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Holden Captiva 2012

The 2012 Holden Captiva range of configurations is currently priced from $3,650. Our most recent review of the 2012 Holden Captiva resulted in a score of 4 out of 10 for that particular example. You can read the full review here.

This is what David Morley liked most about this particular version of the Holden Captiva: Sold well, so plenty of choice., High and mighty driving position., Option of seven seats.

The 2012 Holden Captiva carries a braked towing capacity of up to 1700 Kg, but check to ensure this applies to the configuration you're considering.

The Holden Captiva is also known as the Chevrolet Captiva and the Opel Antara in markets outside Australia.

Holden Captiva 2012 Q&As

Check out real-world situations relating to the Holden Captiva 2012 here, particularly what our experts have to say about them.

  • Door handles snapping off a 2012 Holden Captiva

    Plenty of cars suffer this problem as they age. Consider that every time the vehicle is used, one or more door handles is being operated. Throw in the fact that the quality of these Holden Captivas was a bit sketchy in the first place, and you can see why the years and duty cycles of the door handles can catch up with them. Fortunately, it's not a huge job to replace the handle and new handles are available form lots of outlets including online sellers.

    The Captiva was not alone in this problem, and many makes and models have a history of door handles breaking. Again, it's usually through wear and tear and cheap materials in the manufacturing process at fault.

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  • I'd like a similar sized car to my Holden Captiva. I'm prioritising reliability and low cost of parts/servicing. Any suggestions?

    Mid or medium-sized SUV buyers are absolutely spoiled for choice right now. Pretty much eery car-maker form the budget brands to the high-end marques has a range of SUVs in a size to suit anybody.

    Many have very frugal turbo-diesel engines but, for many owners out there, the petrol variant is the one that makes most sense. And even if you’re not worried about fuel consumption, the planet will be pleased to know that most modern SUVs are actually very frugal at the pump compared with their counterparts of just a few years ago, your Captiva included.

    If your priorities are reliability and running costs, then maybe a visit to a Hyundai or Kia dealership might be in order. Both brands have plenty of SUVs to choose from, including diesel, petrol, hybrid and even electric versions thereof. They both also offer an industry-leading factory warranty, and capped-price servicing is another big selling point.

    I’m not sure what your experience has been with your Captiva, but if you’ve had a similar run with that of many, many owners, just about any new SUV will be more reliable than the Holden.

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  • How do I drain the fuel from my 2012 Holden Captiva?

    A lot of modern cars don’t feature a drain-plug for the fuel tank. That’s a bit annoying to old-school mechanics, but it does make for a stronger, more leak-proof tank in the case of a modern plastic fuel tank as fitted to so many cars these days.

    Most mechanics faced with this will either remove the tank and tip it upside-down to remove the offending contents, but there is a simpler way if you know what you’re doing. That is to disconnect the fuel feed line from the tank to the engine at the engine end, and then simply turn on the ignition and have the electric fuel pump empty the contents into a safe container. This will take several minutes, depending on how full the tank is to start with.

     

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  • Why did my 2012 Holden Captiva lose power and go into neutral?

    Unfortunately, you’re right; this model Holden Captiva has a terrible reputation and failing transmission are right at the top of that list. Holden recognised the problem to an extent and extended the factory cover on the transmission to 150,000km or five years from the date the vehicle entered service. That was up from the three-year/100,000km standard warranty that your car was sold with. But since your car is a 2012 model and has likely been on the road for the last eight or nine years, that’s of very little use to you.

    I agree that a car with 64,000km should not need a new transmission and, if it does, the manufacturer should be helping out. But now that Holden as a brand is extinct, even finding somebody to talk to might be a battle. That said, Holden is legally required to stick around to take care of warranty claims, honour its scheduled servicing schemes, provide spare parts and service and attend to any safety recalls. That also means it still has a customer service division which you can reach by phoning 1800 46 465 336. It’s a long shot, but who knows.

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Holden Captiva 2012 Price and Specs

The Holden Captiva 2012 is currently available from $3,650 for the Captiva 5 (FWD) up to $15,990 for the Captiva 7 LX (4X4).

Pricing guides

$9,990
Based on 260 cars listed for sale in the last 6 months
Lowest Price
$3,650
Highest Price
$15,990
Holden Captiva Model Body Type Specs Price from Price to
5 (4X4) SUV 2.2L Diesel 6 SP AUTO $8,140 $11,440
5 (FWD) SUV 2.4L ULP 6 SP AUTO $7,150 $10,010
5 (FWD) SUV 2.4L ULP 6 SP MAN $6,050 $8,470
7 CX (4X4) SUV 2.2L Diesel 6 SP AUTO $8,800 $12,430
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Holden Captiva 2012 Towing capacity

The Holden Captiva’s towing capacity ranges from 1500kg to 1700kg. Some models also offer heavy-duty or towing option packs which can increase towing capacity, as well as options which can hamper towing capacity. Towing capacities can vary wildly on a large number of factors. These include engine, transmission, model, and options chosen. Always check with the manufacturer or in your vehicles handbook before attempting to tow anything.

Holden Captiva Model Body Type Specs Braked Capacity
5 (FWD) SUV 2.4L,ULP,6 SP MAN 1500kg
5 (FWD) SUV 2.4L,ULP,6 SP AUTO 1500kg
7 SX (fwd) SUV 2.4L,ULP,6 SP AUTO 1500kg
5 (4X4) SUV 2.2L,Diesel,6 SP AUTO 1700kg
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Holden Captiva 2012 Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption for the 2012 Holden Captiva is dependent on the type of engine, transmission, or model chosen. The Holden Captiva currently offers fuel consumption from 7.6 to 11.3L/100km. The Holden Captiva is available with the following fuel types: Diesel and ULP.

Holden Captiva Model Body Type Specs Fuel Consumption
5 (4X4) SUV 2.2L,Diesel,6 SP AUTO 8.2L/100km
5 (4X4) SUV 2.2L,Diesel,6 SP AUTO 8.5L/100km
5 (FWD) SUV 2.4L,ULP,6 SP MAN 8.8L/100km
5 (FWD) SUV 2.4L,ULP,6 SP AUTO 9.1L/100km
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Holden Captiva 2012 Dimensions

Dimensions for the 2012 Holden Captiva are dependent on which body type is chosen. The maximum width and height is 1850mm x 1727mm and can vary on the basis of model.

Dimensions for the Holden Captiva 2012 Dimensions  include 1717mm height, 1850mm width, 4596mm length.
Holden Captiva Model Body Type Height x Width x Length Ground Clearance
5 (FWD) SUV 1717x1850x4596 mm 200 mm
7 SX (fwd) SUV 1727x1849x4673 mm 200 mm
5 (4X4) SUV 1717x1850x4596 mm 200 mm
7 CX (4X4) SUV 1727x1849x4673 mm 200 mm
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Holden Captiva 2012 Wheel size

Wheel size for the 2012 Holden Captiva will vary depending on model chosen, although keep in mind that many manufacturers offer alternate wheel sizes as options on many models.The wheel size available will alter the range of tyres available to be fitted. Standard wheel sizes on the Holden Captiva vary from 17x7 inches to 19x7 inches.

Holden Captiva Model Body Type Front Tyre Size Front Rim Rear Tyre Size Rear Rim
5 (FWD) SUV 235x65 R17 17x7 inches 235x65 R17 17x7 inches
7 SX (fwd) SUV 235x65 R17 17x7 inches 235x65 R17 17x7 inches
5 (4X4) SUV 235x65 R17 17x7 inches 235x65 R17 17x7 inches
7 CX (4X4) SUV 235x55 R18 18x7 inches 235x55 R18 18x7 inches
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