The Story
The hot hatch segment has taken a sudden downturn in recent years, but new offerings like the Mokka GSE promise to provide at least some of their character. We find out if it succeeds Here’s what’s happening:
RRPfrom £36,995Entertainingly quick, keen steering, surprisingly fun on a trackTough ride, dull cabin, soft brake feelOff the back of one of the strongest eras in the hot hatchback’s history, it’s taken just a few years for the segment to go virtually extinct. What’s left is a curious and fragmented range of vehicles, from petrol…
In other words, the Vauxhall Mokka GSE though is none of those things, instead joining that motley collection of hot compact crossovers that has never quite gained traction, mostly metaphorically but occasionally literally: think Nissan Juke Nismo, Ford Puma ST, Hyundai Kona N, and most relevant in this instance, the Abarth 600e.
That is — > Abarth 600e review – electric hot hatch with surprising character.
To put it simply, the Abarth is key here because the new Mokka GSE sits on the same platform, also shared with the Alfa Romeo Junior Veloce. All three use an identical 278bhp electric motor (also to be shared with the e-208 GTI, and the Corsa GSE, reviewed soon), send that power to the front wheels through a Torsen limited-slip…
Breaking this down, here there’s a modest 10mm drop in ride height, but also front and rear spring rates that are 49 per cent and 35 per cent greater respectively. Then there’s a truncheon-like 30.8mm rear anti-roll bar that boosts roll stiffness by a whopping 189 per cent and shifts the anti-roll balance to the back axle.
Now, there are hydraulic bump stops too, which is wise when you consider this 4.1-metre long car is riding on 20-inch wheels, which probably need some managing. Large discs and vivid yellow Alcon calipers fill out the space at the front, though viewed in profile the standard-looking rear discs seem a little lost (not that front-drive…
Why It Matters
This story resonates because it puts Ford squarely in the conversation. Industry watchers often read such moves as signals — for Ford this could mean re-engagement with younger, digitised audiences.
CarMotion Daily’s Take
Our read: Why hot hatch fans should pay attention to this affordable electric crossover… is more than a headline — it indicates a deliberate move from Ford’s playbook. Watch the next 60 days for follow-through.
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