The
Chevrolet Captiva is a
crossover SUV developed by
GM Daewoo, the
South Korean subsidiary of
General Motors (GM) and sold under the
Chevrolet brand. The Captiva utilises the
GM Theta platform, and derives from the
Chevrolet S3X concept car of 2004. The Theta platform also underpins the
Opel Antara, the Captiva's mechanical derivative also built by Daewoo. Sold internationally as the "Chevrolet Captiva", South Korean-market cars were badged
Daewoo Winstorm up until 2011 when the international name was adopted. Australasian-specification models are badged
Holden Captiva.
First generation (C100)
2006–2011
The first generation Captiva, designated
C100 by Daewoo and
CG in
Holden's terminology, launched in 2006. Styling of the Captiva was inspired by the 2004 Chevrolet S3X
concept car. The S3X concept was developed by GM Daewoo's design center in
Bupyeong-gu, Incheon and is based on the
GM Theta platform. It premiered at
2004 Paris Motor Show. Another concept car, by Daewoo, the Chevrolet T2X premiered at the 2005
Seoul Motor Show with its design was based on the S3X, using a shortened platform. The T2X is referred to as a
sport utility coupe, accounting for its rear
hinged doors, lack of conventional
B-pillars, and shortened
wheelbase—features...
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