Why you should consider the Mokka X // Full Review
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- čas přidán 20. 06. 2021
- From the point of view of an Astra K owner, what is the Vauxhall Mokka X like? How does it weigh up against the Astra, and is it a good car in its own right?
A full review covering performance, economy, handling, ride comfort, practicality, build quality and more.
The Mokka X, released in 2016 is the facelifted Mokka which has been around since 2012 (known as the J13 or 1st generation)
The car on review is a 2019 1.4 petrol 140 bhp with front wheel drive (FWD).
Also known as the Opel Mokka X in Europe and Buick Encore in the US.
Covers Mokkas sold in 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 and 2020.
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I've recently bought an 18 plate 1.4t auto. The auto box is very smooth and makes for very relaxed and easy driving. Drove down to Devon last week and found it fine on the motorway. So far I am very pleased with my Mokka x as its got everything that I need in a car.
Nice one Don. I do like an auto box myself these days, much more relaxing as you say.
This is good to hear. I’m about to take delivery of and 18 plate 1.4lt auto elite on Monday.
I have just bought one and I love it , so high up and a lovely drive on a motorway
Glad you like it, and thanks for watching!
We have one here too! Picked it up last Tuesday (20th Feb 2024) love it :)
This is the best understanding presentation iv seen on CZcams well done iv just brought one test drove it got it thanks all
Thanks William! Glad to hear you like the Mokka
I’m on my third mokka in the last 6 years. Had 2 as company cars and I always thought they drive fine on the motorway and quite economical. Just bought a third one in the last week and went for the elite version. I’m very please with it.
Always wondered what Sisko drives when he's back on Earth :)
Nice one, 3 in a row. Definitely economical, I'll agree with you there!
Do you have automatic gearbox? If so, what is your oppinioin about it?
Good comments .. I love my mokka definitely have another one
@@savinmitranescu9147 I'd like to know this. I'm looking at an auto version
Excellent review, owned my 1.4t MokkaX auto for just about 2 years now, really enjoyed it so far, no real complaints either, can fit quite a big in the back once you fold the back seats down (Great for Ikea runs)
I have the Mokka Elite 1.4 and I love it. Has everything I need. Good video!!!
Thank you! Glad you like the car :)
Ive just got a Mokka x 1.4 turbo getting good fuel consumption and it performs quite well . very pleased with it .
Great to hear Jeff 👍
Im getting the Mokka X 1.6 active 2017 next week. So far seem to be gpod reviews 👏
Great review! Thanks
Nice one Liam, thanks for watching!
Nice shots dude!
Thanks dude!
Great review, actually thinking of buying one, although I've been delighted with my 1.6 Astra Sri
Thanks Ian 👍
Very good review. Just got one!
Thanks, enjoy the car!
Purchase mine last May its an elite 1.4 turbo automatic, with full leather seats, parking sensors every thing I need, great car
Hi just buying my first mokka x elite nav,loaded,beautiful red/wine leather interior,,moving from isignia 2.0 diesel,,but after test drive was very impressed with torque/pickup of the 1.4 turbo..it’s only got 47000 on clock,,mint condition,,beautiful black…love it already..great review,thanks…
Thanks Douglas. Red leather interior is my favourite, I didn't know you could get it in a Mokka!
Nice review. I am currently looking at mokka x 2016 elite model 1.4T one of my worries was the fuel economy, most of my driving is on A roads to work, 37 mile round trip, so I am Impressed you were able achieve 48 mpg, that has put my mind at rest.
I have a fairly light right foot most of the time, but it's definitely achievable :)
Quite happy with my '66 reg Mokka X even though the 1600 petrol engine lacks a bit of punch. What I like about it is all the fitted extras - rear view camera, front & rear sensors, heated steering wheeel and front seats, spare wheel, satnav (although it says I am off road when I enter our road despite being built in 2014), cruise control and normal air conditioning. I agree with you, that it can get noisy on the motorway but tootling around town at 30-40 I find it quite relaxing and noiseless! Oh! and it is a black one - love black!
This is the problem with built-in Sat Navs! Good to hear you like the car though 👍
We got our Vauxhall Mokka X Griffin 1.4 eco TEC for a little over a year now. Have to admit it’s good as a family car and space in the boot is decent for a getaway trip. Miles per gallon is decent but not to brag about however it’s a chunky car so that probably has to be put into consideration. Overall very pleased with our Mokka X and thanks for the review enjoyed it.
Cheers! Good to hear you like the car :)
I’m picking up the same type of mokka as you next week I can’t wait 🥰 xx
Just got mine last week and love it
I’ve just purchased a Mokka x 1.4 elete nav auto, and I’m really impressed with it, it’s very high spec and nice to drive.
I don’t understand why there are so many critic’s bashing this car, at the end of the day, it’s a personal choice what ever suits you, if your interested go and get a test drive and come to your own conclusion.
I went on a test drive on a mokka x Griffin 1.4t and absolutely loved it. Picking it up next week!!
@@kellyblondie8415 I purchased a Mokka X elite 1.4 Turbo and I’m really impressed with it , I can’t fault it, I would recommend anyone to take a test drive and make their own mind up.
Had 4 Mokka’s no problems , good car
Just bought a mokka 1.6 petrol in white. Lovely car. Hope I get on ok driving it as I had an old astra with not much modern technology inside. First day out it completely overwhelmed me.
@@SusanLibera-jk6kd It’s a great easy driving car , you’ll get used to it , read the owners manual, if you don’t have it it free to download, also watch any CZcams videos that are available.
Happy Motoring. Enjoy
I can imagine Alan Partridge going to Starbucks during a Mokka car review. "Can I have a mocha?". LOL
Thank you. I commented on your Astra review as my wife went on to buy a 1.6 Turbo SRi estate - a much better car to drive than my E320 estate if not quite as practical. Now my daughter is looking to replace her Meriva 1.4 so I will share your sound advice with her.
Nice one Stephen, glad to hear it has helped. As a fan of Mercedes I completely understand the appeal of both cars - E class is another level in comfort and refinement, but they sure aren't built for handling 😄
@@JJonCars Daughter bought a Mokka X Elite 1.4 in Amber. Great little car.
I looked at one of these and went for the astra k 1.4 sri auto as wanted a bit more power and well pleased after owning it for 12 months.
The Astra is my preference too. Lighter and more aerodynamic, so both quicker and more efficient even with the same engine. And it handles better 👍
That looks like a Griffin model. I have a 2018 1.4T active and love everything about it.
Super recenzja. Pozdrawiam :)
Dziekuje bardzo Marek :)
I've had my 2017 Mokka X Auto for a couple of months now. Nice little car, quite a smooth ride even if it's a bit tyre noisey, not so sure about fuel economy though. Most of my driving is around town and I'm only getting 32/33mpg. Once I do a longer journey I'll see if it gets better.
I've got the 1.6 diesel and I have to say its the best car we've owned. Motorways it's fantastic goes like a rocket.
I’m considering a mokka x as my first car when I’m 18. You can pick them up dirt cheap here in South Africa
I've got the 1.4 Ecotec version. Had it 4 months now. If you need to get going, 3rd or 4th is best. Very rapid with the turbo. The car came with 41psi in the tyres but I have reduced them all down to 34 psi. Set that way it goes around corners far better. With 41psi it didn't seem quite so sure footed and the ride was bumpier. But its a totally different style of driving compared to my old Corsa (2013). Seeing over the hedges is great.
While the auto wipers are an improvement on my Corsa. The auto lights are pretty naff though. Just go into a shadow and on they come. As you exit, off they go! Its the same with the Info screen. Dark, light, dark...... But it is very comfortable. The car has also got a fold down armrest with bottle holders in the rear (basically takes up one small seat width).
Agreed that the Mokka is comfortable, and that the high driving position for seeing over hedges etc is good. Good to hear you like the car, and thanks for watching :)
I have a 68 1.4x ecotec, it has front and rear sensors. I really like the car and it comes with a very decent amount of kit. Service parts are as cheap as chips. Personally I have only positives for my mokka.
Sounds like a nicely specced car Jeff - cheers for watching!
I have the Mokka x 1.4 design nav which gives you good spec and cant fault it at all comfortable and roomy and very reliable
Sounds like a good spec to go for, good to hear you like the car Paul!
Great all rounder mine is the standard mokka 1.4 turbo auto very impressed always a fan of the juke but this tops it for me
It's a more comfortable 'grown up' car compared to the Juke :)
I have a Vauxhall Mokka Techline CDTI 2015 plate and love it. Handles really well and nippy. Front and back parking sensors. Shame they have now changed the design with the new Mokka.
I bought one on friday and I like it, seems fine to me on motorways.
Nice - which engine did you get?
@@JJonCars 1.4 active 140 bhp
@@derekgales2842 Good to hear you like it :)
Loved this review 😍 I’m picking up my 69 plate mokka X Griffin 1.4T EcoTec next week - I loved it on the test drive looking forward to picking it up!!
Thanks Kelly, enjoy the car!
Nice review I have a Skoda fabia 17 plate and want to change to a suv because fabia is too small for my family compare with same condition Ford ecosport mokka x is 1000 pound cheaper someone say Ford is not that reliable so I am considering to buy a low mileage used mokka x may be below 15k miles
This is a Mokka X Griffin edition. My wife has a Mokka X Elite and it has leather seats, rear armrest, parking sensors, rear privacy glass and USB charging points in the rear, this is in addition to what equipment is on the one you have driven.
Ah, my bad. Cheers Gary.
Great review JJ
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only had mine for few days.
How do you use the sat nav
Etc
Keep up the good work on your very informative vids.
Thanks Andy!
It's been a while since I drove it so not sure on all the details of that. I think it's fairly simple to use from memory, and I always use Android Auto for maps 😄 (or you can use Apple carplay if you've got an iPhone)
Best way to use the built in sat nav is don’t bother its rubbish… use android auto or CarPlay it’s way way better
Because I have a second hand mokka t.d.i it had 5000 miles on the clock I had it 4 year's I still love it .. I had a new cam belt fitted
Had the alloys power coated black I had the computer re mapped
And put some mokka accessories from e bay
It's a really nice car to drive still love it and yes its orange..
The only regret is I should of got a 4x4 but that will be my next mokka t.d.i
It's ok all the car guru telling us what's good and bad about any car but they don't live with them
My advice is get the car that you like feel comfortable in and have the experience 👍
That's good advice - the 'car guru's' can't know based on a day or two of driving the car, only their best thoughts and guesses on it. Sometimes they (or we, am I one of those?) pick out flaws that nobody in the real world would care about, whilst missing the thing that actually would be annoying. Good that you like the Mokka, it is a good car :)
I'm looking at a 2017 auto with 102k on the clock. Full service history and passed every mot with no advisories. What do you think?
I prefer and have got the 1.6 petrol. I prefer it because its fast enough an witout a turbo that can (will) fail. Also the1.6 has a timing belt, wich is better bc the chain is alot more expencive to replace and often, in my experience, needs so after 100-150k km.
Yeah for sure, simpler engines are usually more reliable.
My wife's just bought a 1.6 mokka x in white and is pleased so far ,I think its a bit underpowered and would have had the 1.4 turbo.
Great review, you had a numb bum in the Astra after a long journey because it lacked cushioning. Was it the same in this?
Haha yes, I did - I don't think the Mokka was as bad if I remember rightly!
@@JJonCars thanks 👍
Is the 65 plate 1.6 cdti "whisper diesel" Se a good runner?
Just bought my first Mokka today
Cool, enjoy!
looks like you're driving the griffin model same as mine where Vauxhall in their unfathomable wisdom decided parking sensors weren't needed anymore 😏 only gripe with mine, otherwise I love it
Haha! Someone else also mentioned that they think it's the Griffin model.
Vauxhall do have some really strange trim levels - the Astra Elite I had, had rear heated seats(!) but no parking sensors or keyless go!
I’m getting the griffin model next week - I have paid to have sensors on the back 🙈 xx
I have an auto elite and love it but problem is arm rest to short lol
For two and a half years I inspected and collected end of lease vehicles for more than 30 lease companies. I drove many Mokka's, petrol, diesel, manual and auto's and I can't recall any not having been supplied via the Motability scheme (I guess Vauxhall must have offered them a good deal), so most using their own money must have given it a swerve. Anyway, compared to almost anything else I drove during that period I considered them truly hateful. The early versions had an awful suspension set up which gave a very choppy ride that felt like you were going down the road on a pogo stick. This was vastly improved with the facelift model, as was the quality of the interior. Just my opinion, but I think you can do a lot better for the money. The commentator on this video said it feels like a small car...er, that's because it is - it's based on the Corsa platform.
Sounds like Mokka X is the one to go for then Robert :)
@@JJonCars Only if you really want a Mokka after trying alternatives!
Someone told me SUVs flip over the most because the centre of gravity is higher than ordinary cars. I'd take an ordinary car over one. Good video.
I suppose the laws of physics says that has to be true 🙂 It also makes cars less efficient due to the aerodynamics and they tend to be heavier to boot. I did notice the engine looked very low down under the bonnet though, to come to its defence just slightly!
As far as SUVs go it's not a bad car, but I'd agree, I'd have (and do have!) a normal car too. Thanks again for watching mate.
I have one.1.7 diesel Opel Mokka its very nice to drive .The TC does it make the vehicle more economical?and through a puddle how deep?
Traction Control? I don't know if it aids economy, but certainly does safety. I'm not sure on the wading depth, I assume it will be ok with any puddle you'll find on the road but I wouldn't like to chance it on some proper off road course or something haha. Cheers for watching Anthony!
@@JJonCars 👌
I'm looking @ one of these for my First car Although gona have to go down the HP route :/ any advice ?
Would be a nice first car I think. Can't really advise too much on ways of finance though.
Have got a mokka turbo x,had it three months 17plate ,don’t think it’s very responsive as a turbo model ,and not as quick in acceleration as I thought it would be,😢but do like it every much
That's exactly what I found too with the performance/responsiveness!
I can’t seem to adjust my driving seat the back is to far back I’m constantly sitting forward , also I find my overhead driving mirror is small and I have a blind spot on my left side not good on motorways ,
My mum got one she Love her one see a very good car too ues mate my mum love her car
Nice one Greg, they are good cars 👍
So much better than the Juke?
Im considering shopping in a 228i m sport for one of these. Please tel me im mental
You are mental!
Was it made in the UK?
Spain, I think.
One day the Astra will be an SUV that runs on electric Power. Look at the Mustang crap e for example
Haha! Yeah, it's kinda already happening isn't it. Looks like you can get an all-electric Mokka, which is a bit like an Astra SUV.
How to start a mokka
Mocha in a mokka … total gangster 😎
The only issue with this is the huge fromt pillers. I have a 67 plate auto. Won't be driving a manual again
Common issue in a lot of modern cars sadly. Get lots of accidents at junctions and roundabouts because people can't see past the pillars! I know what you mean about auto, makes driving a lot more relaxing
This is just like the Buick Encore .
A lot of problems with the turbo engine and other engine related issues.
Not recommend years 2014 to 2017 models .
The clutch on mine is exactly the same
Haha, sounds like a common problem then!
Spay some silicone spray around the joint it will sort it out they get dry after a while
@@richarddrayton6372 cheers ill give that a go today 👍
1) did you hire it? 2) if you did, I hope it wasn't you that scratched a thousand times under the boot 3) your face when you ordered the mocha 🤣
The 'loading a thousand needles into the boot' test didn't make the final cut!
I also lol’d at that face 😂
On driving my Mocca X Turbo 69 plate for the first time the engine faded as I went down through the gears approaching a roundabout. This happened several times and I rang up my vauxhall dealership only to be told that it was my driving ability. I now turn off my fuel saving switch on ignition but it still is an intermittent fault. I went on the Mocca owners website and discovered that this was a common fault and that the drivers were told that their driving ability was at fault. We can't all be wrong? I have driven numerous cars over the past 50 years and never had this happen to me befoire.
I won't allow my wife to drive this car as she would not know what to do if the car "faded"in traffic
Vauxhall know about this problem but have chosen to do nothing about it.
I suppose someone will have to die before anything is done about this concern.
That's not good, sounds like a very strange issue. A shame they're not willing to at least take a look at the car.
This isn't your driving "Ability" but your driving "Style."
What you describe is auto stop/start which is a feature for fuel saving. I suspect that you put the car in neutral and coast to traffic lights/junctions. The engine will cut as your in neutral and your foot is off the clutch. A simple modification of this style of driving will eliminate the issue for you.
I’am watching this in 2024
Hello future guy!
2015 model
Honest opinion as an owner the mokka x 1.4t is one of the worst cars I've ever owned. Build quality fair. Bhp fair. Torque rubbish doesnt have any. 6th gear pointless. Comfort fair. Mpg rubbish doest come close to the manufacturers spec barely averages 37 mpg. Stop start system works only sometimes. Parking sensors work when it's either too late or not at all. Windscreen wiper settings work intermittently. No undertrays on any Vauxhall car so the engine bays look as dirty as a 20 years old car after only a few years. Design aesthetic pleasing. For me personally more cons than pros I've been unlucky with mine would not buy another or Vauxhall for that matter. I've owned 2 Vauxhall's and have been disappointed with both.
Its a small suv. Its not a rally car and shouldnt be compared to one either. And people are generally spoiled carwise. Everything needs to be like a bullet. That bs.
I get where you're coming from with that. But the idea of reviewing a car is cover all aspects, and then the viewer can make their own mind up. If you're not bothered about handling then you can safely ignore it. What I will say is, that some SUVs handle better than others, and it's therefore worth pointing out.
Mocha
Something a bit disconcerting about having a guy do a review who looks like Edward Norton in American History X!😮
Lol!
Got our Auto 1.4 turbo elite 18 plate 6000 mls done 36000 now fine bar the radio noise not great ,looking now vw t roc or the bigger one