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    Holden Captiva 2012

    Holden Captiva 2012

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    $2,860

    The 2012 Holden Captiva range of configurations is currently priced from $3,623.

    Carsguide Contributing Journalist David Morley had this to say at the time: The list of known faults with the Captiva makes it a bit of a lottery, especially if it’s travelled a lot of kilometres.

    You can read the full review here.

    The 2012 Holden Captiva carries a braked towing capacity of up to 1700 Kg, but check to ensure this applies to the configuration you're considering.

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

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    8.5L/100km (combined)
    SUV
    6 Speed Automatic
    Diesel
    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 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 2012 FAQs

    2012 Holden Captiva transmission and engine is leaking fluid

    Your mechanic is right in deciding that a leak between the engine and gearbox will need the two components to be split to access the problem. Whatever it turns out to be. It could be a broken torque converter which would be expensive, or a simple oil seal which may cost just a few dollars. Either way, though, the labour involved in fixing even that cheap oil seal is going to make this an expensive operation.

    Sometimes, you just have to let it go and cut your losses on a car that is starting to become worn out. To be honest, the Holden Captiva was not the most reliable or durable car ever made and many owners have discovered the hard way that this Holden badged car was actually a Daewoo, and not a good Daewoo at that.

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    2012 Holden Captiva is running rough when cold

    Any remedy can only be suggested once you know what’s causing the problem. The first step, then, is to have the car scanned to see if there’s a problem the on-board computer has identified and logged. Once you have that information, you are a lot closer to knowing what to replace.

    Logic suggests that an engine that runs roughly when it’s cold might be running lean. If that’s the case, it could be caused by many things including worn injectors, a lazy fuel pump or even a temperature sensor that is not telling the computer that controls these things that the coolant temperature is low and the engine needs more fuel to compensate. Then, once the engine has warmed up, the fuel-air mixture is correct and the engine settles down and runs properly. That said, 30km is a long time for the engine to take to warm up.

    You could spend lots of time and money replacing the wrong bits here, so a scan is definitely the way to proceed.

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    Door handles snapping off a 2012 Holden Captiva

    Plenty of cars suffer this problem as they age. Consider that every time the vehicle is used, one or more door handles is being operated. Throw in the fact that the quality of these Holden Captivas was a bit sketchy in the first place, and you can see why the years and duty cycles of the door handles can catch up with them. Fortunately, it's not a huge job to replace the handle and new handles are available form lots of outlets including online sellers.

    The Captiva was not alone in this problem, and many makes and models have a history of door handles breaking. Again, it's usually through wear and tear and cheap materials in the manufacturing process at fault.

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    Holden Captiva 2012 Towing Capacity

    The 2012 Holden Captiva has maximum towing capacity of 1700kg. Some models also offer heavy-duty or towing option packs which can increase towing capacity, as well as options which can hamper towing capacity. Towing capacities can vary wildly on a large number of factors. These include engine, transmission, model, and options chosen. Always check with the manufacturer or in your vehicles handbook before attempting to tow anything.
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    Holden Captiva 2012 Wheel Size

    Wheel size for the 2012 Holden Captiva will vary depending on model chosen, although keep in mind that many manufacturers offer alternate wheel sizes as options on many models. The wheel size available will alter the range of tyres available to be fitted.
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    Holden Captiva 2012 Pricing & Specs

    The Holden Captiva 2012 prices range from $2,860 for the basic trim level SUV 5 to $9,020 for the top of the range SUV 7 CX (4X4).

    $7,843
    Based on 210 cars listed for sale in the last 6 months.
    LOWEST PRICE
    $3,623
    HIGHEST PRICE
    $13,990
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    Holden Captiva 2012 Dimensions

    Dimensions for the 2012 Holden Captiva are dependent on which body type is chosen. The maximum width and height is 1850mm x 1717mm and can vary on the basis of model.
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    Holden Captiva 2012 Fuel consumption

    Fuel consumption for the 2012 Holden Captiva is dependent on the type of engine, transmission, or model chosen. The Holden Captiva currently offers fuel consumption from 9.1L/100km.
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