History and description of the Chevrolet Captiva

Chevrolet Captiva is a crossover (SUV), which ranges between compact and medium in size. It was developed by the South Korean manufacturer Daewoo, and sold by Chevrolet in 2006. The car uses the GM Theta platform and is based on the Chevrolet S3X concept car that was unveiled in 2004. The Theta platform is also used by Opel Antara, Saturn Vue, GMC Terrain. In South Korea, Antara is sold under the Daewoo Winstorm brand, in Australia and New Zealand under the Holden Captiva brand.

Competitors of the Chevrolet Captiva are the following crossovers from other companies − Audi Q3, Great Wall Hover, Honda CR-V, Hyundai Tucson, Kia Sportage, Mazda CX-7, Mitsubishi Outlander, Peugeot 4008, Skoda Yeti, Opel Antara, Nissan X-Trail, Suzuki Grand Vitara, Toyota RAV4 and Volkswagen Tiguan.

First generation (C100; 2006–2018)

The S3X concept was developed by GM Daewoo Design Center in Bupyeong-gu, Incheon and premiered at the 2004 Paris Motor Show. Another Daewoo concept car, the Chevrolet T2X, was unveiled at the 2005 Seoul Auto Show with the S3X design on a shortened platform. Production was scheduled for late 2006, but no further information has been released since 2009.

Depending on the configuration, the Captiva has five or seven seats. Standard safety features include: anti-lock braking system (ABS), electronic stability control (ESC), front belt pretensioners, as well as airbags for the driver and front passenger. Side curtain airbags are available as an option. In crash safety tests conducted by Euro NCAP, the car received four out of five stars.


These high performance results have been achieved by using high-strength, pre-programmed steel in the car's frame, which protects the occupants.

In the second quarter of 2011, Captiva was restyled. The updates gave the car a new front fascia reminiscent of the second generation Chevrolet Aveo (T300). Other cosmetic changes included LED turn signals on the exterior mirrors, redesigned wheels and redesigned side vents. Technical changes affected the suspension, there were four new engines and improved gearboxes.



The second facelift of the 2016 Chevrolet Captiva was unveiled at the Dubai International Motor Show on November 10, 2015. The car was equipped with new LED headlights, a new design of the grille and bumper was made, and the dashboard was changed, but the instrument panel remained the same.

The Captiva is equipped with gasoline engines of the following modifications - a 2.4-liter 4-cylinder in-line engine with a capacity of 138, 165 and 170 hp, until 2011 there was a 3.2-liter 6-cylinder V-shaped (Alloytec) with a capacity of 227 hp, and since 2011 they have been installing a 3.0-liter V6 (SIDI) 255 hp Diesel engines until 2011 were 2.0-liter 4-cylinder in-line engines with a capacity of 150 hp, and since 2011 they began to install 2.2-liter in-line engines with a capacity of 160 and 181 hp. Gearboxes three modifications - 5 or 6-speed automatic or 5-speed manual.

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