General Motors India launched the MY 15 Chevrolet Captiva 2.2 premium Sport Utility Vehicle on March 16, 2015. It will continue to be offered both in manual (MT) and automatic (AT) versions. The ex-showroom Delhi price of MT will be Rs. 25,13,528/- and AT Rs. 27,36,192/-
Commenting on the launch, Mr. Arvind Saxena, President and Managing Director, General Motors India, said: “The launch of the all new MY 15 Captiva is in line with our business plan of capturing the all important SUV market and growing our market share. The Captiva has been warmly welcomed in markets around the world due to its combination of distinctive styling, refinement, best-in-class safety, comfort and versatility and powerful yet frugal diesel powertrain.”
The Captiva 2.2 includes a 2.2-liter engine that delivers 186.5bhp @ 3800 RPM and 400 Nm @ 2000 RPM torque along with an option of six-speed automatic transmission with All Wheel Drive (AWD) system besides the manual transmission variant. The Captiva has been designed to maximize space. The 5 + 2 Flexi Seating arrangement can accommodate seven adults and can be transformed into an adaptable luggage carrier. It has a fold-flat seating arrangement that provides up to 1,565 liters of cargo volume.
Among the comfort and convenience amenities are cruise control; third-row heating, ventilation and air-conditioning system, an electric parking brake, rain-sensing wipers and sunroof. The Captiva incorporates comfort features such as a dual zone AC, and new feature addition of Cluster Ionizer along with a new Instrument Cluster and many storage solutions, including a large wet/dry area beneath the load compartment floor, an illuminated glove box, a deep Centre console bin, a rear centre console storage area and handy door bins.
Other convenience features include bottle holders, small item/coin and cup holders, a parking ticket holder, seat-back pockets and a dual-compartment sliding driver’s armrest. The Captiva also features three 12-volt power outlets that are accessible to all passengers. A 2-DIN CD/MP3 player with six speakers, tinted automatic windows, power mirrors, an eight-way power adjustable driver seat and an electronic climate control system are all standard. Safety features include 6 airbags – driver and front passenger airbags, Seat side and Roof side Airbags, front seatbelt pre-tensioners and load limiters, and height-adjustable front seat belts. Four-channel ABS with brake assist-equipped discs, provides optimum pedal pressure when it detects an emergency braking situation. A level ride suspension system automatically maintains nominal ride height under differing load conditions – a feature that offers assured road clearance as well as optimal ride quality for passengers.
