Vauxhall Mokka review

Is the Vauxhall Mokka a good car?

It takes some doing to stand out in the current small SUV class, but the Vauxhall Mokka does a fine job against its rivals. Its sharp and distinctive lines offer plenty of kerb appeal, while the up-to-date interior and helpful on-board tech show that there is some substance behind the looks.

An update in 2025 provided nothing particularly innovative, interesting or out of the ordinary in isolation, but myriad small changes add up to make the updated Vauxhall Mokka a better car than it was before. It’s simple to drive, reasonably efficient and practical enough for small families, but this top-spec electric version is hard to justify alongside the cheaper trims and petrol powertrains – not to mention the swelling crop of affordable EVs coming to market.

How much does the Vauxhall Mokka cost?

The Vauxhall Mokka may not be a household name in the same way as its Vauxhall Astra and Vauxhall Corsa siblings are, but it’s still an immensely important model for the brand. It’s a regular fixture in the UK’s top 10 best-selling cars, with its wide choice of powertrains giving it an edge in a hotly contested part of the market.

Yet barely a week goes by without a new B-segment SUV joining the ranks – either from Europe or, more likely these days, China. To keep things competitive, Vauxhall has treated its popular Mokka to a subtle nip and tuck, plus a set of mid-life tech changes.

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2022 Vauxhall

Mokka

13,313 milesManualPetrol1.2L

Cash £15,600

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2019 Vauxhall

Mokka

21,126 milesAutomaticPetrol1.4L

Cash £12,500

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2024 Vauxhall

Mokka

4,048 milesAutomaticPetrol1.2L

Cash £21,795

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2024 Vauxhall

Mokka

2,710 milesAutomaticPetrol1.2L

Cash £21,995

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The styling is broadly unchanged, with the external tweaks limited to a reprofiled bumper and a three-block lighting signature front and rear. The EV gets an updated alloy wheel design, and there are a few new paint options, including the gloss metallic Colibri Blue (a £700 option) of our test car. But the second-generation Mokka was always a smart-looking thing, so it makes sense not to have messed with the aesthetic all that much.

Inside, all versions get a 10-inch central screen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. It’s a robust system, and held our connection faultlessly during our time with the car, even if the screen itself isn’t the most responsive or easy to navigate. The main display sits next to a fully digital instrument cluster and within Vauxhall’s ‘Vizor’ panel; both are bright and easy to read.

Elsewhere, there’s a new steering wheel that’s slightly flatter and squarer than before, with redesigned buttons that are intuitive enough to use on the move. The centre stack still features easy-to-operate rotary climate controls, although there are now fewer physical buttons directly below the main screen. We didn’t find this too much of an issue, however. 

An advantage of being part of the Stellantis automotive family is having access to tried-and-tested engines. Petrol models make use of the conglomerate’s PureTech 1.2-litre, three-cylinder engine with either 128bhp or 134bhp (depending on whether you opt for the manual or automatic), while a ‘Hybrid’ version is available, too. The Mokka Electric (formerly the Mokka-e) employs the parent group’s all-electric powertrain as seen in the Peugeot E-2008 and Citroen e-C4. Since the range was facelifted in 2025, all Mokka EVs get an updated 54kWh (51kWh useable) battery for up to 249 miles of range.

Each powertrain is available across three trim levels: Design, GS, and Ultimate. Standard kit on all models includes Vauxhall's Pure Panel infotainment set-up that incorporates a digital instrument display, a central touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity, LED headlights, alloy wheels, cruise control, lane-departure warning and a driver drowsiness alert system. 

Prices start from just over £25,000, but as you press on through the range, things become noticeably more expensive, with the top-of-the-range hybrid costing more than £31,000, and a Mokka Electric Ultimate breaching £38k. 

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The Vauxhall Mokka is a fine, if unremarkable car to drive. It does most of what you want or need it to do, with little you don’t. It’s best suited to urban driving, but holds its own on faster roads – no matter which of the three powertrains you choose. Our pick is the 128bhp 1.2-litre petrol, which has a sprightly enough 0-62mph acceleration time of 8.9 seconds. If you’re looking for fun, there are better options, but as an all-round package, there’s really very little to fault. Read more about the Vauxhall Mokka’s engines, performance and drive…

Whichever version you choose, the Vauxhall Mokka should be an affordable car to run. The basic petrol will fulfil most needs while also being a cost-effective small SUV. Yet while the Hybrid costs more to buy, it’s tangibly more efficient, providing fuel economy of 57.7mpg versus 49.6mpg. Indeed, the hybrid probably makes more sense than the Mokka Electric for many new-car buyers, unless you are fortunate enough to be able to charge at home, or are looking to run one as a company car and require something with a lower Benefit-in-Kind (BiK) tax rate. Read more about the Vauxhall Mokka’s MPG, emissions and running costs…

The Vauxhall Mokka is undoubtedly one of the stand-out small SUVs from a design perspective – both inside and out. The sharp exterior look is mirrored in the cabin, with the eye-catching ‘Vizor’ layout combining two digital screens into a single panel. While the tech buried within may not be the slickest, it’s got the functionality you expect with a robust wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connection. Quality is generally very good, although top-spec cars are quite expensive. Read more about the Vauxhall Mokka’s interior, design and technology…

As with rivals such as the Toyota Yaris Cross, Peugeot 2008 and Jeep Avenger, there’s plenty of room in the front of the Vauxhall Mokka for a pair of six-foot adults, but similarly sized people will struggle for room in the back. At 350 litres, the boot is a reasonable size (although the Mokka Electric sacrifices some space), but there are more versatile small SUVs around, such as the Hyundai Kona. Read more about the Vauxhall Mokka’s boot space, comfort and practicality…

While there are plenty of the autonomous driver safety features you’d expect as standard with a modern small SUV, the VW T-Cross comes with more as standard, including blind spot monitoring and adaptive cruise control. The Volkswagen also gets a full five-star Euro NCAP safety rating, whereas the Mokka only received four stars due to some concerns. There is some good news in that the Mokka has moved up our Driver Power customer satisfaction rankings, going from last place in 2023 to 34th out of 50 models in the latest 2024 survey. However, that still lags behind major competitors, including the Ford Puma, which ranks 10th. Read more about the Vauxhall Mokka’s reliability and safety…

Vauxhall Mokka alternatives

There has perhaps been a slight image problem over recent years for many Griffin-badged cars, so it’s encouraging to see Vauxhall focusing on a clear approach to its future design and attempting to raise levels of perceived quality, especially because the Mokka rivals the likes of the Ford Puma, Hyundai Kona, Renault Captur, Skoda Kamiq and Nissan Juke in the hotly contested small SUV segment.

Electric rivals are coming in thick and fast, too. The Puma will soon be offered as an EV called the Ford Puma Gen-E, while the Hyundai Kona Electric has been available with a zero-emissions powertrain since 2018. Other electric rivals include the mechanically similar Peugeot E-2008 and Citroen e-C4, as well as the Kia EV3 and Skoda Elroq.