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Euro-market Chevy Captiva getting facelift for Paris Show

Zach Bowman — Mon, 13 Sep 2010 11:29:00 EST

Filed under: Europe, Paris Motor Show, Crossover, Chevrolet

2011 Chevrolet Captiva - Click above for high-res image gallery

General Motors has announced that it will be pulling back the sheets on a refreshed version of its high-riding Chevrolet Captiva at the upcoming Paris Motor Show. The crossover will wear a new look for the first time since it was introduced in 2006, complete with the Bowtie's corporate grille and headlight design. Behind the fresh face are a total of four new engine options, including a direct-injection 3.0-liter V6 with 258 horsepower, two 2.0-liter turbo-diesel mills and a 171-horsepower, 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine. All of those will be bolted to either a six-speed automatic or manual transmission.

The 2011 Captiva will also feature a few other safety-oriented niceties, including hill-start assist, electronic stability control, traction control and braking assist, all as standard equipment.

GM says that it will be unveiling a total of four new or refreshed models at the Paris Motor Show, including the showcar version of the 2011 Chevrolet Aveo. The Paris Motor Show gets underway starting on October 2 and we'll be there to give you the fully skinny. Hit the jump for the full press release on the 2011 Chevrolet Captiva.

Gallery: 2011 Chevrolet Captiva

[Source: General Motors]

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Chevy "MOONLANDER" Captiva takes off to honor 40th anniversary of moon landing

Damon Lavrinc — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 12:59:00 EST

Filed under: SUV, Europe, Crossover, Chevrolet, Specialty

Chevrolet "Moonlander" Captiva - Click above for high-res image gallery

In an odd convergence of celebration and marketing, Chevrolet of Europe's natural gas conversion partner, Fahrmitgas, has created a Captiva-based special-edition to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing on July 20, 1969.

The small, Rödermark, Germany-based LPG supplier has dubbed their limited-run Captiva the Moonlander, available with either a natural gas-powered 2.4-liter engine putting out 136 hp and driving the front wheels or a 3.2-liter V6 model with 230 hp and powering all four wheels.

Only 40 examples will be produced, each available in a "universe" white and "orbiter" black paint scheme, with decals of the names of the Apollo 11 crew members printed on the chromed rear side windows. Aside from the aforementioned LPG conversion, the Moonlander receives 20x8-inch ten-spoke wheels and 35mm drop in ride height courtesy of a set of sport springs. And for 21,500 euro, you not only get automatic climate control and an iPod, but a replica space suit and matching helmet. Like we said, odd. Full details in the press release after the break.

Gallery: Chevy "MOONLANDER" Captiva

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