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Chevrolet Captiva

Styling tweaks plus new engines boost SUV

Chevrolet Captiva front

By Graeme Lambert

March 2011

American giant Chevrolet is aiming to captivate its audience with this latest seven-seat SUV! This is the revised Captiva, and as well as fresh styling, it gets new engine and transmission options.

UK buyers have a choice of two 2.2-litre diesels, delivering 161bhp or 181bhp. These units offer similar performance, fuel economy and emissions, while the latter can be specified with a six-speed automatic gearbox.

On the road, the 181bhp model is sprightly, although the unit is noisy when pushed. The six-speed auto shifts smoothly, if a bit slowly, while the manual features well judged ratios.

Even with 19-inch alloys on our top-spec LTZ, the ride is compliant. And while the damping is firm, the Captiva never crashes into potholes. 

Inside, there’s plenty of kit across the range, although the easy-to-use standard-fit sat-nav looks basic compared to the unit in the Orlando MPV. The cabin is decent, but simplistic instruments and some hard plastics let it down. 

Passengers in the middle row of seats get plenty of room, and the angle of the backrest can be altered. Access to the rear row is good, although this is suitable only for children on long trips. 

The Captiva has always had a modern look, and this has been retained. The newcomer is set apart by its aggressive grille and reprofiled bonnet. 

Yet while this flagship is well equipped, it’s very expensive at £30,295, and is likely to suffer heavy depreciation.

For an alternative review of the latest Chevrolet Captiva visit our sister site carbuyer.co.uk

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likely to suffer heavy depreciation

likely to suffer heavy depreciation - of course it will, it is still a Daewoo. These things can be bought for around 30k in NZ, that is approx £14!!

By chrisay3 on 8 March, 2011, 8:45am

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FIRST OPINION

    The bold new face really makes the Captiva stand out. Combined with tapered windows, sharp lines and a well proportioned body, the revamp has turned this into one of the best-looking cars in its sector. The company’s new diesel engine means the driving experience is better than ever, too, and there’s plenty of standard kit on all models. On the downside the cabin is dated, the auto is slow-witted and this flagship is expensive. 

 

AT A GLANCE

    Price: £30,295
    Engine: 2.2-litre 4cyl diesel 
    Transmission: Six speed automatic, four-wheel drive
    Power/torque: 181bhp/400Nm
    Top speed: 124mph
    Economy: 42.8mpg
    CO2: 174g/km
    Equipment: Bluetooth, heated leather seats, climate and cruise control, reversing camera, sat-nav, split tailgate, 19-inch alloys
    On sale: May
     
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