The increasing demand for vehicles from the SUV segment performs all classes. Since customers in the compact and mid react quite price sensitive even with SUVs, manufacturers relied on efficient platform strategy. So just connect the facelifted Chevrolet "Captiva" Family Ties around the world.
Chevrolet Captiva - an SUV in the crowd
Not only in Germany, but all over the world, more and more car buyers follow a trend: they want an SUV. The long-legged - often four-wheel drive - Mobile fit with falling pounds and modern, more fuel-efficient drive technology increasingly the automotive scheme of prey families. The body concept of an SUV today corresponds to that of the quasi-continuous classical station wagons with large, variable luggage compartment. In May 2013 exactly 39,962 German have an SUV or SUV allowed - a market share of 15.3 percent.Chevrolet Captiva - diesel in the test
Were well-fed SUV Breaker Generation "two tons plus" long a phenomenon of the luxury car class, rustic Mobile launched now increasingly present in the smaller vehicle classes. In the middle class base price of 25,000 euros less than two dozen vehicles already vying for the favor of customers. Foremost among these ranks the VW Tiguan . Compared to this, importers such as Chevrolet pleased with the motto "a lot of car for the money" on. The new Chevrolet Captiva example is from 25,900 euros in the price list - alone and the length of 4.67 meters confirmed the price argument. Unlike many direct competitors, the Chevrolet Captiva offers from the LT trim level for up to seven fellow travelers. Depending on the configuration of the seats, the luggage compartment offers a loading volume in Captiva 477-948 liters. Guaranteed with a diesel pfundigen of 184 hp and a worry-free features, including leather seats, our 35,990 euros more expensive test car - a Chevrolet Captiva LT + 2.2 TD FWD - is engaged to the test.
Chevrolet Captiva 2.2 TD - he goes in the test
The interior of the Chevrolet Captiva adopt modern - with surfaces that are perhaps not quite premium, but do appear to be prepared for tough family life over the years. Incidentally, a day in which four-legged best friends can also play an active role. For roads and paths in the old world, the 2.2-liter diesel with 184 hp is in our test-Captiva probably best. After all, it is in the execution to move quickly with all-wheel drive two tons scarce in motion. A maximum torque of 400 Newton meters that is already at 2,000 rev / min, the Chevrolet Captiva provides for the perceived ease of a normal mid-size sedan. A six-speed manual transmission is standard equipment ready, there is also an optional six-speed automatic transmission for the Captiva. Which in our Chevrolet Captiva 2.2 TD on board and fits perfectly to the characteristics of the engine, but also increases the side that comfort. Especially as the suspension tuning of the Chevrolet Captiva is no nakedness and keeps the great challenges of our galloping decaying road network counter. The total budget for the Chevrolet Captiva four engines with a power range from 163 hp to 258 hp.Chevrolet Captiva - the right strategy
With a suitable family car like the Chevrolet Captiva The view from the study of colors and options roams course only once over the safety features: and here is with the electronic stability control ESC (Electronic Stability Control), traction control (TCS), Brake Assist (BAS) , as well as front, side and head airbags really anything important on board. Of course, there's also ABS, a hill-and-abfahrassistent and Isofix child seat attachment. The excellent relationship between price and performance realized the Chevrolet Captiva, not least thanks to the platform strategy of the parent company General Motors: the Chevrolet Captiva, the company introduced in 2006 for the first time before. Until the termination of the brand Daewoo in South Korea was built on this platform of Winstrom, for Germany the Opel Antara or for Australia Holden Captiva. Meanwhile, the models run in South Korea, Thailand, China, Vietnam, Russia, Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan from the tape. Thus, the platform strategist Chevrolet Captiva does not only market structure in the heart of the middle class, but also demographically. The demands of the middle class families from around the world differ little in their car. This may explain why more and more brave people give the SUV.