Introduction to the 2025 Opel Mokka
The small SUV/crossover class of car the Opel Mokka sits in exists so that car makers can take the mechanical bits of cheaper models, the Corsa in this case, and sell them to you for considerably more money, roughly the same price as an Astra hatchback in this case.
However, such cars are popular and the Mokka is in fact Opel’s conquest sales champion, drawing new customers to the brand, and even tempting some out of premium-badged vehicles if you believe its maker.
For 2025, Opel has given the Mokka the lightest of freshen-ups, which includes some new styling and new tech. The engine range - including the fully electric version - is carried over unchanged.
Pros & Cons of the 2025 Opel Mokka
Pros: Looks smart inside and out, sweet to drive, good hybrid option
Cons: No significant changes from before, an Astra makes more sense for similar money
Exterior & Design of the 2025 Opel Mokka
• New bumpers front and rear
• New paint options
• Changes are only in the minute details
For 2025, Opel’s exterior updates to the Mokka are tiny. So tiny that we had to have two photos - one of the old and one of the new - pasted to our desks while writing this piece, as an aide memoire for what’s changed.
What has changed is that there are new bumpers front and rear, and at the front there are also new air intakes, new headlights (optionally available with the clever ‘Intellilux’ Matrix LED lights with automatic beam blocking) and a revised Opel ‘lightning’ badge.
The Mokka’s dimensions are unchanged, and they are:
Length: 4,150mm
Width: 1,987mm
Height: 1,534mm
Wheelbase: 2,557mm
There are two new paint options - Tropikal Green and Kolibri Blue - and the way the roof sweeps down into the rear pillar, which on the previous model had strange overtones of vinyl roofs from the 1970s, has been made more subtle. The entry-level SC version will come with 16-inch steel wheels as standard, but 17-inch alloys are standard for the mid-spec Elegance model, with 18-inch wheels for GS cars.
Basically, the Mokka looks exactly as it did before. To spot the differences between old and new, you’d have to (a) be a serious fan of Opels and (b) have a degree in forensic pathology. However, the Mokka’s design arguably didn’t need much changing, and it remains a sharp-looking car.
Interior, Practicality, Tech & Comfort of the 2025 Opel Mokka
• New touchscreen software
• Updated cabin materials
• Space in the back and boot is limited
One of the issues with cars such as the Mokka which purport to be chunky and practical SUVs is that once you get inside, their small hatchback genes aren’t long in coming through. So it is with the Mokka, which under the skin is mechanically identical to the Opel Corsa.
The cabin is certainly roomier than that of the Corsa, and two large people can sit comfortably up front, but space in the back seats is much more limited and at 350 litres, the boot is really quite small. There is some useful storage in the front of the cabin, though.
Opel hasn’t changed much inside in a visual sense - you still get the same pair of 10-inch screens set into the dashboard, although the on-screen graphics now look a bit sharper. There’s new software for the main touchscreen, which is based on ‘widget’ menu shortcuts which you can move around the screen as you wish. It’s a decent screen, albeit about as annoyingly distracting as any other.
Thankfully, Opel still sees sense and fits physical controls for heating and air conditioning, and for stereo volume, as well as some shortcut buttons for the touchscreen, all of which makes life easier and safer.
The headline change for the Mokka is the addition of ChatGPT artificial intelligence software for the touchscreen, which supposedly allows you to talk naturally to the car’s digital ‘Hey, Opel’ voice assistant. You can, theoretically, ask it to do the usual in-car tasks of changing the heat settings or entering a navigation destination, but it’s also capable - again in theory - of setting you up with personalised recommendations for food or entertainment in the area, or even of giving you a quiz on your favourite subject to while away a traffic jam.
To be honest, the system isn’t that impressive, and it seemed as likely to us to misunderstand or simply not be able to respond at all to requests as any voice control system, and the synthesised voice is exactly that - synthesised - so ‘natural speech’ isn’t all it’s cracked up to be. Anyone hoping for an in-car version of Star Trek’s Computer will be disappointed.
Performance of the 2025 Opel Mokka
• 136hp hybrid version
• Electric model has quoted 400km range
• Sparky performance
Opel has carried over the powertrains from the outgoing Mokka, so while there is a 1.2-litre petrol engine with a manual gearbox, the headline options are this hybrid model or the Mokka Electric (previously called the Mokka-e).
As before, the electric version gets a 51kWh (net) battery with an official range of 400km and a 156hp electric motor. It’s a good option, but that battery runs out quick if you’re going long-haul on the motorway, and with 100kW DC charging, it’s behind the best when it comes to recharge times.
So, the 1.2-litre hybrid will make a lot of sense for many. It gets a 21hp electric motor, and that combines with the three-cylinder petrol engine to drive the front wheels through a six-speed dual-clutch automatic gearbox. It’s not quite a full-on Toyota-style hybrid, but it’s more versatile than a plain old mild-hybrid.
That little three-cylinder engine has a pleasant, raspy sound when you accelerate hard and the Mokka hybrid feels swifter than its on-paper acceleration figures would have you think.
The steering is a little too light for true enthusiasm, but the chassis is well-controlled, with a comfortable ride quality and a general sensation of agility. The Mokka was always one of the better-to-drive compact SUVs, and that hasn’t changed with the update.
Running Costs of the 2025 Opel Mokka
• Three-year warranty
• ‘Service Club’ for maintenance discounts
• Impressive fuel economy
The Mokka Hybrid, with an official fuel consumption figure of 4.8 litres/100km, is somewhere between one and two litres per 100km better off than the standard 1.2-litre petrol version, and its 108g/km CO2 figure will give you a marginal reduction in your annual motor tax. Both are, obviously, well behind the Mokka Electric when it comes to running costs, but then both are also considerably more affordable to buy up front.
Opel gives the Mokka a three-year, 100,000km warranty and there’s an option of an inclusive service plan to cover regular servicing costs. Opel also has a ‘Service Club’ which can get you discounts on parts costs, which is very useful for older cars.
Irish Pricing & Rivals of the 2025 Opel Mokka
• No Irish prices yet
• Pricing expected to rise a little
• Costs similar to an Astra hatchback
Irish prices for the new Mokka haven’t been announced yet, but we do know that the entry-level SC model will come with 16-inch steel wheels, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, 10-inch driver information cluster and 10-inch touchscreen with one USB type-C socket, rear park assist, traffic sign recognition, cruise control, lane keep assist, driver attention alert, emergency braking and the Opel Connect pack.
Mid-spec Elegance versions get 17-inch alloys, 180-degree rear-view camera, adaptive cruise control, heated steering wheel, wireless phone charger, keyless entry, built-in navigation, heated seats, self-dimming rear-view mirror and the Chat GPT voice control.
Top spec GS models get 18-inch alloys, a contrast black roof, advanced park assist, synthetic leather and suede trim, electric lumbar adjustment, sport mode and alloy pedals.
Irish prices for the Mokka are expected to rise a little with the introduction of this new model, but the Mokka is priced very close to the Astra hatchback, which may not be as fashionable, but is larger, more practical and better to drive.
Verdict - Should You Buy the 2025 Opel Mokka
The 2025 Mokka represents a solid update of a car that was pretty nice to begin with. While the small SUV class is never one for the keen drivers to be shopping in, the Mokka remains sweeter to drive than you might think, and the hybrid 1.2-litre option has a good combo of enthusiasm and fuel economy.
FAQs About the 2025 Opel Mokka
Is an Opel Mokka a reliable car?
It should be - the 1.2-litre engine is well-proven, and the Mokka shares its parts and platform with other Opel, Peugeot and Citroen models all of which have solid reliability ratings.
What’s the best Mokka to buy?
Given the slightly limited real-world range of the electric Mokka, we’d say that this hybrid version is the best one, as it’s quite sharp to drive, but very economical with it.
Who makes the Opel Mokka car?
Opel does, of course although you might be surprised where it’s built. Because Opel is part of the vast Stellantis Group conglomerate, and counts Peugeot, Citroen, Fiat, Jeep and many others as sibling brands, the Mokka is actually built in Stellantis’ factory in Poissy, in France, alongside the DS 3.
How many child seats fit in the back of the Opel Mokka
The Mokka has two ISOFIX points in the back seat, although the narrowness of the cabin means that you’ll struggle to fit a third booster seat in the middle. There are no ISOFIX points in the front passenger seat, but there is an airbag cutoff switch, so you can fit a child seat there using the seatbelt.
Has the Opel Mokka been assessed for safety by Euro NCAP?
Yes, and although it’s the outgoing model that’s been tested, the results should be the same for the two cars, as there’s no major difference in safety terms. The Mokka scored four out of five stars, and you can read the full Euro NCAP report here.
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