2011 Chevrolet Captiva V6 SUV Has Redesign
2011 Chevrolet Captiva V6 SUV which manufactured in Mexico received important change, especially in the mechanical part, as iG Cars had advanced at first hand. Left the scene and the 2.4 V6 Ecotec 3.6 for the arriver of two versions with direct fuel injection, making them more economical and powerful.
The new 2.4 Ecotec now yielding 185 horsepower, 14 more than its predecessor, and offers more torque (23.8 kW). With this improved performance: the 0 to 100 km/h fell from 11.3 seconds to 10.9 seconds – top speed remains limited to 210 km/h. The consumption decrease by 8%, according to figures released by GM. In the city, the previous Chevrolet Captiva SUV was 10 km with one liter of gasoline and is now 9.3 km/l.
Another is responsible for the superior performance of the six-speed automatic transmission with key Eco, which provides a system more concerned with reducing consumption and emissions.
Since the V6 version, which has front-wheel drive option or four-wheel drive received a new engine in lower volume, with 3.0 liters from 3.6 liters to the first, called “downsizing”, a trend currently in vogue in the industry that aims to reduce the engine size without significant loss of performance. Nevertheless, the use of direct injection and a more modern design have made it more powerful than its predecessor.
The V6 version was the most benefited from the news for equipment, but entirely versions have won the electric parking brake, which released more comfortable and the center console for more storage compartments. Exclusive to the V6 is the camera for easier reverse maneuvers, chrome accents on the outside, seat heating, rain and dusk sensors, and premium audio with 10 speakers, among others.
