Are Holden Captivas really that bad?
It has experienced lots of reliability and durability problems and, although some will disagree, there are much better choices out there. The Captiva has been recalled for all manner of problems including (but not limited to) steering issues, braking dramas and electrical gremlins.
How reliable is a Holden Captiva?
What major problems has the Holden Captiva had? The Holden Captiva’s problems started with the fact that it was a Daewoo with a Holden badge. Reliability was poor and build quality just as bad and, as a result, the car soon developed a reputation for being more trouble than it was worth.
Where are Holden Captivas made?
South Korea
| Holden Captiva | |
|---|---|
| Also called | Chevrolet Captiva Opel Antara |
| Production | 2006–2018 |
| Model years | 2007–2018 |
| Assembly | South Korea: Bupyeong-gu, Incheon (GM Korea) |
Does Holden Captiva have timing belt?
The turbo-diesel engine in the Captiva needs its timing belt changed every 90,000km.
What is the price of a Holden Captiva?
The flagship of the Captiva range with a price tag of $42,490 has been our test vehicle for the past week. On the whole we like it, but there are some features that really should be better.
What kind of engine does Holden Captiva 7 have?
Under the bonnet of the Captiva 7 LX is a 3.0-litre DOHC direct-injection ‘SIDI’ V6. It puts out 190 kW of power and 288 Nm of torque, but there are times we have to say it does not feel like it. Fuel consumption is another concern. The engine IS borrowed from Commodore, but for an extra grand you can get…
Can a Holden Captiva be used with a spare tyre?
A spare tyre is only optional, and it is narrower than the other tyres on the car – which limits the recommended top speed to 80km/h if you need to use it. If you do not option the spare tyre there is a standard repair kit. If buying a used Captiva be sure to check whether or not it has a spare tyre.
Is it OK to add reversing camera to Holden Captiva?
On earlier cars, the smart accessory to add is a reversing camera. This make the car much safer in driveways and car-parks. Adding bigger alloy rims to a Captiva is fine as long as you don’t go too low in the new tyre’s profile. That will make the firm ride even firmer.