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Opel Mokka Gives An Encore Performance
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Derek Kreindler
(IC: employee)
Published: January 12th, 2012
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Ahead of the Geneva Auto Show, we have our first look at the Opel/Vauxhall Mokka, which is known here as the Buick Encore. The Euro twins get a stop-start system across the board, and two extra engine options. A naturally aspirated 1.6L gasoline engine making 113 horsepower, or a 1.7L diesel making 128 horsepower and 221 lb-ft of torque. Looks better dressed down, no?
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Published January 12th, 2012 12:27 PM
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Not so plugly, although the Buick is nicer. That said, both are too small, too pricey for their size.
Well, I guess if I could get it in RWD, turbo-diesel, with a 6-speed MT that delivered 50MPG and would be available for under US$15k, I could call it pretty. But I can't, and it won't, so I don't. No. Curiously, this particular episode in badge engineering reminds me of the Mitsubishi RVR/Expo/LRV circa 20 years ago. Could this be a second of Mitsubishi's 20 year old ideas GM is bringing to market in the near future?
It does look a lot better than the Encore to me, but that's not really saying much.
When will this vehicle go on sale? I'm looking at a Hyundai Tucson....eliminated a Juke instantly. Everyone is telling my wife to take a look at that hot selling Kia Soul. I put the PT Cruiser,HHR and Element out of business. And after 3 years Kia updated that Soul instead letting it die on the vine.