EXPERT RATING
6.0

Likes

Diesel AWD easy to live with
Plenty of space
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto

Dislikes

Feels really old, because it is
Clunky interior build quality
Silly sidesteps
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Peter Anderson

Contributing journalist

2 min read

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.

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.

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Holden Captiva 2017: 7 Lt (Awd)

Engine Type V6, 3.0L
Fuel Type Unleaded Petrol
Fuel Efficiency 10.1L/100km (combined)
Seating 7
Price From $10,560 - $14,520
Safety Rating

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

$11,534
Based on 172 cars listed for sale in the last 6 months.
LOWEST PRICE
$4,000
HIGHEST PRICE
$19,450
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Peter Anderson

Contributing journalist

Peter grew up in a house in Western Sydney where automotive passion extended to white Sigmas and Magnas. At school he discovered "those" magazines that weren't to be found in the house. Magazines that offered him the chance to sit in the driver's seat of cars he’d never even heard of let alone seen. His path to rebellion was set - he would love cars, know cars and want to write about cars, much to his family’s disgust. They wanted him to be a teacher. He bought a series of terrible cars and lusted after Ford Escort Cosworths, the Alfa Romeo 164 Q and occasionally kicked himself for selling his 1977 Alfa GTV. From 1.0-litre three cylinders to roaring V12s, Peter has driven them all and can't wait to tell you all about it.
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Pricing Guide
$4,000
Lowest price, based on CarsGuide listings over the last 6 months.
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