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SA LAUNCH OPEL

many auto functions for differing road
situations; and full safety spec, including
emergency braking assist, active lane keep
assist, speed sign recognition, adaptive
cruise control and forward collision
avoidance and mitigation.
Interior comforts include heated
front seats with massage function, full
leather trim, 10” infotainment screen with
navigation, and automatic climate control.
Our car for the launch drive was in the
GS-line so we could enjoy all of these
features.
In the ‘looks’ category, Opel has
included some bold colour combinations
that really work, especially with the
contrasting black roof. I actually saw a plain
grey car on the road recently and it looked
rather dull by contrast. This is the kind of
OPEL MOKKA car that may inspire you to step out of your
OPEL MOKKA
comfort zone in this respect.
The pricing is R469 900 for the
Elegance and R519 900 for the GS-line.
ith Opel firmly under the connectivity and spec. It was later explained A 4-year/60 000km service plan and
Stellantis umbrella, the that it’s the simplicity of use and operation 3-year/120 000km warranty are included. n
Wfocus has recently shifted to of all these systems that applies. Either way,
bringing new models to SA. Some familiar the spec levels are exceptional. Use this link to watch our full video review:
names have returned although the market Some of the features are: an intelligent https://www.youtube.com/
segments they represent have changed. lighting system using LED headlights with watch?v=aPMwaYSi3mM
Recently, the Zafira MPV returned as a 7- or
8-seater bus and now the third generation
Mokka is a striking coupe/SUV instead of the
previous, rather bland, B-segment SUV.
It may all sound somewhat confusing,
but there’s no doubt that the new Mokka
is a stylish and extremely well-equipped
vehicle. This is especially notable with the
two-tone black roof that’s standard on the
upper spec GS model.
The 2 models in the line-up are both
powered by the very familiar 1.2l 3-cylinder
turbopetrol engine shared with numerous
other Stellantis models. The 96kW and
230Nm to the front wheels are coupled to
an 8-speed automatic transmission unique
to Opel at this stage. This combination,
together with the sporty ride and handling
as always featured on Opel models, creates
a vehicle that enjoys being driven with a
touch of verve. Our launch drive through the
Western Cape countryside provided plenty
of opportunity to enjoy the sporty aspect.
Opel has described the interior as
‘Digital Detox’ which was a tad confusing
because the car is loaded with digital

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