Description
This… is the 2013 Vauxhall Mokka 1.4T Tech Line 4WD—Vauxhall’s idea of a compact SUV that’s small enough for the supermarket car park but tough enough to laugh at a muddy country lane. It’s not pretending to be a Land Rover, but it will happily get you out of a wet field without the drama.
Under the bonnet is a 1.4-litre turbo petrol with 138 bhp, which means 0–60 in just under 10 seconds and enough punch for overtaking without having to write your will first. Fuel economy? Around 42 mpg combined, which is perfectly decent for something with proper four-wheel drive. Insurance? Group 13, which is about as painless as SUVs get. ULEZ? Sadly, no—it’s Euro 5 petrol, so London will want its slice if you venture into the zone.
When new, this very Mokka would have cost around £19,500, but this isn’t the bargain-basement model—it’s the Tech Line, which means it comes with all the toys: satellite navigation, Bluetooth, heated front seats, heated steering wheel, dual-zone climate control, cruise control, front and rear parking sensors, alloy wheels, and enough storage spaces to lose your phone several times a week.
Service history? Impeccable—serviced at 12,690, 25,724, 37,625, 50,889, 56,927, 65,046, 85,879 miles, and to keep it sweet, we’ll service it again before it leaves us.
The Mokka is the SUV for people who want comfort, grip, and gadgets without needing to remortgage the house. It’s sensible, capable, and just a bit more stylish than you might expect from Vauxhall.