Vauxhall Mokka - Interior, design and technology

The second-generation Mokka ushered in a fresh approach to design for Vauxhall, because it introduced the ‘Vauxhall Vizor’ grille design. This flourish now features across the range, from the basic Vauxhall Corsa to the range-topping Vauxhall Grandland – and everything in between.

Taking cues from the Opel GT X Experimental concept, released in 2018, the Mokka employs much of that car’s front-end design, with an all-new grille, ultra-slim LED daytime running lights and more prominent badging.

While the Mokka is definitely one of the more attractive small crossovers, none of this matters if it can’t mix with the best when it comes to outright value for money. A top-spec Electric Ultimate model does look expensive on list price alone (£36,270), but the entry-level Design trim costs £31,420 with the same battery and motor, and still comes with much of the kit you’d consider necessary in this kind of car. Features such as LED lights, 17-inch alloy wheels, cruise control and those twin 10-inch screens are all included. 

Of course, if you’re not looking for an EV, the otherwise appealing petrol Mokka starts at £23,480 with a manual gearbox, so unless you’re keen to slash your Benefit-in-Kind (BiK) tax bill and run one as a company car, this will likely make a lot more sense. Upgrading to GS trim costs just £1,200 and adds a sportier look thanks to its black roof and 18-inch wheels. You also get a reversing camera and tinted rear windows.

Used - available now

2021 Vauxhall

Mokka

17,333 milesManualPetrol1.2L

Cash £14,100

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2019 Vauxhall

Mokka

30,362 milesManualPetrol1.4L

Cash £9,363

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2021 Vauxhall

Mokka

28,486 milesManualPetrol1.2L

Cash £15,097

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2022 Vauxhall

Mokka

5,011 milesManualPetrol1.2L

Cash £16,474

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If you do want all the bells and whistles, this Ultimate spec will tick a lot of boxes, however. It comes with matrix lights, keyless entry, heated seats, a heated steering wheel, additional autonomous safety technology features and built-in navigation for the infotainment display. 

Vauxhall says a like-for-like, petrol-engined Ultimate is only around £50 more per month over four years with a £2,000 customer deposit, although that gulf extends to roughly £90 per month when comparing identical EVs.

What is the Vauxhall Mokka like inside?

The Mokka’s classy exterior design is mostly matched inside. You’ll find a pair of screens that appear to flow into each other across the top of the dashboard in what Vauxhall dubs, the Pure Panel. It consists of a 10-inch digital instrument cluster with a certain degree of customisation to its layout and the information on display, alongside a 10-inch central infotainment display.

Vauxhall deserves some credit compared with the revised Ford Puma, because the Mokka retains some simple-to-use physical buttons and dials for the climate control system. This means that you won’t need to delve into the screen as you do with the Puma in order to complete straightforward tasks, such as adjusting the temperature or switching on a heated seat (if fitted). 

What is the interior quality like? 

The materials used are a definite step up from the previous-generation Mokka, with piano-black and carbon-fibre effect trim throughout the cabin and not so much use of the cheaper, harder plastics that you might associate with a small Vauxhall.

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Sat-nav, stereo and infotainment

Vauxhall has named its onboard tech set-up ‘Pure Panel’, with the intended effect being to create the look of one continuous digital display. All cars now get a 10-inch central touchscreen and an easy-to-read digital driver's display.

During our testing, we found that the Mokka’s tech held a stable wireless connection via Apple CarPlay. The user interface is a little fiddly compared with the easy-to-use interface found in the Hyundai Kona, and it can be a bit laggy at times, too. We also noted that inputting a postcode into the sat-nav system takes more steps than is necessary.