Pros Spry acceleration and handling Lengthy driving range Roomy, upscale interior Advanced tech and safety features Low starting price
Cons No all-wheel drive
Pros Larger, roomier Bolt EUV Lower starting price Available Super Cruise Refreshed interior with better seats Good standard safety features
Cons No all-wheel drive Why two similar EVs… ...that sound the same… ...act the same… ...seem the same?
The Bolt EUV is a brand-new model for Chevrolet. It's currently sold alongside the redesigned Bolt EV hatchback.
Pros Competitive estimated driving range, perky acceleration, high-tech standard features.
Cons Cargo space isn't much more than regular Bolt hatchback, semi-autonomous driving tech is optional, not a flashy choice among EV SUVs.
The official line is that the Mokka is a traditional SUV, with butch looks and the option of four-wheel drive, whereas the Crossland X is intended to be a more family-friendly choice. To that end, all versions are front-wheel drive, which means there isn’t a driveshaft to the rear that robs the interior of usable space. The Crossland X also has deeper side windows than the Mokka to help create an airier feel inside, and it has smaller wheels, which have the potential to improve space, ride comfort and fuel efficiency.
The Vauxhall Crossland X is practical and comfortable, but it’s let down by an underwhelming driving experience.
Pros Spacious and comfortable Eager 1.2-litre petrol engine Plenty of standard safety kit
Cons Is it a genuine SUV? Steering too sensitive Wind noise at speed
Crossland X is not at all, an off-roader and is aimed, quite simply, at two markets: one is the young family and the other is the older couple whose children have left home and who might want to downsize to a sensible, smaller, yet still practical vehicle.
Pros Sensible and practical family car A range of customisation options Large choice of engines
Cons Tough competition, but will come out fighting
