Chevrolet Captiva Crossover Challenges Toyota Fortuner Five Speed AT

The 2013 version of Chevrolet Captiva Sport is a mid-size SUV that is reckoned to be an integral part of the GM Fleet and Commercial vehicle lineup. The all new edition of Chevrolet Captiva Sport is expected to be a remodeled option in the compact crossover market of India. Also, eco-friendly car buyers will assuredly enjoy the fuel efficiency of the 2.4L Ecotec engine apart from which there are plenty of options that have been made available to make the Chevrolet Captiva Sport suitable for any and every car buyer. Apart from this, Chevrolet Captiva Sport will be seen locking horns with the giant SUV of Toyota Fortuner Five-Speed automatic transmission variant.

Chevrolet Captiva Sport is boasted to have been powered by a 2.4L direct injected four-cylinder engine that generates a peak power of 180 bhp along with 233 Nm of peak torque. The all new four-wheel drive variant of Chevrolet Captiva Sport also boasts of being paired with a six-speed automatic transmission. Captiva Crossover will also be seen standard as well as modern features that will comprise of heated mirrors, 10-speaker audio structure and power sunroof. Apart from the rearview camera system the interiors will be seen adorned with leather seats, remote vehicle start, and universal home remote that looks way better as far as Chevrolet Captiva Sport versus Toyota Fortuner is concerned.

Designed with perfection to meet high levels of safety standards, Chevrolet Captiva Sport will be made available with the incorporation of advanced airbags, traction control and the anti-lock braking system. Apart from the new StabiliTrak, Captiva Crossover will also display tire pressure monitoring and Rear Park assists and this SUV offers a back up options of a three-year warranty or 36000 miles warranty. The car buyers can also witness this brand new edition of GM’s SUV being mounted on 17-inch alloy wheels that have been introduced alongside a set of chrome 18-inchers. The 2013 edition of Chevrolet Captiva Sport will also be made available in couple of new colors of Champagne Silver Metallic and Silver Topaz Metallic along with which this five-passenger compact crossover will come with an attractive price tag.

On the contrary, world’s second largest auto maker Toyota has made sure that its latest edition of Toyota Fortuner Five-Speed automatic transmission variant does not gets outdone when the comparison is done between Chevrolet Captiva Sport versus Toyota Fortuner. Toyota Motors recently launched the five-speed automatic transmission variant of its bestselling SUVs of all times, that is the much famed Fortuner. The 2013 edition of Fortuner looks like a giant and strong SUV to the bits when combined with the muscular design.

The highlights of Toyota Fortuner 5-Speed AT on the exteriors comprise of the remodeled chrome on the front grille and undoubtedly its high ground clearance. Other than that, the all new Fortuner proudly flaunts the flared wheel arches, roof rails, hood scoop and the well built dynamics that as a matter of fact measures bigger than the acclaimed SUV of Prado that in reality costs almost twice the price of Fortuner.

The new Fortuner for sure offers higher seats along with which the AC vents and centre console appear to be much different than the outgoing model. Other than the above mentioned features, the 2013 edition ofFortuner also exhibits two-toned dashboard with good looks along with ample of storage as well as cabin space. On the interiors, the giant SUV has been generously equipped with reverse parking camera and a double DIN audio structure along with Bluetooth connectivity. Other than that, car buyers can witness other features like cruise control, electrically adjustable driver’s seat, leather seats and HID headlights.

Apart from that, the steering wheel of this new Fortuner has been inspired from that of Camry and feels good to hold on to it. Performance-wise, the all new Toyota Fortuner will be seen exhibiting a 3.0L diesel powered engine that is expected to generate a peak power of 171 bhp along with a peak power of 343 Nm when paired to the five-speed automatic transmission. With so much to offer on the block, it will be interesting to witness with time so as to which SUV take over another when the comparison between Chevrolet Captiva Sport versus Toyota Fortuner takes place in the Indian market.