2011 Chevrolet Captiva

VEHICLE HIGHLIGHTS

Chevrolet Captiva

Chevrolet’s Captiva had its run in South Africa, but it’s a ghost on the classifieds now. You’ll find just three examples listed on auto.co.za, all from 2014 to 2017, with prices spanning R114,500 to R169,500. That’s the full story: slim pickings, high mileage (an average of 169,270 km), and a market vacuum left behind after Chevrolet packed up in 2017. Meanwhile, rivals like the Toyota RAV4, Nissan X-Trail, and Kia Sportage are everywhere, with none of the headaches around spares or support. Engine choices in these last stragglers split between a 2.4-litre petrol and a 2.2-litre turbodiesel, and you can pick your poison with either a manual or automatic ‘box. No matter which you pick, you’re buying a car with real history—and not the kind you brag about. At R169,500, the 2.2D LT automatic is the priciest survivor, and on paper at least, the diesel would be my choice if you’re clocking up serious highway kilometres—because fuel bills sting more when the dealer network has vanished. The 2.4 LT manual at R114,500 is tempting if you pack smart and get it inspected thoroughly, since a petrol with that kind of mileage could be a ticking financial time-bomb. What pulled people in back then was the promise of seven seats and long-distance diesel thrift, but those same strengths are easier to find in a used RAV4 or X-Trail now, with better backup. No new stock, zero warranty, and thin on specialist knowledge—this is a used car for the brave or the budget-bound.