Chevrolet brings back the Captiva nameplate for a
second generation, but only in select markets from Asia and South America. While the all-new Captiva
crossover was first shown late last year in Colombia, Chevrolet is giving it a
proper debut at the Bangkok Auto Show in Thailand. If you live in China, you’ll find the new Captiva very familiar because it’s essentially a
rebadged version of the Baojun 530 SUV sold there.
The 2019 Captiva will offer five- and seven-seat configurations
and Chevrolet Thailand believes that will allow it to appeal to both B- and
C-segment SUV buyers.
The Captiva is 4,655 mm long, 1,835 mm wide, and 1,760 mm tall. The SUV
offers one of the roomiest interiors in its segment and features such as a
panoramic sunroof and LED DRLs. When it goes on sale in Thailand in the second half of this year, the
Captiva will start at under 1 million baht, the equivalent of US$ 31,600.
GM didn’t reveal more details about the
Thailand-spec Captiva but in Colombia, the SUV will offer a 1.5-liter
turbocharged four-cylinder gasoline engine that delivers 147 hp and 230 Nm of torque. The engine is mated to a standard six-speed manual while a
CVT automatic is available as an option.
Features include an 8-inch touchscreen-based
infotainment system with navigation, Bluetooth, USB ports, and a six-speaker
stereo. On the safety front, the SUV offers hill start assist, parking sensors,
ABS, EBD, ESP and traction control.
