What does it cost?
For This top-of-the-range Captiva has seven seats and four-wheel drive, and comes stacked with kit. Sat-nav, heated leather seats and 19-inch alloys all come as standard.
Against It costs thousands more than the equivalent Hyundai Santa Fe, and it’s hard to see where that money goes. The engine isn’t that flexible and the interior feels a little cheap.
What Car? says
If you want seven seats in your Captiva, stick with the cheaper LT edition. Or consider cheaper rivals, such as the Hyundai Santa Fe.
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Buyer's notes
Target Price team says:
There are two 2.2-litre turbodiesel engines in the Chevrolet Captiva range. The entry-level 161bhp version is only available with basic LS trim, front-wheel drive and, crucially, five seats.
If you want seven seats, you’ll have to upgrade to both the more powerful 181bhp engine and to LT trim – that makes seven-seat Captivas more expensive than they should be. Still, you get plenty of luxury kit for your cash, and the third row of seats gets a decent amount of space.
Like the LT models, LTZ models have seven seats and four-wheel drive only. They come stuffed with just about every creature comfort imaginable, but cost more than you’ll probably want to pay for a Chevrolet.
Whichever Captiva you choose, though, you’ll get peace of mind from Chevrolet’s Five Year Promise. This is a standard package that gives you five years' warranty, servicing and roadside assistance for no extra charge.
Reader test team says:
Chevrolet Captiva Crossover 2.0 VCDi LTZ 7st 4WD 5dr
Previously I had owned BMW, Jags, Volvo and Saab however my wife decided she wanted a smaller car so my car was traded for a new FIAT 500 and I took…
4
out of 5 stars
Chevrolet Captiva Crossover 2.0 VCDi LTZ 7st 4WD 5dr
Before choosing this car, I also had the ford s-max and the nissan quashqai in my shortlist and drove all three. My criteria was always seven seats…
4
out of 5 stars
Chevrolet Captiva Crossover 2.0 VCDi LT 7st 4WD 5dr
I've had the car 20 months now from new (internet purchase at a bargain 12,999) and no complaints so far. A huge cabin, plenty of storage room and…
4
out of 5 stars
Chevrolet Captiva Crossover 2.4 LS 5st 2WD 5dr
Since new - and now, nearly 20,000 miles later, the car has been damn near perfect for my requirements. Sure, there are a few things I would change -…
4
out of 5 stars
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Our pick of the range
Chevrolet Captiva Crossover 2.2 VCDi 163 LS 5st 2WD 5dr
Our favourite Captiva, chiefly because it’s thousand of pounds cheaper to buy than other versions. Rivals offer even better value, though.
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