"Chevrolet Captiva" - SUV, which everyone dreams of

South Korean branch of General Motors developed a five-door compact crossover Chevrolet Captiva (Chevrolet Captiva). It was designed in two versions: five-seater and seven-seater. The machine was based on the platform GM Theta, which is usually used in cars Opel Antara, GMC Terrain, Saturn Vue.

Under the name Chevrolet Captiva the car is on sale in India, Europe, in the south of Asia and the Near East. And in South Korea, this car is called Daewoo Winstorm, Australians and New Zealanders - Holden Captiva.

The machine is equipped with a steel frame and zones with programmed deformation, absorbing the impact force. It is equipped with ABS with an electronic braking unit EBV and a mode of dynamic adjustment ESC. There is also a DCS ride control mode, a brake booster, a hydraulic HBA and an active ARP rollover protection mode.

"Chevrolet Captiva" is also equipped with two window airbags and frontal. There are three-point seat belts with pretensioners. Some models include side protection pads in addition.

Magnificent "Chevrolet Captiva" in 2011 passed the Euro NCAP test.

On the Russian market, the car comes with a pair of gasoline engines with a transverse arrangement. The first engine DOHC four-cylinder, capacity of 2.4 liters. Its traction reaches 136 "horses". It has the highest torque of 220 Nm / 2200 rpm. The second engine Alloytec V6 has a volume of 3.2 liters, traction 230 horsepower and a torque of 297 Nm / 3200 rpm. The second engine was developed by the Australian branch of GM Holden.

In addition, an additional version of the car with a diesel engine Z20S volume of two liters, the maximum torque of 320 Nm at 2000 rpm and a draft of 150 "horses."

Designed at the GM Daewoo design center in Incheon, the C-100 in-car marking machine was introduced in 2004 at the Paris Motor Show as a concept car for the Chevrolet S3X.

And in 2010 appeared the modernized "Chevrolet Captiva". The version received a fresh, corporate look, a new chassis, an improved interior and new engines. The suspension of the car has significantly improved: the rigidity of the springs has changed , and modernized stabilizers of lateral stability have appeared. With the new variation of the car, the rear axle is connected as needed using an electronically coordinated coupling. In this variant, the torque is distributed between the axes and reaches a ratio of 50: 50.

How beautiful is the updated "Chevrolet Captiva"! His photos are simply adorable! In Tashkent, in 2011, a presentation of an improved car manufactured by GM Uzbekistan took place. The admirers of this brand could see that the car not only acquired a new appearance, but also received a new three-liter engine with a pull of 258 horsepower and a mechanical 6-speed upgraded transmission. There was also a minor change in the interior of the car.

The front passenger and driver will be happy to evaluate the effectiveness of dual-zone climate control. And passengers of the second row will have the opportunity to take advantage of the new 2013 option - heated seats!

The price of "Chevrolet Captiva" is available for most car lovers - the car costs from 31 777 to 38 836 dollars. It's a car that you dream about and need. The machine meets all the most diverse needs. It is ideal for long trips, for carrying luggage, for family trips outside the city limits. It is absolutely universal car.