Chevrolet Captiva

Interiors

Enter in the cockpit of Captiva and its interior features will surely captivate your sight. A perfect amalgamation of premium upholstery and classy interior trim is probably the first thing you notice after entering in this SUV, albeit with a dull color combination. Chrome finishing and wooden inserts, together, on dashboard, gearshift knob and doors leave a luxurious touch on front facia. Its 7 seats in 3 rows are arranged in such a way that all occupants get comfortable legroom and headroom. With all this and more, the most striking feature in Chevrolet Captiva is its ice blue ambient light with a sporty feel to the interior. This SUV also holds a decent infotainment system to ensure fun during the rides. With AM/FM/CD/MP3 facilities you can never get bored during lone long drives. With its USB/AUX/Bluetooth connectivity, you can enjoy music of your choice. 4/6/8 speakers and a 7-inch touchscreen is also provided in Captiva for navigation and entertainment of occupants. A decent boot space of 465-litres after folding the third row seats is provided to occupy the passengers' luggage.

Exteriors

An elegant style with bold and boxy front is given to the new Chevrolet Captiva. Cris cross black glossy front grille with chrome surrounding and wide head lamps complete the front in a graceful way. Check out its aggressive dark fenders which add a sporty look to this SUV. Chrome finished roof rails are also employed for added aesthetic value to the exterior. This 7-seater SUV measures extensively at 4636 mm of length, 1849 mm (including mirrors) of width and 1720 mm of height (with roof rails). The LT2 variants stand longer with 4673 mm of length with other dimensions same as rest of the trims. The wheelbase of all the trims count to 2705 mm which is decent for a 7-seater. 17-inch alloy wheels with appropriate tires are employed in the LS trim for good grip on different terrains.

Engine, Mileage & Variants

Chevrolet Captiva is offered in 4 trims, LS, LT1, LT2 and LTZ, in UAE so that its customers may get option to purchase vehicle with their preferred features. The LS, LT1 and LT2 trims are packed with 2.4-litre engine which has a maximum power output of 169 hp at 5600 rpm along with a maximum torque measuring 229 Nm at 4600 rpm. This 4-inline cylinder petrol engine sips 9.3 litre/100 kms on an average on combined driveways. The LT2 and LTZ variants employ a 3.0-litre powerhouse which is capable of generating a peak power of 264 hp along with a peak torque of 288 Nm. This engine consumes more fuel than its younger sibling by consuming 10.6 litre on drives measuring to a total of 100 km.

Safety, Braking and Miscellaneous

Decent safety features make this Chevrolet family vehicle a worthy purchase. For your safety, Captiva has been equipped with front, curtain and side airbags. Rear Park Assist provided the driver necessary assistance by notifying about the obstructions to park the vehicle safely. Tyre pressure monitor is also employed so that the driver may have information of individual tire pressure. Other essential systems required for optimum safety and convenience of the occupants such as warning triangle, fog lamps, automatic door locks and Isofix are also employed in this SUV. Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) of Chevrolet Captiva prevents its wheels from getting locked to prevent skidding. Also, this forte SUV has disc brakes on all its four wheels. The McPherson Strut front suspension system and multi link rear suspension system handles this SUV in the most efficient manner.

Verdict

This is one SUV which you would surely love. The captivating features, appealing look and a choice of 2 petrol engine, all are packed under one name – Chevrolet Captiva. However, the base variants lack most of the appealing features which will disappoint the customers.