New vs old Opel Mokka: What are the top 3 differences?
The Mokka first made its debut in 2015, introducing Opel's compact crossover competitor the local market. Barely a year later, the brand introduced an updated version, sporting the 'X' logo. Let us take a look at the top 3 differences between the upcoming Mokka and the outgoing Mokka X.
The Opel Mokka entered the South African market during a tumultuous time for General Motors who have left the country since and sold the Opel brand to the PSA Group. Having gained its local independence, the Opel brand grabbed the opportunity to update various products within its product portfolio, one of which was the Mokka, which became the Mokka X following a minor update. Opel announced the new Mokka earlier this year, which is a massive departure in terms of design versus the car that it will replace. The new model set to make a local appearance in the first quarter of 2022.
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There are both Mokka and Mokka X models listed for sale on AutoTrader. For our comparison today, we will be looking at 3 key differences between the upcoming Mokka and the outgoing Mokka and Mokka X.
1.New Platform
The previous generation Mokka and Mokka X are underpinned by the GM Gamma II platform, making them among the last of the Opel products to feature a GM platform and familiar Opel engines. The all-new Mokka was revealed in June of 2020 and is underpinned by a PSA platform called the CMP (Common Modular Platform) which the brand claims makes the new car around 120kg lighter than its predecessor while retaining a similar amount of interior and boot space.
2.Electrified from the get-go
The brand announced that the Mokka will be available as an all-electric model from the outset, featuring a 50kWh battery that produces a claimed 100 kW of power and 260 Nm of torque with a claimed driving range of over 320km on a full charge.
There will be internal combustion engine options too, with the PSA stable's 1.2-litre turbocharged three-cylinder petrol and 1.5-litre four-cylinder turbodiesel engines likely candidates for the Mokka range, particularly in South Africa, where EVs are yet to gain sales momentum.
3.Updated interior and features
Aside from looking dramatically different from the car that it is set to replace, the upcoming Mokka will feature a fully digital cockpit that the brand calls the Opel Vizor and the Opel Pure Panel. Marketing terms aside, these are essentially a large, rectangular instrument panel that features two widescreen displays, a 12.0-inch display in front of the driver and the option of either a 7.0-inch or a 10.0-inch colour touchscreen infotainment system in the centre. The infotainment system will feature Apple CarPlay and Android Auto functionality, the OpelConnect service with live navigation and real-time traffic information.
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