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2013 Opel Mokka

Shortly after the name of the new compact SUV from Opel has leaked out, the manufacturer now has the first official information and photos published by the 2013 Opel Mokka. World premiere of the celebrated rookie at the Geneva Motor Show (March 8, 2012). Hes in good company because there are with the Citroen C4 and Peugeot Aircross 4008 presents two other compact SUVs. Now back to the Mokka. He should do what the Korean-built Chevrolet and implies denying Antara was developed - namely, high sales and a good image. The signs are not bad.

2013 opel mokka

Design
For visually joins the 4.28-meter-long Mokka at a very consistent and brawny. At the same time he does, thanks to the curved lines but also elegant. The front end with the big lights and the distinctive grill fits into the picture as well. Fall on the side of the wedge shape and flared rear wheel arches. The rear end is reminiscent of the Corsa, but is drawn strong. May planking roof rails, the underride guard and the plastic in an SUV not be missing.

Space and technology
From the interior, there are still no pictures, but Opel has already revealed some details. Thus offers the five-seat a maximum capacity of 1,372 liters. The transport can be extended to the proven Flex-Fix bike rack, which is hidden in the rear bumper. 19 storage compartments are handy for various odds and ends. For the Opel Mokka there is also a series of driver assistance systems based on the Opel front camera, or give a back-up camera.


Engines and drives
For the novice, three engines to choose from, all with a start / stop system (manual transmission) equipped. The petrol engine range includes two units, a 1.6-liter naturally aspirated engine with 115 hp and a 1.4-liter turbo with 140 hp and 200 Nm of torque. Diesel customers is the famous 130 hp 1.7 CDTI with 300 Nm. The 1.4 turbo and the 1.7 CDTI are available with either six-speed manual transmission (standard) or automatic six-step.

The Opel Mokka will be front-and four-wheel drive. If require traction or handling it, the wheel-drive system automatically routes power to the rear wheels. The standard Electronic Stability Program (ESP) including traction control,in addition to a mountain-and-down driving aid.