Chevrolet Captiva SS
Captiva SS comes with refinement engine and audio.
In addition to the car a more economical and environmentally friendly, consumers also crave a more powerful car. PT GM AutoWorld Indonesia (GMAI), acting as Chevrolet car manufacturers in the country, released the latest version of the Chevrolet Captiva, Captiva namely SS (Super Sport) is equipped with the Ecotec engine LE-9 code. This SUV also produces power and torque than the previous engine. In addition to greater power, mechanical heart Ecotec is claimed to produce low emissions, and can consume 20% ethanol. Such flexibility is expected to meet the needs and desires of motorists worldwide. In addition, the Ecotec engine also has a fine character and minimal vibration.
Captiva SS only offered in a choice of engines, namely 2.4-liter DOHC engine that uses a 6-speed automatic transmission with ‘GM tiptronic’. At first glance no obvious difference between the previous Captiva with this type of SS. However, the SS logo clearly emblazoned on the back. Looking at the interior side of the meter cluster now appear with a color combination of white, blue, green, and red, making the atmosphere seem futuristic dashboard. In the middle of the dashboard there is a MID (multi information display) that can display information conditioning temperature, the temperature outside the vehicle, the compass, the direction of a gust of air conditioning, average speed and fuel consumption.
Accommodating atmosphere in the cabin is also supported by top-class audio system, Arkamys 3D surround sound (SS) system. The system is claimed to produce a sound that is more comfortable with the layout capabilities (sound staging) that fit. In addition, the head unit also offers ease of connectivity with the ‘USB ports’ and ‘auxiliary input’, so riders can enjoy the songs from iPods, flash disks and external hard disk. Offsetting these qualities, included audio controls on the steering wheel, which allows drivers to set the audio without losing sight of concentration. Performance, the SS is quite responsive engine power when the accelerator is pressed. This is interesting because only a 2384 cc engine capacity, whereas previous Captiva 2405 cc. Power output was increased to 171 hp or 27 hp higher than the previous model. For the torque was increased by 5 Nm, to 225 Nm.
Application of the new engine is coupled with a new automatic transmission is a 6-speed Hydramatic with ‘GM tiptronic’. While the previous model using a 5-speed transmission is also equipped with ‘GM tiptronic’. In addition to full automatic mode, the driver can also choose a semi-manual mode (tiptronic). Power that was felt in the beginning of acceleration, more can be felt when the SS is run on the freeway. For fuel consumption, the Chevrolet claims 14 kpl. While we get is 10 kpl (combined in and out of town). After all, improvements have been made seem to be defensively Captiva SS as one of the favorite cars.
