonproctor7896]

How annoying is this woman?! Bring back Ginny!!!

[@brianhume4743]

Bollocks