- The Opel Mokka Hybrid comes fitted with a turbo 1.2-liter engine producing 134 hp.
- The single electric motor makes 28 hp (21 kW / 29 PS) and is connected to a small 48V battery.
- Opel says that fuel consumption is reduced by up to 20 percent compared to the non-electrified equivalent.
Stellantis is gradually expanding the use of its electrified powertrains to subcompact and compact models from various brands The latest to join the party is the Opel Mokka which is now available in mild-hybrid form, joining the existing ICE and fully electric options.
The Opel Mokka Hybrid is fitted with the most powerful version of the turbocharged 1.2-liter three-cylinder gasoline engine, which is good for 134 hp (100 kW / 136 PS) and 230 Nm (170 lb-ft) of torque. A single electric motor is integrated within the six-speed dual-clutch automatic, producing 28 hp (21 kW / 29 PS) and 55 Nm (40.6 lb-ft). Energy is sourced from a small 48V lithium-ion battery which charges automatically under deceleration.
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According to Opel, the mild-hybrid system lowers fuel consumption by “around” 20 percent, to an average WLTP rating of 4.9 lt/100km (48 mpg). On the other hand, the average CO2 emissions have been reduced to 110 g/km, from the 137 g/km rating of the non-electrified equivalent within the Mokka lineup.
Despite being just a “mild-hybrid”, the latest Mokka can drive solely on electric power for up to 50 percent of the time in low-speed urban environments. Still, the EV-only range is limited to only 1 km (0.6 miles), due to the small size of the battery.
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As with the mechanically-related (albeit less powerful) Jeep Avenger Hybrid, the Opel Mokka Hybrid offers the option between Eco, Normal, and Sport driving modes. The 0-100 km/h (62 mph) sprint is completed in 9.1 seconds, and the top speed is 207 km/h (129 mph).
Setting aside the badging on the tailgate, the Opel Mokka Hybrid looks just like the other Mokka derivatives. However, the company added hybrid-specific graphics on the digital instrument cluster and infotainment touchscreen. These inform the driver when the baby SUV is moving on EV power alone, while showing the current state of battery charge and the flow of energy.
The Opel Mokka Hybrid is already available to order, priced from €31,915 ($34,484) in Germany. The ICE-only Mokka starts from €26,550 ($28,694), but the equivalent non-electrified model with the same output and an automatic gearbox starts from €30,715 ($33,195). This means that the premium for the mild-hybrid system is €1200 ($1,297). Predictably, the Mokka Hybrid is cheaper than the Mokka Electric which starts from €40,800 ($44,095) in the same market.
Our spy photographers have already spotted camouflaged prototypes of the facelifted Opel Mokka, which is expected to debut sometime in the near future. Opel’s subcompact SUV was introduced in 2020 as the first production model to integrate Opel’s new styling language.
