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Underpinned by the gray-haired GM Theta platform, the Holden Captiva 7 has been on sale in Australia since 2006. A minor redesign was operated in 2011, and now Holden ups the ante with another stylistic overhaul for the compact SUV. It's not much, but it's welcomed.
Slated to go on sale in Australia and New Zealand in the first quarter of 2016, the refreshed Holden Captiva replaces both the Captiva 5 and Captiva 7. As far as the exterior is concerned, the most important aesthetic updates come in the form of a different front fascia that incorporates an aggressive grille and bumper, redesigned headlights, and snazzy LED daytime running lights.
To be utterly frank, this not so much a facelift, but rather a little botox here and there to keep the Captiva relevant with consumers. Once you step inside, you won’t be surprised to find a redesigned center stack and more technology than before. The highlight of the interior is the 7-inch touchscreen of the MyLink infotainment system. A rearview parking camera comes as standard, as does Apple CarPlay & Android Auto.
On the safety front, it’s business as usual for General Motors’ Australian arm. Side Blinde Zone Alert, Rear Cross Traffic Alert, and Park Assist are but a few of the features the 2016 Chevrolet Captiva has to offer. It pains us to say this, but nothing has changed under the hood of this Holden SUV either. The entry-level engine option is a 2.4-liter four-cylinder that produces 123 kW (165 horsepower) and a meager 230 Nm (169 lb-ft).
Level up to the range-topping model and the 2016 Chevrolet Captiva is animated by a 2.2-liter turbo diesel lump with 135 kW (181 horsepower) and a vigorous 400 Nm (295 lb-ft) of torque. As ever, the Captiva will be offered in LS, LT, and LTZ trims, with either a manual gearbox or an automatic transmission. Pricing hasn't been confirmed at the time of writing, but the Captiva should start at approximately AUD 29,990.
To be utterly frank, this not so much a facelift, but rather a little botox here and there to keep the Captiva relevant with consumers. Once you step inside, you won’t be surprised to find a redesigned center stack and more technology than before. The highlight of the interior is the 7-inch touchscreen of the MyLink infotainment system. A rearview parking camera comes as standard, as does Apple CarPlay & Android Auto.
On the safety front, it’s business as usual for General Motors’ Australian arm. Side Blinde Zone Alert, Rear Cross Traffic Alert, and Park Assist are but a few of the features the 2016 Chevrolet Captiva has to offer. It pains us to say this, but nothing has changed under the hood of this Holden SUV either. The entry-level engine option is a 2.4-liter four-cylinder that produces 123 kW (165 horsepower) and a meager 230 Nm (169 lb-ft).
Level up to the range-topping model and the 2016 Chevrolet Captiva is animated by a 2.2-liter turbo diesel lump with 135 kW (181 horsepower) and a vigorous 400 Nm (295 lb-ft) of torque. As ever, the Captiva will be offered in LS, LT, and LTZ trims, with either a manual gearbox or an automatic transmission. Pricing hasn't been confirmed at the time of writing, but the Captiva should start at approximately AUD 29,990.
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