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The all-new Chevrolet Captiva sees the opening
of a new chapter in the compact SUV segment, offering Middle
Eastern customers a great driving experience and utmost versatility
all in a modern, sporty design.
Offering one of the best value-for-money
vehicles in the fast growing compact SUV segment , the exciting
Captiva gives customers a great driving experience.
Chevrolet - the company which
invented the SUV concept over 70 years ago with the 1935
Suburban Carryall - breaks new ground with the Captiva in
two respects: The dynamically styled five-door Captiva is
the first compact SUV from Chevrolet not only for the Middle
East but also the global market place.
From the first glance, it's
clear that the versatile Captiva combines all the ruggedness
of an SUV with the stylish lines and characteristics of a
mid-size sedan.
There are a number of derivatives in the range, including the
LS, LT and LTZ, each carefully designed to deliver great value
for money.
With its compact dimensions,
strong, sporty design, and class leading range of features
even in the base model version, the Captiva has the power
to please with a choice of two engines – 2.4 L and 3.2 L
– delivering 136hp and 230hp respectively.
It is also one of only a handful
of compact SUVs to offer a seven seater version – perfectly
tailored not only for meeting but exceeding the busy lifestyle
requirements of large Middle East families on the move.
Customers can choose between front-wheel and all-wheel drive.
Khalid Samir,
Chevrolet's
Marketing Manager for small vehicles in the Middle East,
said: "The Captiva is the first compact SUV in
Chevrolet’s range
and is an impressive addition to the Chevrolet line-up in the
region.“
The 2007 Captiva follows on from a long SUV
tradition for the bow-tie brand, resulting in a modern and
particularly agile SUV. Packed full of useful added value
comfort and safety features, the Captiva will also hit the
mark among those customers who have the highest expectations
of Chevrolet vehicles."
Captiva has more than enough
room to cope with just about any transportation task thanks
to a cavernous load capacity of 930 litres. Whether friends
need help moving into a new home, or families want to go
on a road trip, the Captiva’s generous and flexible interior
dimensions make it the logical choice. The generous 1,035
mm at the front and 940 mm at the rear project this newcomer
to the SUV discipline to among the best in class. All this
within a very compact exterior frame that's just over 4,600
mm long, 1,850 mm wide and 1,720 mm high that sits on a wheelbase
of 2,705 mm.
The range of standard equipment
in the LS model is very generous. Standard features include
power windows in the front and back, central locking with
remote control, speed-dependant intermittent window screen
wipers, a rear wiper, a black roof-rack, and an AM/FM radio
with a tape player and an optional MP3 function.
The LT is available in combination
all-wheel drive. It includes a four-spoke leather steering
wheel, a length-adjustable steering column, an armrest on
the console and the centre tunnel, fog lamps at the front,
an automatically dipping interior mirror and a net on the
floor of the luggage compartment. Its sound system consists
of six speakers, an optional CD player and an MP3 function.
Irrespective of the equipment
level, the LTZ is always fitted with ESP, automatic level
control, 17-inch wheels and rear park assist.
The all-new Captiva does not compromise on
safety measures, be they passive or active.
The vehicle is the first to offer ground breaking
ESP technology, which compares the driver's intended direction
in steering and
braking inputs, to the vehicle's response and also integrates
all-speed traction
control. This process senses drive-wheel slip under acceleration
and individually brakes the slipping wheels until control is
regained.
When on a steep incline, Captiva’s
Descent Control System (DCS) can be activated at the press
of a button to automatically slow down the vehicle without
the driver needing to press the brake pedal. This allows
the driver to concentrate entirely on steering the vehicle.
The comprehensive Captiva
safety package does everything it possibly can to reduce
the risk of injury to the occupants should a crash occur.
With a head-on impact, the side members, cross members, and
front wheel members distribute the resultant force over a
total of four load paths so that the interior is subjected
to as little deformation as possible. The front doors are
reinforced in the middle and upper regions to help make the
overall structure more rigid. The rigid body shell structure,
made of extra-strength steel, and ESP technology offers a
high level of protection.
The compact SUV segment
is the fastest-growing among the various SUV segments. The
proportion of off-road and SUV vehicles in the overall market
has more than doubled since 1998 and experts predict continued
growth.
OTE Group exclusively
sells General Motors (Chevrolet, Cadillac, Hummer range of)
vehicles in the Sultanate. With the nationwide network of
showrooms and service centres. OTE ensure that GM customers
are never far from getting a large range and quality after
sales service. This has led to more and more customers joining
the GM family inOman.
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