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CHEVROLET CAPTIVA 4X4 REVIEW

For The Captiva has a huge cabin. It's very practical and cheap to buy. It's also well equipped and easy to use.

Against It's not much fun to drive, and the engines are noisy. There's an choppy feel to the ride quality and limited off-road ability, too, while the cabin looks cheap.

What Car? says

3 out of 5 stars

The Captiva has lots of space and practicality – plus seven-seat flexibility – at a bargain price, but rivals are better to drive.

Reader review rating

3.125

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Performance
3 out of 5 stars
Petrol best left alone; diesel much better
Ride & Handling
2 out of 5 stars
Ride uncertain; handling lacks appeal
Refinement
3 out of 5 stars
Engines noisy; other noises fairly low
Buying & Owning
4 out of 5 stars
Cheap to buy, resale values good
Quality & Reliability
3 out of 5 stars
Better than expected, but not classy
Safety & Security
4 out of 5 stars
Decent provision on all
Behind The Wheel
3 out of 5 stars
Comfy, with a good view
Space & Practicality
4 out of 5 stars
Immense space, clever seats
Equipment
4 out of 5 stars
Excellent, even in the base model

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There are 5 Chevrolet Captiva versions available

Chevrolet Captiva 4x4 2.4 LS 5dr	£18,195	What Car? says:3 stars out of 5
Chevrolet Captiva 4x4 2.0 VCDi LS 5st 5dr	£19,745	What Car? says:3 stars out of 5
Chevrolet Captiva 4x4 2.0 VCDi LT 5st 5dr	£21,995	What Car? says:3 stars out of 5
Chevrolet Captiva 4x4 2.0 VCDi LT 7st 5dr	£23,245	What Car? says:3 stars out of 5
Chevrolet Captiva 4x4 2.0 VCDi LTX 7st 5dr	£26,045	What Car? says:3 stars out of 5

Chevrolet Captiva 4x4 2.0 VCDi LT 7st 5dr

If you need seven seats this is the Captiva to go for. If not, save yourself some cash and go for LS trim – it still gets all the essentials, including air-con and four electric windows.

What Car? says:3 stars out of 5

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Buyer's notes

Target Price team says:

You’ll get a big chunk off the price by haggling with the salesman, but there are usually plenty of manufacturer incentives around, too – servicing packages, free engine upgrades etc. Check out Chevrolet.co.uk for the latest offers, and also don’t forget to check out the prices available at internet brokers before buying.

Captivas come with a three-year, 60,000-mile warranty, although you can extend this up to five years and 100,000 miles by paying a bit extra when buying. Buyers also get three years’ roadside assistance and a six-year anti-perforation warranty.