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Chevrolet Captiva Sport Lands in the US in Q4

Keen on making the most out of all segments of the market, American manufacturer GM announced today the introduction of a new model on the US market, the Captiva Sport. To be sold as a sportier version of the regular Captiva, the Sport comes with a series of enhancements that is hoped to bring even more crossover lovers to the GM client pool.

The Captiva Sport will be launched in the final months of the year equipped with two engines, an Ecotec 2.4l direct-injected four-cylinder and 3.0l direct-injected V6 engine. Both will be paired with a six-speed automatic transmission.

GM will sell the model, for yet undisclosed prices, in two versions, LS and LT, and four trim packages, including an all-wheel-drive model (LTZ). Regardless of the version chosen, customers will benefit from 17-inch aluminum wheels, XM Satellite Radio, six-speaker sound system, four-wheel disc brakes with antilock, traction control, StabiliTrak electronic stability control, air conditioning, power locks and windows (with driver’s express down) and remote keyless entry.

To those who wonder what will happen to the Equinox, a model which might be cannibalized by the appearance of the Captiva, GM responds that the demand is so great it doesn't see how the sales of one model will affect the sales of the other.

“It says a lot about our ability to draw on international programs and proven, quality crossovers that we were able to identify and federalize a strong new entrant such as Captiva Sport for the US market,” said Alan Batey, U.S. vice president, Chevrolet Sales and Service.

“We turned to our global network for a solution to quickly meet the rising demand from local fleet customers and continue to meet strong retail demand for the Equinox.”
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