Chevrolet in 2012 introduced the world to an updated version of the crossover Chevrolet Captiva- a stylish and multifunctional car that feels great both on city streets and off-road conditions.
Equipment
Already basic equipment Captiva LS is well equipped with all necessary additional equipment: central locking with remote control, power windows all around, audio system with MP3, ABS, ESP. The car in any configuration contains reliable security systems that allow the driver to confidently drive the car, feeling stable contact with the road. This is facilitated by an improved system that distributes traction between the wheels of the machine.
Engine and gearbox
The new Chevrolet Captiva is delivered to Russia with two petrol engines 2.4 liters (167 hp), 3.0 liters (249 hp) and one diesel 2.2 liters (184 hp) . Each owner of the crossover is given the opportunity to choose between a manual or automatic six-speed gearbox. Interesting options are expected regarding the drive and transmission.
Suspension
The crossover is equipped with a chassis with improved technical characteristics, specially designed to increase the dynamics and stability of the car in tight corners.
Security
Driving confidence is also given by the stability control system, which automatically regulates oversteer or understeer of the car while driving, minimizing their consequences. Equipping the ABS system can significantly reduce braking distances during emergency braking.
In combination with ESP, the Chevrolet Captiva for the first time has a system that assists the driver when starting up and prevents the crossover from rolling back from the slope at the beginning of the movement on the rise.
The creators of the new Captiva model paid great attention to the safety of the driver and passengers in extreme situation on road. The salon is equipped with front, side and ceiling airbags - a total of 6 pieces. The front seats have three-point belts with tension limiters. The rear seats have special ISOFIX child seat anchorages.
All security systems are in basic configuration.
Specifications Chevrolet Captiva (2012)
Wheelbase: 2705 mm
Length: 4670 mm
Width: 1850 mm
Height: 1755 mm
Ground clearance: 197 mm
Specifications Chevrolet Captiva (2006-2011)
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The world debut of the Chevrolet Captiva 7 seats (factory index C-100) took place as part of the Paris auto show, where the multinational Korean-Australian development appeared before the public with a Chevrolet "butterfly-cross". Unlike the Chevy Equinox and Saturn Vue, which are similar in configuration, the designers radically redesigned the architecture of the Theta platform, made significant adjustments to the line of power units, came up with an impressive roof and installed compact crossover on monumental wheels. The dimensions of the Chevrolet Captiva allow you to comfortably accommodate 7 passengers. Presented at GM new Chevrolet The Captiva is like a car for outdoor activities, but, in fact, it is a classic urban SUV.
The five-door Chevrolet Captiva has a permanent front-wheel drive with automatic switch rear axle through an electronically controlled clutch in case of slipping of the front wheels. Capacity 5 passengers. An additional third row of seats provides the Chevrolet Captiva with 7 seats.
The officially announced Chevrolet Captiva dimensions are: wheelbase length 2707 mm, vehicle length 4673 mm, width 1868 mm, vehicle height excluding roof rails 1756 mm. Depending on the engine, Captiva fuel consumption in mixed driving ranges from 6.6-10.7 liters per 100 km.
Chevrolet Captiva specifications
Line of power units
Engine Captiva "Ecotek" - 2.4 liters, 4-cylinder with two camshafts (DOHC), with a capacity of 100 kW (136 l / s). On a suburban highway, the Chevrolet Captiva consumption is an average of 7.6 l / 100 km, in the city - 12.2 l / 100 km.
Engine Chevrolet Captiva "Alloytec V6" - compact aluminum 6-cylinder 3.2-liter, power - 169 kW (230 l / s). The most "gluttonous" is the Chevrolet Captiva's fuel consumption in combined cycle is 10.7 liters, in the city - 15.5 liters per 100 km.
Collaborative 2.0-litre Z20S turbodiesel Korean engineers from GM DAT and their Italian counterparts from VM Motori. Diesel Captiva hides 150 "horses" under the hood. This Chevrolet Captiva diesel is installed on models sold mainly in Western Europe.
For the Russian market, a 184-horsepower Chevrolet Captiva diesel is offered - a 2.2-liter unit. The fuel consumption of the Chevrolet Captiva per hundred kilometers is 6.6 liters in mixed mode. Outside the city - 5.5l / 100km, in ragged city traffic - 8.5l / 100km.
3-liter 258-horsepower 6-cylinder petrol engine.
Captiva 7 seats car is solid, solid and even a little imposing. Sitting in the cabin almost do not notice the bumps in the road. Thanks to an electronically controlled clutch, Captiva in 100 milliseconds (according to technical documentation) after the front wheels spin, it automatically becomes all-wheel drive. Inherent Chevrolet Captiva characteristics do not provide for the possibility of forced blocking of the electrically controlled clutch.
None of the official documentation describing the technical characteristics of the Chevrolet Captiva indicates a specific ride height. The clearance is not a reason for Chevrolet Captiva to be proud. Distance from the roadway to bottom point car is 170 mm. A "toothy" skirt front bumper reduces the Chevrolet Captiva's clearance characteristics by almost half. In case of installation of crankcase protection ground clearance decreases to a value more characteristic of urban sports cars, and not the off-road vehicles that the new Chevrolet Captiva aims at.
Transmission Chevrolet Captiva automatic or manual
Regardless of the type of engine (gasoline or diesel), the Chevrolet Captiva buyer is offered either manual transmission, or "automatic". Both transmission options are six-speed.
Restyling Chevrolet Captiva
The results of the first restyling were demonstrated during the Paris Motor Show in 2010. Noticeable changes have affected both the external type Chevrolet Captiva new, as well as the interior. The technical specifications were modernized in the new Chevrolet Captiva - a diesel engine was added, the chassis was significantly reconfigured. The suspension received stiffer springs and more powerful stabilizers. Electronically controlled clutch, if necessary, connects rear axle, providing Captiva four-wheel drive, bringing the torque ratio between the front and rear axle to 50/50. The stern remained unchanged, the profile was slightly retouched, but the full face was completely transformed. The front end is decorated with a large, traditional for the latest Chevrolet lines, divided by a corporate cross into two unequal parts, a radiator grille, and the front optics squinted aggressively. New door seals, new fender liner and headlining fabric make the Captiva quiet and acoustically comfortable.
A Chevrolet Captiva diesel engine with a power of 184 hp was added to the line of power units. 2.2 liters, with an impressive traction reserve, economical and unusually quiet. In such a Captiva, the consumption in the combined cycle is only 6.6 l / 100 km.
Another new power unit - a 3-liter 6-cylinder gasoline engine with a capacity of 258 "horses" was presented in 2011 during a demonstration of the post-styled Captiva assembly of the Tashkent branch of GM Uzbekistan. This Chevrolet Captiva has fuel consumption at mixed driving is 9.3 l / 100km. The demo model was equipped with a modified automatic transmission. In appearance Chevrolet Captiva has changed the block of front headlights and foglights mounted in the bumper. In several assembly options, it is possible to equip the parktronic system and additional airbags. Electronic console with 7 inch touch screen has the ability to connect wirelessly via Bluetooth. The new Captiva went on sale in 2012.
Security
The machine is built on a reinforced steel frame with programmed deformation zones that effectively absorb impact energy. All configurations are stuffed to the eyeballs with electronic assistants:
HBA (Hydraulic Brake Assist) - brake assistant
ABS (Anti-lock braking system) - anti-lock braking system
ESC (Electronic Stability Control - electronic stability control system
DCS (Dynamic Stability Control), aka ESC (Electronic Stability Control) - a motion control system during descents that prevents skidding
EBV, aka EBD (Electronic brakeforce distribution) - electronic brake force distribution system
ARP (Active Rollover Protection) - vehicle rollover prevention system
In addition to two front airbags, window and side airbags are additionally installed.
5 doors SUVs
History of Chevrolet Captiva / Chevrolet Captiva
In 2006, GM joined the line of affordable models with relatively inexpensive SUV Captiva, which the concern brought to Europe from Korea. The premiere took place at the Geneva Motor Show. This time, the company presented not a huge and heavy American jeep, but a compact SUV (Sport Utility Vehicle) or, in popular terms, an SUV. Captiva is translated from Italian as "captive".
The look is quite masculine. The grille is crowned with a large Chevrolet badge. Originally located foglights give the car a certain charm. Rear end fits very harmoniously into the overall appearance: two exhaust pipes, beautiful rear lights - it turns out a very solid image.
The interior has a sense of carefully thought-out functionality. Nothing superfluous, but everything that is - to the place and looks great. In the decoration used only high-quality plastic. Indicators dashboard easy to read, all the control buttons are at hand, and the finish "wood" and "aluminum" (in the expensive version) looks high quality and appropriate. Inside, up to seven passengers can comfortably accommodate. The basic version is designed for five people. The seats are adjustable in various planes. The steering wheel can also be adjusted in height and angle. It has an audio control panel, as well as, in some trim levels, also buttons for controlling the cruise control system.
Trunk volume is quite impressive, and if you fold the rear seats, the usable area doubles. The rear seat can also be folded in parts (in a ratio of 60/40). With all passenger seats folded down, cargo compartment will increase to 1565 liters. By the way, for the convenience of loading into Captiva, you can separately open the glass tailgate. In the cabin for storing small luggage there is a roomy glove box which is also refrigerated. In the pockets of the front doors, in addition to places for the map, there are round niches, for liter bottles of water, for example.
The basic package of the Chevrolet Captiva includes 6 airbags, Dynamic Stability Program (ESP), alloy wheels 17, power accessories, air conditioning, CD / MP3 with the ability to control the radio on the steering wheel. There are versions of the Captiva with cruise control, fog lights, heated seats, trip computer, leather upholstery and 18-inch alloy wheels.
The car is offered with three types of engines: two petrol and one diesel. Diesel unit with a volume of 2.0 l / 150 hp and front-wheel drive modification Captiva in Russia will not be sold. So you will have to choose among all-wheel drive options with two gasoline engines (2.4 l / 136 hp and V6 3.2 l / 230.s.). Gearbox to choose from: manual and 5-speed automatic.
The V-shaped "six" well pulls the 1770-kilogram Captiva, coupled with a 5-speed automatic transmission accelerates the car to 100 km / h in less than 9 seconds.
In normal mode, the car is front-wheel drive, and only when the drive wheels start to slip, the electronics connects the rear wheels, to which up to 50% of torque can be transmitted, if necessary. There are no locks and lowering on Captiva. If necessary, it is possible to turn on the descent assistance (this system artificially lowers the speed of the car when descending, slowing down the engine and wheels so that the car does not turn across the slope). Fully independent suspension Captiva (front - McPherson, rear - multi-link) without special problems handles bumps in the road.
The updated Captiva model was presented at the Paris Auto Show in October 2010. The compact SUV received an updated exterior, improved interior and new engines as part of the restyling. The car has also become safer.
The front of the car has changed significantly, has become more pointed and aggressive. This is facilitated by a more streamlined front bumper. A new hood with sharp lines catches the eye. The radiator grille, like the pre-styling version, is divided into two parts. Only now these are not narrow stripes, but a real combat visor from the edge of the hood, through the entire bumper to the plastic skirt. Significantly upgraded head optics. Large rectangular headlights are slightly upturned. Powerful fog lights, framed in chrome, are located in a special plane integrated into the bumper. Air vents on the front fenders give the car a dynamic look. Behind changed only lights. The rear optics received a fashionable transparent housing, in which multi-colored signal lights are located. The 2011 Captiva also received LED turn signals integrated into the mirrors, new body colors and fresh alloy wheel designs.
The developers paid no less attention to the interior of the updated crossover. AT better side the seats have changed, they have good lateral support. The central part of the dashboard has also changed, it has become more modern. The liquid crystal display, which broadcasts navigation and a picture from the rear view camera, fits perfectly into the overall concept of the central panel. to replace the mechanical parking brake came more modern electric. Thus, the designers freed up space for a multifunctional glove compartment between the front seats. Designers used elements of other Chevrolet models, such as blue lighting and instrument panel cladding that blends seamlessly into the front doors. Captiva is offered in 5- or 7-seat versions, and the rows of seats themselves are arranged with an increase, like in a movie theater. AT standard equipment all cars have a full power package, including electric mirrors, rain and light sensors and many other systems that help the driver drive the car. Trunk volume is 769 liters, it can be transformed by folding the second row of seats to 1577 liters.
The range of engines for the Chevrolet Captiva has been radically changed. Engines are completely modernized, power increased. Customers are offered 4 new engines of the Evro-5 standard, which are serially combined with a 6-speed "mechanics". A 6-speed automatic is also available as an option. The base is the ECOTEC gasoline engine with a working volume of 2.4 liters, equipped with a modern VVT system, which provides adjustment of the valve timing. The power of this engine is 167 hp and fuel consumption is 8.9 l/100 when using a manual transmission. Acceleration to hundreds declared on the passport is 10.5 seconds. by the most powerful engine is a 3 liter V6. Direct fuel injection and flexible valve control deliver 258 hp. He is able to disperse the Captiva to hundreds in 8.6 seconds. The maximum speed is 198 km / h, fuel consumption is 10.7 l / 100 km in a combined cycle.
New 2.2-liter turbodiesels are presented in two versions: 163 and 184 hp. The engines have a turbocharger with variable geometry, intercooler and " common rail". Unlike previous generation diesels, the new engines have a lower compression ratio. Thanks to this, the power new Chevrolet Captiva is higher and CO2 emissions are lower. With a 163 hp diesel engine, the technical characteristics of the Chevrolet Captiva are as follows: acceleration in 9.9 seconds to 100 kilometers per hour from standstill, top speed 189 km / h. With a diesel engine, whose power is 184 hp, Chevrolet Captiva accelerates from standstill to 100 km/h in 9.4 seconds, top speed is 200 km/h. For both versions, fuel consumption is 6.4 l / 100 kilometers.
The new car is also equipped with an all-wheel drive system. Active system all-wheel drive controls the connection of the rear wheels through an electronically controlled clutch. The torque distribution along the axes is constantly regulated in automatic mode and can be adjusted to a ratio of 50:50. Under normal driving conditions, 100% of the torque is transferred to the front wheels. The all-wheel drive system is fully integrated with the anti-lock braking system and dynamic stabilization system to provide maximum controllability of the car's behavior.
The updated chassis of the Chevrolet Captiva improves the vehicle's dynamic qualities, improves handling in tight corners, reduces roll and improves overall driving characteristics. Captiva comes standard with systems that provide active safety high level. The car is equipped with ESC (Dynamic Stability Control), TCS (Traction Control) and BAS (Brake Assist).
Six airbags (side, front and curtain airbags to protect rear passengers) are part of the system passive safety. The front seats have diagonal lap belts with pretensioners and force limiters. The second-row side seats are equipped with Isofix anchorages, which allow you to quickly and securely install child seats.
In 2013, the updated Chevrolet Captiva was officially presented at the Geneva Motor Show. As before, the restyled crossover is available in both five-seater and seven-seater versions. The exterior has changed slightly. The radiator grille was updated, it received a black honeycomb crate, chrome trim around the edges and an additional bar in the center. The shape of the front bumper has undergone a slight change, the fog lights. The new headlights have taken on a more narrowed shape. Small holes appeared on the front fenders. Behind the car also received new bumper, updated design reflectors, and round pipes exhaust system gave way to chrome-plated rectangular pipes with a sporty design. The rear lights have been slightly enlarged and equipped with LEDs.
In the cabin, there are also few changes. The instrument panel has changed slightly compared to the previous generation, now there are two distinct scales with a pleasant blue backlight. Between them is a small display that displays engine temperature, oil pressure and a few more indicators in real time. The steering wheel has changed shape and received additional adjustments by car systems. In addition to the design in the cabin, ergonomics have improved significantly. From the inside, the car began to look much more expensive. The interior trim used better plastics and fabric elements. Top configurations got an updated leather interior with new trim colors, new lining on the front panel and a few other minor innovations.
Salon transformation possibilities deserve separate conversation. Everything is added here and in any combination. The previous version of Captiva did not have these features. Even the crossover version with a third row of seats allows you to make a flat floor for loading without dismantling the third row. The seats fold down in any proportions you need, that is, you can carry the required number of passengers and at the same time get excellent cargo space. In a completely transformed state, the car offers almost a thousand liters of usable volume. In the standard version, the volume of the luggage compartment is 477 liters.
under the hood Russian version crossover to choose from three representatives of the updated line of engines. Two gasoline units, including a four-cylinder engine with a displacement of 2.4 liters and a capacity of 167 horsepower. A more powerful six-cylinder engine has a working volume of 3.0 liters and a power of 249 horsepower.
The first motor is capable of accelerating the crossover to one hundred kilometers per hour in 10.3 seconds, and the average consumption will be 12.2 liters. With this motor, it will be possible to choose a 6-speed manual transmission or 6 step automatic. FROM flagship motor the car will become faster - only 8.6 seconds to a hundred kilometers per hour, and consumption will increase to 15.5 liters per hundred kilometers. Only automatic can be used as a transmission.
The third in the line is the diesel engine, which develops 184 horsepower with a volume of 2.2 liters. Acceleration of a crossover with such an engine is 9.6 seconds to one hundred kilometers per hour, and fuel consumption is 8.5 liters per hundred kilometers in the city. With this motor, it will be possible to choose both mechanical and automatic transmission.
All-wheel drive is offered for all variants of the car, but despite this, you should be very careful when driving off the asphalt. The fact is that in the threshold area, the ground clearance does not exceed 170 mm, and there is even less space under the bumpers.
The concern offers two basic configurations: LS and LT. Also present special versions LT Plus and LTZ. In the basic version, the car is well equipped on all fronts: 17-inch alloy wheels, full set airbags for the driver and front passenger, ABS, stability control, braking assistance, air conditioning, heated front seats, branded audio system with steering wheel control. Top trim levels offer heated rear seats, dual-zone climate control, push-button engine start, a MyLink multimedia system that supports voice control, and 18-inch wheels.
The issue of safety in this car is given special attention. A solid steel frame appeared at the heart of the body, equipped with special programmable deformation zones in front and stiffeners in the door structures, which should protect against side impacts. The interior of the car in the basic configuration was equipped with two front airbags, three-point seat belts with pretensioners, active front seat headrests, and a child seat mount. More expensive equipment, as well as additional options curtains and side airbags will be installed.
They have not undergone significant changes over time, although the car has gone through two restyling. The first model of the famous American SUV saw the light in 2006. In 2010, a model was presented to motorists after the first restyling with an updated exterior and a modified chassis.
After the second restyling in 2013, the equipment of the car was expanded.
The interior has undergone more significant changes:
- the front panel and console have become completely different;
- the dashboard has become more convenient and understandable;
- on the steering wheel is the control of all systems of the car;
- interior trimmed with new plastic materials and fabric inserts;
- interior transformation is possible.
The designers did a good job with the ergonomics of the cabin: now you do not need to look for buttons for a long time - they are all at hand. In the updated Chevrolet Captiva, the characteristics of the cabin are amazing: everything is added and unfolded here. Spacious inner space allows comfortable accommodation for passengers of any body weight and height. From the inside, the SUV began to look more expensive and nobler. For a fee, it is possible to order a fully leather interior trim.
The comfort of the seven-seat cabin is enhanced by heated seats, illuminated thresholds, full power accessories and a modern media system. chevrolet captiva 2013 specifications new version equipped with parking sensors on the front and rear bumper and voice control option. For the convenience of driving a jeep and reading information about technical condition main nodes installed interactive display.
Engines and transmission
Technical chevrolet specifications captiva The motors have not changed. Developers offer three types of engines:
- diesel with two turbines for 184 l / forces: 2.2 liters;
- gasoline for 167 l / forces: 2.4 liters;
- gasoline for 249 l / forces: 3 liters.
With the exception of the three-liter unit, the engines are controlled in manual and automatic transmission modes. The three-liter unit is produced in tandem with an automatic transmission. This is where all the changes end: specifications chevrolet captiva 2007 and the price scale remained the same.
Unfortunately, this version SUV can not boast of optimal ground clearance for the Russian complex landscape. In the accompanying documentation for the car, the true size of the clearance is nowhere indicated, which is a small amount of 17 cm. The distance from the front bumper to the track is halved by the "toothy skirt". In accordance with these indicators, they do not allow him to be called a cross-country vehicle, the value of which he claims. The same applies to restyled models.
Equipment
The main package of the new modification includes:
- airbags for front-seated passengers;
- 17 inch wheels;
- heated front seats;
- exchange rate stability system;
- Steering wheel controlled audio system.
How are they different from restyled ones? Additional equipment from the manufacturer has extended functionality for a separate price. The list includes heated rear seats, integrated voice control, 18-inch titanium wheels, ambient lighting package, climate control and more.
This brand of jeep will not suit fans of off-road driving: the car was created for intelligent driving along city streets and a pleasant country walk around the neighborhood. For a comfortable country cruise in the cabin there is a special storage compartment useful little things: there can be a mini bar for soft drinks.
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In conclusion, watch a test drive of the restyled Captiva model.
Chevrolet Captiva is an urban SUV with the makings of an SUV. Solid appearance, plug-in all-wheel drive, the presence of a seven-seater saloon - this car has many advantages. Its release began in 2006, in 2012 a restyled version appeared. Its origin is Korean, but the quality and style are American, which provides it with a stable demand for Russian market where large jeeps are traditionally valued.
Test drive Chevrolet Captiva
The best way to check if a car is right for you is to drive it. Everybody official dealers Chevrolet offer a test drive, which will allow the future owner to decide on a purchase. The target audience of the Chevrolet Captiva is primarily men. All his brutal appearance suggests that this is a serious car. Strict body contours, nothing superfluous in interior trim, a minimum of details.
At the same time, Captiva is very functional. But, as they say, everything is on point. A spacious trunk with an additional compartment under the floor allows you to load even a small elephant. A large glove compartment with a hidden compartment holds a set of wrenches and a bunch of other similar “little things”. The desire for minimalism in the exterior of this car has reached the steering wheel. It is, of course, big, like in a trolley bus, but why is it so thin? The grip is uncomfortable, but this can be compensated for by a case with a foam lining.
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How does this city SUV drive? You have to get used to its dynamics, it is ambiguous. First speed in mechanical transmission very short and indistinct. But, if necessary, to shake the car that has sat down “on its belly”, it is good. Automatic up to 2000 rpm is rather weak, does not pull. But after 2000, Captiva suddenly comes to life, and then the real drive. In general, in this car you either fly or crawl.
The jeep is resistant to rutting, despite the relatively narrow transverse dimension. The post-styling version does not have the effect of longitudinal rocking. New chassis settings allow for crisper cornering. The suspension is energy-intensive, perfectly absorbs all the bumps and bumps in the road. The driver and passengers feel comfortable. The car lacks the “pendulum” effect that all large SUVs are prone to when maneuvering with sudden stops, here it is reduced to zero, through special suspension control settings.
Pro off-road qualities Captives argue a lot. A jeep that claims to have good cross-country ability has them like honey from a cartoon about Winnie the Pooh - either they have them or they don't. Chevrolet Captiva has them. But, in many respects they depend on the power and thrust of the engine. Chevrolet, of course, is not a Hummer, but it is rushing well. According to the reviews of the owners, parking on a snowdrift is not a problem, as well as driving up a steep mountain through mud.
Captiva is not very stable. The ratio of the longitudinal and transverse distance between the wheels, plus high ground clearance, do not allow her to cling to the road with a stranglehold. It is too narrow for an aggressive driving style. The steering wheel, sometimes not too informative, and this does not allow you to completely relax while driving.
But you can get used to this behavior of Captiva, after all, but still she - all-wheel drive SUV, albeit a light class, she is supposed to be somewhat rolled and thoughtful.
Specifications Chevrolet Captiva
This car is delivered to Russia with three types of engines. The most budgetary -2.4 liters with 136 horses under the hood. It will not provide crazy dynamics, but it is quite reliable and traction. A small tax will be a nice bonus for the owner of Captiva with this modification of the engine.
Gasoline consumption of a car with such a unit, according to General Motors engineers, is eight liters on the highway, 10-12 in a combined cycle in the city. In reality, according to the owners, it turns out more. City cycle 14-16 liters, highway 11.5 l / 100 km. Gas engine 3 liters This version of the engine appeared in updated version, after restyling, and replaced the V6 3.2 liter. It became more powerful, the number of horses was increased to 249. At the same time, the 3 liter engine became more economical than its predecessor.
Acceleration to the coveted hundred is now 8.6 seconds, which improves dynamic performance by 0.2 seconds. Claimed fuel consumption is 14.3l/100km urban and 8.3l/100km highway. Top speed is limited to 198 km/h.
Another serious unit is the V6 3.2 l / 230l.s. It is only available in pre-styling version. This is the optimal engine for a car weighing 1770 kilograms. With this ratio of mass and torque, the car accelerates to hundreds in 8.8 seconds. Quite a decent indicator for an SUV, which allows you to comfortably navigate through city traffic jams. The 3.2 petrol engine eats 18-20 liters in the city. Its maximum speed is 198 km/h.
Diesel engine 2.2 Chevrolet Captiva with diesel engine under the hood 184 hp Acceleration to hundreds - 9.6 seconds. The maximum speed that he is able to develop is 191 km / h.
The appetite of this unit is good, according to the owners, in the city it consumes 17-18 liters, on the highway 14, against the manufacturer's declared 14.3 and 8.3 liters per hundred, respectively.
The high fuel consumption that many Captiva owners complain about is a sensitive drawback. But it can be fixed by switching the car to gas. Those who buy Captiva seriously and for a long time solve the problem big expense fuel installation HBO.
Transmission
Chevrolet Captiva comes with both automatic and mechanical box gears. A mechanical 6-speed transmission provides throttle response and a smooth ride, both on urban asphalt and off-road. Automatic box it is better to take with an engine of 3.2 or 3 liters. An automatic with a 2.4 engine is stupid. For driving around the city, its dynamics are enough, but sometimes, if necessary, enhanced maneuvering, it is annoying with its slowness.
Salon Chevrolet Captiva (+ photo)
Salon in Chevrolet Captiva is spacious. Behind the wheel can comfortably accommodate even very tall driver, and the ceiling will not put pressure on his crown, thanks to the large windshield. Passengers sitting in the back do not rest their knees on the backs of the front seats. The same passengers of the second row will not have to pretend to be professional divers, sitting in the cabin.
A large door opening allows you to get into the car without making complex gestures. For the convenience of using the cabin space, various functions of seat transformation are provided. The rear row, which can be laid out both in the floor and in the proportions of 60/40, will allow you to load both a wardrobe and a bicycle into the car. Heated front seats and lumbar support for the driver's seat (not in all trim levels) will ensure driving comfort. And in seven-seater modifications, the rear row of seats can also be removed, or folded in a 50/50 ratio.
The Captiva has a very high quality interior trim. Our fellow citizens love to criticize Americans for cheap plastic. Like, if you knock on it - it rattles, if you hit it - it hurts. It is not clear, of course, why many car owners are experimenting with such trivial materials as interior trim ... But, it’s time for them finest hour! The Chevrolet Captiva plastic is very soft, looks beautiful and aesthetically pleasing, does not rattle or rattle on bumps. Seat materials meet high quality standards. The fabric interior (in cheaper versions) does not fade, does not wipe off, and lends itself well to dry cleaning. Leather and eco-leather are used for seat upholstery in more expensive trim levels. They don't stretch or rub off.
The only negative is the lack of perforation; in hot weather, sitting in such chairs is not very comfortable. The salon of budget versions is designed for five people, but three healthy adult men for back seat it will be tight. It is rather intended for children. But here, too, a problem arises - it is also difficult to put three car seats in a row there, rather a pair of car seats and a booster. The seven-seater option will cost more, both used and new. It is less common. You will have to wait when ordering a new car, and look when buying a used one.
Options and prices Chevrolet Captiva
Everyone chooses a car for themselves. Based on this principle, General Motors engineers have released many different trim levels for the Chevrolet Captiva. LS
The most simple equipment– LS, already includes the basic elements of comfort, without which it is impossible to imagine modern car. The safety and stability of the car on the road is provided by ABS and traction control, as well as ESP, equipped with a subsystem (TSA), which stabilizes the trailer when skidding. Side, frontal and even ceiling airbags provided Captiva with a high crash test score. For the comfort of the driver and front passengers there is heated seats. Air conditioning, CD player, 6 speakers with MP3 player support are also included in this package. Light-alloy 17-inch wheels are also supplied as standard.
The LT package completely repeats the LS, and is complemented by cruise control, steering column adjustment, rain sensor, fog lights, and an electrochromic interior rear-view mirror. The salon in this version is combined, made of fabric with leather elements. Leather is also sheathed in the steering wheel and the "skirt" of the gear lever. LT Plus Chevrolet Captiva's configurations are built on the principle of nesting dolls - each next one repeats the previous one, but a little more. The LT Plus adds larger rims than the LS, has a sunroof, and power driver's seat adjustment. The interior itself is upholstered in black leather. The rear-view mirrors are electrically adjustable and heated.
And, finally, the top-end equipment - LTZ. It included all the best from the previous ones, and added such nice little things as roof rails, tinted side windows. The discs have grown by one inch again, and the number of speakers has increased to 8.
Chevrolet Captiva options
Options There are a lot of useful and pleasant options in the Chevrolet Captiva. In more detail it is worth talking about the most popular. There is a towbar in any configuration, which allows you to use the Captiva as a tractor, and transport boats, motor homes and other trailers. Pneumatic shock absorbers do not allow the car to sag even with an overloaded trunk. Stand, they, respectively, only behind. Equipped with vehicle level sensors.
The front shock absorbers are simple, non-pneumatic, with level sensors and adjustable stiffness. Chevrolet suspension repair expensive pleasure. But breaking it is not so easy, despite the tales of the unreliability of pneumatics. A careful owner has no problems with it. And lovers of off-road driving should buy a Niva or UAZ, because Captiva is more of an urban SUV. Hand brake decorated unusually for those who have not ridden an American before. It's just a button on the dashboard. Controls for the audio system and cruise control are located on the steering wheel, like most Chevrolet SUVs.
The opening rear door glass allows you to throw in the trunk of any object that is not too large, such as a tool box, without opening the main door. This is relevant if luggage compartment already heavily loaded. The cabin has a spacious compartment for small items, which can be used to cool drinks. Nice feature, which many owners do not know about until the end of using the car, until new owner won't call and ask how this thing turns on. Generally, read technical guidance to the car - a very rewarding activity. Thanks to this, you can get acquainted with all the options (and there are many) in the Chevrolet Captiva.
Is it worth choosing a used Chevrolet Captiva
Of course, getting into a new car specially made for you is always more pleasant. But also harder. After all, the minimum price for the most “empty” car starts from a position of 950,000 rubles. The most expensive equipment exceeds the bar of two million. So is it worth that kind of money? Probably yes. This is a reliable car with good interior fittings, and, according to the reviews of most owners, in the first years of operation it practically does not break. You only have to change consumables and undergo scheduled maintenance.
At the same time, just after leaving the threshold of the cabin, any car becomes cheaper. So that all invested funds cannot be returned. Selling Captiva is hard, and buyers are often good at knocking down the price. Basically, such a decrease is due to the expensive maintenance of a used Chevrolet Captiva, but also because of its good appetite. The rest of the car is very decent. In used condition, this Jeep is affordable.
The minimum price for a car in 2007, in Moscow, where, traditionally, the lowest price tags for used cars, starts from the position of 450,000 rubles. Becoming the second or third buyer of Captiva, you can get a richer package for the price of a new, "empty" car. But at the same time, you can get a bunch of "sores", which we will discuss below.
What "sick" Chevrolet Captiva
The most expensive thing to treat is suspension. It is pneumatic, spare parts are expensive, their installation is a technologically complex process. Since the Captiva is still a jeep, many owners are trying to storm off-road on it. It is better not to do this, it will be more wholesome. The catalyst is another headache for the owners of this Chevrolet model. When buying a used car, you should splurge on an inspection at the service, so as not to get into expensive repairs later.
The stabilizer struts are being replaced already at 30,000 - 50,000 kilometers. Unpleasant, but this is done under warranty. Other problems are not of such a large scale. These are, basically, various "glitches" of electricians - errors, incorrect work algorithms, which are well treated by masters in authorized services.
Conclusion
Most often, buyers of this SUV, both used and new, are deterred by the price of maintenance. But with careful and careful operation, the car rarely breaks down, it is reliable. Otherwise, Captiva will not create big problems, choosing Chevrolet Captiva, the owner will receive good car for families and trips to nature, which will organically fit into the city stream.
