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Chevrolet Captiva: To captivate Indian roads
Captiva is available both in diesel and petrol versions internationally. Captiva diesel will take on Pajero, X-trail, and Endeavour, while the Captiva petrol will take on the only petrol premium compact SUV Honda CR-V. The diesel is a brand new, state-of-the-art common rail diesel engine jointly developed by GM Powertrain and VM Motori.
Chevrolets first ever diesel compact SUV is powered by 2.0L, 16-valve unit which offers 150bhp at 4,000 rpm and maximum torque of 310Nm at 2000rpm.
The petrol engine is a 2.4 liter in-line 16-valve four-cylinder, delivering 142bhp at 5,200rpm and a torque maximum of 220Nm at 4,000rpm. As the Captiva destined to developing markets, both the variable geometry turbo diesel and refined petrol engine is expected to deliver decent fuel efficiency figure.
Versatility and high equipment levels make this vehicle a favourite one, plus the three years free servicing offer. LT models have 17 inch alloy wheels, front fog lights, air conditioning, electrically operated windows, a leather covered steering wheel and gear knob, cooled glove box and an eight speaker stereo radio and CD system. LTX models have in addition, 18 inch alloys, full leather seat trim, heated front seats, power folding and heated door mirrors, cruise control, automatic lighting and rain sensitive wipers, electronic climate control enhanced CD unit and multi function on-board computer.
The ergonomically designed, matte black and brushed aluminum look dashboard makes driving the Captiva a joy. The driver trip computer which provides valuable feedback like average fuel and speed, range, compass and external temperature and electrically adjustable rear view mirror will make the Captiva easy to drive. The Captiva looks about the size of a Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara but offers an excellent storage space is, including a deep, wide glove-box, a two-tier front center armrest, big door pockets, underfloor side compartments in the boot and a horizontal locker above the right rear wheel housing.
Like the CR-V, the Captiva is based on a car-like monocoque platform and comes with self leveling independent suspension, both at the front and rear wheels. With power steering aided by adjustable steering column, disc brakes on all wheels Chevrolet tag for this SUV is 'Just like a car'. The suspension set-up of Captiva is said to give the vehicle a decent body control. The Captiva's 4×4 set-up is an on-demand system, meaning that as driving conditions require, the rear axle is instantly selected via an electromagnetic coupling to give maximum traction through all four wheels. The set-up also seamlessly interacts with the ESP and ABS systems, enhancing driver control of the vehicle and safety margins.
The Captiva is an impressive first attempt at a smaller SUV from Chevrolet. It does not set new standards in its class but it copes with everything we could throw at it, safely and with a certain amount of passenger comfort and predictability with its handling.
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