Four years after it debuted, the German brand’s popular crossover is finally in Singapore.
OPEL MOKKA X
$126,888 ON THE ROAD
Four years after it debuted, the German brand’s popular crossover is finally in Singapore. Recently updated, the Mokka X now looks sharper than before, and comes with snazzier paint options such as Amber Orange to appeal to younger drivers. The sole variant available has a front-wheel-drive layout, and is powered by a 1.6-litre turbo-diesel producing 136bhp and a stout 320Nm.
RIVAL: MAZDA CX-3
KIA NIRO
PRICE ON APPLICATION
Dubbed as a “Hybrid Utility Vehicle”, this petrol-electric hybrid crossover shares the same platform as the Ioniq fastback from sister company Hyundai, but has a more spacious interior. The Niro’s hybrid powertrain, which is identical to the Ioniq’s, supposedly returns an average fuel economy of 26.3km per litre.
RIVAL: TOYOTA PRIUS
TOYOTA PREVIA AERAS
$176,888 ON THE ROAD
This updated seven-seater MPV is nearly as palatial as its Alphard/ Vellfire siblings, but costs $17k less. The Previa Aeras doesn’t skimp on accommodations, though. The second-row features captain’s chairs with ottoman footrests, and easy access to the rearmost seats. It’ll leave would-be Alphard/Vellfire buyers with plenty to ponder.
RIVAL: HONDA ODYSSEY
INFINITI Q60
PRICE ON APPLICATION
Infiniti’s sportiest model to date is available with a twin-turbocharged 3-litre V6 that kicks out 400bhp and 475Nm, figures that catapult this coupe from zero to 100km/h in 5 seconds. Eager petrolheads will have to wait a while longer to get their hands on the 3-litre variant, though, as the less powerful turbocharged 2-litre model will be launched first.
RIVAL: LEXUS RC
