Chevrolet Captiva [2012-2016] User Reviews

Dear Readers.

No doubt spark is wonderful vehicle but I am one of those unlucky ones who have been cheated by a GM deal named "Triumph Motors" They had sold me an accidental and used car. So kindly dont go to this dealer for buying ur car or getting ur car serviced. Because they are cheaters and will sell you used or accidental vehicles that  too not fully repaired under GM standards. And can cause u big trouble some day.

I bought this LS variant on April 10. I have done 5600kms in the last 6 months. Last week I was going at a speed of 10kmps when I got a sudden noise and my car got stoppen. I opened up my engine and found that the engine mounting had broken and the car's engine from left side had fallen down. The car was not in a position to move even an inch.

We had to call a recovery van from Chevrolet who took 10 hrs to  send our car to their workshop.

The workshop people had shown us the duplicate and local screws used in the cay by Triumph Motors which caused us this big problem. My repair will is 25000. and Triumph motors are not yet admitting thier fault.

So I would recomend do not buy ur car from Triumph motors.

Anshuman Jain
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Do not buy cars from Triumph Motors DelhiTriumph Motors are Cheaters.

I bought my chevrolet captiva car on 2008 from Geeyem motors, Cochin.  The cars engine was stucked in 55000 km and they replaced engine & pump after my several emails and after getting the notice from my lawyer. Even they charged rs.25000 from me.

After that the repalced second engine is stucked now in 115000km.  So the second engine run for 60000 km and now they are forcing us to pay the full amount of engine overhaul charges around 2 lakhs.  For replacing I have to 4 lakhs.

How can I change or overhaul engine in every 55000 or 60000 km for 20 lakh worth costly car? I never suggest the captiva vehicle, even getting very bad services from Geeyem motors, Cochin.  Now I do not have the car for 2 months.

How can I trust on Chevrolet vehicles ? If there is any logic for changing the engine in every 50 to 60 thousand kilometer?

GOOD POWER, GOOD TO DRIVEENGINE COMPLAINT, HEAVY SERVICE CHARGES

Exterior The Captiva has a very nice sporty look. The front as well as the back looks perfectly thought off. One can add sporty stickers if they do not like the single colour look. Size is also perfect and makes it easy to park in Malls or congested places.

Interior (Features, Space & Comfort) Very nice interiors. The foldings seats are fantastic. Can give ample space to store almost anything.

Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox The car is very smooth. Can easily revv to 170 kmph on the highway. Only issue is the 1920 CC engine which makes it a little wanting while overtaking and on inclines. The RAW power feel is missing. Fuel economy is good. Gives 11 km/l in city conditions with AC. Gives more in non AC conditions.

Gearbox is good and smooth.

Ride Quality & Handling Good handling. Smooth ride.

Final Words Extremely good buy - in the current SUV market in this range. Competition flaws as below:

Toyota Fortunner - Interiors are tacky. Else everything is good,

Mitsubishi Pajero - Very old technology. Interiors tacky,

Mitsubishi Outlander - Petrol Automatic - Fuel economy will kill you,

Honda CRV - Petrol on a SUV.... Same issue as above,

Ford Endeavor - Good heavy feel but vehicle too long.

Areas of improvement They should have a 3 Litre engine.

The looks and the interiorThe low power - good for city driving. Is an issue while overtaking and on inclines

Exterior style is Fair, though the body sheet used is not of proper gauage, Bonnet gets dented while closing and that is commonly opened when you visit a Mall or a Hotel.

Interior (Features, Space & Comfort) Space is good, but the air conditioner is not good. AC vents are not provided for rear seats. Passengers seated always request you increase the A/c speed even if it is running at full. Vehicle is comfortable but suspension is very costly. Rear Shock Absorbers cost 54K and Front suspension is also costly.

Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox My Car's Engine is being overhauled at 1 Lac Km and is costing me 4.5 L INR. No other car Manufacturer's engine is overhauled at this Low a milage. Brake pads are costly. For that matter all spares are costly. Electronics are not of good quality. My Car had a problem with reverse parking lights and could never be rectified. Every time I am charged for the same but after a week or 10 days they again start giving problem. This problem is never faced even in M800.

Ride Quality & Handling Ok. Steering is very light.

Final Words Don't even think of buying one, take my opinion - arvindindia@hotmail.com.

Areas of improvement Attitute towards Servicing.

Good StylePoor Airconditioner, No AC Vents for Back Row, Engine needs Overhauling at 1.0 Lac Km, High Maint.

This is amazing car.for family purpose. And good looking car.it has good space. And amazing performance.it has very hard body and good design interior and exterior. This car is very safe.and 8 members can be sit perfectly. This is amazing car in my memory.and I want to give a 5 star feedback. I love this car

It s so good car and any service of its is very delicious & it's features is so amazing. Heart touch facilities. If you have this company's car you should not worry about any problem.

Exterior

 Good and sporty,has the muscle of 4wd

Interior (Features, Space & Comfort)

Decent,however could have been better.

The music player is old and outdated.

Only a single Cd player comes fitted.

NO usb connection

The 3rd row seating is not recommended for Adults specially on drives over 100 km.

The 3rd row seating is far more comforatable than Toyota Fortuner and Mitsubishi Pajero sport.

 

Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox

 Good Engine Performace and great pick up ,Fuel economy is great in city as well.

Clutch is a bit hard

Gear box is soft and easy

Ride Quality & Handling

Good and Steardy even at high speeds to 130-150 km/hour.

Suspension is quite nice

Ride quality is great

Handling on high speeds is exceptional

 

Final Words

An excpectional  suv/4wd for family 

 

Areas of improvement  

Interiors should be worked upon

Air vents at the back

Led and Automatic lights should be introduced.

Sunroof for all models should be there

Self start button missing

Cd changer and usb plug in should be there

Dual cabin temperature 

Foot resting peddle is missing.

 

 

 

 

Turbo,intial pickup,Turning radius,soft steering,brakes,high visibility,cooling,fuel economyHard clutch,engine noise after 50000 kms,expensive service,no vents at the back

The Exterior

Classy. Just an awesome look. I really think mine is better looking than all the Captiva's I see. Sleek, but has a look of power which does not comprimise the beauty. Looks small, but the closer you get it appears to be huge. Mirrors the style of the Cadillac and Range Rover on the side. Black has to be the Prime Color that gives it a well defined muscle.

 

Interior (Features, Space & Comfort)

 I am very comfortable and the leather interior gives a look of expensive as it does the driver. I have all the bells and whistles which gives the statement that this is not just another Chevrolet.

Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox

I an okay with the Performance. When I need to move...it gets me there in a hurry. I did not want a Vet...or Camaro.

 

Ride Quality & Handling

It handles well. Not very heavy in my opinion which causes me to drive carefully but it feels like Rack and Pinion. At night...I fell like I am driving the BMW 6X...Night Rider.

 

Final Words

Recommend it. And this is not my first SUV.

 

Areas of improvement  

You might as well place the Rear Camera...you have given it everything else

 

 

Since I have owned several SUV's I consider the fuel economy great.I really cannot find anything I don't like.