Moving along the west coast of France, I instinctively watching the oncoming traffic. Something see

In the Russian market appeared most affordable "automatic" version of "Mocha": front-wheel drive crossover is equipped with a 6-speed automatic transmission and 1.4-liter turbo engine. Earlier, as demanded machine with the same engine can be ordered with a drive to both axles. To check a novelty in fact, we went to a little trip from Bilbao, the Basque country, the French Nantes else
Moving along the west coast of France, I instinctively watching the oncoming traffic. Something seemed quite unusual - the kid looked Opel Mokka is clearly inappropriate. Later, I realized what caused my surprise: almost else complete lack of crossovers. No doubt, the SUV segment in France is: no, no, but gets in the eyes Qashqai, else Juke and long been available in Europe handsome Renault Capture. What to say about the full-size SUVs: the same Cayenne, which is a dime a dozen in Moscow, you can count on one hand! Basically - hatchbacks, station wagons, else minivans ... This is not surprising: the French, being creative, but at the same time, practical people, do not see much point in buying a SUV. Why? The winter is mild, and the existence else of at least some off-road in these parts, I think, do not know. And what are the municipal parking! Places butt if a small "Opel" else is not always convenient to travel by underground parking, at the crossover can be severe torture claustrophobic!
With 140-horsepower turbo engine and perfectly tuned machine that "German" allows warping on city streets of Nantes, in no way inferior to its citizens, "two hundred and six." But who guessed manual mode buttons are located at the end of the transmission lever of the automatic transmission? More difficult to imagine an awkward else place. Fortunately, no manual mode automatic is adequate and allows you to go very cheerfully. Pleases and handling: at low speeds Mokka goes bad, which, coupled with the high seating, and weightless driving at low speeds makes it possible to easily shustrit by unusually narrow paths. And the park is easy: on the trunk lid mounted rear view camera.
With the suspension is not so rosy: frankly bad roads I could not find, but in the traditional pavement shakes considerably. I suspect that in our "off-season" asphalt with holes of any caliber passengers will have hard times. else Especially when you consider that this crossover is equipped with a complete set of 18-inch tires. Outside the city, high-speed autobahns, where allowed 130 km / h, the "Opel" is shown another "suspensorial" extreme, there is a diagonal swinging on the waves cover, along with the unpleasant "festivities" Dynamic hall. Especially shakes with a strong crosswind, "Mocha" and then have to catch in order to keep within the band. Yes, and they began to give overtaking is not so easy: after 90-100 Opel noticeably losing its enthusiasm. What can I say - clearly avtomobilchik city.
Inside, there are no surprises: the traditional center console with a scattering of monotone buttons, comfortable front seats and moderately spacious back row. Those who prefer active lifestyle should definitely pay attention to opelevskie "chip": handlebar mount, pulled out of the rear bumper. It is a pleasure 26 000 p., But we have the option of poor demand due to lack of equipment in the spare wheel. And in Russia are addicted to cycling not as active.
According to marketers, Mocha is extremely popular in Europe in the 18 months he has collected more than 200 thousand contracts. However, it is more about the local market and the Nordic countries: in France, for example, these crossovers I have not noticed. Well, no wonder, here they simply do not need: more richly equipped "Astra" costs the same, although it is wider, longer, it has similar dynamics, better handling and a more harmonious else design. else We have the same crossover segment is growing before our eyes. And as shown by statistics - the best selling front-wheel drive SUV. And hardly this fact can be attributed to the high ground clearance and small overhangs front bumper "Mocha", for example, else though lost the low hanging a plastic lip, is still low for the resistance at the high parking curbs. We have a premium high landing and "crossover" design is primarily characterized by a conventional hatchback Mokka. So that the new equipment will have in Russia is clearly out of place.
Problems with stability and the buildup of the body at high speeds Driving Mokka maneuverable in the city, but unstable and slow on the track. 8 points salon interior practicality and quality of materials deserve special praise. 9 points Comfort Suspension is not the best in the class: hard on the joints else and rolls on the waves of the coating. High Security 7 points - both active and passive. else Already in the database - Control starting on an incline and descent. 9 points the price is much higher than the nearest rival. 7 points
SPECIFICATIONS Dimensions mm 4278h1774h1658 else gasoline engine., 4 cylinder., 1364 cm3, 140 / 4900-6000 liters. c. / min-1, 200 / 1850-4900 Nm / min-1 automatic transmission. 6-stupas drive before