Prospects for the Chevrolet Captiva

As second-hand examples start to reach the market, Chevrolet’s Captiva is set to be an appealing option for used car buyers.

Healthy residual values have been forecast for Chevrolet's new SUV, reflecting it’s practical yet stylish character. The 2.0 VCDi derivative is predicted to retain 41 per cent of its original list price after three years and 60,000 miles.

On the used car market, buyers are likely to find the Captiva an unpretentious, functional and attractive competitor in the 4x4 sector, and it will play an important role in the repositioning of the Chevrolet brand. As a result, the outlook for values of second-hand models is particularly buoyant, despite the trading pressures which face large vehicles such as SUVs in the current economic climate.

The Chevrolet Captiva was always expected to be the stronger proposition compared with its Vauxhall Antara cousin. With seven seats – compared to the Antara’s five – high levels of specification and a competitive price tag, the Captiva has sparked interest amongst a new type of car buyer. Most Captiva customers will be approaching their local Chevrolet dealer for the first time in all likelihood.