For The Chevrolet Captiva is a spacious, practical and great-looking family SUV that comes with lots of equipment and a brilliant warranty package.

Against The engines could be more flexible, the cabin materials could be classier, and some of the Captiva’s key rivals cost thousands less to buy.

Chevrolet Captiva Crossover
22 5stars

The Chevrolet Captiva is a tempting family car prospect thanks to its sleek styling and generous space. Unfortunately, some key rivals provide the same things for a much lower price.

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There are 4 Chevrolet Captiva versions available

Crossover 3.0 DI VVT LTZ 7st AWD 5dr TBA
What Car? says:2 stars out of 5
Crossover 2.2 VCDi 163 LS 5st 2WD 5dr £22,505
What Car? says:2 stars out of 5
Crossover 2.2 VCDi 184 LT 7st AWD 5dr £28,285
What Car? says:2 stars out of 5
Crossover 2.2 VCDI 184 LTZ 7st AWD 5dr £30,955
What Car? says:2 stars out of 5

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…

Jeffrey Edwards

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…

Mike Austin

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…

Tom Ambler

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 -…

Peter Hopkins

4 out of 5 stars
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