24 Used Chevrolet Captiva cars for sale

Used Chevrolet Captiva

American cars have a reputation for being big, sluggish and almost like trying to drive a bath tub. While the Chevrolet Captiva is certainly oversized, it's by no means lethargic and offers great practicality, a lot of comfort and has a commanding presence on the road. If you want an SUV that's a bit different from the rest, it's certainly worth taking a look at.

This corpulent Chevy was first released in 2006 and a few upgrades have followed. It certainly dominates the road and is rather stylish with a curvaceous design. Despite being one of the cheaper SUVs out there, the interior is well finished and very comfortable. It has a solid, uncomplicated feel to it, which is exactly what you'd want from a car of this ilk, and hailing from the USA there's plenty of kit and gadgetry to play with.

Practicality is high on the Captiva's list, and it has room inside for 7 people, making it a great option for large families, although it has to be said the rear most seats would be a tad uncomfortable on longer journeys. The boot is quite small in everyday trim, but putting the seats down creates a cavernous space.

Honestly the Chevrolet is poor off road, but that's OK because you wouldn't really want to drive it on the rough stuff. The ride is superb on tarmac however, and for a big car it handles quite well, but don't expect to take the racing line in the corners. With several different engines ranging from 2.0 to 3.2 litres, there's a an acceptable level of performance and the fuel economy is great for such a large car.

You can find a cheap used Chevrolet Captiva at Motors.co.uk with no trouble as there are literally thousands of second hand cars for sale. With substantial price discounts the norm, you'll certainly get a lot of bang for your buck, and that's the definition of a great deal. The Captiva is a big boy, and represents excellent value for money.

So if you're after a big SUV from across the pond that's excellent value for money, delivers great practicality and has a commendable ride quality, the Chevrolet Captiva should definitely be in your top 3. it's typically American, but goes well beyond the stereotypes.