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    Holden Captiva Review, For Sale, Models, Specs, Interior & News

    Holden Captiva Review, For Sale, Models, Specs, Interior & News

    FROM
    $12,650

    The Holden Captiva launched in 2006 to take on the Australian-engineered and built Ford Territory.

    Sourced from South Korea, two body styles were offered – a five-seater medium-sized version (sometimes known as the Captiva 5) and the more-popular five- or seven-seat larger SUV wagon, that lasted until 2017.

    Most earlier models were V6 petrol powered with all-wheel drive, but a 2.0-litre four-cylinder turbo-diesel with a front-drive option piped in from 2007, joined later by a 2.4-litre petrol alternative. The 2011 facelift brought extra refinement, but the Captiva's poor reliability record and inconsistent quality mean it has a sour reputation nowadays.

    The base model started from $12,650, rising to $22,990 for the most expensive version.

    This vehicle is also known as The Holden Captiva is also known as Chevrolet Captiva, Opel Antara in markets outside Australia..

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    9.3L/100km (combined)
    SUV
    6 Speed Automatic
    Unleaded Petrol
    2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006
    Reviews For Sale Q&As Towing Capacity Wheel Size Pricing & Specs Dimensions Interior Fuel Consumption VS The Competition News
    Overview
    Likes
    Sold well, so plenty of choice.
    High and mighty driving position.
    Option of seven seats.
    Dislikes
    Petrol versions lack flexibility.
    Ride quality can be poor.
    Lack of luggage space with all seats occupied.

    Holden Captiva FAQs

    Is my 2001 Holden Calais a good swap for a Captiva?

    Let’s get something straight right from the off: The Holden Calais and Holden Captiva are not close family members. While the Calais was an Australian-engineered and built car, the Captiva is a rebadged Daewoo and not a very good one at that. So don’t be tricked into thinking that because they both have a Holden badge and a V6 engine, that they’re peas from a pod.

    The reality is the Captiva has an absolutely dreadful reputation in the trade for poor build quality and sketchy reliability. Most mechanics wouldn’t travel 500 metres to look at one, let alone 500 kilometres. I’d take a 231,000km Calais over any Captiva, old or new, any day.

    Holden actually sold a lot of Captivas back in the day, mainly on price alone. But many who bought them then stood and watched as they things fell apart and soon began to cost plenty in repair bills. Doubtless there will be some out there who own and love their Captiva, but the reality is that these cars are best left well alone.

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    Why am I losing boost in my 2010 Holden Captiva?

    There’s a variety of ways a turbocharged engine can lose boost. You might have a problem with the intercooler or even something simple like a dirty air filter. Don’t rule out a fuel supply problem which is causing the computer to reduce boost to account for a lack of fuel.

    But one thing that has been noted in these cars is a cracked or broken boost pipe. If that happens, the boost will be lost to the atmosphere before it can get to the engine. Black smoke from the exhaust is a common accompaniment to this problem.

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    When should I replace rear diff oil in my 2016 Holden Captiva?

    Holden’s own service schedule for this model Captiva doesn’t specify a change interval for the differential oil. Instead, it recommends the oil be changed when required according to how the car is behaving. Which would suggest that your car is, indeed, ready for new differential oil.

    As far as the scan goes, be sure not to confuse a sticking or non-engaging rear differential with the same behaviour from the centre differential. These are both technically differentials, but have vastly different roles to play. In the case of an electronically operated differential, the clutches can sometimes be replaced separately, but in any case, you need to go deep inside the differential, so while your mechanic is in there, have them check out the whole unit.

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    Holden Captiva Towing Capacity

    The Holden Captiva has maximum towing capacity of 2000kg for the latest model available.
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    Holden Captiva Wheel Size

    The Holden Captiva has a number of different wheel and tyre options. When it comes to tyres, these range from 235x50 R19 for SUV in 2019 with a wheel size that spans from 7x19 inches.
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    Holden Captiva Pricing & Specs

    The price range for the Holden Captiva varies based on the trim level you choose. Starting at $12,650 and going to $22,990 for the latest year the model was manufactured. The model range is available in the following body types starting from the engine/transmission specs shown below.
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    Holden Captiva Dimensions

    The dimensions of the Holden Captiva SUV vary according to year of manufacture and spec level.
    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
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    Holden Captiva Interior

    The interior of the Holden Captiva was reasonably spacious by class standards, but the seven-seat model had little-to-no usable boot space - see our images for proof. There were elements of the Captiva's cabin that looked like a European Opel model in the five-seat models - they had a nicer dashboard and trim. The newer seven-seat versions looked less impressive inside. No Captiva set any new standards for comfort or leather quality.  

    2017 Holden Captiva LS.
    2017 Holden Captiva LS.
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    2017 Holden Captiva LS.
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    2017 Holden Captiva LS.
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    Shown above are interior details for the Holden Captiva 2017.

    Holden Captiva Fuel consumption

    The Holden Captiva is available in a number of variants and body types that are powered by ULP and Diesel fuel type(s). It has an estimated fuel consumption starting from 8.8L/100km for SUV
    *Combined fuel consumption
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