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Holden Captiva: Is it really that bad?

You have recently made two negative references to the Holden Captiva 7. Having just bought a new LS, primarily on the basis of the price, five-year warranty and three-year free service, this negative view is a concern. I have been unaware of problems, particularly with the current model, so would you please elaborate?

The negatives are in comparison with its classy rivals, including the Kia Sportage and Hyundai ix35 that - as with the Captiva - come from Korea. I've had readers complaining about quality and mechanical problems but the main shortcoming is basically its performance against the rivals.

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