7 Seater Cars: Chevrolet Captiva Exposed

by admin on August 16, 2010

Affordability, versatility, sporty look and a variety of features are some of the characteristics that makes the new 7-seater Chevrolet Captiva lushful in the market of motor vehicles. Being able to ride with this kind of car entices a feeling of superb contentment and best value for money aside from the adventure that it brings.

Chevrolet inception happened seven decades ago when the first SUV from the Chevrolet company was released and since then, the company, as well as the brand of the car, has established a name in the worldwide market and production of these sedan – type vehicles.

Talking about the 7 seater Captiva, it’s LT 2.0 VCDi and has diesel fuel type, similar with that of LT 2.0 VCDi Auto. Both have 5 speed manual transmission and 4 cylinders in-line, front ventilated discs and rear disc brakes, McPherson strut. For the LT 2.0 VCDi, it has a hydraulic clutch and 16″ alloy wheels while LT 2.0 VCDi Auto has 17″ alloy wheels and multiple plate clutch. As for the drive axle, the former features a front wheel drive and the latter hs an all wheel drive.

Moreover, with regards to interior colors, the client can choose to have the Captiva charcoal leather or the Captiva woven and leather and exterior colors would range from red, beige, blue, white, silver and gray. Indeed, it still has a lot to offer!

When driven on a rigorous trail or something steep, Captiva’s Descent Control System (DCS) can be pressed to automatically slow down the vehicle without the driver needing to press the brake pedal, helping the driver to concentrate on steering the vehicle alone. The most complete Captiva safety package also diminishes the risk of injury to the occupants should a bang would happen. 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. Still on the safety issue, it is composed of knee protector, curtain airbags, side impact beams, childproof locks on rear doors, front fog lights, rear parking distance sensors, headrests and seatbelts.

With the different features presented, surely, comfort is at your own hands. You can find the new 7 seater Captiva SUV’s in distribution centers all over the world. This is among the important 7 seater cars.

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