Is the Vauxhall Mokka reliable?

Yes, the Vauxhall Mokka is reliable, and it uses well-proven mechanical parts shared with many other brands and models. Make sure you buy with a full service history and all should be well.

Where is the Vauxhall Mokka made?

The Vauxhall Mokka is made in Poissy, in France.

Is the Vauxhall Mokka four-wheel drive?

No, the Vauxhall Mokka does not come with four-wheel drive. It’s front-wheel drive only.

Is the Vauxhall Mokka an SUV?

Yes, the Vauxhall Mokka is an SUV, albeit quite a compact one.

How big is the Vauxhall Mokka?

The Vauxhall Mokka is 4.1 metres long, making it just slightly longer overall than a Vauxhall Corsa . For an SUV, that’s pretty small.

Can the Vauxhall Mokka tow a caravan?

Yes, the Vauxhall Mokka can tow a caravan. The maximum unbraked towing weight is 620kg, while the maximum braked towing weight is 1,200kg.

Does the Vauxhall Mokka have sat nav?

Yes, the Vauxhall Mokka does have sat nav, although it’s an optional extra on the cheaper models. You can always just connect your phone and use Google Maps, Apple Maps, or Waze of course.

Does the Vauxhall Mokka come in automatic?

Yes, all combustion-engined versions of the Vauxhall Mokka can be had with an optional eight-speed automatic gearbox, while the electric Mokka e is automatic-only.

Does the Vauxhall Mokka have parking sensors?

Yes, even the basic version of the Mokka gets rear parking sensors and a reversing camera. Higher-spec versions get front sensors and an all-round camera too.

Does the Vauxhall Mokka have heated seats?

Yes, the Vauxhall Mokka does have heated seats. They are an option on the basic version, but standard on all other models.

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Used Vauxhall Mokka pros and cons

Great styling
Small in the back
High quality cabin
Rivals have bigger boots
Decent space in the boot
Fiddly infotainment

Is a used Vauxhall Mokka a good car?

The second-generation Vauxhall Mokka is a very handsome compact crossover, which aims right at the heart of the fast-growing small SUV market. As a used buy, it’s a good choice as it’s new enough to feel modern, but there are plenty around to choose from, and plenty of Vauxhall dealers too.

Certainly, it’s a more interesting car to look at than the likes of the VW T-Cross, especially if you get one of the racier paint jobs. The cabin can look a bit dour in comparison to the outside, but it is well made. The fiddly-ness of the touchscreen in the centre will drive you mad, though at least it does come with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.

You can choose from a sparky 1.2-litre three-cylinder petrol engine, or a rather more sluggish 1.5-litre diesel. There’s also an all-electric Mokka e, but that’s a bit short on range, squeezing just 220 miles out of its 50kWh battery. It’s a good choice for anyone doing most of their miles in town, but we’d prefer the all-round performance of the petrol engine — which is also a very frugal engine.

Space in the back is a bit tight — a Skoda Kamiq is way more roomy than this — but the boot is OK, if nothing special. That swoopy styling does make it a bit tricky to park and manoeuvre in town though, as over-the-shoulder visibility is quite poor.

The Vauxhall Mokka is decent to drive, though, with well-balanced steering and a perky chassis, just don’t go expecting the driver-involvement of the Ford Puma.

What to look for when buying a second hand Vauxhall Mokka

The Mokka uses the same engines as the Peugeot 2008 and that’s very good news — Peugeot has been recently topping, or at least finishing very high up, in reliability surveys and the 1.2-litre petrol and 1.5-litre diesel are solidly reliable engines.

Electrical problems aren’t unknown, though, so check that everything in the cabin is working as it should. Make sure you check the timing belt for the 1.2-litre petrol engine — it’s actually designed to be lubricated (unique in the timing belt world) and if it’s not kept greased it can crack and fail. Check also for poor oil pressure, and if you see any blue smoke, that means the turbocharger is on the way out.