Chevrolet Captiva Sport to Help Meet Fleet Customer Demand for Compact Crossovers
DETROIT - Chevrolet will introduce the Captiva Sport, a new entry to the U.S market, later this year to help satisfy growing demand for compact crossovers by fleet customers. The Captiva Sport is a variant of the globally successful Chevrolet Captiva compact crossover.
Variants of the compact crossover are sold in more than 50 markets across Europe, Asia, Africa, Australia, the Middle East and South America. The U.S.-specific version will give fleet customers a contemporary five-seat crossover with a comprehensive range of features and amenities, and will also address their need for roominess, utility and fuel efficiency.
"It says a lot about our ability to draw on international programs and proven, quality crossovers that we were able to identify and federalize a strong new entrant such as Captiva Sport for the U.S. market," said Alan Batey, U.S. vice president, Chevrolet Sales and Service. "We turned to our global network for a solution to quickly meet the rising demand from local fleet customers and continue to meet strong retail demand for the Equinox."
The Captiva Sport will be available for delivery in the fourth quarter of 2011, as a 2012 model.
The Chevrolet Equinox continues to show strong retail sales growth, with retail sales up 98 percent in February compared with the same month last year. Chevrolet expects sales retail sales to remain strong, in part due to its 32 mpg highway fuel economy rating, higher than the Honda CR-V, Toyota RAV4, or Ford Escape.
The Captiva Sport features either an Ecotec 2.4L direct-injected four-cylinder or 3.0L direct-injected V-6 engine - each matched with a fuel-saving six-speed automatic transmission. Because the crossover is based on a proven GM global architecture, only minor revisions are required to meet federal standards, allowing Chevrolet to fast-track the Captiva Sport for the United States.
The Captiva Sport will be offered in LS and LT models, with four trim packages, including an all-wheel-drive model (LTZ). All models feature 17-inch aluminum wheels, XM Satellite Radio, six-speaker sound system, four-wheel disc brakes with antilock, traction control, StabiliTrak electronic stability control, air conditioning, power locks and windows (with driver's express down) and remote keyless entry.
Uplevel LT and LTZ models include the V-6 engine (with dual exhaust), along with OnStar and Bluetooth phone connectivity. A rear-view camera and leather trim package - including leather-trimmed and heated front seats - are standard on LTZ and available on other trims. The LTZ trim also includes a 10-speaker sound system and a sunroof.
"The range of features offered by the Captiva Sport is as rich as any Chevrolet vehicle," said Batey. "Our fleet customers will find it to be a versatile vehicle that gives them the cargo capacity they need, in a fuel efficient package that will help keep their ownership costs in check."
Under the skin
At the core of the Captiva Sport is a European-inspired driving character, with a stiff, steel body-frame integral structure complemented by a MacPherson strut independent front suspension and independent multi-link rear suspension. An isolated engine cradle enhances quietness and contributes to a smooth ride.
Standard on all models are four-wheel antilock disc brakes, traction control and StabiliTrak electronic stability control - systems that work together to provide outstanding vehicle control
In addition to handling features such as StabiliTrak that help drivers avoid crashes, the Captiva Sport helps protect occupants with its high-strength steel structure and a long list of standard occupant-protection safety features. Dual-stage front-seat air bags, front-seat side thorax air bags and rollover capable head curtain air bags covering front and rear rows are standard on all models.
Other standard safety features include front-row safety belt pretensioners, Pedal Release System that decouples the brake pedal in a crash to avoid injuries, active head restraints, tire pressure monitoring system, automatic power door locks and side turn signal lamps.
PRELIMINARY SPECIFICATIONS
Overview
| Model: | Captiva Sport (LS and LT) |
| Body style / driveline: | 5-door, 5-passenger front engine transaxle, FWD, AWD compact sport-utility vehicle |
| Construction: | steel body-frame integral |
| EPA vehicle class: | sport utility vehicle |
| Manufacturing location: | Ramos Arizpe, Mexico |
Engines
| Type: | 2.4L DOHC I-4 DI | 3.0L DOHC V-6 DI |
| Displacement (cu in / cc): | 145 / 2384 | 183 / 2994 |
| Bore & stroke (in / mm): | 3.46 x 3.85 / 88 x 98 | 3.50 x 3.15 / 89 x 80.2 |
| Block material: | cast aluminum | sand-cast aluminum with cast-in bore liners |
| Cylinder head material: | cast aluminum | cast aluminum |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC, four valves per cylinder; variable valve timing | DOHC, four valves per cylinder; variable valve timing |
| Fuel delivery: | direct sequential fuel injection with electronic throttle control | direct sequential fuel injection with electronic throttle control |
| Compression ratio: | 11.4:1 | 11.7:1 |
| Horsepower
(hp / kW @ rpm): | 182 / 136 @ 6700 | 264 / 197 @ 6950 |
| Torque (lb-ft / Nm @ rpm): | 172 / 233 @ 4900 | 222 / 301 @ 5100 |
| Recommended fuel: | regular unleaded | regular unleaded |
| Emissions controls: | close-coupled catalytic converters; Quick-Sync 24x ignition system; returnless fuel rail; fast-response O 2 sensor | close-coupled catalytic converters; Quick-Sync 24x ignition system; returnless fuel rail; fast-response O2 sensor |
| Estimated fuel economy
(city / hwy): | TBD | TBD |
Transmissions
| Type: | Hydra-Matic 6T45 six-speed automatic electronically controlled with electronic range select | Hydra-Matic 6T50 six-speed automatic electronically controlled with electronic range select |
| Application: | 2.4L | 3.0L |
| Gear ratios: (:1): | | |
| First: | 4.58 | 4.58 |
| Second: | 2.96 | 2.96 |
| Third: | 1.91 | 1.91 |
| Fourth: | 1.45 | 1.45 |
| Fifth: | 1.00 | 1.00 |
| Sixth: | 0.75 | 0.75 |
| Reverse: | 2.94 | 2.94 |
| Final drive ratio: | 3.23 | 3.23 |
Chassis/Suspension
| Front: | independent, strut-type with specifically tuned coil springs, direct-acting stabilizer bar (27-mm with all engines) |
| Rear: | independent, trailing arm with three lateral locating links and one trailing link, indirect-acting stabilizer bar, specifically tuned coil springs |
| Traction control: | all-speed using engine torque reduction and brake intervention |
| Steering type: | 2.4L: specifically calibrated hydraulic-power-assisted (HPS) rack-and-pinion
3.0L: specifically calibrated hydraulic-power-assisted (HPS) rack-and-pinion |
| Steering ratio: | 2.4L: 17.2:1
3.0L: 17.2:1 |
| Steering wheel turns, lock-to-lock: | 2.4L: 2.7
3.0L: 2.7 |
| Turning circle, curb-to-curb (ft / m): | 40 / 12.2 |
Brakes
| Type: | front and rear vented disc with power assist and ABS; traction control and stability control; dual piston caliper front/single piston caliper rear |
| Rotor diameter x thickness (in / mm): | front: 11.7 x 1.14 / 296 x 29
rear: 11.9 x .78 / 303 x 20 |
| Total swept area
(sq cm): | front: 67
rear: 38 |
Wheels/Tires
| Wheel size and type: | 17 x 7-inch aluminum alloy |
| Tires: | P235/60R17 |
Dimensions
Exterior
| Wheelbase (in / mm): | 106.6 / 2707 |
| Overall length (in / mm): | 180.1 / 4576 |
| Overall width (in / mm): | 72.8 / 1850 |
| Overall height (in / mm): | 67 / 1704 |
| Track (in / mm): | front: 61.4 / 1562
rear: 61.8 / 1572 |
| Minimum ground clearance
(in / mm): | 7.8 / 200 |
| Step-in height (in / mm): | front: 17.8 / 453
rear: 18.0 / 458 |
| Approach angle (degrees): | 18.2 |
| Departure angle (degrees): | 22.7 |
| Curb weight (lb / kg): | 2.4L: TBD
3.0L: TBD |
| Weight distribution (% front / rear): | 58 / 42 |
Interior
| | Front | Rear |
| Seating capacity: | 2 | 3 |
| Headroom (in / mm): | 40.2 / 1023 | 39.3 / 1000 |
| Legroom (in / mm): | 40.7 / 1036 | 36.9 / 939 |
| Hip room | 52.6 / 1338 | 52.9 / 1344 |
| Shoulder room (in / mm): | 56.0 / 1424 | 55.9 / 1422 |
Capacities
| EPA interior volume: (cu ft / L): | 126.9 / 3596 |
| Cargo volume (cu ft / L): | 56.4 / 1598 (behind front seat)
29.2 / 827 (behind second-row seat at normal position |
| Passenger volume (cu ft / L): | 97.7 / 2769 (est.) |
| Trailer towing maximum (lb / kg): | 2.4L: 1500 / 680
3.0L: 3500 / 1588 |
| Fuel tank (gal / L): | FWD: 19.2 / 73
AWD: 16.7 / 63 |
| Engine oil (qt / L): | 2.4L: 5.0 / 4.7
3.0L: 6.0 / 5.7 |
| Cooling system (qt / L): | 2.4L: 9.0 / 8.5
3.0L: 10 / 9.5 |
The Chevrolet Captiva is a crossover SUV developed by GM Daewoo, the South Korean subsidiary of General Motors (GM) and sold under the Chevrolet brand. The Captiva utilises the GM Theta platform, and derives from the Chevrolet S3X concept car of 2004. The Theta platform also underpins the Opel Antara, the Captiva's mechanical derivative also built by Daewoo. Sold internationally as the "Chevrolet Captiva", South Korean-market cars were badged Daewoo Winstorm up until 2011 when the international name was adopted. Australasian-specification models are badged Holden Captiva.The first generation Captiva, designated C100 by Daewoo and CG in Holden's terminology, launched in 2006. Styling of the Captiva was inspired by the 2004 Chevrolet S3X concept car. The S3X concept was developed by GM Daewoo's design center in Bupyeong-gu, Incheon and is based on the GM Theta platform. It premiered at 2004 Paris Motor Show. Another concept car, by Daewoo, the Chevrolet T2X premiered at the 2005 Seoul Motor Show with its design was based on the S3X, using a shortened platform. The T2X is referred to as a sport utility coupe, accounting for its rear hinged doors, lack of conventional B-pillars, and shortened wheelbase—features that were first revealed on the "Daewoo Oto" (later renamed "Daewoo Scope") concept at the 2002 Seoul Motor Show. Production was slated for late 2006, but as of 2009 no further announcement has been made.
Active Chevrolet Captiva
Chevrolet Captiva Hatchback
For the Captiva, the production version of the S3X, both five- or seven-seat configurations are available. Standard safety features include: anti-lock brakes, electronic stability control (ESC), front seatbelt pre-tensioners and force limiters, and driver and front passenger airbags. Side curtain airbags are standard on higher luxury level variants in some markets. In crash safety tests conducted by Euro NCAP, the Captiva was given a four out of five start crash rating. The results from the test were helped by the use of high-strength steel used in the body shell which was designed to spread crash forces over distinct load channels, therefore ensuring the safety of the occupants within the safety cell. The vehicle's optional active all-wheel drive system is fully incorporated with the ESC and anti-lock braking systems, consequently increasing car handling and control. When the driving conditions determine the need for improved traction, the vehicle’s all-wheel drive system instigates. In ordinary driving situations, only the vehicle's front wheels are employed.A revised Captiva range will be released in the second quarter of 2011. The facelifted Captiva features a new front fascia reminiscent to that of the Chevrolet Aveo (T300). Other noticeable cosmetic differences comprise LED turn signals on the door-mounted mirrors, redesigned wheels and revised side air vents. A retuned suspension, four new engines and two new transmissions will also feature.The Captiva is powered by the Australian (Holden)-built 3.2 litre Alloytec V6 engine mated to a five-speed automatic transmission, featuring Active Select. This engine is also shared by the Captiva's Opel Antara derivative which utilises a different design, but shares the same underpinnings and powertrain components. A four-cylinder VCDi common rail turbodiesel engine, co-developed with VM Motori was later introduced into the range.
Chevrolet Captiva Interior
Chevrolet Captiva Steering Wheels
South Korean cars were branded "Daewoo Winstorm" from 2006. From 2008 onwards the Opel Antara became available in the Winstorm range, as the "Daewoo Winstorm MaXX". As part of GM's strategy to phase out the "Daewoo" brand worldwide, since early 2011 the Winstorm has been marketed under the global "Chevrolet Captiva" name in South Korea. This rebranding came after the March 2011 renaming of "GM Daewoo" to "GM Korea". The Chevrolet Captiva was launched in Vietnam during 2006. The Captiva in Vietnam is manufactured by Vidamco (GM Daewoo Vietnam), with 20 percent of the vehicle's parts are manufactured in the country. Since 2006 through to July 2009, 8,500 Captivas had been sold in Vietnam. Holden in Australia and New Zealand have sold the Chevrolet Captiva under the "Holden Captiva" name since November 2006, after announcing the model the previous September. The Captiva launched with the 3.2-litre V6 and five-speed automatic transmission, but March 2007 saw the addition of the 2.0-litre diesel engine with five-speed manual or optional automatic. While initially manufactured in South Korea, production was temporarily shifted to Thailand from September 2007 until early 2008 while GM Daewoo upgraded its production facilities in South Korea to cope with global demand. Specification levels were SX, CX, and LX, with a range-topping Captiva MaXX variant offered, although this was a rebadge of the closely related Opel Antara. The Antara-derived MaXX remained on sale in Australia until 2008, with New Zealand sales continuing on until the end of 2009. When the Holden resurrected the Antara-based model as a price-leading five-seater "Captiva 5" in December 2009, the seven-seat only Chevrolet-based models were renamed to "Captiva 7". Revisions to the Captiva 7 range were announced in February 2010, designated "Series II", with a March on-sale date. Changes included the adoption of the facelifted front-end fascia, as applied to Chevrolet versions, but with a Holden-specific grille and air intake. New design alloy wheels, "Altezza" tail lamps, and other trimmings feature, as does a revised interior centre console. Equipment-wise, the revised centre console houses a new 7-inch multifunction display in LX trim, which incorporates satellite navigation and a rear-view camera. Revised powertrains also feature on the Series II Captiva 7. The base setup is the SX trim with the 2.4-litre petrol utilising front-wheel drive; the 2.2-litre diesel is optional. The CX and LX variants add all-wheel drive and offer the 3.0-liter V6 as standard, with the 2.2-litre diesel remaining optional. All three engines are paired with a six-speed automatic.
