Holden Captiva 2006-2011 used car review

The Holden Captiva is a family-size SUV that offers a lot of features for the money.

Richard Edwards

Expert Reviewer | Auto Media Group

Exterior

Drive

Safety

Value

Interior

Overall score , 2.8 out of 5

The good

A lot of features for the money
Even early entry level cars have electronic stability control and side airbags

The not-so-good

A very poor reputation for reliability
Interior plastics and leathers feel low quality and show wear
Not very nice to drive

Inside and out

On the road

Reliability

Safety

Cost of ownership

Buyers' guide

Variants

Timeline

Details

Review vehicle

2009 Holden Captiva LX

Price

$12,000 to $25,000 for models which have travelled 70,000 to 120,000km

Engine

3.2-litre six-cylinder, 169kW/297Nm (claimed)

Safety rating

Four-star ANCAP

Servicing

15,000km or 12 months

Spare wheel

Full-size steel wheel

Fuel economy

11.2-litres per 100km (claimed)

Fuel type

Regular

Length

4637mm

Width

1849mm

Height

1720mm

Towing capacity

750kg (unbraked), 2000kg (braked)

Turning circle

11.9m

Transmission

Five-speed automatic, all-wheel drive

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Richard Edwards

Expert Reviewer | Auto Media Group

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