Holden recently expanded its new Captiva SUV range by adding a responsive and economical turbo powered variant.

Captiva Diesel’s 2.0 litre common rail turbo diesel engine produces 110 kilowatts of peak power at 4000 rpm and 320 Newton metres of torque at 2000 rpm. It complies with Euro IV emission standards.

Captiva Diesel will be available in a five speed manual or five speed automatic transmission with Active Select, depending on model.

It is very fuel efficient, with the manual variant returning 7.6 litres per 100 km and the automatic 8.7 litres per 100 km (ADR081/01).

Carbon dioxide emissions are also reduced, with the manual producing 197 grams per kilometre – or 25 per cent less emissions than the equivalent petrol engine. A diesel particulate filter will be offered to further reduce the level of particulates present in exhaust gases.

The value packed Captiva Diesel SX will retail at AUD$34,990 for the manual transmission and AUD$36,990 for the automatic transmission, an addition of only AUD$2,000. Captiva Diesel CX and LX will retail at AUD$39,990 and AUD$42,990 respectively with automatic transmission.

This is just a AUD$1000 premium for the diesel engine.

GM Holden Marketing Manager Large Cars and SUVs, Philip Brook, said Captiva Diesel offered a point of difference because few brands in the mid size SUV market offered diesel variants.

“Captiva Diesel could become the mainstream vehicle for diesel compact and mid size SUVs,” Mr Brook said.

“Captiva burst out of the blocks in the sales race and we believe the diesel variant will be very popular as well. It gives plenty of performance and economy along with outstanding value for money.”

Captiva Diesel retains all the highlights of petrol models. They include:

- An Active all wheel drive system
- Electronic Stability Program (ESP®)
- Traction Control System
- Hydraulic Brake Assist (HBA)
- Descent Control System (DCS)
- Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
- Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)
- Active Rollover Protection (ARP)

The Captiva Diesel goes on sale in April 2007 (Australia).

Technical Specifications
Engine: 2.0 litre common rail diesel
Aspiration: Turbocharged
Maximum Power: 110 kW (147 hp) @ 4000 rpm
Maximum Torque: 320 Nm (235 lb-ft) @ 2000 rpm
Drivetrain: All wheel drive

Source: GM Media Releases

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