Vauxhall to reveal new Mokka in March
The new Vauxhall Mokka will make its world debut at the Geneva Motor Show next month, Vauxhall has revealed.
The Vauxhall Corsa-based SUV will appear at Vauxhall's stand during Europe's biggest motor show from 6 March.
Designed on the same platform as the popular Vauxhall Corsa platform, the Mokka SUV adds a higher ride height and raised driving position. Its extended length also means it is more comfortable seating five people than its supermini sibling.
The Vauxhall Mokka comes in front- or all-wheel drive and a choice of three engines ranging from two petrol and a single 130bhp diesel.
All engines come with start-stop technology to keep down fuel consumption, while the more powerful petrol, a 1.4-litre 140bhp turbo and the 1.7-litre diesel come with a choice of six-speed manual or six-speed automatic transmission.
The Mokka will be the star of Vauxhall's Geneva stand as the only all-new model set to be revealed. This means Vauxhall will be demonstrating plenty of new technology in its compact SUV.
This includes adaptive lighting with high beam assist, a front camera system and safety features such as lane departure warning and a traffic sign recognition system.
The Mokka will open up a new segment for Vauxhall where it will compete with a growing number of compact crossover-style cars.
Vauxhall plans to launch the Mokka in the UK by the end of 2012 and promises more pricing and specification details will be announced closer to launch.
The Vauxhall Mokka is the third new car to be announced in 2012 after the Vauxhall Zafira Tourer and the new Vauxhall Astra VXR hot hatch.