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In production since 2012, the Opel Mokka has gradually become one of the biggest sweethearts of the subcompact crossover segment in Europe. Four years have passed since the model was born, which is why the time is right for the German manufacturer to debut a facelift.
The first thing you need to know about the 2016 Opel Mokka is that the nameplate gained an X after Mokka. According to the German manufacturer, the X in the 2016 Opel Mokka X is “the segment identifier for future Opel SUV and crossover vehicles.” Therefore, we expect Opel to apply the X on its upcoming flagship SUV as well, the one that will be manufactured at the company’s plant in Russelsheim.
For the British market, the 2016 Opel Mokka X will be known as the 2016 Vauxhall Mokka X. The two are identical twins, minus the badges. The 4.28-meter long subcompact crossover incorporates a fresh design language, first applied to the Opel Corsa E and Astra K.
As you can see in the attached photo gallery, the exterior design has little in common with the pre-facelift Mokka. The visual improvement we like most is the double-wing signature LED daytime running lights.
The wing-shaped horizontal grille or the optional LED lights of the tail lamps aren’t too shabby either. Another optional feature we are genuinely mad about is represented by the Adaptive Forward Lighting LED headlamps.
When it arrives at European dealers this fall, the 2016 Opel Mokka X and its Vauxhall-badged sibling will be offered with a couple of 1.6-liter Whisper Diesel engines (110 or 136 PS), as well as a 1.4-liter Direct Injection Turbo with 152 PS at your right foot’s disposal.
An adaptive all-wheel-drive system and a new type of six-speed automatic transmission will be made available in combination with the 1.4-liter turbo-4. Last but not least, the tech-savvy among you may be interested to know that IntelliLink with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto capability will be available for the facelifted Mokka from launch, as will the suite of OnStar services tailored for the European market.
For the British market, the 2016 Opel Mokka X will be known as the 2016 Vauxhall Mokka X. The two are identical twins, minus the badges. The 4.28-meter long subcompact crossover incorporates a fresh design language, first applied to the Opel Corsa E and Astra K.
As you can see in the attached photo gallery, the exterior design has little in common with the pre-facelift Mokka. The visual improvement we like most is the double-wing signature LED daytime running lights.
The wing-shaped horizontal grille or the optional LED lights of the tail lamps aren’t too shabby either. Another optional feature we are genuinely mad about is represented by the Adaptive Forward Lighting LED headlamps.
When it arrives at European dealers this fall, the 2016 Opel Mokka X and its Vauxhall-badged sibling will be offered with a couple of 1.6-liter Whisper Diesel engines (110 or 136 PS), as well as a 1.4-liter Direct Injection Turbo with 152 PS at your right foot’s disposal.
An adaptive all-wheel-drive system and a new type of six-speed automatic transmission will be made available in combination with the 1.4-liter turbo-4. Last but not least, the tech-savvy among you may be interested to know that IntelliLink with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto capability will be available for the facelifted Mokka from launch, as will the suite of OnStar services tailored for the European market.
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