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Chevrolet Captiva

Muscular look adds style, but at a price

Chevrolet Captiva front track

By Chris Thorp

May 2011

Today’s 4x4 buyers don’t do compromise. With fuel prices at an all-time high, few are prepared to put up with an unhealthy thirst, yet all want decent performance and a dose of off-road ability.

That’s why Chevrolet has given its Captiva a makeover. Compared to its predecessor, it now has a more muscular look, with a deep front spoiler and gaping grille similar to the firm’s Orlando MPV.

Elsewhere, styling tweaks have been kept to a minimum, but the Captiva still manages to look more compact than it really is.

Inside, improved materials and an electric handbrake make the Captiva feel more upmarket. 

Delivering 161bhp in entry-level form, and 181bhp in range-topping guise, the new 2.2-litre diesel delivers improved 
performance and reduced CO2 
emissions of 174g/km. We drove the more powerful unit, which offers strong in-gear acceleration and excellent refinement.

A firm set-up helps the Chevy corner with more confidence 
than its predecessor, providing less body roll and a more 
direct steering response. 

Trouble is, these improvements have added around £2,000 to the price. It’s still competitive with rivals on cost, but with prices of up to £31,845, the Captiva is no longer a low-budget option. 

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

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2 Comments

Cheaper than its rivals?

Chevrolet should have an extra clock on the dash showing its depreciation?

By toycollector on 24 May, 2011, 2:34pm

Hey, simples

All you have to do is to reverse the first two digits of the top-range Captiva to arrive at the 1 year old price:-

£31,845 > £13,845

Still not worth it.

By FloatingVoter on 24 May, 2011, 8:30pm

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FIRST OPINION

    With minor improvements all round, the revised Captiva fits the brief for drivers who hanker after a well equipped seven-seat SUV but can’t afford a premium brand. While it’s still short of class leaders in terms of ride and refinement, the new look is sharp and a fresh engine delivers a welcome boost in pace and efficiency. Entry-level four-wheel-drive versions offer the best value, and the Captiva has never been stronger.

 

AT A GLANCE

    Price: £31,845
    Engine: 2.2-litre 4cyl turbodiesel, 181bhp
    Transmission: Six-speed automatic, four-wheel drive
    Top speed: 118mph
    0-60mph: 9.3 seconds
    Combined economy: 42.8mpg
    CO2: 174g/km
    Equipment: Bluetooth connectivity, climate control, cruise control, rear parking sensors, leather seats, electric handbrake, alloy wheels 
    On sale: Now 
     
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