Updated Opel Mokka: Which Is Now the Best Choice? I Think I Have Decided

Now that the Opel Mokka range has been updated, which version is the best choice? I think I have made up my mind.

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“How can there be a ‘new’ Opel Mokka?”, you may ask. Do not be surprised, though, as that was exactly my reaction when I first saw the latest update to the German brand’s compact crossover. Even so, there are some significant changes.

First, the “new” Opel Mokka has dispensed entirely with chrome. Every trim piece and detail has been replaced with black elements, including the model badge and the brand emblem, now featuring the new “Blitz”.

The front and rear light clusters have also been revised, both visually and in terms of their technology. Opel’s Intelli-Lux matrix LED system is available as an optional extra.

Cosmetic updates

The cabin’s overall appearance remains largely unchanged, with almost every control and system positioned exactly where it was in the Opel Mokka we already knew. There is, however, a new centre console, along with fabrics made using recycled-content materials.

One of the most notable additions is the steering wheel, whose upper and lower sections have been flattened. It also incorporates new controls for the speed settings and infotainment system.

The two horizontal displays ahead of the driver remain, although the infotainment system has been completely overhauled. It now uses Qualcomm Technologies’ Snapdragon Cockpit and Auto Connectivity platforms.

This means the user interface can be tailored using widgets, while the voice recognition system now supports more natural conversations. The system also incorporates ChatGPT services alongside connected navigation.

Refined and efficient Opel Mokka

On the streets, avenues and mountain roads of Mallorca, where the 2025 Opel Mokka launch event took place, the range’s biggest addition proved to be an ideal match. The agility of the German crossover combined with the mild-hybrid powertrain - used across many Stellantis models - probably makes it the most sensible choice in the line-up.

At the heart of this 48 V mild-hybrid system is the 136 hp 1.2 Turbo petrol engine, now fitted with a timing chain, accompanied by a 28 hp electric motor. The latter is integrated into the six-speed dual-clutch automatic gearbox.

Together, they give the Opel Mokka a pleasingly brisk pace while making it more efficient and economical to drive. In normal driving, the combustion engine can be switched off on several occasions, even while the car is moving, helping to keep average fuel consumption down.

The brand claims figures below five litres per 100 kilometres, which did not seem out of reach. We will be able to verify this when the 2025 Opel Mokka Hybrid arrives for a road test in Portugal.

Opel’s work to improve the Mokka’s ride is also evident: it is now more refined and comfortable. Its traditionally German firmness remains, but it is more pleasant to drive. This is even more apparent in the fully electric version, which weighs considerably more than the Hybrid.

Three powertrains and two trim levels

Now available to order on the Portuguese market, the Opel Mokka Hybrid 1.2 Turbo with 136 hp has a starting price of €27,465. This amount already includes the €2,000 discount offered as part of the model’s launch campaign.

Choosing the sportier-looking GS trim raises the starting price to €29,715, again including the launch campaign discount.

The fully electric version - 115 kW (156 hp), 54 kWh and 402 km - is likewise available in both trim levels, with entry prices of €35,515 or €37,765 for the GS version.

However, if you do not need something quite so complex, the range still includes a “simple” 136 hp 1.2 Turbo petrol engine, without any electrified assistance and paired with a six-speed manual gearbox - prices start at €23,965. It is also offered with an eight-speed automatic gearbox, although in this case the engine produces 130 hp.

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