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Holden Captiva vs Toyota RAV4

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Holden Captiva
Holden Captiva

$7,800 - $27,990

2017 price

Toyota RAV4
Toyota RAV4

$42,260 - $58,360

2025 price

Summary

2017 Holden Captiva
2025 Toyota RAV4
Safety Rating

Engine Type
Diesel Turbo 4, 2.2L

Fuel Type
Diesel

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Fuel Efficiency
8.2L/100km (combined)

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Seating
5

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Dislikes
  • It's old
  • It's a bit noisy
  • Lacks the finesse of the competition

  • Cabin noise is too loud for grade level
  • Simple cabin design won't be for everyone
  • About to be replaced by new-gen model
2017 Holden Captiva Summary

Holden wasn't the first manufacturer to find itself bereft of a big SUV when the fuse was lit by BMW and Mercedes as the last millennium came to a close. Ford responded with the Territory while Holden jacked-up a V8 Commodore and slapped the Adventra badge on it. Sadly, it didn't work, and so the Captiva was the next best option, procured from what was then called Daewoo.

As a result of that that little blip on the economic radar, the GFC, and an on-going re-organisation of General Motors, the Korean-built Captiva has lasted rather longer than anyone expected.

It first launched with two bodystyles, but is now down to one, the bigger and more practical seven seat body shell.







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2025 Toyota RAV4 Summary

Even though it’s expected to be superseded by a sixth-generation model next year, we're reviewing the fifth-gen Toyota RAV4 Hybrid Cruiser 2WD model to see if its hybrid powertrain and features still secures its position as top-selling medium SUV for families.

Aussies love mid-size SUVs in part because they're a tad more practical than their larger cousins, especially in the city.

You also have a better chance of fitting one inside your garage (unless you use your garage for storage, like me).

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