Captiva’s 3.2-litre Alloytec V6 engine will deliver peak power of 169 kilowatts at 6,600 rpm (Captiva MaXX 167kW @ 6,600 rpm) and peak torque of 297 Newton-metres at 3,200 rpm.

All Captiva models will have a five-speed automatic transmission, with Active Select at the gear shifter, as standard.

GM Holden Chairman and Managing Director, Denny Mooney, said Captiva would give Holden a legitimate presence in the ultra-competitive SUV segment in Australia.

”Captiva has eye-catching appeal and extensive testing in Australia will ensure that it delivers Holden’s proven ride and handling requirements for local conditions,” Mr Mooney said.

“It has excellent interior flexibility, advanced safety technologies and offers a high level of specification across the range. Captiva represents an opportunity for Holden to make significant ground in the SUV segment.”

Other notable features include –

Seating - SX and MaXX have five seats with the 60:40 fold-flat split second row. The CX and LX models offer seven seats, in which the second and third seating rows fold flat to carry long or bulky loads. The second row is 60:40 split, the third row 50:50 split. SX and CX will offer cloth seating while LX and MaXX will offer leather-faced seating.

Cargo volume - SX, CX and LX offer 930 litres with rear seats folded and 1,565 litres with the front passenger seat also folded. MaXX offers 865 litres with rear seats folded.

Wheels - SX and CX offer 17-inch alloy wheels while LX and MaXX have 18-inch alloy wheels. All models have 200 millimetres of ground clearance.

Audio entertainment – SX offers a single-disc player while CX, LX and MaXX offer six-disc players. All units offer MP3 compatibility.

Colours – Captiva has seven exterior colours and Captiva MaXX six exterior colours.

Pricing and full specifications and features will be released closer to launch.

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Power and torque figures as per ECE regulations