Vauxhall Mokka X

Adrian Wilson, General Manager,

Renault Gloucester

"This is the age of the crossover, and these high-riding hatchbacks are everywhere. With its chunky style and decidedly 21st century connectivity, the Mokka X might be just the thing to tempt you away from a Nissan Juke, Peugeot 2008 or Renault Captur. This is an area of the market where style and image are massively important. What distinguishes the Mokka X is that it looks rather more rugged than some of its rivals, with plenty of 4x4-style plastic mouldings on the body. Every model also comes with alloy wheels, skid plates and roof rails, and the door mirrors and door handles are finished in body colour. The Mokka X's interior may not look especially modern, but it's a nice touch that every model has a colour touch-screen at the top of the dashboard to control the infotainment system. However, there is some properly cutting-edge stuff and it's accessed through the three small buttons in the roof. They work Vauxhall's OnStar service, which gives you a WiFi hotspot, as well as 24/7 access to an adviser, who can answer all sorts of queries, from finding the nearest fuel station, to diagnosing problems with the car. For the most part, the Mokka X's cabin is all solidly built."