Interior
The interior layout, fit and finish
Driving position and dashboard
Like most small SUVs, the Vauxhall Mokka isn’t a whole lot taller than a regular hatchback. However, the seats are mounted quite high up to give you more of a commanding view of the road, and the car also benefits from a tall bonnet that you can see from the driver’s seat, giving you the impression you’re driving a ‘proper’ SUV.
You’ll find a good range of adjustment in the driver’s seat and steering wheel, for both reach and height, so you should be able to find a comfortable driving position. The only notable omission is lumbar adjustment. The range-topping Launch edition does offer leather seat trim that incorporates lumbar support, along with a driver’s seat massage function – an unusual luxury feature in the small SUV class. It is worth pointing out, though, that you can get lumbar adjustment on a cheaper, mid-range SE Skoda Kamiq.
Visibility, parking sensors and cameras
The Vauxhall Mokka’s high driving position helps to give you a decent view forwards and to the sides, and that's handy when navigating junctions, but your over-the-shoulder visibility is hampered by a rising window line and chunky rear pillars.
Frustratingly, unlike the Ford Puma or Peugeot 2008, it doesn't come with rear parking sensors as standard – you have to step up to Elite Nav or SRi trim for that privilege, but at least you will benefit from a rear-view camera too. If you go for Elite Nav Premium trim, sporty SRi Nav Premium or Ultimate Nav trims, you’ll also get front parking sensors.
