Impressive, noticeable, large, with the qualities of an SUV, the Chevrolet Captiva charmed motorists with its appearance and design. As with all cars, the Chevrolet Captiva has weak points. It is worth paying special attention to them when purchasing a car from hands, that is, a used one.

The best way to find out if a car is worth buying is to drive it. At all authorized Chevrolet dealers you can sign up for a test drive, study the car and its driving features, and only then think about buying. The Chevrolet Captiva is designed mainly for the male gender. After all, the brutal appearance of the vehicle speaks of the seriousness and reliability - strict body lines, minimalist interior trim. It should be noted right away that the possible ones do not negate its merits.

Captiva is multifunctional: a huge trunk with an integrated compartment under the floorboard will make it possible to fit even a small elephant calf. A large glove compartment with a secret compartment holds a whole set of wrenches and many similar "little things". The desire for minimalism in the appearance of the car reached the steering wheel. Although it is massive, like on a bus, why is it so thin? It is not very convenient to hold it, but it is possible to more than fill it with a case with foam rubber.

How does this urban 4x4 SUV drive? Its ambiguous dynamics take some getting used to. The primary speed in a manual transmission is incredibly low and incomprehensible. But if your car is "on the belly", then it is irreplaceable. An automatic machine up to two thousand rpm shows itself badly, does not cope. But after passing 2 thousand it takes off rapidly, and here the extreme begins. This car is characterized by either flying or crawling. These are undoubtedly the weak points of the Chevrolet Captiva 2.4.

The Chevrolet Captiva is also not very stable. The ratio of the longitudinal and transverse spacing between the chassis, the large ground clearance do not make possible maximum grip. The body is too narrow for an aggressive driving method. The steering wheel is not very comfortable, so you won't be able to fully relax.

Frequent breakdowns and painful spots of the Chevrolet Captiva

In this car, the most often affected:

• steering rack;
• drive of gas distribution mechanisms;
• stabilizer struts;
• oil pressure sensor;
• brake pads;
• exhaust catalyst.

In addition, the owner of a Chevrolet Captiva can suffer with suspension, shock absorbers, propeller shaft, and steering. Also, cars with a service life of 5 years or more have problems with the brake lines (they rust). If you treat the car with care, then the Chevrolet Captiva will not upset its owner with a breakdown, but you will have to get used to the clutch operation and the nature of the diesel engine. For a more comfortable driving, it is recommended to take a car with an automatic gearbox. In addition to the engine using a diesel engine, the Chevrolet Captiva is also produced with the same power unit, but this model also has weak points, which were discussed earlier.

Childhood diseases Chevrolet Captiva (2006-2011).

Chevrolet Captiva - was developed in 2006 based on the Opel Antara. The "affordable 7-seater crossover" was produced by GM in South Korea. Frame SUVs are rarely needed for the European market, but they are more friendly to SUVs.

On the first "Captivas" for the Russian market, 2 gasoline engines were offered, the first 2.4 (136 horsepower) liters on the "mechanics" and 3.2 liters (230 horsepower) on the (hydro-transformer) automatic. The diesel engine and front-wheel drive were not supplied to the Russian market. The mixed appetite of the engine is 3.2 - 11.5 liters per 100 km, and 2.4 - 9.3 liters / 100 km, respectively (in reality, most likely higher). The dynamics are not impressive, the 3.2 power unit, with all its power, accelerates the car in 8.8 seconds to 100 km (a thoughtful machine gun affects), with the 2.4 engine, the Captiva gets to the first hundred in 11.5 seconds, not bad for 136 horses and a mass of more than 1700 kg ...

When the front wheels slip, four-wheel drive is activated through a multi-plate clutch. The imitation of "cross-axle" locks is performed by the ESP and ABS system.

The front suspension is "MacPherson strut", the rear is the usual "multi-link". The suspension is stiff and roll.

In the salon of the Chevrolet Captiva, you will not find design delights and expensive materials, first of all the car was created "budgetary". The interior has soft plastic, well-thought-out ergonomics, and in the "top modifications" you can choose a combined or leather interior and even a 7-seater version for family men. Quite rich basic equipment includes four-wheel drive, 6 airbags, power accessories, power steering, air conditioning, ESP stabilization system, CD-MP3 radio tape recorder with steering wheel control and 17 inch alloy wheels, option of hill descent assistance.

Chevrolet Captiva sores, or what to look for when buying a used Captiva?

Sores	Solutions
Engine 2.4
the thermostat often fails
oil in candle wells	valve cover gasket replacement
oil flows from under the valve cover	gasket replacement
crankshaft oil seal leak	add oil or install (exactly) NOT the original oil seal
timing belt	regulation -120 thousand km, it is better to change every 60 thousand km
Engine 3.2
oil pressure sensor ("oiler" lights up)	replacement
timing chain stretches after 100 thousand km	regulations - 150 thousand km, accompanied by a deterioration in dynamics
Electrician
"charging" lights up, on-board voltage sags	generator repair
fuel arrow "lies"	check the connector under the power steering reservoir going to the fuse box
Transmission
Automatic transmission "kicks"	replacement of the torque converter unit
overheating of the four-wheel drive clutch	you run the risk of remaining on the front wheel drive - when you need a full one, you should not skid for a long time)
Suspension
the steering rack rattles in the pits, it bites into the extreme position	repair of the rail or installation of a restored
turns the outboard bearing of the universal joint	due to grazing of the propeller shaft against curbs, stones and other obstacles
weak wheel bearings	you can install not the original, change only as an assembly with a hub

The Chevrolet Captiva is a four-wheel drive crossover made by the Korean car manufacturer, created by GM Theta. Developers are considered GM engineers, so the business unfolded on a global scale - in the world this car, only slightly changed, is also known as: Daewoo Winstorm, Holden Captiva, Opel Antara. Just one look and show the strength and hardness of the car. This car is suitable for traveling the whole family. The cabin has three-row modular seats that can accommodate up to 7 adults.

1. The relatively high fuel consumption is a disadvantage of the Chevrolet Captiva. This is influenced by the large weight and size of the car. In urban mode with moderate travel and stopping at traffic lights, a car can consume up to 16 liters of fuel per 100 km. Basically, car owners don't spend more than 14.
2. Side lights, which are difficult to control, are also a disadvantage. Automotive electronics exist on their own, so good preparation is needed to get used to and understand them. Maybe this is a flaw in all modern cars.
3. Windiness in the readings of the on-board computer. The Chevrolet Captiva diesel has this drawback, as well as a car with a gasoline engine.
4. The problem with the wipers. They often get dust and dirt, particularly in winter. It is recommended to carefully monitor the cleanliness of the vehicle.
5. Weak front suspension. There are no complaints about the rear suspension, but the front, according to experts, is not particularly designed for driving on uneven roads. Regardless of the use of automatic transmission or mechanics, for the Chevrolet Captiva, disadvantages of this kind are significant.
6. Trunk trim with plastic. When used carelessly, the plastic is scratched, and as a result, the car loses its appearance.
7. Black and white rear view camera. For drivers who usually use full color instruments, this can be a serious disadvantage.
8. A small spare wheel instead of a full-size one. Although this will reduce the huge weight of the car, it is too small.

Problematic places Chevrolet Captiva

To the constant troubles with the suspension, it is worth adding a not long service life of the steering rack - a knock may appear after overcoming only 20 thousand kilometers (using a poor basis to create a steering rack), according to warranty coupons, the salons refuse to repair this phenomenon, relying on the absence of gaps (the sound is not broken is an). The change is not justified by means - the situation may return within six months or a year.

After the first hundred thousand kilometers traveled, it is worth seriously investing in the purchase and replacement of shock absorbers, hubs, steering rods, and tips.

Also, the owners of Captiva will face a periodic change of gaskets: valve covers and candle wells - often in a fierce winter. In cold months, under load, the power steering return hose may break off, the washer nozzle of the 5th door will become the root cause of the breakdown of the outlet hose from the tank.

I already wrote about how, and today the story is about a car that marks the segment of family SUVs. With seven seats, but without excessive cross-country ability and brutality.

Chervrolet Captiva is simply an ideal representative of this class: simple and large interior, good asphalt habits, seven seats and a relatively low price by the standards of the class. Moreover, it was possible to purchase a simple front-wheel drive version if snow and mud were excluded in principle. Actually, in this format, the car was created not at all for Russia, but for the United States. However, we also have a large and inexpensive car, as they say, "went" - its production was even set up at the company's St. Petersburg plant.

Structurally, the Captiva and the soplatform Opel Antara with the Cadillac SRX are clean cars: the engine is transversely in front, and the suspensions are completely light - MacPherson strut front and an L-shaped arm, and a multi-link at the back. The salon is simply huge, and the rear and middle row seats fold down to form a flat floor, and even the right passenger seat has a "tricky" backrest that can be folded flush with the resulting platform. The third row, of course, is not very spacious, but on cars of this size, it is designed more for children than for fully accommodating adults.

But even in the seven-seater version, the trunk has a larger volume than that of other C-class hatches. The rear axle drive is connected via a JTEKT coupling. It uses the same ITCC system and the same purely electromagnetic clutch that was installed on the Toyota RAV4. The system is simple and reliable, but does not like slipping very much - for a moment it is enough from the motor, but it does not tolerate torsional vibrations of the transmission and overheats instantly.

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Electronic assistants

After the 2011 update, the Hill Descent Control system and the hill start assistant for cars with manual transmission appeared. The forced blocking of the drive clutch was never added. But the stabilization system was updated, which was important for a fast and tall car. In the model's main market, the United States, housewives were more likely to drive than tough macho racers. The handling of the car, by the way, turned out to be quite good, despite the visually very high and narrow body. Not very large rolls, rather sharp taxiing and even a slight tendency to oversteer in extreme conditions - apparently, it was because of it that the stabilization was in the basic configuration.

Motors

What cannot be said about the car at first glance is that it is one of the most powerful crossovers in its class. Initially, the top-end configuration was supplied with a 3.2 V6 engine with 230 hp, and after restyling, it was replaced by another 3.0-liter V6, which developed, depending on the market, from 249 to 283 hp. A slightly more momentary, but not more powerful, 3.6-liter engine was also installed on cars for the United States, which essentially differed little from the first two. Post-styling diesels also showed record power - the older version of the engine developed as much as 184 hp.

Less powerful motors were also enough. Petrol "fours" with a volume of 2.4 liters until 2011 developed not impressive 136 hp, and after that the engine was replaced with a completely new one, but the same working volume, with a capacity of 167 hp. Diesels 2 liters 150 forces from the car before the restyling of the Italian design. These motors are rare under the hood of other GM cars, but they are often found on Hyundai / Kia models. After restyling, the engine volume increased to 2.2 liters and two power gradations appeared - the top engine 184 hp. and weaker, developing "only" 163.

Restyling

Chervrolet Captiva 2006–2011

The 2011 update didn't just affect the motors. The style of the car has radically changed, the soft and not very expressive appearance was transformed by a new radiator grill and bumper, making the car much more aggressive and noticeable. And the five-speed automatic transmissions made by Aisin were replaced by GM's own gearboxes, which turned out to be not the best solution. The second restyling of 2013 did not bring significant technical changes, and the appearance has changed almost imperceptibly.

Breakdowns and problems in operation

Body and interior

The body of GM Korea cars does not differ in a particularly durable paintwork, but even at the age of ten, there are no obvious problems with corrosion. The new GM standard affects the quality of protection of steel structures. What is needed here is galvanized, and something else is covered with a thick layer of mastic and plastic. They only forgot about the fifth door, and some of the seams in the engine compartment may have damage to the sealant and traces of corrosion already at the age of several years.

A clear disadvantage is that the thickness of the metal of the outer panels is not impressive, they bend well with a finger. This is all the more strange because the weight of the car is more than one and a half hundred kilograms more than that of its main competitors. But according to the reviews of those who have visited the Captiva in serious accidents, the secret is revealed: the car has a very solid foundation, more reminiscent of the design of the side members of serious "crooks" than a light crossover. The noise isolation, which adds weight, is also very high-quality - even the role model in this class, the RAV4 of the second and third generations, turned out to be much noisier. However, the salons of the platform-based Antara and SRX are even quieter, so Captiva is still far from the limit of perfection.

The interior is quite simple - there is decent, but not great plastic, cheap leather and simple high-quality fabric. The cheaper Chevrolet styling greatly understates the car, distancing it from the more expensive Opel and Cadillacs. It is especially insulting for the quality of the seats - a more noble profile would not hurt the driver. In the process of restyling, the interior was "refined", making it visually more expensive, but, unfortunately, this modernization did not affect the seats.

Electrician

The electrical equipment of the body and interior is not completely problem-free, although it does not present expensive troubles - this is generally typical for GM cars. Worse, the under-hood wiring and underbody electronics suffer quite a bit. The engine compartment "braid" is too "delicate" - sand trapped in the corrugations after several years of operation can cause numerous violations of the wire insulation and equally numerous failures in the on-board systems - and mainly in the engine.

After driving off-road, it is recommended to thoroughly rinse the engine compartment and generally keep it clean. By the way, a lot of troubles are created by "sweating" motors - traces of grease over time heavily pollute the compartment from below and allow sand to linger inside. The wiring to the ABS sensors and the AWD clutch is also vulnerable. After forcing fords and serious puddles, it is recommended to check the tightness of the connectors or at least once every couple of years to put grease in them. Severely worn front optics, a leaky brake light on the rear door, poor wiring of the rear license plate lights are in general characteristic of all inexpensive cars, you should not take them as a serious drawback of the model. Well, there are no failures of the on-board multimedia system here simply because of its simplicity.

Chassis

Car suspensions for passenger cars can be considered exemplary reliable and inexpensive, moreover. They even withstand off-road trips without much damage, unless, of course, they are driven over the ground and pits in a loaded car. However, the reliability of the shock absorbers is below average - after 30-40 thousand mileage, they will lose efficiency, and the car's handling will noticeably deteriorate. You can reach 100-150 thousand with a "native" kit, they will not flow if you do not overheat them, but the pleasure of driving is not the same.

The stabilizer struts are a consumable, like the bushings. With an active movement style, they have to be changed at every second TO, if you do not want to listen to their knocking. By the way, its reason may be not only in the suspension - there is a very "delicate" steering rack, which begins to knock at runs over 50 thousand. But if you monitor the fluid level in the power steering expansion tank, it can work in this state for a very long time - backlashes are minimal, and leaks are usually almost invisible. The power steering pump is not very reliable, but pumps from Opel cars are perfect with minimal alteration, although they "do not beat" by the code. This will come in handy if the owner of the car missed the ATP level in the tank at least once, because the part does not differ in reliability.

Transmission

The reliability of the transmissions can be generally assessed as average. Manual gearboxes generally do not cause any special problems - you just need to monitor the oil level, because it is quite traditional for GM boxes to "sweat" with oil. The strength of the front CV joints and drives is sufficient, except that with a 3.6 engine and a top-end diesel engine there are cases of "cutting" the splines on the shafts - most likely, one of the drives was not very successful. At the same time, the hinges themselves are reliable, withstand even short-term work with a torn cover, but here it is important to notice oil drips in time. The SHRUS covers themselves are too "gentle", they break easily off-road. The same problem is with the propeller shaft on all-wheel drive versions, it usually fails the rubber intermediate support, and after it the bearing. Theoretically, with such a breakdown, it is necessary to replace the propeller shaft entirely, but in fact there is quite a propeller shaft bearing with a dimension of 71.4 * 24.6, which can be found even on GAZ cars, and a repair insert for an elastic band can also be bought. It is more difficult to break the clutch, because it turns off at the slightest attempt to overheat - the emergency mode starts already at 94 degrees. It does not have a separate radiator, as well as a complex hydraulic system. Failures are usually associated with a failure of the electronics of the control system, which entails a failure of the mechanical part. The rear gearbox is also quite "gentle", it does not like starts "gas to the floor" on the asphalt and sometimes fails with V6 engines.

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The type of automatic transmission and its reliability depend on the year of manufacture. Before restyling, there was an Aisin AW55-51, well-known and. I have already written about the features of its operation, but I will repeat: it does not like overheating very much, has a small resource of blocking linings for the gas turbine engine and a very "delicate" valve body. Captiva got the last revision of the box, which was mostly problem-free. With a calm driving style and a serviceable engine cooling system, it has a chance of 150-200 thousand mileage without much hassle, with active pedaling, you will need more frequent oil changes, at least once every 40 thousand kilometers, and replacement of the gas turbine engine linings at the first signs of wear.

After restyling in 2011, a new "six-stage" of GM's own production of the 6T45 / 6T40 series was delivered. Unlike the Japanese automatic transmission, it turned out to be more twitchy, more prone to overheating, with an even smaller resource of the gas turbine engine and serious problems with the liners of the box itself. In addition, in the first years of production, there were enough "children's" problems with the valve body, and the cooling system was left the same, which was clearly not enough in the new box. As a result, restyled cars have every chance of getting into the "box" service earlier than dorestayl. There are often cases of failures during the warranty period, with very low mileage. True, the box is a little simpler for minor repairs, they are cheaper. But if the bushings are damaged, an extremely costly operation will have to be done - it is often easier to change the box assembly.

Motors

One of the great advantages of cars before restyling is, oddly enough, the weakest 2.4 engine. After all, this is an old Opel engine, only with a very "clamped" firmware and bored out to a volume of 2.4. The motor itself is extremely reliable - it has a cast-iron block that is resistant to overheating and other troubles, a strong piston group, a simple control system and an inexpensive "piping". For those who lack 136 strength, there are many tuning developments, ranging from shafts from the X20XER and Z22XE engines to the Red Top cylinder head with a C20XE with a serious rework and even installing a turbocharger. In addition, consumables for it can be found in almost any village, and mechanics know it, because this series of engines has been produced for a good twenty years.

The newer 2.4 motor is also familiar to all opelevoders - those who have seen the Z22SE series motors, for example. This is a more modern design, with a timing chain and balance shafts in the block. And at the same time - without repair dimensions, with an unpredictable timing resource, expensive parts, etc. But in general, the engine is very resourceful and, moreover, much more powerful in stock. Particular attention should be paid to the timing resource - it is the main supplier of problems here. If something rings on a cold one, then it would be better to immediately find 40-60 thousand rubles to replace the entire set, otherwise it can pull out the weak pins of the tensioners or dampers, grind the front cover, and in especially severe cases the timing phases are violated or the chain simply breaks ... There are ceramic valve guides in the block head, so you can't get away with a little blood - most likely you will need an expensive repair or replacement. Unfortunately, it is impossible to say when the thunder will strike - usually the chains are all 120-150 thousand. This, of course, is not much, but by modern standards, it is quite a decent result. However, sometimes problems start already at 40-60 thousand mileage. Fortunately, craftsmen are familiar with these problems from structurally similar Opel engines, and there are ways to make repairs cheaper, moreover, avoiding the repetition of problems in the future. Rarer V6 engines are also familiar from Opel and GM cars. Engines of 3.2 and 3.6 liters are “relatives” of Opel Vectra 2.8T and Alfa Romeo 3.2. These highly reliable motors have several weak points. Firstly, the resource of the timing chain is limited here - it is unlikely to pass more than 150 thousand kilometers. Moreover, the cost of two circuits and four phase shifters is comparable to the price of a contract motor.

Secondly, motors are prone to overheating, and the slightest contamination of the radiators or the failure of one of the fans immediately takes the temperature into the red zone. After that, the engine almost always acquires a good oil "appetite", which can only be defeated by a bulkhead. And the ignition modules fail even if there is no particular overheating, just an increase in the temperature in the engine compartment due to the installation of the crankcase protection may be enough for the replacement of the MZ to become regular. By the way, a feature of cars with V6 before restyling is also a very expensive exhaust system with a valve that turns off the left muffler at partial loads. Therefore, the left one turns out to be twice as expensive as the right one, all 23 thousand rubles. Starting in 2010, this system of questionable efficiency was removed, and the mufflers are again the same. By the way, the designation of the motor according to the Opel catalog Z32SE is misleading; it differs very much from the motor with the same name on the Vectra C. For example, the "Vektrovsky" timing belt has a belt and the block is completely different. Try not to flaunt your knowledge of the motor model in front of sellers and choose spare parts carefully. The 3.0 engine is a newer series, it has direct injection, a more reliable timing belt and a very successful injection pump. It's just too early to talk about any serious problems, they didn't have time to appear, but many owners noted a decent oil "appetite" and the same tendency to overheat at the slightest hint of contamination of the cooling system.

All gasoline engines are highly recommended with an oil change interval of no more than 10 thousand kilometers, well, except for the good old 2.4 136 hp. this is not so critical. And the "native" DEXOS2 5W30 oil is also not the best choice. For V6 engines, SAE50 oil is generally recommended, and regular SAE40 is sufficient for inline "fours". By the way, the resource of the timing chain, according to some reviews, strongly depends on the oil and its level. Diesel engines 2.0 on cars before restyling did not cause any particular complaints from the owners. Despite the fact that they arrived in Russia only after a run across Europe, such cars were not officially sold here. Due to the small amount of serious statistics on them, there are no complaints, except that there are complaints about the not very large resource of nozzles, sensitivity to bad diesel fuel and the resource of the timing belt in our conditions is not more than 60 thousand kilometers. More powerful 2.2 diesels are just too new for serious breakdowns - in addition to typical diesel problems with fuel equipment, there are almost no other complaints, except that automatic transmissions paired with the most powerful engines with a torque of 400 Nm are hard to beat. There are cases of box failure during the warranty period.

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What should you buy?

If the dynamics of a 2.4 pre-styling engine with automatic transmission is enough for you, then the Chevrolet Captiva is a good choice. You just have to be content with the old interior and a rather boring appearance. More recent cars seem to have fewer problems, but a noticeable increase in the number of automatic transmission failures suggests that this unit may become really troublesome in the near future. On heavy cars, all wear processes go faster, and the difficulties faced by owners of Opel Astra and Chevrolet Cruze with 6T40 automatic transmission will seem like a trifle compared to the troubles of Captiva owners. The restyled 2.4, in fact, is also not a very new engine, it is noticeably more dynamic and powerful, and in combination with a manual transmission, any difficulties in operation are not expected up to runs of 120-150 thousand. Perhaps, in the new series of engines, the chances of early timing failure have also decreased, so this is a good choice. Here are the V6 engines, before and after restyling, require more attention. And if the 3.2 engine in combination with a five-speed automatic transmission is generally quite reliable with proper maintenance, then the state of the automatic transmission on a three-liter one is already a mystery. A more powerful automatic transmission of the 6T45 series is likely to have the same set of problems as the more common 6T40, but whether they will manifest themselves with a run of up to hundreds of thousands or require expensive repairs with runs over 150 is not yet clear.

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The Chevrolet Captiva is an urban SUV with the makings of an SUV. Solid appearance, connected four-wheel drive, the presence of a seven-seater cabin - this car has many advantages. Its release began in 2006, in 2012 a restyled version appeared. Its origin is Korean, but the quality and style are American, which ensures a stable demand for it in the Russian market, where large jeeps are traditionally prized.

Test drive Chevrolet Captiva

The best way to check if a car is right for you is to drive it. All official Chevrolet dealers offer a test drive that will allow the future owner to decide on the purchase. The target audience of the Chevrolet Captiva is primarily men. Its whole brutal appearance suggests that this is a serious car. Strict body lines, nothing superfluous in the interior trim, a minimum of details.

At the same time, Captiva is very functional. But, as they say, everything is on the case. A large trunk with an additional compartment under the floor allows you to load even a small elephant. A large glove compartment with a secret compartment holds a set of wrenches and a bunch of similar "little things". The desire for minimalism in the exterior of this car has reached the steering wheel. It is, of course, big, like in a trolleybus, but why is it so thin? The grip is uncomfortable, but this can be compensated for with a foam-lined case.

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How does this city SUV drive? You have to get used to its dynamics, it is ambiguous. The first speed in manual transmission is very short and indistinct. But, if necessary, to rock a car that has sat down on its belly, it is good. The automatic machine up to 2000 rpm is rather weak, does not pull. But after 2000 Captiva comes to life sharply, and here the real drive begins. In general, in this car you either fly or crawl.

The jeep is resistant to rutting, despite the relatively narrow transverse dimensions. The post-styling version does not have a longitudinal rocking effect. New chassis settings allow for clearer cornering. The suspension is energy intensive, perfectly absorbs all bumps and bumps in the road. The driver and passengers feel comfortable. The car lacks the "pendulum" effect, to which all large SUVs are prone, when maneuvering with sudden stops, here it is reduced to zero by means of special settings of the suspension arms.

There is a lot of debate about the Captiva's off-road qualities. In a jeep that claims good cross-country ability, they are like honey from a cartoon about Winnie the Pooh - either they have it or not. The Chevrolet Captiva has them. But, in many respects, they depend on the power and thrust of the engine. Chevrolet, of course, is not a Hummer, but it rushes well. According to the owners, parking on a snowdrift is not a problem, as well as driving up a steep mountain through mud.

Captiva is not very stable. The ratio of the longitudinal and lateral distance between the wheels, plus the high ground clearance, do not allow it to grab onto the road with a death grip. It is too narrow for an aggressive driving style. The steering wheel is sometimes not very informative, and this does not allow you to completely relax while driving.

But you can get used to this behavior of the Captiva, after all, but nevertheless she is an all-wheel drive SUV, albeit a light-class, she is supposed to be a little pensive and thoughtful.

Specifications Chevrolet Captiva

This car is supplied to Russia with three types of engines. The most budgetary - 2.4 liters with 136 horses under the hood. It will not provide crazy dynamics, but it is quite reliable and pulling. A small tax will be a nice bonus for the owner of Captiva with this engine modification.

Gasoline consumption for a car with such a unit, according to General Motors engineers, is eight liters on the highway, 10-12 with a combined cycle in the city. In reality, according to the owners, it turns out more. Urban cycle 14-16 liters, route 11.5 liters / 100 km. Gasoline engine 3 liters This version of the engine appeared in an updated version, after restyling, and replaced the 3.2 liter V6. It became more powerful, the number of horses was increased to 249. At the same time, the 3-liter engine became more economical than its predecessor.

Acceleration to the coveted hundred is now 8.6 seconds, which improves dynamic performance by 0.2 seconds. The declared fuel consumption is 14.3 l / 100 km - urban cycle, and 8.3 l / 100 km - on the highway. The maximum speed is limited to 198 km / h.

Another serious unit is the V6 3.2 l / 230hp. It is only available in a pre-styled version. This is the optimal engine for a car weighing 1770 kilograms. With such a ratio of mass and torque, the car accelerates to hundreds in 8.8 seconds. Quite a decent figure for a SUV, which allows you to comfortably navigate through city traffic jams. Gasoline engine 3.2 eats 18-20 liters in the city. Its maximum speed is 198 km / h.

Diesel engine 2.2 The Chevrolet Captiva has a diesel engine under the hood of 184 hp. Acceleration to hundreds - 9.6 seconds. The maximum speed that he is capable of developing is 191 km / h.

The appetite of this unit is good, according to the owners, in the city it consumes 17-18 liters, on highway 14, against the manufacturer's declared 14.3 and 8.3 liters per hundred, respectively.

The high fuel consumption that many Captiva owners complain about is a sensitive drawback. But it can be corrected by switching the car to gas. Those who buy Captiva seriously and for a long time solve the problem of high fuel consumption by installing gas equipment.

Transmission

The Chevrolet Captiva comes with both automatic and manual transmissions. The mechanical 6-speed transmission provides throttle response and a smooth ride, both on urban asphalt and off-road. It is better to take an automatic transmission with a 3.2 or 3 liter engine. A machine gun with a 2.4 engine is dull. For driving around the city, its dynamics is enough, but sometimes, if you need more maneuvering, it annoys you with its slowness.

Salon Chevrolet Captiva (+ photo)

The salon in the Chevrolet Captiva is spacious. Even a very tall driver can comfortably sit behind the wheel, and the ceiling will not press on his crown, thanks to the large windshield. Passengers sitting in the back do not rest their knees on the backs of the front seats. The same passengers of the second row will not have to pretend to be professional divers, sitting down in the cabin.

The large door opening allows you to get into the car without making complex body movements. For the convenience of using the salon space, various functions for transforming the seats are provided. The rear row, which can be folded into the floor or 60/40 proportions, will allow you to load both a cabinet and a bicycle into the car. Heated front seats and lumbar support for the driver's seat (not available on all trim levels) will ensure driving comfort. And in seven-seat modifications, the rear row of seats can also be removed, or folded in a 50/50 ratio.

The Captiva has a very high quality interior trim. Our fellow citizens love to criticize Americans for cheap plastic. Like, if you knock on it, it rattles, if you hit it, it hurts. It is not clear, of course, why many car owners are experimenting with such trivial materials as the interior lining of the passenger compartment ... But their finest hour has come! The plastic of the Chevrolet Captiva is very soft, looks beautiful and aesthetically pleasing, does not rattle or grind on bumps. The seat materials are of a high quality standard. The fabric interior (in the cheaper versions) does not fade, does not wipe, and lends itself well to dry cleaning. Leather and eco-leather are used for seat upholstery in more expensive trim levels. They do not stretch or wipe off.

The only drawback is the lack of perforation; in hot weather, sitting in such chairs is not very comfortable. The salon of budget versions is designed for five people, but three healthy adult men in the back seat will be cramped. Rather, it is intended for children. But here, too, a problem arises - it is also difficult to put three car seats in a row there, rather a pair of car seats and a booster. The seven-seater option will cost more, both used and new. It is less common. You have to wait when ordering a new car, and look when buying a used one.

Configuration and prices Chevrolet Captiva

Everyone chooses a car for themselves. Based on this principle, General Motors engineers have released many different trim levels for the Chevrolet Captiva. LS

The simplest equipment, LS, already includes the basic comfort elements, without which it is impossible to imagine a modern car. Safety and stability of the car on the road are provided by ABS and traction control, as well as ESP, equipped with a subsystem (TSA), which stabilizes the trailer when skidding. Side, frontal and even overhead airbags provided the Captiva with a high score in crash tests. For the comfort of the driver and front passengers, there are heated seats. Air conditioning, CD player, 6 speakers with MP3 player support are also included in this package. Light-alloy 17-inch wheels are also supplied in the base.

The LT trim is the same as the LS, and is complemented by cruise control, adjustable steering column, rain sensor, fog lights, and an electrochromic interior rearview mirror. The interior in this version is combined, made of fabric with leather elements. Leather also trims the steering wheel and gear lever skirt. LT Plus Chevrolet Captiva configurations are built on the principle of nesting dolls - each next repeats the previous one, but a little more. The LT Plus adds discs with a larger diameter than the LS, there is a sunroof and an electric driver's seat adjustment. The interior itself is upholstered in black leather. The rear-view mirrors are electrically operated and heated.

And, finally, the most top-end equipment - LTZ. It includes all the best from the previous ones, and added such nice little things as roof rails, tinted side windows. The drives have grown one inch again, and the number of speakers has increased to 8.

Chevrolet Captiva options

Options Chevrolet Captiva has a lot of useful and pleasant options. It is worth talking about the most popular in more detail. The towbar is available in any configuration, which allows you to use the Captiva as a tractor, and transport boats, mobile homes and other trailers. Pneumatic shock absorbers prevent the car from sagging, even with an overloaded trunk. Stand, they, respectively, only behind. Equipped with vehicle level sensors.

The front shocks are simple, non-pneumatic, with level sensors and adjustable stiffness. Repairing a suspension in a Chevrolet is expensive. But breaking it is not so easy, despite the tales of the unreliability of pneumatics. The neat owner has no problems with it. And those who like to drive off-road should buy a Niva or UAZ, because Captiva is more of a city SUV. The hand brake is designed in an unusual way for those who have never driven an American before. It's just a button on the dashboard. Audio controls and cruise control are located on the steering wheel, like most Chevrolet jeeps.

The opening glass of the tailgate allows you to throw any not too large object into the trunk, for example, a toolbox, without opening the main door. This is true if the luggage compartment is already heavily loaded. The cabin has a large compartment for small items, which can be used to cool drinks. A good feature that many owners will never find out about until the end of using the car, until the new owner calls and asks how this thing turns on. In general, reading a technical manual for a car is a very rewarding experience. Thanks to this, you can get acquainted with all the options (and there are many of them) in the Chevrolet Captiva.

Should you choose a used Chevrolet Captiva

Of course, getting into a new car made specially for you is always more pleasant. But also more expensive. After all, the minimum price for the "empty" car starts from a position of 950,000 rubles. The most expensive equipment exceeds the level of two million. So is it worth the money? Maybe yes. This is a reliable car, with good internal equipment, and, according to the reviews of most owners, in the first years of operation it practically does not break down. You only have to change consumables and undergo scheduled maintenance.

At the same time, just after leaving the cabin, any car becomes cheaper. So that all invested funds will not be able to return. Selling Captiva is tough and buyers often push the price down well. Basically, this decline is due to the expensive maintenance of the used Chevrolet Captiva, but also because of its good appetite. The rest of the car is very decent. This SUV is affordable when used.

The minimum price for a car in 2007, in Moscow, where traditionally the lowest price tags for used cars, starts at 450,000 rubles. Becoming the second or third buyer of Captiva, you can get a richer package for the price of a new, "empty" car. But at the same time, you can get a bunch of "sores", which we will discuss below.

What is "sick" of the Chevrolet Captiva

Suspension treatment is most expensive. It is pneumatic, spare parts are expensive, and their installation is a technologically complex process. Since the Captiva is still a jeep, many owners are trying to storm off-road on it. It is better not to do this, it will be more whole. The catalyst is another headache for the owners of this Chevrolet model. When buying a used car, you should splurge for an inspection at the service, so as not to get later for expensive repairs.

The stabilizer struts are being replaced by 30,000 to 50,000 kilometers. Unpleasant, but this is done under warranty. The rest of the problems are not of such a large-scale nature. These are, basically, various "glitches" of an electrician - errors, incorrect work algorithms, which are well treated by masters in authorized services.

Conclusion

More often than not, buyers of this SUV, both used and new, are deterred by the cost of service. But with careful and careful operation, the car rarely breaks down, it is reliable. Otherwise, the Captiva will not create big problems by opting for the Chevrolet Captiva, the owner will get a good car for the family and outdoor trips that will organically fit into the city stream.