Advantages and disadvantages of Chevrolet Captiva petrol/Diesel

Reviews specs and price of Chevrolet Captiva-Rising car sales in Indonesia in the compact SUV segment makes the Chevrolet parties see an enormous opportunity. Yes, this increase is driven by the changing mindset of most people who used to love the family car which is able to accommodate a lot of innate capacity towards the car convenient and versatile. That is one characteristic of a car SUV, in addition, the cabin features abundant, capable handling, comfort such as a machine-powered sedan and is the duty of every manufacturer that wanted to play in this segment.

In Indonesia, the Chevrolet Captiva was first present in 2007 with a 2.4 liter gasoline engine variant transmitting manual. Then some months later became one of the automatic variant added. See good response consumers finally in 2008 Chevrolet back presents an additional variant with a larger diesel engine brings the 2.0 litre VCDi transmitting automatically. Some of the features it carries has been upgraded and also display the interior cabin looks more elegant.

Shortly after the release of Captiva diesel-engined, General Motor Indonesia (GMI) as a single agent Chevrolet in Indonesia back complete line SUVnya by presenting Captiva Diesel four wheel drive or better known as AWD (All Wheel Drive). This was the last variant of the type from a non-Captiva Captiva before facelift version introduces the faceliftnya conducted in 2011 with the changes to the exterior, interior and engine performance.

The Exterior Of The Chevrolet Captiva

From the outside it looks sporty, Captiva, tough, sturdy and masculine similar to his closest competitors, namely Honda CRV 3rd gen, but certainly with different sizes. CRV gen 3 is a little shorter and less high if compared with the body bongsor Captiva. To the version pre-facelift, the main lights are still using model tapered and rounded. For more details can be seen in the figure below.

While the exterior of the Captiva facelift, had been carrying a large grill and bumper more sporty. The headlights on the redesign and halogen projector lamp using the maih. The display extends to the rear fascia. Overall, the outward appearance of the Captiva facelift very creamy with a typical American car.

The Interior Of The Chevrolet Captiva

Chevrolet Captiva brings the interior has provided a wide range of attractive features, such as a storage area, cruise control, steering wheel audio controls and the presence of a third-row seat. But unfortunately, on the pre-facelift version on the center console are not yet equipped LCD screens like the MID on the version of facelift. Instead, the seat is filled by a set of tape and the lower added storage of coins.

Switch to a version of facelift, interior designer still carried exactly the same. The most perceptible difference to the version pre-facelift is the MID as has been mentioned above. But the upgrade is still considered less, because the material used was impressed, form the vulnerable exposed plastic scratches. For those of you lovers feel of luxury will probably assess this car far from the impression of luxury, because wood panel option is not presented even on Captiva Prime which is the highest and most expensive type. In addition, ventilation AIR CONDITIONING exists only at the front of the dashboard.

Engine Performance Chevrolet Captiva

On the pre-facelift version, Captiva is equipped by 2.4 litre DOHC petrol engine which is able to produce power up to 141 HP at 5000 rev RPM and peak torque of 2200 Nm at 212 rev-4000 RPM.

As for the diesel turbo engine 2.0 liter SOHC common rail capable of spewing power up to 152 HP at 4000 RPM and engine peak torque of 310 Nm at 2000 RPM. Diesel engines were also used on version Activator AWD which was launched in 2009.

Due to the limitations of the Topgir finally review on the engine is limited to the pre-facelift version only. Some of the facts mentioned the second version of facelift is still using the same engine capacity as its predecessor, but the technology has been brought up to date so that the energy produced by the second variant of the engine took part fuel consumption increase and become more efficient.

Impression and Handling Chevrolet Captiva

Although it has been treated with a powerful machine capable of both, but this is a major factor in the weakness of the Chevrolet Captiva pre-facelift. This is due to the use of profile tires less suited in which 17 inch alloy wheels wrapped with tires size 215/70. So the car control when the manoeuvre at the Chicane raises body roll or swaying. But the ban has been corrected in the version of facelift now use profile tires 235/60 which makes his becoming more perfect.

Specifications Of Chevrolet Captiva

• Engine: 2.4-liter gasoline DOHC and SOHC turbodiesel 2.0 liters. DOHC MPFI VVT.
• Maximum power: 141 HP NAE 5000 RPM (gasoline), 152 HP NAE 4000 RPM (diesel).
• Peak torque: 212 Nm NAE 2200-4000 RPM (gasoline), 310 Nm NAE 2000 RPM (diesel).
• Gasoline FUEL consumption: 7-8 km/L (in the city), 9-11 km/L (out of town).
• Diesel FUEL consumption: 9-10 km/L (in the city), 11-13 km/L (out of town)
• Transmission: 6-speed manual, six-speed automatic.
• Suspension: independent Front McPherson strut, rear torsion beam.
• Rival: Hyundai Santa Fe, Kia Sorento, Nissan X-Trail T31, Mazda CX-7, Suzuki Grand Vitara, Mitsubishi Outlander Sport and Honda CRV.
• Year of sale: 2007-2015.

New Chevrolet Captiva Price

• 2.4 AT – 380,900,000.0-Rp.
• 2.4 AT Sugar White Metallic – 386,900,000.0-Rp.
• 2.0 AT FWD (Diesel) – 398,000,000.0-Rp.
• 2.0 AT FWD Sugar White Metallic (Diesel) – 404,000,000.0-Rp.
• 2.0 AT AWD (Diesel) – 456,200,000.0-Rp.
• 2.0 AT AWD (Diesel) Sugar White Metallic – 462,200,000.0-Rp.

The Price Of A Used Chevrolet Captiva

Captiva pre-facelift former gasoline engines in 2007 to 2010 on sale at a price range of 140-180 millions, while the diesel-engined for the same year is usually more expensive 10 millions. This is because the number of consumers who choose a diesel variant of the selling price so more survive from the petrol engine variants. For petrol-engined version of the former facelift in 2011 to 2015 are sold in price range 200-340 million and for the diesel version of the difference could reach 20 millions from a gasoline engine.

The Advantages Of Chevrolet Captiva

Responsive power (diesel engine).

Efficient FUEL consumption, except for the gasoline engine.

Roomy second row Legroom.

The option movers AWD.

Torque for both the machine belongs to the great.

Minimal engine vibration.

Lots of storage space.

Standard features.

The third-row seats are equipped with.

Shortage Of Chevrolet Captiva

The cabin's less ergonomic.

The suspension harsh.

The quality of the interior.

The wide tire profile.

Penggereman bad.

Transmission matic somewhat lemot.

The cost of spare parts and expensive treatments.

Third row seat cramped, matched only by children.

So a full review on the review of the specification as well as the advantages and disadvantages of Chevrolet Captiva diesel or Gasoline. Chevrolet Captiva is a wise choice for those of you who like that has a big torque kicks. Its use is very suitable in the city often beset by traffic jams.

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