2011 Chevrolet Captiva SUV Facelift Launched In Malaysia

The 2011 Chevrolet Captiva seven-seater SUV has been launched in Malaysia with a mid-life facelift, new equipment, and powertrain upgrades. Fully imported from Thailand, the updated Captiva 2.4 AWD variant is priced at RM 155,185 (OTR excluding insurance), up from RM 146,252. The revised Captiva 2.0 diesel AWD variant will only arrive in the fourth quarter of 2011.

What immediately stands out is the revamped front end, dominated by a bold grille, a remoulded bonnet and new headlights. 18" alloy wheels and LED wing mirror indicator lights are standard items as well. The facelift does not include the rear end, which remains as it was. The 2011 Chevrolet Captiva's cabin is made more modern and useful with the use of “Ice Blue” illumination for instruments, more metallic accents, additional storage compartments, steering wheel-mounted air-conditioning controls, and an electronic parking brake.

A major change is the upgraded powertrain: the 2.4-litre Ecotec engine is now equipped with Double CVC, boosting output levels to 167 hp and 225 Nm, up from 136 hp and 220 Nm. A six-speed automatic transmission replaces the five-speed unit of old, though the same AWD system is carried forward. Other than being biofuel E85-compatible, the engine's official fuel economy improves to 11.0 km/litre from 9.6 km/litre. An ECO mode is provided if you want to conserve petrol.

Adding to the original dual front airbags, ABS and EBD available on the Captiva 2.4 AWD variant are curtain airbags, Brake Assist, TCS (Traction Control System), ESP (Electronic Stability Program), HDC (Hill Descent Control), and HAS (Hill Start Assist), a feature that holds the vehicle stationary on a slope for 1.5 seconds, allowing time for the driver to switch foot from the brake pedal to the accelerator pedal.