2015 Chevrolet Captiva Sport review
Chevrolet Captiva Sport highlights
Customer rating
Pros
- Easy to drive
- Comfortable ride
- Roomy interior
Cons
- Worse fuel economy than rivals
- Less cargo space than rivals
Mileage (EPA estimate)
20 city, 28 highway, 23 combined
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The 2015 Chevrolet Captiva Sport is a small SUV that can seat five, similar in size to the Honda CR-V and Toyota RAV4. It was on sale in the United States to rental car fleets from 2012 to 2015 but is widely available in the used car market.
The SUV is reasonably roomy, though you'll get less cargo space behind the second row than on a Honda CR-V. The Captiva Sport offers nearly 30 cubic feet of cargo space, which is space for about 40 standard grocery bags. The CR-V and the RAV4 have 35.2 cubic feet and 38.4 cubic feet of rear storage, respectively.
The Captiva Sport is easy to drive and park thanks to its small size. It's also reasonably comfortable, though its EPA-estimated 23 mpg combined may make it less than road-trip-friendly. Fuel economy figures are based on EPA estimates for when vehicle sold as new. Fuel economy may vary for reasons like driving conditions and vehicle history. Unless specified, figures are for vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission. See fueleconomy.gov. Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ are not available, but you can connect your smartphone to the car through Bluetooth® or by using an auxiliary cord.
All Chevrolet Captiva Sport years
What is new for the 2015 Chevrolet Captiva Sport?
- Captiva Sport trims have been upgraded with Parking Sensors as standard equipment this year.
- Running Boards features are now available as options on select trims.
What We Like
Comfortable ride: The Captiva Sport smooths out bumps on the road and offers a comfortable ride. The front seats are well cushioned, and there's enough legroom for adults in the second row.
Easy driving: Smooth handling makes the Captiva Sport easy to drive around town and on the highway. Its relatively small size is great for parking in crowded suburban parking lots or parallel parking downtown.
Interior storage: There's plenty of space for small item storage in the Chevrolet Captiva Sport. It's easy to find a spot for drinks thanks to an abundance of cupholders in both the front and rear seat areas.
What Needs Improvement
Fuel economy: While the fuel economy isn't terrible for an SUV, it is worse than its direct rivals. You'll get an EPA-estimated 23 mpg in combined driving, which doesn't measure up to the Honda CR-V and Toyota RAV4.
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Ratings & reliability
Customer ratings
4.5 out of 5
15 customer reviews| 5 Stars | 8 |
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| 4 Stars | 7 |
| 3 Stars | 0 |
| 2 Stars | 0 |
| 1 Star | 0 |
RepairPal gave the Chevrolet Captiva Sport an overall reliability rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars, which RepairPal describes as Above Average. This rating ranks Chevrolet Captiva Sport 21st out of 29 among Compact SUVs.
RepairPal reports that the average total annual cost for repairs and maintenance on a Chevrolet Captiva Sport is $542, compared to an average of $473 for Compact SUVs and $591 for all the vehicles RepairPal considered in its dataset.
According to RepairPal, Chevrolet Captiva Sport owners bring their vehicles into a repair shop for unscheduled repairs an average of 0.9 times per year, compared to an average of 1.0 times for Compact SUVs and 1.3 times for all the vehicles RepairPal considered in its dataset.
RepairPal reported that the probability of a repair being a severe or major issue is 15% for the Chevrolet Captiva Sport, compared to an average of 13% for Compact SUVs and 14% for all the vehicles RepairPal considered in its dataset.
Chevrolet Captiva Sport features and specs
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LS 2WD 4D Sport Utility
Standard Features
- ABS Brakes
- Air Conditioning
- Alloy Wheels
- AM/FM Stereo
- Automatic Transmission
- Auxiliary Audio Input
- Bluetooth Technology
- CD Audio
- Cloth Seats
- Cruise Control
- Flex Fuel Vehicle
- Heated Mirrors
- Overhead Airbags
- Power Locks
- Power Mirrors
- Power Seat(s)
- Power Windows
- Rear Defroster
- Satellite Radio Ready
- Side Airbags
- Traction Control
- Automatic Transmission
- Bluetooth Technology
- Cloth Seats
- Flex Fuel Vehicle
- Front Seat Heaters
- Full Roof Rack
- Leather Seats
- Navigation System
- Parking Sensors
- Power Seat(s)
- Rear View Camera
- Remote Start
- Running Boards
- Tow Hitch
Drive Wheels
Front Wheel Drive (2WD)
Engine size
2.4L
Horsepower
180
Torque (ft-lbs)
172
Engine type
Gas
Fuel capacity
19
Wheelbase
106.6"
Overall length
180.1"
Width
72.8"
Height
67"
Leg room
F 40.7"/R 36.9"
Head room
F 40.2"/R 39.3"
Front tires
P235/60R17
Rear tires
P235/60R17
Seating capacity
5
Max towing capacity
150/1500 lbs.
Transmission
Automatic
2015 Chevrolet Captiva Sport FAQ
The 2015 Chevrolet Captiva Sport is available in multiple trims, each with its own estimated fuel economy, here are the EPA estimates for each trim:
- LS: 20 MPG City and 28 MPG Highway
- LT: 20 MPG City and 28 MPG Highway
- LTZ: 20 MPG City and 28 MPG Highway
The Chevrolet Captiva Sport received a rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars from RepairPal, which RepairPal describes as Above Average. This rating ranks the Chevrolet Captiva Sport as 20 out of 29 among Compact SUV
The 2015 Chevrolet Captiva Sport has a maximum towing capacity of 1500 pounds, when properly equipped. Various factors may impact towing capacity, including weight of passengers, cargo, and options/accessories.
Here is what's new for the 2015 Chevrolet Captiva Sport:
- Parking Sensors
- Running Boards
- Heated Mirrors
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