Comments on: 2008 Holden Captiva Review

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By: CarsCarsCarsCars

CarsCarsCarsCars — Sat, 10 Sep 2011 02:13:05 +0000

My gf had a captiva when we first got together it was amazingly bad, I’m 6foot2inchs and I could barely fit behind the wheel with the seat right back and right down, we have two kids and there was no leg room for them in the 2nd row. It was shit to part the massive thing (keep in mind I actual had a Toyota 4runner lol which yes didnt have the pick up speed but handled shockingly much better). another problem is the sidscreen pillers are way to big and cause a masive blinds spot which came close to causing a lot of acidents. And holly hell did it eat the petrol, it was only a year old and it was going through a $80 tank of petrol in less than a week which just normal around the town driving, say 250-300km, and it was not being driven hard. There are more problems but meh. the problem is with people that devote themselves to a brand of car causing the problem where in the cant see the shit through the badge. We traded it in 3 months ago for a Honda Jazz 2012 model, again yes it does not have the pick up off the mark speed but i’m not a 18 year old douch that wants to drag at every intersection, the funny thing is the cabin is BIGGER than the captiva, handles better, it is soooo good to park and around town, and we get over 550km out of a $30 tank of petrol. It has great boot space no it doesnt have the 7 seats but under the Genevor Convention you are forbiden to put a person in to the 3rd row seats of a Captiva, that is just…evil, would be fine for kids save for the fact there are no anker points and you cant get them in or out. So basicly I hated the cRaptiva even though ever halfwit (incleading my gf who has a holden chick when I get her but thats clean fixed up) are buying them in big numbers because they are holdens… holdens australian…. it must be the best car in the world then. there are so many other cars sooooo much better, and if you want a 4wd GET THE BLOODY 4WD, if you want 7 seats get a luxury people mover that rarely cost much more than a captiva. And please please, dont look so hard at the brand look at each car as a sinlge stand alone. Thank you and good night! xo

By: Nath746

Nath746 — Fri, 26 Nov 2010 20:02:36 +0000

You can’t say you have experienced the power from and engine until you have sat in the drivers seat and actually driven the car at full throttle. You can’t do a car review from the back seat.
You can feel the car pulling, but you don’t know what the driver is doing with their foot…

By: Nath746

Nath746 — Fri, 26 Nov 2010 19:58:28 +0000

Actually, you can: if you want to drive in the city, get a smaller car. Big cars are hard to see out of and a pain in the backside to drive around the city… get a ford mondeo wagon instead of the 2wd captiva…

By: omg

omg — Sat, 08 May 2010 05:48:05 +0000

OMG people, I can’t believe that people think cars like Hyundai, Kia and Daewoo are quality cars. Are you lot stupid or what, no way are any of those manufacturers quality let alone value for money. They are just cheap throw away cars as soon as the warranty runs out. What’s the point. I have a 12 year old VT Commy running perfectly, well and truly out of warranty. I’d prefer that than waste my money every 3 years. idiots.

By: Kenn

Kenn — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 02:20:43 +0000

Good luck with the purchase. Captiva 5 was to compete against the likes of the RAV4s, Outlanders & Foresters. The captive 5’s 4 cyl 2.4L engine is under powered & the transmission is poor. The car is too heavy for the 100kW engine (even the lighter corolla & lancer have more powerful engines). The captiva 5 will struggle with 5 adults & luggage. No hope in overtaking on a hilly rural highway. I was on the market for a 4 cyl SUV & test drove the captive 5 , Rav4 , Forester, CRV & Outlander. I felt the captive 5’s engine is outdated compared to competition.

By: Shak

Shak — Mon, 28 Dec 2009 08:59:30 +0000

Maybe handling wise yes, but most people dont want a good handling SUV, they want loads of kit, space and seats for next to nothing. I agree that the Tezza may be the best at some things and im not saying that it cant offer the above as well, but when it comes down to it most people vote with their hip pockets and the sales results speak for themselves.

By: Shak

Shak — Mon, 28 Dec 2009 08:57:14 +0000

handling wise yes but most people dont want a good handling SUV. They wants stacks of kit for nothing and loads of room and seats. Im not saying the territory doesnt offer these things, but the sales results speak for themselves.When it comes down to it, most people vote with their hip ocket and go the value road rather than excitement and handling.

By: Robyn

Robyn — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 11:10:13 +0000

The Captiva pictured in this blog is not the Captiva 5 which I have just bought. It is the same chassis but body is the Maax. I think it looks good. Not too square and boxy looking like many of the SUV’s I looked at. It has great safety features at a great price. It has a plain interior but it is not as boring as the Forester [I have had one]nor as clunky to drive as the CRV [I have had one ] or as ugly as the Mazda Tribute [I have got one]. I will admit not as nice as Mazda 7 or a few other more expensive cars in the same class and size. Anyway many of the blog comments sound very snobby.

By: Byron

Byron — Sat, 03 Oct 2009 12:26:11 +0000

I am very impressed with Holden Captiva. I got a lift from my friend in one, a couple days ago. Her mum owns a CX Diesel Model. Got in, closed the door, passenger light turned off by itself. Already impressed. Back seat was squishy cause i had my other 2 friends in it, but i lived with it. Legroom was good. Dashboard looked very sleek & attractive for being a Korean. I was just pushing against the door & stuff, but nothing squeaked or rattled. Lots of oomph! for being a diesel. It is near quiet on the highway & i almost forgot it was a diesel. I had doubts beforehand about it’s quality etc… cause everyone loves bagging it out, cause it’s korean. But after actually sitting in one & experiencing it, it isn’t at all like those comments suggest. I’d consider buying one when i’m older. I’m just a teen but it impressed me inside & out. 9/10 Well done Holden! You’ve created a winner. Go HOLDEN!