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CHEVROLET CAPTIVA (2007-CURRENT)
We Say...
You've waited for a long time, and now Chevy has a compact SUV of their own. Don't fall in line though. The Captiva is merely captivating in name. It suffers from the Optra syndrome: does everything well, but nothing spectacularly well. Lacks character too. And pricey. We suggest opting for the 2.0D FWD which presents a good balance between usable power and economy.
Actually a fine drive.
Questionable solidity, lacks personality.

Last Updated: November.12.2007
Ownership 2.0D AWD 2.4 AWD 2.0D FWD 2.4 FWD
Price P 1,499,000 P 1,399,000 P 1,299,000 1,199,000
Vehicle Classification Entry-Level SUV
Warranty 3 years / 100,000 kilometers
Under the Hood
Engine 2.0 DOHC 16V I4 2.4 DOHC 16V I4 2.0 DOHC 16V I4 2.4 DOHC 16V I4
Maximum Output (bhp @ rpm) 150 @ 4000 142 @ 5200 150 @ 4000 142 @ 5200
Maximum Torque (Nm @ rpm) 320 @ 2000 220 @ 2200 320 @ 2000 220 @ 2200
Fuel Type / Recom. Octane Diesel Gasoline / 93~ Diesel Gasoline / 93~
Fuel System / Aspiration Common Rail / T EFI / NA Common Rail / T EFI / NA
Fuel Mileage (km/L) 13.15 (mfg.) 11.23 (mfg.), 6.17 (test) 14.70 (mfg.) 11.23 (mfg.)
Transmission 5-speed AT 5-speed AT 5-speed AT 5-speed AT
Dimensions and Weights
Length (mm) 4635 4635 4635 4635
Width (mm) 1850 1850 1850 1850
Height (mm) 1755 1755 1755 1755
Wheelbase (mm) 2707 2707 2707 2707
Curb Weight (kg) 1770 1695 1730 1655
Body Type 5-door SUV 5-door SUV 5-door SUV 5-door SUV
Engine / Drive F/AWD F/AWD F/F F/F
Seating 5 5 5 5
Suspension and Tires
Front Suspension Independent,
MacPherson Strut		 Independent,
MacPherson Strut		 Independent,
MacPherson Strut		 Independent,
MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension Independent,
Double Wishbone		 Independent,
Double Wishbone		 Independent,
Double Wishbone		 Independent,
Double Wishbone
Front Brakes Vented Disc Vented Disc Vented Disc Vented Disc
Rear Brakes Disc Disc Disc Disc
Tires 215/70 R 16 (f & r) 215/70 R 16 (f & r) 215/70 R 16 (f & r) 215/70 R 16 (f & r)
Wheels Alloy 16 x 6.5 (f & r) Alloy 16 x 6.5 (f & r) Alloy 16 x 6.5 (f & r) Alloy 16 x 6.5 (f & r)
Safety Features
Airbags 2 2 2 2
Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS) Yes, EBD, Brake Assist Yes, EBD, Brake Assist Yes, EBD, Brake Assist Yes, EBD, Brake Assist
Traction / Stability Control None None None None
Other Safety Features 2.4 AWD
Plus: none		 Rear parking sensors 2.4 FWD
Plus: none		 None
Exterior Features
Fog Lamps Front, rear Front, rear Rear Rear
Other Exterior Features 2.4 AWD
Plus: none		 2.0D FWD
Plus: automatic headlamps; rain-sensing wipers; stainless steel front skid plate; chrome door handles; body-colored door moldings		 2.4 FWD
Plus: none		 Side mirror turn signal repeater; body-colored door handles; black door moldings; rear spoiler; dual exhaust pipes
Interior Features
Steering Wheel Adjustment Tilt, manual Tilt, manual Tilt, manual Tilt, manual
Steering Wheel Material Urethane Urethane Urethane Urethane
Seating Adjustment Manual Manual Manual Manual
Seating Surface Fabric Fabric Fabric Fabric
Other Interior Features 2.4 AWD
Plus: none		 2.0D FWD
Stainless steel scuff plate		 2.4 FWD
Plus: none		 Silver accents; 60/40 split-fold rear seat; rear under floor compartments
Convenience Features
Power Amenities Steering, door locks, windows and mirrors (with fold) Steering, door locks, windows and mirrors (with fold) Steering, door locks, windows and mirrors Steering, door locks, windows and mirrors
Climate Control Manual Manual Manual Manual
Audio System Stereo/6-disc/MP3/aux with 6 speakers Stereo/6-disc/MP3/aux with 6 speakers Stereo/6-disc/MP3/aux with 6 speakers Stereo/6-disc/MP3/aux with 6 speakers
Other Convenience Features 2.4 AWD
Plus: none		 2.0D FWD
Plus: none		 2.4 FWD
Plus: none		 Keyless entry with alarm and immobilizer
Our Take
Rating *** *** **** ****
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