

Engines Īs introduced in 2012, the Mokka was offered with a choice of three engines: a 115 PS (85 kW 113 bhp) 1.6-litre petrol, a 140 PS (103 kW 138 bhp) 1.4-litre turbo petrol, and a 130 PS (96 kW 128 hp) 1.7 litre diesel. The differences between the Bitter and Opel versions are mainly cosmetic. Facelifted in the end of 2016 along with the Vauxhall and Opel models, the name was also changed to Mokka X. īitter has been producing a luxury version of the Mokka since 2016. The vehicle is still sold under the Buick marque.Ī variant of the Mokka/Encore vehicle having significantly different sheet metal and trim is sold as the Chevrolet/Holden Trax. In 2019, Opel ceased production of the first generation Mokka as part of Opel/Vauxhall’s full switch to Groupe PSA car platforms. In January 2016, Opel announced 500,000 firm orders for Mokka overall. By October 2014, over 300,000 Mokkas were ordered in Europe. By February 2013, Opel had over 80,000 Mokka orders, and after two months 100,000 orders.

Production and sales started in autumn of 2012. The four wheel drive option was an intelligent AWD system that maintains 100% drive at the front wheels until the system detects slip, fast starts or tight cornering, in which case it can send up to 50% of torque to the rear wheels. The Mokka is based on GM's Gamma II platform. The Mokka name derives from the small, round coffee beans of the Coffea Arabica variety. The Mokka was positioned below the Antara and the Zafira Tourer in the Opel lineup, and was available in both front wheel and four wheel drive versions.
