The South Korean branch of General Motors has 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 GM Theta platform, which is usually used in Opel Antara, GMC Terrain, Saturn Vue cars.
Under the name Chevrolet Captiva, the car is sold in India, Europe, southern Asia and the Middle East. And in South Korea, this car is called Daewoo Winstorm, among Australians and New Zealanders - Holden Captiva.
The machine is equipped with a steel frame and zones with programmed deformation that absorb shock force. It is equipped with ABS with an electronic EBV brake process unit and ESC dynamic adjustment mode. There is also a DCS descent ride control mode, a brake booster, hydraulic HBA and an active ARP rollover protection mode.
Chevrolet Captiva is also equipped with two window airbags and front airbags. There are three-point seat belts with pretensioners. On some models, side airbags are optional.
The magnificent Chevrolet Captiva passed the Euro NCAP test in 2011.
The car is delivered to the Russian market with a pair of gasoline engines with transverse placement. The first DOHC engine is a four-cylinder with a capacity of 2.4 liters. Its thrust reaches 136 "horses". It has the highest torque of 220 Nm / 2200 rpm. The second Alloytec V6 engine has a volume of 3.2 liters, a thrust of 230 horsepower and a torque of 297 Nm / 3200 rpm. The second engine was developed by the Australian subsidiary of GM Holden.
In addition, an additional version of the car was developed with a Z20S diesel engine with a volume of two liters, a maximum torque of 320 Nm at 2000 rpm and a thrust of 150 "horses".
Designed at the GM Daewoo Design Center in Incheon, the C-100 in-house label was introduced at the Paris Motor Show in 2004 as a Chevrolet S3X concept car.
And in 2010, a modernized Chevrolet Captiva appeared. The version received a fresh, corporate look, a new chassis, an improved interior and new engines. The suspension of the machine has improved significantly: the stiffness of the springs has changed , modernized anti-roll bars have appeared . In the new auto variant, the rear axle is connected as needed with the help of an electronically coordinated clutch. In this embodiment, the torque is distributed between the axles and reaches a ratio of 50: 50.
How beautiful is the updated Chevrolet Captiva! Photos of him are simply amazing! In Tashkent in 2011, the presentation of an advanced car manufactured by GM Uzbekistan took place. Admirers of this brand were able to see that the car not only acquired a new appearance, but also received a new engine with a capacity of three liters and a thrust of 258 horsepower and a mechanical 6-speed updated gearbox. There was also a minor change in the interior of the car.
The front passenger and the driver will now be able to evaluate the effectiveness of dual-zone climate control with pleasure. And second-row passengers will have the opportunity to take advantage of the new option of 2013 - seat heating!
The price of the Chevrolet Captiva is available for most motorists - a car costs from 31,777 to 38,836 dollars. This is the car that they dream 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. This is an absolutely universal car.