Captiva Series 2 Details

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Updated styling, a Commodore engine and reduced prices headline the new Captiva SUV range.

Holden has stretched the gap between its Captiva 5 and 7 models with the launch of its updated Captiva Series II. The two models now feature significantly different front-end styling as well as a number of tweaks under the skin, including the adoption of the Commodore's 3.0-litre V6 engine for the flagship model.

Holden has also cut the price across the entire new Captiva range as competition heats up in the booming SUV market; Ford's Territory - the most obvious rival for the Captiva - will be updated in April with the addition of a diesel engine for the first time.

Having pushed the current Holden Captiva 5 as a compact SUV and the Holden Captiva 7 as a medium-sized, Holden is taking the separation a step further with two distinctively different looks.

The five-seat Captiva 5 features a more angular look similar to the current model, while the seven-seat Captiva 7 sports more rectangular headlights and grille openings to better distinguish between the two.

There are even more significant changes to the updated new Captiva with new engines and transmissions.

Both new Captiva models continue to be offered in both front- and all-wheel drive configurations, catering to those who want off-road ability and those looking for an SUV with additional flexibility and chunky styling.

The Captiva 5 is now available with a turbo diesel engine along with an updated version of the 2.4-litre petrol engine.

The Captiva's new 2.2-litre diesel produces 135kW of power and 400Nm of torque and the company claims it uses an average 8.5L/100km in the 4WD five-seater.

The 2.4-litre petrol engine has had both a power and torque increase from 108kW to 123kW and 220Nm to 230Nm respectively. Fuel consumption has been reduced from 9.7L/100km to 9.1L/100km in the manual 2WD.

The new flagship engine for the Captiva 7 is the Australian-built direct injection 3.0-litre V6 from the Commodore. But while it offers a power increase of 12 per cent over the old 3.2-litre V6, torque drops from 297Nm to 288Nm. Fuel consumption is reduced from the old engine though, down to 11.3L/100km from 11.7.

In the Captiva 7 2WD the diesel engine returns 8.1L/100km and the 2.4 petrol engine manages 9.1L/100km.

All engines can now be mated to a six-speed automatic transmission, replacing the outgoing model's five-speed unit. A six-speed manual is only available on the Captiva 5 two-wheel drive petrol model.

Holden has retained the SX, CX and LX model designations for the Captiva 7.

The entry-level Captiva SX is only 2WD and is powered by either the 2.4 petrol or diesel engine and a standard automatic gearbox. Both the Captiva CX and Captiva LX are available with a choice of the diesel or V6 engines paired with the automatic transmission and all-wheel drive.

The Captiva SX rides on 17-inch alloy wheels, the Captiva CX on 18-inch and the Captiva LX on 19-inch wheels.

The Captiva 5 is a three-model line-up with the choice of 2WD petrol with manual or automatic and the all-wheel drive diesel automatic. All models ride on 17-inch alloy wheels.

The interior has also been given a styling update which includes the addition of an electric park brake that frees up more storage space.

The Captiva 7 comes standard with MP3 compatible sound system, Bluetooth phone and audio streaming, air-conditioning, leather wrapped steering wheel and cruise control.

The step up to the Captiva CX adds climate control air-conditioning, rear parking sensors and a trip computer.

The flagship Captiva LX includes a rear view camera, satellite navigation, leather seat trim, 7-inch touchscreen display and a USB input.

The Captiva 5 is equipped with six-disc MP3 compatible stereo, air-conditioning, leather wrapped steering wheel, front and rear parking sensors, cruise control, trip computer and trip computer across the range.

Holden has improved safety by making six-airbags standard across the entire new Captiva range along with hill start assist and hill descent control. Other standard safety features include electronic stability control, anti-lock brakes and active rollover protection.

The updated Captiva Series II range starts at the same price as the old model, with the Captiva 5 2WD petrol manual starting at $27,990 (plus government and dealer charges).

The automatic adds $2000 to the petrol model and the new diesel Captiva 5 starts at $33,990.

The Captiva 7 is priced from $32,490 for the new SX 2WD petrol.

The rest of the Captiva range has had a price reduction over the outgoing range as Holden tries to close the sales gap to the segment leading Toyota Prado and Kluger and upcoming new Ford Territory.

Prices have been cut by $2000 across the range. The diesel Captiva SX now costs $35,490, CX V6 $38,490, CX diesel $39,490, LX V6 $42,490 and LX diesel $43,490.