In order to celebrate 100 years of Chevrolet in the automotive world gait, Autocar invited to test the New Captiva directly in Lombok,...
In order to celebrate 100 years of Chevrolet in the automotive world gait, Autocar invited to test the New Captiva directly in Lombok, West Nusa Tenggara.
What was different in self latest Captiva? We started from the exterior. Now the new Chevrolet Captiva adopt dual-port grille that is a hallmark of Chevrolet and gold bow tie logo bigger and thicker.
Besides grille, the latest Captiva fresh look with a form of the bonnet, headlamps, front fenders, foglamp design, fascia up to the latest 17-inch alloy wheels applications. At the rear, the update looks at the application of rear parking assist, skid plate (optional) and a mud flap.
In the interior, the New Captiva adopts dual-cockpit design that can also be found in the interior of the Chevrolet Corvette. Then, the New Captiva is also equipped with 3D Surround Sound audio system (SS) alerts Arkamys double DIN head unit with CD MP3 AUX port, radio with six speakers, and Bluetooth. In the middle of the dashboard there MID (multi information display) that can display information about the temperature of air conditioning, the temperature outside the vehicle, average speed and fuel consumption.
One of the most interesting features in the interior are features of the electronic parking brake (EPB). This makes it the only medium SUV with the brakes of this kind. Acoustic system also improved so that noise due to friction tires with asphalt, and the sound of the wind is not mengintrusi cabin.
Still in the interior. In its class, just Captiva 7-seater configuration. And if not required, you can fold the third row seats to gain reached 769 liters of storage space. Less? Just fold the second row seats so that the capacity increases to 1,577 liters.
Other updates Ecotec engine is an application that has passed the Euro3 and powered 171 hp at 6,400 rpm with a torque of 225 Nm at 4800 rpm, or 29% greater than the previous Captiva gasoline engines. Achievement of this power can be achieved because the PT GMI change New Captiva kitchen implanted into a 2,384 cc, 2,405 cc while longer.
Well, the New Captiva engine capacity smaller but why it generates greater power? Turns ratio changed to a higher compression (10.4: 1), while the old petrol Captiva has a compression ratio of 9.6: 1.
Captiva latest machinery has also been applying the technology of "Double Continuously Variable Cam Phaser" (DCVCP) that regulates the performance of the machine according to their needs through the sensor will detect the movement of the cam. This sensor will adjust the rotation of the cam, which in turn regulate the fuel supply valve also. Similar technology is used by the Chevrolet Cruze, Chevrolet's flagship sedan medium in Indonesia.
Not only horsepower, torque increased to 225 Nm is obtained at a higher rotation of 4800 rpm. Compare with the old Captiva torque of 220 Nm at 2,200 rpm. The result is accelerated more perfect than its predecessor.
New Captiva has been equipped with the ECO drive. This feature can be activated by pressing a button near the gear lever. According to GM claims, there will be savings of 10-15% when we choose this mode. Another update is the use of timing chain replaced the timing belt in order to reduce maintenance costs and replacement belt. So as not noisy, installed two balancer shafts.
For the transmission, you can choose a 6-speed manual transmission or 6-speed automatic with Tiptronic GM. 6-speed transmission options aimed at reducing fuel consumption, exhaust emissions, noise, and engine braking.
On the asphalt, the New Captiva steering control is quite good so it is more suitable for a long journey with a more relaxed, although you should be "whipped" the machine to respond more quickly at low speed.
The stability of the suspension is also praiseworthy. Decision, enlarging diameter stabilizer bars of 25 mm to 35 mm (front) and 16 mm to 25 mm (rear) provide good body control for Captiva. We feel when cornering New Captiva is also easily controlled. Besides, when we traveled in the area Pusuk Winners winding and climbing. After three days of "torture" New Captiva, we concluded that the New Captiva deserve your nut.
Machine
Diesel Fuel
Type 2.4L DOHC, DBW, DCVP Euro 3 Power 171 hp @ 6,400 rpm
Power 171 hp @ 6,400 rpm
Torque 225 Nm @ 4,800 rpm
Transmission
Type Tiptronic
Automatic 6-speed gearbox
