Chevrolet Captiva
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The Chevrolet Captiva is a compact crossover SUV that was first introduced in 2006, designed to cater to families looking for a practical yet affordable vehicle. Built on the GM Theta platform, it was developed in collaboration with General Motors' Korean subsidiary and was available in both five-seat and seven-seat configurations, making it versatile for various customer needs. The first-generation Captiva featured a range of engine options, including petrol and diesel choices from 2.0L to 3.2L, paired with both manual and automatic transmissions. It gained popularity in markets like Asia, Europe, and South America due to its spacious interior, competitive price, and decent level of standard features.
In 2011, the Captiva received a major facelift, featuring an updated design with a more aggressive front fascia, improved interior quality, and enhanced safety features. The engine lineup was also updated to provide better fuel efficiency and performance, including options such as the 2.4L petrol and a 2.2L diesel. This generation continued production until 2018, being noted for its practicality, versatility, and ability to handle both urban environments and light off-road conditions.
The Captiva was reintroduced in 2019 as a rebadged version of the Baojun 530 for select markets. The new model focused on affordability and modernized styling, offering a more contemporary design and updated infotainment systems. It is powered by a 1.5L turbocharged engine paired with either a manual or a continuously variable transmission (CVT). This version emphasizes urban usability and family comfort rather than off-road performance, which is reflected in its design and features.
In user reviews, the Chevrolet Captiva is often praised for its spacious interior, flexibility in seating arrangements, and the value for money it provides. Users appreciate the comfortable ride quality and the availability of seven seats, especially in earlier models. On the downside, the Captiva is frequently criticized for inconsistent build quality, relatively underwhelming engine performance, and higher maintenance costs compared to some competitors. Some owners also report issues with electronic components, which has been a recurring complaint in user forums.
Is Chevrolet Captiva a reliable car?
The Chevrolet Captiva is not a reliable car, it regularly ranks near the bottom of car reliability ratings and is outperformed by 95% of other cars in terms of the number of defects found during annual inspections.
Based on annual roadworthiness tests results, the Chevrolet Captiva generation produced from 2011 to 2013 received the highest reliability ratings, but the lowest reliability had models from model year 2015 to 2018, but overall the reliability scores of all tested Chevrolet Captiva generations are quite similar.
Most Chevrolet Captiva engines use a chain rather than a belt to drive the camshaft, which is generally seen as a more reliable option.
Chevrolet Captiva reviews
Total 5 Chevrolet Captiva owner reviews
Pros: Durable wheel suspension. You can buy without a lot of money. The right to stay on road, pit is easy. At 120 km / h feels like 6 speed becomes an economical, reduces engine RPM. Highways car. Spacious, seats moves and set up easily.
Cons: A poor quality interior, interior trim and from cheap materials. Dipped-beam often burns out.
| Purchase year: | 2011 age of car 5 years) | Owned for | 120`000 kilometers (6 years) |
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| Average fuel consumption: | 9.6 litres per 100km (30% urban driving) | ||
| Total cost of repairs: | 1210 € (~ 201 € per year) | ||
Would recomend this car to the friend
Pros: With facelift is quite beautiful. I've tinted rear lights.
Good performance on road.
Cons: Most spare parts are available for diesels.
| Purchase year: | 2016 age of car 10 years) | Owned for | 10`000 kilometers (0 years) |
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| Average fuel consumption: | 13.0 litres per 100km (80% urban driving) | ||
| Total cost of repairs: | 200 € | ||
Would recomend this car to the friend
Pros: Very well to stay on road. Spare parts cheaper if bought as a "opel Antara parts"
Cons: Could be bigger engines, rather tired!
| Purchase year: | 2014 age of car 8 years) | Owned for | 70`000 kilometers (3 years) |
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| Average fuel consumption: | 10.0 litres per 100km (30% urban driving) | ||
| Total cost of repairs: | 1130 € (~ 376 € per year) | ||
Would recomend this car to the friend
| Purchase year: | 2012 new car) | Owned for | 15`000 kilometers (3 years) |
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| Average fuel consumption: | 11.0 litres per 100km (60% urban driving) | ||
Would recomend this car to the friend
Pros: Comfortable, good, stable, 5 years warranty
Cons: Loud