Wednesday, 30 May 2012

Chevrolet Captiva LT


Chevrolet Captiva - Front Cross Side View Exterior Photo

VEHICLE SUMMARY

Name:
Captiva
Model:
LT
Car Body Type:
SUV
Segment:
D Segment

VERDICT

FOR
Looks
Features
Price
AGAINST
Chevrolet's poor reputation

ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS

Displacement:
1991cc, VCDi
Engine Type:
Diesel
Maximum Power:
148 Bhp @ 4000 rpm
Maximum Torque:
320 Nm @ 2000 rpm

COMFORT AND CONVENIENCE

AC:
AC
with Climate Control
Power Windows:
Central Locking:
Remote
Remote Boot:
Remote Fuel Filler:
Rear Wiper:
Rear Defogger:
Rear Armrest:
With Cup Holder
Streeing Adjustment
(Rake/Reach):
/
Driver Seat Adjustment:
Manual
Music System:
Mp3 CD Player
Leather Seats:
Optional
Door Mirror:
Driver Side Electric
Tinted Glass:
Rear AC Vent:
Folding Rear Seats:
Sun Roof:
Buttons/Controls
on Steering:

Auto Viper:
Auto Headlamp:



Chevrolet Captiva Review

Overview of captiva
Chevrolet Captiva is said to be a head turner with elegant and sporty exterior look with a rigid monocoque body. Captiva is packed with bold wheel cutouts and powerful shoulder line with satin silver finish skid plates in the front and rear that adds aggression and sophistication on the open urban roads.

Chevrolet Captiva is a car with luxury and style both in interiors and exteriors. The exterior of Chevrolet Captiva is unmatched with a class-apart style. The sporty headlight makes the visibility very clear.The interiors of Chevrolet Captiva are also very impressive. 

Chevrolet Captiva Mileage

Chevrolet Captiva TachoMeter
Chevrolet Captiva is premium segment SUV car and is powered by 2.0 L , 1991 cc diesel engine. Chevrolet Captiva is available in both Manual and Automatic Transmission Gearbox.The manual gearbox are more powerful and delivers greater mileage as compared to automatic gearbox. Chevrolet Captiva is packed with SOCH engine with CRDI ( Common Rail Direct Injection ) fuel system. The highly powered engine of Chevrolet Captiva is very fuel efficient with stimulating performance. The 5 speed transmission gearbox helps in easy and smooth shifting of gears.

Chevrolet Captiva endowed with 5 Speed Automatic Transmission Gearbox offers a mileage of around 10.5 kmpl in the city roads and 12.5 kmpl on the highways.Whereas Chevrolet Captiva with 5 Speed manual transmission gearbox offers a mileage of 9.5 kmpl in the urban areas and 11.3 on the highways.

Power of Chevrolet Captiva

Chevrolet Captiva Photos
Chevrolet Captiva is a very powerful and fuel efficient car . The car is available in both Automatic and Manual Transmission Gearbox. Chevrolet Captiva comes in diesel engine only with three model- Chevrolet LT, Chevrolet Captiva LTZ & Chevrolet Captiva Xtreme. Chevrolet Captiva LTZ is the only model that comes with 5 Speed Automatic Transmission Gearbox. The smooth turbine operation in Chevrolet Captiva helps in reducing exhaust emission with the help of complete combustion.

Chevrolet Captiva is packed with Variable geometry turbo Common Rail Direct Injection (VCDi) diesel engine with 4 modern cylinders and SOHC configuration. This highlypowerful engine of Chevrolet Captiva delivers a heart racing power of 150 PS at 4000 rpm and a Maximum torque of 320Nm at 2000 rpm. Again the car endowed with Automatic gearbox is low in performance with respect to mileage, power, acceleration, etc.

Chevrolet Captiva Colours

These colors are available with all variants of Chevrolet Captiva
 
Kandinsky Red
 
Linen Beige
 
Granada Black
 
Poly Silver

Acceleration & Pick-Up

Chevrolet Captiva Gear
Chevrolet Captiva is packed with 2.0L, 1991 cc diesel engine. The car's acceleration is majorly dependant on the power of the engine as well as on the transmission gearbox. The all new Chevrolet Captiva is available in diesel model only with both Automatic and Manual Transmission Gearbox.

The all new robust Chevrolet Captiva is powered with high technology CRDI ( Common Rail Direct Injection) fuel supply system with In Line type engine that are very efficient with fuel and performance of the car. The VCDi diesel engine that packed with 4 cylinders delivers a Maximum Power of 150 PS at 4000 rpm and a Maximum Torque of 320 Nm at 2000 rpm. The advanced high technology of the engine of Chevrolet Captiva crosses the 100 km barrier with a scorching speed in just seconds and also makes the top speed at kmph.

Chevrolet Captiva Exteriors

The Supreme Chevrolet Capitva has a very stylish and aggressive body. This SUV is designed with a class and sophistication in mind. The head turner, Captiva has a very elegant and robust exterior look with sleek body and the eye catching effect.This incredible car is packed with bold wheel cutouts and powerful shoulder line with satin silver finish skid plates in the front and rear add aggression and sophistication on the open urban roads.

Chevrolet Captiva is all set with next level of style, luxury, power & technology . The huge body of the car is packed with chrome grip type on the door handles to add that extra bit to the exteriors. The satin Silver finished skid plates in the front portion as well as the rear part of the car makes the look more stylish and elegant. The 3 dimensional headlights presented in the car give the clear vision and also gives a sophisticated look to the car.

The chrome lined window sill, chrome finishing in the dual exhaust pipes gives a touch of class to the overall look of the Chevrolet Captiva. The turn indicators on the mirror and the integrated air dam on the front fenders makes the look very stylish and stunning. The LED rear lights of the car is not even with missing.

Some extra features in the exteriors are Power retractable ORVM’s, Projection headlamps, Front fog lamps, rear spoiler w/CHMSL, Printed Antenna, Split tailgate, Alloy Wheels, Indicator light, New Bumper grille, exciting new rear lamps, Black bezel headlamps and Tinted Glass.

Exterior Mesurement

Chevrolet Captiva is a premium SUV with a sitting capacity of 7 members. The Exterior dimensions of this car are length- 4660 mm, width- 1870 mm, height- 1755 mm with a wheelbase of 2705 mm. The ground clearance of 197 mm in this car is pretty good.

Chevrolet Captiva Interior

Chevrolet Captiva, a premium end SUV ( Sports Utility Vehicle) is extremely rich in interiors which is irresistible after a glance. The stylish and classy look of the car turns million of head in just one look. The spacious and roomy interiors adds the glory and luxurious feeling while driving. Chevrolet Captiva with is elegant design attracts the car lover to experience it.

The eminently crafted genuine leather upholstery in beige colour make you to feel the extravagant luxury of this classic car, Chevrolet Captiva. Capitva gives the swathe of comfort with its elegant interiors and advanced comfortable features. The roomy interiors of the car makes you feel quite open even when you are packed in traffic swarms.

Some of the advanced interior features packed in Chevrolet Captiva are Beige Interiors, Leather Upholstery, New dashboard and instrument cluster, Red & black seat assembly, Air Conditioner, Heater, Adjustable Steering Column, Tachometer, Electronic Multi Tripmeter, Leather Steering Wheel, Digital Odometer, Digital Clock..

Interior Comfort

Chevrolet Captiva is premium SUV Segment car with advance comfort features available in the car. The style icon Captiva not only gives comfort but also makes the journey very soothing and pleasant with a throng of many comfort features. Power Steering available in the car makes the driving very comfortable , Power Windows is present both in front and rear windows for hassle free closing and opening of windows and even act as a safety tool when children are in cars.The automatic air conditioner present in the car gives a very soothing environment in the car.

Chevrolet Captiva has also taken care of the storage compartments with the availability of cooled glove box for storing refreshment in the box, cup holders, pockets in the back side of the seats. Captiva is packed with Tilt Adjustable headrests to make the driving a pleasurable experience, Sliding Armrests with dual compartments and Rear Armrest for the 2nd and 3rd row seats.

The folding seat option available in the car is very impressive feature wherein you have 5 + 2 flexi seats to store luggage in case you are travelling for picnic or outdoor. Some other comfort features in Chevrolet Captiva are Air Quality Control, Remote Trunk Opener, Remote Fuel Lid Opener, Low Fuel Warning Light.

The car shinning effect is completed with the presence of Trunk Light, Rear Reading Lamp, Integrated 2 DIN CD MP3 with 6 Speakers.

Interior Mesurement

The high profile car, Chevrolet Captiva is a SUV with a sitting of 7 members. The roomy and spacious interior are one of its kind that adds the royalty in the car that offers headroom of 90cm with a width of 145cm. The rear seat has a generous legroom of 90(max) and 67cm (min).

Chevrolet Captiva Engine and Performance

Chevrolet Captiva is available in 2.0 L, 1991 cc diesel engine with both Automatic and Manual Transmission Gearbox. Chevrolet Captiva comes in diesel engine only with three model - Chevrolet LT, Chevrolet Captiva LTZ & Chevrolet Captiva Xtreme. Chevrolet Captiva LTZ is the only model that comes with 5 Speed Automatic Transmission Gearbox, whereas Chevrolet Captiva LT & Xtreme is available in 5 Speed Manual Transmission Gearbox.

The highly powered engine of Chevrolet Captiva is packed with Variable geometry turbo Common Rail Direct Injection (VCDi) fuel supply system with SOHC valve configuration. The electronically controlled turbocharger of the car's engine helps to keep the revs perfect at any speed. The In Line type diesel engine is powered with 4 modern cylinders and 16 Valves produces a Stunning power of 150 PS at 4000 rpm and a Maximum torque of 320Nm at 2000 rpm and gives the most efficient fuel economy. The 5 Speed Transmission box makes it easy for gears to shift without making nay noise.

Wheels

Chevrolet Captiva Wheels
Chevrolet Captiva , a premium SUV with 2.0 L diesel engine is packed with 7J X 17 inch alloy wheel and 6.5 J X 16 steel spare wheel to give the more robust, aggressive and sporty look to the car. Generally, a sporty look is an important factor for nay SUV’s exterior and so with Captiva.

The tyres of Chevrolet Captiva are puncture proof Tubeless tyre which makes the journey trouble free and pleasant. The Size of the tyre is 235/60 R 17 and the size of the spare wheel is 215/70 R16. The big size tyre are very crucial for SUV’s as they help the car in controlling while off- roading and also is of significant help in slippery roads.

Braking & Handling

Chevrolet Captiva DashBoard
Chevrolet Captiva has unmatched braking system which are more safe than others. The availability of Automatic Level Ride Control and ABS ( Anti Lock Braking System) with Brake Assist makes Captiva the safest car ever. This sound braking system helps in preventing wheel lock up during panic braking. The front brakes of Chevrolet Captiva are Disc brakes and the rear brakes are also disc brakes which are very efficient in case of unexpected surprises in the road.

Chevrolet Captiva has very sound suspension present with front suspension of McPherson Strut with Twin tube Gas pressure strut whereas the rear suspension is of multi link, level ride twin tube gas pressure strut.

Handling & Safety

Chevrolet Captiva Safety
Chevrolet Captiva is packed with both active and passive safety features to safeguards against the unexpected risks. Captiva has in built high technology safety features for the safety of the members. The array of advanced safeguards available in Chevrolet Captiva makes it the safest car and you can drive the car with full peace of mind .

The advanced features in Chevrolet Captiva are Automatic Level ride control helps in levelling of suspension, it helps to keep the suspension stable in any load. The availability of ABS ( Anti lock Braking System) makes the car more safer which helps in prevention of wheel locking in case of sudden and abrupt braking.

Dual Airbags present in the Chevrolet Captiva protects the passenger from injury in case of collision and gives a cushioning effect. The Engine Immobilizer acts as an alarm to the theft and unwelcome guests. Descent Control System (DCS) present in the car helps in travelling in the hilly areas when descending without your foot on the brake pedal.

Central Locking, Power Door Locks, Child Safety Locks, Anti Theft Alarm, Day & Night rear view mirror are the features that are needed always. Some other attractive features in the car are Electronic Stability Program (ESP), Brake Assists,, Halogen headlamps, Rear Seat belts, Seat belt warning, Door Ajar Warning, Side Impact beams, Front Impact Beams, Traction Control, Key less entry, Engine Check Warning.

Stereo & Accessories in Chevrolet Captiva

Chevrolet Captiva Accessories
Chevrolet Captiva also takes care of the Passengers mood and so the availability of Integrated 2 DIN CD MP3 with 6 Speakers attached in the car will make the journey very full of joy and with the tunes of your favourite number while driving.

Not only this , in music department the safety concerns are also taken car of with the availability of Audio Control on steering Wheels gives ease to the driver to change the track without any hassle.

1 comments:

  1. The new Chevrolet line includes a large selection of vehicles that appeal to all new car buyers. New Chevrolet cars and trucks continue the tradition of offering vehicles that are both dependable and safe.Very nice and impressive SUV,Chevrolet Captiva looks very fabulous and stylish.It's sizzling performance with mind blowing mileage and power make it a new avatar of excellence.

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