Tuesday, August 30, 2011

General Motors Chevrolet Captiva is a new generation

At the Paris Motor Show General Motors will present an updated crossover Chevrolet Captiva. On Monday came the first photos of the car. The car gets a new grille, separated by a horizontal bar with the logo of Chevrolet, in the style of the latest models of brand new hood, side air intakes, which are implemented in a more angular shape, emphasizing the sporty crossover, as well as rear-view mirrors with integrated turn signals. Flared wheel arches accommodating 17 or 19 inch wheels form the athletic look. Captiva updated interior includes several new finishing materials, new seats and decorative details that give the car a more modern look. Gamma engine Chevrolet Captiva will include four engines, two petrol of 2.4 and 3.0 liter capacity 171 and 258 hp respectively, and two turbo-diesel 2.2 liters in volume with direct injection Common Rail, producing 163 or 184 hp The engines are aggregated with a six-speed manual or automatic transmission. The three-liter engine ustanalivaetsya only on four-wheel drive model, the crossovers with other engines as CMP to be front-and four-wheel drive. Standard equipment includes the Chevrolet Captiva stabilization ESC, traction control and brake system TSC BAS, front, side airbags, including inflatable curtains. The new Captiva is equipped with a system of care when driving on the rise, preventing "rolling" on the slopes and an electronic parking brake. Audio system is equipped with line-in, USB and Bluetooth. As additional equipment you can order a navigation system with touchscreen and rearview camera that helps when parking. In Europe, sales of Chevrolet Captiva will begin in spring 2011. The crossover will be offered as a five-, and in seven-seat version. Chevrolet Captiva crossover was introduced in 2006. Since 2008, the car is produced at the plant of General Motors, near St. Petersburg. In the Russian market car sold only with petrol engines of 2.4 and 3.2 liter capacity of 136 and 230 hp respectively.

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