Opel has long been known for making cars with great design and well-known technology for ordinary people - a recipe Opel is in the process of finding its way back to. Mocha brings back old memories.
Straight out of the box
It was especially in the 1960s and 70s that things changed for Opel. Models such as the Opel Kadett B, Ascona and Manta A and B looked very good, but were devoid of ground-breaking technology. Opel has for many years distanced itself from its roots, but in the Opel Mokka I find the same qualities. It is quite conventionally built, with a front engine, front wheel drive and an interior that could just as well have been taken from a petrol or diesel car. You can take the car straight out on the road without studying complicated screens and intricate functions. The most important switches and levers are still where you would expect them to be. It's what I call "a straight out of the box" experience. This experience was reinforced when I pointed to the drive mode selector and asked the owner which he preferred, he replied: "I haven't touched it at all".
charging
We were on our way to charge along the road for the first time since the car had come out of the box. I was there as an advisor. The owner had loaded the app before we turned into XY at Høvik to see how the car coped with 150 kW. According to the specifications, it can be fast-charged with 100 kW and under optimally favorable conditions charge up to 80% in 30 minutes. Our charging went smoothly, but not as quickly as expected. We only got 30 kW - probably because we had driven too little since the car was taken out of the garage. Outside it was -1 and windy. When charging at work or at home, you can choose to have the compartment preheated from the charging station without straining the batteries, but you cannot preheat the batteries before charging.
Range
Stated range is 341 km (WLTP combined). Based on my own measurement over 100 km at a leisurely pace on motorways and country roads, the calculated range would be a decent 294 km in -1 degrees. From Opel's German website, the following ranges are stated:
80 km/t ved 20 grader og aircon
311 km
80 km/t ved 0 grader og varme
262 km
80 km/t ved -10 grader og varme
225 km
The figures are calculated based on normal driving style. With a calm driving style - looking far ahead etc. - you can gain a couple of extra miles. There is not much to be gained by sitting and freezing on the trip because the Opel Mokka has a heat exchanger.
Gets higher battery capacity
The electric car platform on which the Mokka is based has gradually gained a longer range and can compete with cars in the same price range. It has been announced that there will be a new model with a larger battery pack and a stronger engine - 54 KWh and 156 hp compared to the current 50 KWh and 136 hp. The stated range will increase by 65 km – from 341 to 406 km. Otherwise, there are no visible changes that I can see. It is rumored that the dealers will not get new cars until all cars with "old" battery packs have been sold. Therefore, we do not know exactly when the new model will go on sale, nor the final price.
Space and comfort
The Opel Mokka looks bigger than it actually is. It belongs to the B segment in the company of Opel Corsa and Peugeot 208, but thus looks like a crossover in a class above. One should not have too high expectations of space. If two adults are to sit in the same longitudinal direction, they have to work together to sit comfortably - as you have to in cars in this segment. The width feels good though. The luggage compartment is 310 liters and requires you to fold down at least one rear seat back to make room for a holiday suitcase.
The Opel Mokka is produced in France together with the sister model Peugeot 2008. The seating comfort in the Opel is fortunately German - fixed seats with good support - also side support. A lot of hard plastic has been used in the dashboard and center console, but the impression is saved by a good design. It looks good.
On the road
The Mokka e weighs 350 kg more than cars with a PureTech petrol engine. The extra weight does not cause any disadvantages, just the feeling of driving a bigger car. With studless winter tires with a lot of rubber, the sound level is very pleasant. The torque of 260 Nm is there right from the start and 136 hp from the electric motor is more than enough for this car. There is no option to accelerate and brake with one pedal, but you can select "B" on the gear selector for extra regenerative braking.
Conclusion
The Opel Mokka shares a platform with the Peugeot 2008 and 208 – and not least the Opel Corsa. Peugeot-Opel is one of the few car manufacturers that offers electric cars in the important B segment - with front-wheel drive. Regardless of what the advertising may say, the Opel Mokka does not contain any kind of ground-breaking technology, but is a safe choice in the price range under NOK 400.
Facts Opel Mokka (2023)
Weights and Measures
Length, width, height: 415 / 179 / 152 cm
Wheelbase: 256 cm
Net weight: 1547 kg (without driver)
Number of seats: 5
Trailer attachment not possible
Luggage compartment: 310 litres
Roof load: 70 kg
Drivetrain
Battery pack: Lithium Ion, 50 KWh from CATL, China
Engine: Electric, located at the front, 136 hp, 260 Nm
Gearbox: Stepless
Front wheel drive
Performances
Top speed: 150 km/h
0-100: 9,0 seconds
Range
WLTP: 341 km
Own measurement: 294 km, quiet country road at -1 degrees
Tires
Type: Winter tires without studs
Brand: Continental VikingContact 7
Dimension: 215/65R16 T XL
About the car
Place of manufacture: Poissy, France
Owner: Private
Model: 2023
Mileage: 1334
Km driven: 105
Price (50 KWh)
Edition: 335
Elegance: 364
GS: 377
Ultimate: 397
11kW onboard charger: 5 (recommended)
Varnish supplement: 4
Smiley faces and surfing
🙂 Good headlights, looks good
🙁 Legroom in the back seat, size of luggage compartment
Sources
Vegvesen.no
Opel.no
Opel.de
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