Captiva AWD launching on Jan 26th EDIT: Now launched

machhan81 · 13th January 2009, 21:14

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Originally Posted by machhan81

Hey people

Just spoke with "someone" from General Motors chennai, and was told that the new captiva awd is getting launched on the republic day !!

Major changes are

1. automatic transmisiion
2. all wheel drive
3. number of airbags have been increased to 8
4. touch screen audio system with 2 lcd screen for second row passenger

ohh the price expected is 26 lac +

regards

vish

ps: i am not much of a writer, so please excuse the mistakes.

will post entire details as i am expecting the details to reach me by monday

apart from the above mentioned there is cruise control , sun roof and remote operated automatic boot door opener with the new captiva awd !!

i am also told about some torque difference between the awd and the LT version. unfortunatly i dont have the right figures in hand , and i dont want to get bashed by my fellow T-BHP 'ians for giving the wrong info !!

vinaydas · 13th January 2009, 23:39

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Originally Posted by sriramv.iyer

Optimism

If Chevy sells Captiva at 21L OTR Bangalore, do you really think Toyota would do it for 17-18L?

nothing wrong in being optimistic

i know the fortuner will be around 21+ add an extra lakh or 2 for taxes in Karnataka...

But to top it all no confirmed reports about its arrival !!!!! so this discussion might be absolutely pointless!!

Yeldo · 14th January 2009, 09:07

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Originally Posted by vinaydas

But to top it all no confirmed reports about its arrival !!!!! so this discussion might be absolutely pointless!!

The Captiva AT was shown to the public in the ACI show last year, and it has been confirmed for January launch by GM executives.

machhan81 · 14th January 2009, 10:20

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Originally Posted by vinaydas

nothing wrong in being optimistic

i know the fortuner will be around 21+ add an extra lakh or 2 for taxes in Karnataka...

But to top it all no confirmed reports about its arrival !!!!! so this discussion might be absolutely pointless!!

Its confirmed that captiva awd is launching this month.

GM is making it a big secret out of this, but its confirmed that the launch will be on 26th jan.

( as per verry verry reliable sources )

Mp421b · 14th January 2009, 12:51

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Originally Posted by Yeldo

The Captiva AT was shown to the public in the ACI show last year, and it has been confirmed for January launch by GM executives.

Nothing much different except the AWD badge.

Captiva AWD launching on Jan 26th EDIT: Now launched-chevrolet_captiva_awd.jpg

Yeldo · 23rd January 2009, 15:58

GM has announced the updated prices for the AWD/ AT Captiva. It is called Captiva "LTZ" and priced at Rs. 2,032,751 ex- showroom Cochin, while existing 2WD "LT" is at Rs. 1,864,754. Price difference is Rs. 1,67,997.

Compare the LTZ pricing to competition:

CRV 2.4 AT- Rs. 20,03,100
Outlander (Also AT): 20,35,000

Seems that Chevrolet has finally got pricing right.

Sahil · 23rd January 2009, 16:05

Thats really good pricing... does it have all the other features mentioned in the thread besides the AWD + AT? Usually the price diff between auto and manual is around 1-1.5 lakhs.

hondadude · 23rd January 2009, 16:29

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Originally Posted by Sahil

Thats really good pricing... does it have all the other features mentioned in the thread besides the AWD + AT? Usually the price diff between auto and manual is around 1-1.5 lakhs.

Nope. The only additional features seem to be

- AWD
- AT
- Traction Control
- Descent Control
- ESP

Still, seems like a pretty good deal. I got the details from Captiva website.

shatrughna · 23rd January 2009, 18:01

News item link
Buy New Cars, Used Cars, Auto News and Reviews India - Zigwheels.com

Dose · 23rd January 2009, 21:06

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Originally Posted by hondadude

Nope. The only additional features seem to be

- AWD
- AT
- Traction Control
- Descent Control
- ESP

Still, seems like a pretty good deal. I got the details from Captiva website.

Thanks for the link to the website. If it has a rear centre 3-point ELR seatbelt and a rollover sensor, then it should be a good competitor for the VW Tiguan. Although, the Tiguan received five stars in the EuroNCAP test versus the Captiva's four.

mjothi · 23rd January 2009, 21:27

Day in Pics - Economic Times

Its launched today.

BenjiRoss · 24th January 2009, 07:35

The Hindu : Business : General Motors launches upgraded Captiva

The pricing seems to be quite fair!

GTO · 24th January 2009, 17:50

You bet, the premium for AWD is pretty reasonable. Would love to check it out and gauge whether the road manners have improved.

Caramelo · 25th January 2009, 00:07

apart from ABS and airbags you get awesome safety features.
AWD, HDC,TCS, ESP great just great totally VFM this car!!!

can some one explain this automative level ride control suspension system feature is it different from adaptive air suspension system which are featured in high end cars or its the same with a different name?

abhinav.gupta88 · 25th January 2009, 00:10

Well if that is the price comparison for CR-V and Captiva, its not a bad deal .
But if the CR-V is a CBU and captiva is made in India ( just assuming, not sure) then the pricing appears wrong.

23rd January 2009, 15:58	#36
Yeldo BHPian Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Kochi Posts: 764 Thanked: 783 Times	GM has announced the updated prices for the AWD/ AT Captiva. It is called Captiva "LTZ" and priced at Rs. 2,032,751 ex- showroom Cochin, while existing 2WD "LT" is at Rs. 1,864,754. Price difference is Rs. 1,67,997. Compare the LTZ pricing to competition: CRV 2.4 AT- Rs. 20,03,100 Outlander (Also AT): 20,35,000 Seems that Chevrolet has finally got pricing right.
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23rd January 2009, 16:05	#37
Sahil Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: May 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 6,322 Thanked: 7,767 Times	Thats really good pricing... does it have all the other features mentioned in the thread besides the AWD + AT? Usually the price diff between auto and manual is around 1-1.5 lakhs.
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23rd January 2009, 21:27	#41
mjothi Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 3,290 Thanked: 232 Times View My Garage	Day in Pics - Economic Times Its launched today.
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24th January 2009, 07:35	#42
BenjiRoss Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Tamilnadu Posts: 1,069 Thanked: 1,332 Times	The Hindu : Business : General Motors launches upgraded Captiva The pricing seems to be quite fair!
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24th January 2009, 17:50	#43
GTO Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 71,554 Thanked: 309,896 Times View My Garage	You bet, the premium for AWD is pretty reasonable. Would love to check it out and gauge whether the road manners have improved.
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25th January 2009, 00:07	#44
Caramelo BHPian Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: ahmedabad Posts: 769 Thanked: 17 Times	apart from ABS and airbags you get awesome safety features. AWD, HDC,TCS, ESP great just great totally VFM this car!!! can some one explain this automative level ride control suspension system feature is it different from adaptive air suspension system which are featured in high end cars or its the same with a different name?
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25th January 2009, 00:10	#45
abhinav.gupta88 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Delhi , India Posts: 4,092 Thanked: 340 Times View My Garage	Well if that is the price comparison for CR-V and Captiva, its not a bad deal . But if the CR-V is a CBU and captiva is made in India ( just assuming, not sure) then the pricing appears wrong.
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