Description
This is our Vauxhall Mokka 1.4i Turbo SE 4WD, a compact SUV that gives you a raised driving position and useful everyday space without being unnecessarily big. The SE is one of the nicer specifications in this generation too, with plenty of comfort equipment that still feels useful today. Under the bonnet is the 1.4-litre turbocharged petrol engine producing 140 PS, paired with a six-speed manual gearbox. It has a good amount of low-down pulling power, so it doesn't need to be worked particularly hard around town or when joining faster traffic, while still being straightforward and familiar to drive. This particular version also gets intelligent four-wheel drive. Rather than permanently sending power to all four wheels, the system can vary how much power goes between the front and rear axles depending on the grip available. When pulling away or accelerating it can send additional drive towards the rear wheels, giving you some extra reassurance in wet, slippery or poor road conditions. There's also hill descent control for additional control on steeper surfaces.The SE specification is really where this Mokka makes sense. You get leather seat facings with heated front seats, along with a heated steering wheel, which is a genuinely useful combination once the colder mornings arrive. The ergonomic sports front seats provide good support, while dual-zone climate control lets the driver and passenger set their preferred temperatures independently. For everyday driving there's cruis