India has been waiting and waiting… and waiting for the new model of Chevrolet Captiva and see… Malaysia got it sooner than us. This is what a sincere auto enthusiast would complain. As a fact, the New Captiva has been launched in Malaysia at a price of RM 158,888. Meanwhile, India still eagerly awaits the Rs 18.74 lakh SUV. By looking at the new Captiva nobody is going to buy the existing one, we bet. Bold exteriors, a more than large air dam as part of dual port grille and breathing space giving a bold look to the new Captiva makes it all the more captivating.

The Malaysia model has been launched with the 2 L VCDi engine that has power output capacity of 163 PS and a torque output of 360 Nm these deliveries are at 3800 and 2750 rpms respectively which are quite low. Notably, the exiting model available in India has a peak power output of only 150 PS, thus the new Captiva is more powerful than the current generation. The petrol model is powered by a 2.4 Litre engine while the transmission options available on the new Captiva is the six speed Driver Shift Control features automatic transmission. The new Captiva has an ECO mode that makes it as frugal as any other street car.

The Captiva has two trim levels – LT and LTZ. Both the trims have difference with respect to the alloy wheel size, cosmetic changes and a lot of changes on the inside. Where the LT has 18 inchers, the LTZ runs on 19 inch alloy wheels. The three dimensional surround audio system in the SUV makes the driving all the more pleasing and keeps the occupants entertained even on the toughest of the terrains. There is more of leather and chrome work according to the trim level. The new Captiva also makes sure that the journey inside it is all the more safe and thus the new Captiva has Anti-lock all Disc brakes, electronic stability and self leveling along with high end capabilities to climb up a hill or descent down the hill on the road.