VAUXHALL is making the new 1.4-litre Turbo petrol engine in its Mokka compact sports utility vehicle available in front-wheel drive, after initially only being up for grabs as an all-wheel drive manual.

The 140PS unit, which comes with six-speed manual transmission as standard - automatic is optional - and Start/Stop, boasts an average fuel figure of 47.9mpg.

It emits 139g/km of CO2 and can accelerate from 0-62mph in 9.9 seconds with a top speed of 120mph.

Inside, this Mokka derivative gains optional CD 600 and Navi 950 infotainment systems featuring a high-resolution seven-inch colour display, where the image from the optional rear camera is also displayed.

Bluetooth for both mobile and audio streaming is also available and the Navi 950 comes with Europe-wide mapping that can be updated by download via the USB port. You also get a premium Bose sound system.

Also new to the Mokka range is an Orange Rock metallic exterior paint colour and optional 19-inch five-spoke alloy wheels.

Prices for the Mokka 1.4 Turbo front-wheel drive model start at £16,719.