Vauxhall is not new to the SUV market and has a successful track record in this segment over the past two decades.The all-wheel drive Frontera off-roader was first launched in 1991. British-built in Vauxhall's Luton plant, it was the first European combined off-roader and SUV model.A year later, the Monterey followed which was a mid-size pure off-road vehicle. After a brief absence from the SUV market, Vauxhall returned in 2006 with the Antara.In an increasingly competitive compact SUV market, Vauxhall's latest entry into the segment is set to rival the likes of Nissan's Juke and Qashqai and the Skoda Yeti.And there is no doubt that it has a lot going for it. It's only when I drove one myself that I started to notice just how many of them there are on the road.It's hardly surprising neither as the Mokka ticks many boxes, and is certain to appeal to families and those who lead an active life.For a start off it looks good from the outside. There's something of a rugged, muscular stance about it, which is complemented by the addition of 18-inch alloy wheels as standard. It is even available with four-wheel drive.The front end features a pronounced grille with a neatly tailored chrome bar featuring the instantly recognisable Vauxhall Griffin logo at its centre, framed by bi-xenon 'eagle eye' headlights that incorporate LED daytime running lights.Protective cladding around the bumpers and wheel arches are set against Vauxhall's signature "blade" light catcher on the body side, sweeping upwards to the rear. Upper trim levels feature chrome window inserts and door handles, adding a premium touch.At the rear, the Mokka has a skid plate in a polished aluminium finish. The rear window is combined with a roof spoiler and distinctly shaped tail lights. Roof rack panels emphasise the almost coupé-like roofline of the Mokka.The spacious interior has a feel of quality about it, with the signature wing-shaped instrument panel that wraps around the door inserts. Splashes of chrome around the cabin centre give a premium feel. It's of a similar size to a Qashqai and can comfortably seat accommodate five adults.The Mokka is also practical and user friendly, with 19 storage spaces, including a cleverly concealed armrest in the rear bench that also contains a cup holder, and storage areas in front and behind the gear leaver.Its 356-litre boot beats a lot of its rivals. With up to 1.372 litre of loading space with the rear seats down, there's plenty of versatile features including a cleverly-designed parcel shelf which can be easily adjusted by hand and a rear bench that can be split and folded in a 60:40 ratio providing even more flexible loading and transportation.It comes with plenty of kit as standard too. Available in four different specifications – S, Exclusive, Tech Line and SE – the entry level model comes with cruise control, air conditioning and steering wheel mounted audio controls.I drove the Tech Line model, which is particularly aimed at company car drivers due to the low P11D price.In addition to the S it came with front and rear parking distance sensors, rain sensing windscreen wipers, automatic lighting control, a Naive 600 Satellite Navigation system with colour screen, DAB, Blue tooth, SUB connectivity and cruise control. The system can look a little daunting at first when you see the clutch of buttons, but once you've had a play with it it's relatively straightforward to use.There's also the choice of three engines too - a 1.4-litre or 1.6-litre petrol and a recently launched 1.6-litre CDT ecoFLEX diesel, which was in the model I drove, along with a six-speed manual gearbox. It replaces a 1.7-litre and offers better fuel economy and COO emissions, posting figures of 68.9 and 109g/km. And then there's the price. In a day and age where £15,000 seems to be the starting price for new cars, with a starting price of £16,000 on-the road, the Mokka represents excellent value for money.I really enjoyed driving the Mokka for the five days that I had one, and it was car that I really got the feel for. I always enjoy the higher driving position that you get with an SUV, and the dashboard was clutter-free and easy to use.The gearbox was smooth when changing up and down, and it was refreshing to get a proper hand brake for a change, rather than a button.The steering was light, and it handled very well when I drove it on the country lanes on my daily commute to work. There was plenty of power too when needed from the new diesel engine.The Mokka is a safe car too. Europe CAP gave the crossover a five-star crash test rating, which included a 100 per cent safety assist score. Six airbags, stability control and adaptive brake lights are standard, while the cruise control system features a speed limiter function.Make sure you don't miss out on your opportunity to purchase your pre-registered Vauxhall at a great price from Perry's Barnsley. Mokka Touchline Diesel models are currently available for immediate collection from £15,995. Telephone 01226 776100 for more details.