Chevrolet Captiva: a good-looking, reliable SUV

The Chevrolet Captiva SUV was first unveiled in 2006. This car doesn't belong to the category of huge, heavy American jeeps, but rather to the compact SUV (Sport Utility Vehicle) class. In 2010 an updated Captiva was unveiled in Paris.

Exterior and interior

The Chevrolet Captiva is marked out by a thoroughly masculine look, while the car still radiates charm. Powerful fog lights, placed in an original way on a special plane integrated into the bumper, give the car an unusual appearance. The rear features twin exhaust pipes and handsome tail lights. The cabin is maximally functional and carefully thought through. It looks simply superb. The trim is made only from quality plastic. On the instrument panel every gauge is easy to read, and the control buttons sit right at hand. The base version comfortably seats up to five passengers. Other versions are designed for seven people. The seats in the car are comfortable and easy to adjust. The steering wheel also adjusts for height and rake. As for boot volume, it's quite generous, and with the rear seats folded down the usable space grows substantially. Fold down every passenger seat and you can get up to 1,577 litres of volume. Every car in the standard trim comes with a full electric package, including power mirrors, rain and light sensors, and other systems designed to help the driver control the car.

Engines

The Chevrolet Captiva's powertrains have been fully modernised and stand out for their high output. Today you can buy a Chevrolet Captiva with one of 4 new Euro 5 engines, paired as standard with a 6-speed manual gearbox. A six-speed automatic is also offered as an option. The base engine is a 2.4-litre petrol unit. This engine puts out 167 hp. The most powerful is considered to be the 3-litre V6, which delivers 258 hp. The turbodiesels displace 2.2 litres and come in two versions: 163 hp and 184 hp. These engines run a low compression ratio, which adds power to the Chevrolet Captiva while cutting CO2 emissions. Overall, every engine stands out not just for its power but for its efficiency too. Just as important, this model comes fitted with an all-wheel-drive system. This system controls the rear wheels via an electronically controlled clutch. What's more, thanks to the anti-lock braking system and the dynamic stability system, the car's behaviour stays maximally controllable.

High-level safety systems

The Chevrolet Captiva stands out for its strong dynamic qualities. This model is confident through sharp corners, has reduced body roll and, overall, excellent driving characteristics. In the base trim the car comes with systems that provide a high degree of active safety. These systems include ESC, the dynamic stability system, TCS, the anti-slip system, and BAS, a system that assists with braking. On top of that, the car is fitted with six airbags (side, front, and inflatable curtains protecting rear passengers). There are also seatbelts with pretensioners capable of limiting tension force. Overall, this model is reliable, good-looking and powerful, and the best place to buy a Chevrolet Captiva is from an official dealer. That way you can take advantage of a wide range, choosing among different trims and colour options. What's more, only an official dealer offers the lowest possible prices along with the highest quality and reliability of product.