What a great yet simple review. I changed my Mercedes ML for a Mokka 1.4 Turbo just 2 months ago, and so far I am beyond pleased. Its a great car. The Mercedes was surplus to requiements after we sold our 6 berth touring caravan, and I can honestly say that the only thing I miss is the huge Mercedes boot. The Mokka is much easier in every aspect - but ease of access and parking are foremost. During my 2 months of ownership, we had a 1 weeks, 1000 mile plus, trip to Devon, and every mile was a joy to drive. It took over 6 hours just to get there via a countyside route, with just a stop for lunch, and we arrived fresh and without any aches or pains. Its the smallest engined car that I've owned in over 40 years, but wow it's surprisingly "a goer", and I've owned some performers including e-type, cosworth RS500, Mercedes SEC, BMW635, Volvo T5 to name a few. Should anything happen to change my mind I will edit my comment, but so far, very pleased, and so are my family.

Hey, thanks for the review - best online. Getting one delivered on Monday so was cool to get an idea of what to expect. Plus it's great to see it's comfortable for a dog in the back. Thanks!

I have a 1.4 Turbo SE auto, I took delivery of it in August 2016, my previous car was a Zafira 1.9 TDI. I learned some time ago to use my wing mirrors for reversing, which I find easy now, so the visibility restrictions discussed are not a problem for me. However, the rear view is somewhat restricted but not necessarily any more than other cars competing in this market. I can easily understand why other drivers can be compromised by the restricted rear view, but essentially it comes down to driving style, preference or, indeed, confidence. In other reviews I have read it has been said that the car can be noisy, but I have found noise level depends on road surfaces and possibly tyres. You can pick on finishes but what we have to remember is we are not looking at a high end swanky car. This car is an honest mid range car that has all the usual extras that you may want plus a little bit of swank, the engine isn't that bad either. As I said, my last car was a Zafira 1.9 Turbo TDi, my 1.4 turbo Mokka matches that power with a little bit extra. I am very happy with my Mokka, but I can understand why some may not be as happy. In the end, like everything, it comes down to personal choice.

nice review! Thanks for the help!

Love mine but I totally understand about the limited view. At first I had trouble reverse parking for about a week but that was mainly worrying about scratching the sides on the wall in the Carpark. It has sensors but they are a little too sensitive so you can get a little closer than they warn. After a week you become an expert at parking. I was used to my little car but love being high up and it has comfort all round for drivers and passengers. I only bother with the arm rest on the motorways, if you are stop starting all the time it would be a pain with the hand break. You also have storage under the passenger seat and a plug socket in the back.

I’m thinking about getting one of these. But the newer version. Thanks for your video x

I set my heart on one today its a 2014 SE 1.6i Petrol Local, but found one 2015 SE thats same miles and price but would take about 2-3 weeks to get it, What do you guys think I should do, Less hassle go local 2014 model?

Got got one today. One Think I’ve noticed it’s not really the same as me #Astra if I press the phone symbol on the stream on the #Astra I could shout out who to phone doesn’t seem to do this on the Mocco or am I doing something wrong

Thanks for the review I'm looking into changing my 61 plate Astra for a 1.6 petrol Exclusive MOKKA. I only do 8000 miles a year so fuel prices not really an issue.

I'm thankful mine has good visibility. I'll have to take a picture and show you, I've had mine a year now as well.

Hi I am planning to buy a used mokka same model as yours.. Do you still recommend it. Its a petrol 1.6 engine and 440000 miles done. Please help. Great review video. Thanks

I've got the same car as yours and I find the same problem but don't feel find a moment mine is on the engine cuts off my door again to get the engine starts again

try putting the dogguard in the right way up. won't have the headrest issue

thats a good review thanks , the new mokka X brought me here , ive been planing and saving to get a mazda cx3 before 2017 but the new mokka x made me to think if im doing the right thing or not ! im a university student as well and cargo space does not really concern me , how is the suspension ? do you feel every up and down of the road ? is the cabin noisy on the high way ? i read in more than a few websites that handling just ok not more ! thank you in advance

I have just got the mokka x and whilst it’s a lovely car to drive and comfortable I find the same problem with the hand-brake . It’s awkward to press that button if you have your seat forward too much as I’m short i have to be further forward I find I can’t engage the hand brake because of the button can’t see why it’s on top as most are on the end on other cars . I have a reverse park camera in mine so no problem with parking . But otherwise nice car and plus I like the room in the car because I have a physical disability .

Handbrake button should NEVER be pressed in whilst engaging. This has the potential to not fully engage if pressed in, either through complacency or just not having enough strength to pull it up fully (on some older model cars). The mechanism will NOT wear out AT ALL, and I say this as a fully qualified mechanic for Volkswagen/Audi.

Great video man,

I've got my name white watch quite nice but it gets very dirty quick

Good review Ben, the mpg is great with the petrol only doing 62 compared to the diesel doing 75 + on a run. in my Vectra the screen displays both name and No. was wondering if it might be your phone ? in my merc work van I have trouble mating my android Samsung to the system, it picks up the data but that's it, cant ring out. love the interior on that motor mate, I am defo going to get one through the motability scheme, so will have parking sensors on it so no worries about flattening old ladies in reverse ! True to your word you uploaded this Honest real world review and its much appreciated, great stuff.

Since I have a 2015 Buick Encore (the North American version of the Mokka) and mine has the upgraded GM Intellilink System, I thought I would mention that mine actually shows the name of the contact every time someone calls me. So I guess it’s only the basic radio interface that has that issue you mentioned on not showing the contact name. But who knows?

Ill come back when its done 10019 miles hopefully it still a good buy .

the Chevrolet trax is more or less the same. but its a lot better to drive .and it pulls off better and its very good on diesel ive own both,

My dad just bought this car upgrading from a 07 vectra estate. I hate him for it but it's got aux cable and blue tooth so...

Nice car Ben, but the steering wheel is on the wrong side! :-)

was thinking of buying one but visibility puts me off

you dont have to press the button to pull handbrake. They work like a ratchet, they are intended to be used that way, your engine would wear out 20 times before you wear those teeth down.

My son bought 2014 1.7cdti diesal auto 6 mths ago ,fuckin rubbish brokrn down limp mode 3 times,had to replace various sensors latest problem not starting no crank 2 me hanice cant find out problem auto mechanice couldnt hack psid 9 grand 30000 miles on clock.now at a total loss what to do

This car i believe it's bace on a Vauxhall Nova chassis.

If you're fine with its role as the boots too small

I agree to that

My mum got a Mokka she love her Mokka see a raelly good car there are a raelly good car too ues how are u OK mate keep up the good work on here mate keep up the good work on here mate keep up the good work on here mate hove a good day mate form Greg bouchard

Takes fat £50 worth of diesel to fill it up to full tank and get Mike to last me for about a week and two days

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I pick my mokka up on Wednesday

Great video man, I recently made a video on the 2019 Mokka X if you would like to see it? :)

Why buy a new car at all? For that money you could get something second hand and much better. Resale value on this car will be awful.

Too much irrelevant babbling at the start