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Holden Captiva LT 2017 review: snapshot
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The Captiva LT occupies the middle of the Captiva range and comes standard with all-wheel drive and seven seats
What we like
- Diesel AWD easy to live with
- Plenty of space
- Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
What we don't
- Feels really old, because it is
- Clunky interior build quality
- Silly sidesteps
What we like
- Diesel AWD easy to live with
- Plenty of space
- Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
What we don't
- Feels really old, because it is
- Clunky interior build quality
- Silly sidesteps
The Captiva LT occupies the middle of the Captiva range and comes standard with all-wheel drive, seven seats and with the choice of a 3.0 V6 petrol (190kW/288Nm) or 2.2-litre turbo-diesel (135kW/400Nm) with a six-speed automatic.
The 3.0-litre is priced at $37,490 with the diesel adding a grand to take it to $38,490.
Standard on the LT are 18-inch alloy wheels, 7.0-inch touchscreen, cloth trim, body coloured side mouldings, side steps, LED daytime running lights, electric driver's seat, power windows and heated mirrors, reversing camera, rear parking sensors, dual-zone climate control, no-cost option electric sunroof, auto headlights, keyless entry and start, leather steering wheel, three 12 volt power outlets (front, back and boot) and tyre inflation kit.
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The 7.0-inch touchscreen is powered by Holden's MyLink software and pushes sound out to six speakers. You can connect via Bluetooth or with USB you can activate Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, giving you sat-nav into the bargain via your phone's mapping apps.
The Captiva carries six airbags, ABS, traction and stability controls, hill descent control, brake force distribution, active rollover protection, brake assist and three ISOFIX points in addition to the reversing camera and rear parking sensors. ANCAP awarded the Captiva five ANCAP stars, the highest rating available, in December 2011.
Verdict
The LT is closer to the LTZ than the LS in specification and pricing but still suffers from the same problems as the LS - it feels old, is old, and is missing safety tech that is now becoming de rigeur in the class. The extra outlay for the diesel is mostly worth it for a more relaxed drive and fewer trips to the petrol station but does mean higher servicing bills.
Pricing guides
$15,997
Based on 170 cars listed for sale in the last 6 months
Lowest Price
$8,990
Highest Price
$24,888
Range and Specs
| Vehicle | Specs | Price* | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 LS (fwd) | 2.2L, Diesel, 6 SP AUTO | $14,630 – 19,250 | 2017 Holden Captiva 2017 5 LS (fwd) Pricing and Specs |
| 7 LT (awd) | 3.0L, ULP, 6 SP AUTO | $16,170 – 20,680 | 2017 Holden Captiva 2017 7 LT (awd) Pricing and Specs |
| 7 LS (fwd) | 2.2L, Diesel, 6 SP AUTO | $16,170 – 20,680 | 2017 Holden Captiva 2017 7 LS (fwd) Pricing and Specs |
| 7 LTZ (awd) | 3.0L, ULP, 6 SP AUTO | $17,600 – 22,330 | 2017 Holden Captiva 2017 7 LTZ (awd) Pricing and Specs |
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Pricing Guide
$8,990
Lowest price, based on 169 car listings in the last 6 months
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