GM India unveils Chevrolet Captiva Automatic+

Offering the convenience of automatic transmission and hassle-free motoring for discerning consumers, General Motors India has rolled out its new Chevrolet Captiva Automatic+ in India.

The Chevrolet Captiva has not exactly been setting sales charts afire – Honda’s CR-V still rules the SUV market in India.

Photo: Chevrolet Captiva automatic

The premium sport utility vehicle is a car that boasts of an Adaptive All-Wheel Drive and Electronic Stability Program, that incorporates technologies such as the Descent Control System and Traction Control System. The Chevrolet Captiva which had a global launch last year has been upgraded the vehicle to bring about the Captiva Automatic+.

The Chevrolet Captiva LT is available at Rs 1,862,685.00 ex-showroom Delhi, and the Captiva LTZ is available at Rs 2,030,495.00. The LT is the manual transmission version, while the LTZ is the new automatic transmission version. What you notice is that the pricing is not any different from that of the CR-V. Therein lies the problem. Chevrolet obviously could not find a way to price it substantially lower than the CR-V – something that would have give the Captiva a fighting chance.

Features such as superior driving comfort, safety, security and luxury make the Captiva Automatic+ a vehicle that holds the potential to lure customers to showrooms. It comes with an intelligent transmission system that changes gears automatically according to driver input and road conditions. The Captiva LTZ automatic offers to switch over to “winter mode” if the driver wants to.

A significant addition is the presence of a torque-sensing electronic coupling that lets engine torque to be redirected to individual axles based on road conditions.This apar tthe Electronic Stability Program helps in avoiding skids and roll-over ensuring maximum safety.

The Chevrolet Captiva Automatic+ comes powered by a next-generation, variable geometry common rail direct injection four cylinder SOHC diesel engine that produces 150 PS at 4000 rpm, and a maximum torque of 320 Nm at 2000 rpm. The non-automatic Captiva is front wheel drive, while the automatic Captiva offers adaptive AWD.

According to company top brass, the Chevrolet Captiva Automatic+ will earn full marks for its refined and power-packed diesel performance combined with spacious luxury. With looks that brings about a sophisticated as well as rugged outlook. Totally masculine , the chrome highlights, the bold rear window and all give the vehicle a bolder prescence.

The interiors are designed to provide maximum comfort, and the 5 + 2 flexi seat configuration adds to this feature. The Captiva also comes with three 12-volt power outlets accessible to all passengers. Front passenger airbags, front seatbelt pre-tensioners and load limiters, height-adjustable front seatbelts and such safety features make Captiva a safe vehicle to drive. Besides, the four-channel ABS with brake assist-equipped discs add to this.