Offering one of the best value-for-money vehicles in the fast growing compact SUV segment, the exciting Captiva has arrived in Oman recently. With superior ride and handling qualities it’s also set to offer 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 is the dealer for Chevrolet in . All new Captiva 07 is available for test drive at OTE Group’s 14 showrooms spread across the Sultanate or call 24566267 for more details.

About Brand:

Chevrolet is the largest division of General Motors. Founded in 1911, Chevrolet fulfils the transportation needs of millions of people daily around the world – one out of every 15 vehicles sold around the world today is a Chevrolet.

In the Middle East , Chevrolet has a strong heritage stretching back around eight decades. Today Chevrolet brings the most comprehensive range of value vehicles to customers across the region, offering superlative excitement, strong personality, value for money, safety and security from a brand that has long been a trusted partner in the region.

Chevrolet boasts the widest range of passenger cars in the Middle East, from the cost effective entry-level Spark, Aveo, Optra and Epica models to the iconic Corvette, full-size Caprice and Lumina sedans and the all new Captiva, TrailBlazer, Tahoe and Suburban SUV models. In 2005, regional sales of Chevrolet were up by 22% to 73,276 units over the previous year.