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I will be frank with you on this one - the Opel Mokka (or Vauxhall Mokka if you live in the UK) isn’t that good looking. Its face ruined it for me, as did the shabby plastics used for the lowermost part of the cabin. Thankfully, though, General Motors took note and addressed the issues with the facelift. Ladies and gentlemen, here’s the 2016 Opel Mokka X.
Four years after it started production and 500,000 units later, the Mokka got renewed just in time for the Geneva Motor Show. The first thing you notice about it comes in the form of the X in its name. Opel informs that this designation will be applied to all future SUVs and crossovers, including a flagship model that will be produced in Russelsheim alongside the second-generation Insignia sedan.
Then there’s the wing-shaped grille that emphasizes the double wing signature LED daytime running lights. The front bumper, on the other hand, has been sculpted to make the Mokka X look wider than the pre-facelift model. At the rear, the taillights mirror the double wing arrangement of the headlights. Combined, all these little visual updates make the Opel Mokka X a more desirable model than its predecessor.
Once you step inside the small crossover, you’ll feel a difference in quality and design. It doesn’t matter where you run your fingers across because the plastics feel surprisingly good. The redesigned dash also gives you the impression that Opel has redeemed itself. As for the focus point of the interior, that’ll be the 7- or 8-inch IntelliLink infotainment system with goodies such as OnStar services, Wi-Fi hotspot, and Apple CarPlay.
The subcompact crossover is available with three engines. First there’s a 152 horsepower 1.4-liter turbocharged four-cylinder, which acts as the range-topping option. Those with fuel economy higher up on their priorities list can opt for a 1.6-liter turbo diesel with 110 or 136 horsepower. If you ask nicely, Opel will gladly equip the Mokka X with an adaptive all-wheel-drive system for added capability on and off the beaten path and a six-speed automatic for carefree cog-swapping.
Then there’s the wing-shaped grille that emphasizes the double wing signature LED daytime running lights. The front bumper, on the other hand, has been sculpted to make the Mokka X look wider than the pre-facelift model. At the rear, the taillights mirror the double wing arrangement of the headlights. Combined, all these little visual updates make the Opel Mokka X a more desirable model than its predecessor.
Once you step inside the small crossover, you’ll feel a difference in quality and design. It doesn’t matter where you run your fingers across because the plastics feel surprisingly good. The redesigned dash also gives you the impression that Opel has redeemed itself. As for the focus point of the interior, that’ll be the 7- or 8-inch IntelliLink infotainment system with goodies such as OnStar services, Wi-Fi hotspot, and Apple CarPlay.
The subcompact crossover is available with three engines. First there’s a 152 horsepower 1.4-liter turbocharged four-cylinder, which acts as the range-topping option. Those with fuel economy higher up on their priorities list can opt for a 1.6-liter turbo diesel with 110 or 136 horsepower. If you ask nicely, Opel will gladly equip the Mokka X with an adaptive all-wheel-drive system for added capability on and off the beaten path and a six-speed automatic for carefree cog-swapping.
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