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Vauxhall Mokka GSE FIRST DRIVE: Hot hatch hope… or electric letdown?

Sign up with Tom as he takes the new Vauxhall Mokka-e out for its very first drive. On paper, it s a sharp-looking compact EV with adequate character to tempt hot-hatch fans into the electric future, however does it in fact provide?

Tom explores real-world efficiency and velocity, guiding feel and chassis balance, and how the Mokka-e behaves in daily driving, while likewise looking at range, charging, efficiency, interior quality, tech and general functionality.

Along the way he asks the huge question: does Mokka GSE have the spark to be a correct electric hot-hatch, or does it fall a little flat when you re behind the wheel?
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Visit our website at. 0:00 Introduction: Testing the Hot Mokka.
0:36 Vauxhall Performance Heritage (GSI, VXR, Monza ). 1:00 Why Vauxhall
Developed an Electric Rally Mokka. 1:38 Outside Walkaround: Wheels, Brakes & GSE Styling. 2:41 Interior Review: Seats, Guiding Wheel & GSE Displays
. 3:41 Driving Modes Described( Eco, Regular, Sport). 3:58 Back Seat Practicality & Space. 4:16 How the Mokka GSE In Fact Drives on the Roadway. 4:45 Technical Upgrades: Motor, Steering, Battery & Torsen Diff. 6:03 Track Test: Handling, Grip & Braking Performance. 7:27 Real-World EV Feel: Weight, Noise & Acceleration. 7:57 Electrifying Market Plug. 8:21 Disk Drive =Variety Loss: Regeneration & Brake Feel.
9:16 Decision on Handling.
9:35 Rate, Range & Charging Explained.
10:22 Final Ideas: Enjoyable Element vs Buyer Appeal.

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32 responses to “Vauxhall Mokka GSE FIRST DRIVE: Hot hatch hope… or electric letdown?”

  1. @JjaysYoutube Avatar
    @JjaysYoutube

    I like this and being a kid of the early 90’s I remember the Vauxhall SRi, GSi and GSE’s of the day, for me the styling of this is just a little too subtle to be wearing the GSE badge. I think they should have done this with a proper hatch back and not the SUV/crossover. Probably would have been better with the Astra e or the Corsa e.

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    1. @TheBrucifer Avatar
      @TheBrucifer

      New Astra and Corsa out next year, willing to bet there will be GSE versions coming of them.

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    2. @JjaysYoutube Avatar
      @JjaysYoutube

      ​@TheBruciferhope so, hope that if the mokka GSE doesn’t sell well it doesn’t put them off releasing an Astra or Corsa variant.

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  2. @tonybarton3746 Avatar
    @tonybarton3746

    Mocha changes to a expresso , but gives it the beans and it’s a flat white 😂😂🤣❄️❄️

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    1. @MigV40 Avatar
      @MigV40

      It’s espresso.

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    2. @tonybarton3746 Avatar
      @tonybarton3746

      @MigV40n it’s not its auto correct 🤪🤪👍

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  3. @thezanzibarbarian5729 Avatar
    @thezanzibarbarian5729

    I remember when the Astra GTE 16V was launched in the late 1980’s with 150 bhp going to the front wheels only. *_ALL_* of the acclaimed car magazines were saying back then that, “…150 bhp to the front wheels is about the maximum any front wheel drive car would be able to handle.”
    How times have changed. But good to see that Vauxhall still can’t negate the torque steer of a front wheel driven car with the Mokka’s extra 120 bhp to deal with. 😅🤣😂

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  4. @PaulMeier-cu3ds Avatar
    @PaulMeier-cu3ds

    A story this morning in the Economist is about why electric super and hyper cars are not selling. It cites a 43% fall in sales of the Porsche Taycan at the “affordable” (£100k) end of supercar, though clearly not a hypercar. Part of the reason it gives is the comparatively humble EVs and certainly something for less than £60k can do most of what a hyper car can do in terms of performance and handling. At sub £40k this Vauxhall takes that argument to a further lower entry level. As Tom identifies it is still a Vauxhall and probably does not quite make it with the image conscious youf while making the oldie feel slightly ridiculous. But it is a lot of car for the money.

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    1. @KISS_paulstanley Avatar
      @KISS_paulstanley

      Performance in a straight line, yes. Handling. No, this any most cars will not compete with the handling of a Porsche.

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  5. @petersimms4982 Avatar
    @petersimms4982

    Extremely fetching paint job 😊😊😊

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  6. @chasf3433 Avatar
    @chasf3433

    Those huge heavy wheels and 40 profile tyres are going to hit range hard and be very noisy and crashy on UK roads. 18″wheels would probably work much better and look fine. What the Mokka does show that there is hope still for fun to drive small fast EVs just needs much better battery tech to give better range without more weight

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  7. @mikadavies660 Avatar
    @mikadavies660

    Having grown up through the years of “hot hatch Vauxhalls” this Mokka has to be the dullest looking hot hatch that I have seen in my life. However, if your plan is a “sleeper” then this might be fun! For sure it will be far better to drive than the shockingly poor MG4 X-Power with it’s fake large brake caliper covers.

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    1. @johnthemagnificent7022 Avatar
      @johnthemagnificent7022

      All EVs are dull as cold dishwater

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  8. @colinsutherland180 Avatar
    @colinsutherland180

    Its aimed at me, a pensioner/boomer with life still left in the old dog! Range never an issue as my bladder needs emptying every hour anyway on a long journey

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    1. @TeamChard Avatar
      @TeamChard

      It’s also aimed at me, a Millenial with two young kids that wants a sporty leasing EV for my daily commute and still loves to drive his M3 Touring on weekends and vacation.

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  9. @stepheng8779 Avatar
    @stepheng8779

    Great idea. I mean EVs just aren’t really that fast enough & most people don’t consider range an issue, so don’t worry if anything knocks that down. Then there’s price, I mean they’re virtually giving cars away these days so a bit extra on top, no-one will complain.
    Yeah should fly off the forecourt 🤦 No wonder companies are struggling, totally misreading the market. Now if they’d done a Nova & aimed for under 15k……

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    1. @SDK2006b Avatar
      @SDK2006b

      Under £15k new? – that ship sailed 15 years ago!
      The only way to get close to £15k now is the Dacia Spring, which has much less range and 65bhp

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    2. @stepheng8779 Avatar
      @stepheng8779

      ​​@SDK2006b Well you just said it didn’t you, despite saying that they don’t exist 🤦 Leap TO3 is soon going to drop under BYD will get closer too. New car from Dacia will undercut the Spring & more will roll in from China & claim a market that’s been left wide open to them. Still keep denying that they’ll do it, or claim ‘that market’s gone’, only thing gone in several years time is lots of huge car brands that didn’t want to see it.

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  10. @WagnerGimenes Avatar
    @WagnerGimenes

    Kudos to Vauxhall for trying something different. I like it. Would I buy it? I’m 64 so unlikely.

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  11. @grahamcook9289 Avatar
    @grahamcook9289

    When I was a kid it was the Opel Manta for me.

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  12. @urbanstrencan Avatar
    @urbanstrencan

    Was really hoping to see Opel making first GSE as a Corsa proper small hothatch 🤟🤟⚡🤩
    But still actually like the looks of this hot Moka.
    Tom awesome to see you back with Electrifying team 🤟🤟

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    1. @kcebliks Avatar
      @kcebliks

      Isn’t the new Corsa out next year, the GSE version could be quite a sleeper

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    2. @TheBrucifer Avatar
      @TheBrucifer

      @kcebliksAnd Astra.

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  13. @anonymouspdg6121 Avatar
    @anonymouspdg6121

    Like some of the other comments, it’s still a Stelantis and a bit meh. Hard to tell the difference from the normal Mokka except for the front brake calipers. Personally I prefer understated unless it’s something like a Ferrari which should shout out its special.

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  14. @banzibarn Avatar
    @banzibarn

    Wish it wasn’t so SUV ish

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  15. @ianlove3 Avatar
    @ianlove3

    Good to see you back Tom.

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  16. @andrewmullen4003 Avatar
    @andrewmullen4003

    I’m confused why we keep getting SUVs foisted on us, I can’t believe you called it a hatchback. it would make more sense if they did a corsa gse, but even the corsa is getting quite a heft to it these days.

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    1. @TheBrucifer Avatar
      @TheBrucifer

      Because the new Astra and Corsa are not out till next year. Which will have GSE versions. The current lineup are not compatible with the motors etc needed.

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  17. @Jaw0lf Avatar
    @Jaw0lf

    Brings back memories of my 1989 Astra GTE. Loved the car but times have changed and I do wonder how a car like that would fit in todays car world. But bringing back the GSE/GTi/GTE type badges is a great call especially updating the sportiness.

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  18. @paulratnage2663 Avatar
    @paulratnage2663

    Not bad but still a mokka, thought Vauxhall should have bought out the corsa gse first, after Peugeot released the 208gte just recentl. The government just made selling EV’s very difficult for manufacturers & private buyers to buy by introducing pay per mile & congestion charge. Thought it was all about net zero, but it’s about money not pollution. Basically the mokka is the Alfa junior as all the parts a from the same parts bin. Alfa looks better but both too expensive at £36,500 plus. Good review.

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  19. @rolandmauseth5276 Avatar
    @rolandmauseth5276

    I’m sorry but I already have a small, overpriced, slightly upmarket hatch with great handling, nice interior and miserable range. It’s called a Honda e and it does bring a smile to your face, everytime (except on long journeys with few chargers). If Opel/Vauxhall wants to sell me a Mokka they can skip the suspension gadgets and ludicrously thin tires, add some more range and cap the horsepower to a more than sufficient 200 bhp. By all means, keep the GSE seats.

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  20. @TheBrucifer Avatar
    @TheBrucifer

    For those asking about a GSE Corsa and Astra. New versions of them are coming out next year (2026), with GSE models planned.

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