VAUXHALL MOKKA
Does funky new SUV have the outstanding attributes to make it truly stand out?
Digital dashboard and red decor give Mokka lots of personality
FIRST REPORT
WHY WE’RE RUNNING IT
To discover if Vauxhall’s revamped compact crossover can excite in a congested class
In a world swarming with compact SUVs, the previous-generation Vauxhall Mokka didn’t do much to stand out from the crowd. Rival crossovers drove better, looked better and were more practical, and that competition has only intensified of late with the launch of cars such as the brilliant Ford Puma and well-rounded Mk2 Nissan Juke.
Nevertheless, the Mokka sold well, and Vauxhall’s head honchos will be hoping the dramatically reinvented second-generation car will build on its success. They’re hardly playing it safe, though: few cars are so far removed from their predecessors.