Opel Antara

{{Infobox automobile

| name = Opel Antara

| image = Opel Antara 2.0 CDTI front 20100516.jpg

| manufacturer = General Motors

| model_code = {{ubl

| L07

| CG (Holden)

}}

| aka = {{ubl

| Vauxhall Antara (United Kingdom)

| Daewoo Winstorm MaXX (South Korea, 2008–2011)

| Chevrolet Captiva Sport (Americas)

| Holden Captiva MaXX (Australasia, 2006–2009)

| Holden Captiva 5 (Australasia, 2009–2015)

| Saturn Vue (US and Canada, 2008–2010)

| GMC Terrain (Middle East, 2008–2010)

}}

| production = 2006–2015 (Europe)

| assembly = South Korea: Bupyeong (GM Korea)
Mexico: Ramos Arizpe (GM México)
Russia: St. Petersburg (GM Auto){{cite news | url = https://www.reuters.com/article/idUSL2514936720070925 | title = GM launches Opel Antara production in Russia | publisher = Reuters | date = 25 September 2007 | access-date = 30 April 2010}}

| class = Compact crossover SUV (C)

| body_style = 5-door SUV

| engine = {{ubl

| Petrol:

| 2.4 L Family II I4

| 2.4 L Ecotec I4

| 3.2 L High Feature V6

| 3.0 L High Feature V6

| 3.5 L High Value V6

| 3.6 L High Feature V6

| Diesel:

| 2.0 L VCDi turbo I4

| 2.2 L VCDi turbo I4

| Plug-in Hybrid

| 2.4 L Ecotec I4

| 3.6 L High Feature V6

}}

| transmission = {{ubl |6-speed manual |4-speed automatic |5-speed automatic |6-speed automatic |CVT 2MT70 automatic}}

| layout = Front-engine, front-wheel-drive or all-wheel-drive

| platform = GM Theta

| wheelbase = {{convert|2707|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}

| length = {{convert|4575|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}

| width = {{convert|1850|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}

| height = {{convert|1704|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}

| weight = {{convert|1885|-|1996|kg|lb|abbr=on}}

| predecessor = Opel Frontera
Holden Frontera Sport (Australia)

| successor = {{ubl

| Opel Grandland (Europe)

| Chevrolet/Holden Equinox

| Buick Envision (North America)

| GMC Terrain (North America and Middle East)

}}

The Opel Antara is a compact crossover SUV which was marketed by Opel from 2006 to 2015. Based on the Theta platform, the Antara closely shared its underpinnings and powertrains with the Chevrolet Captiva. Unlike the Captiva, it is only offered with five seats instead of seven, and features a different exterior and interior design. Sales commenced in November 2006, as the indirect successor to the Isuzu-based Frontera range.{{cite web |title=The Vauxhall Antara - the new Frontera |url=https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new-cars/vauxhall-antara-new-frontera |website=Autocar UK |access-date=6 March 2022}}

In the United Kingdom, the car was sold as the Vauxhall Antara; in Australasia, the car was badged as the Holden Captiva 5/Captiva MaXX; and in the United States and Canada, it had been sold as the Saturn Vue. The Antara was marketed as the GMC Terrain in the Middle East,{{cite web | last = Chowdhury | first = Mashfique Hussain | date = 14 November 2007 | url = http://www.drivearabia.com/news/2007/11/14/world-premiere-for-gmc-terrain-in-dubai/ | title = World premiere for GMC Terrain in Dubai | publisher = DriveArabia.com | access-date = 23 November 2007}} Daewoo Winstorm MaXX in South Korea, and as the Chevrolet Captiva Sport in the Americas except Chile, where it was sold as an Opel.

Production

The Antara was first previewed by the three door Opel Antara GTC (Gran Turismo Crossover) concept car, presented at the 2005 Frankfurt Motor Show. The Antara GTC is based on the three-door Chevrolet T2X SUV. A similar three-door SUV was later displayed at the 2006 New York International Auto Show as the Saturn PreVue.

The production Antara was a longer five-door SUV, similar to the Chevrolet S3X and the closely related Chevrolet Captiva.

File:Opel Antara GTC.jpg|Opel Antara GTC (concept)

File:Opel Antara GTC rear.jpg|Opel Antara GTC (concept)

File:Opel Antara rear 20071104.jpg|Production model (pre facelift)

= Facelift =

In November 2010, a facelift was announced. The front end was revised, and both front and rear lights were refreshed. The new Opel badge also appear on the Opel Antara, respectively. On the inside, there was a revised centre console with more storage space and materials, improved instrument graphics and interior lighting.

An electric parking brake, a hill assistance system, and a "shift up" indicator to optimise fuel economy in manual-transmission versions were all now standard. Introduced with the facelift was a new, Euro 5 compliant 2.2-litre diesel engine which replaced the previous 2.0-litre, and an updated version of the 2.4-litre petrol.

Production ended in March 2015; its indirect successor was the Grandland X, which was launched in September 2017.

File:Opel Antara 2.4 4x4 Design Edition (Facelift) – Frontansicht, 29. Oktober 2011, Düsseldorf.jpg|Opel Antara (facelift)

File:Opel Antara 2.4 4x4 Design Edition (Facelift) – Heckansicht, 29. Oktober 2011, Düsseldorf.jpg|Opel Antara (facelift)

File:2009 Vauxhall Antara E CDTi Automatic 2.0.jpg|Vauxhall Antara (pre facelift)

File:2015 Vauxhall Antara Diamond CDTi 2.2 Front.jpg|Vauxhall Antara (facelift)

Powertrain

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colspan = "7" \| International
Model ! Type ! Displacement ! Power ! Torque ! Transmission ! Years
2.0 VCDi (t/c) \| I4 (diesel) \| 1,991 cc \| {{convert\|110\|kW\|0\|abbr=on}} \| {{convert\|320\|Nm\|0\|abbr=on}} \| 5-speed manual 5-speed automatic \| 2006–2010
rowspan = "2" \| 2.2 VCDi (t/c) \| rowspan = "2" \| I4 (diesel) \| rowspan = "2" \| 2,231 cc \| {{convert\|120\|kW\|0\|abbr=on}} \| {{convert\|350\|Nm\|0\|abbr=on}} \| rowspan = "2" \| 6-speed manual 6-speed 6T45 automatic \| 2010–2015
{{convert\|135\|kW\|hp\|abbr=on}} \| {{convert\|400\|Nm\|0\|abbr=on}} \| 2010–2015
2.4 Family II \| I4 (petrol) \| 2,405 cc \| {{convert\|103\|kW\|hp\|abbr=on}} \| {{convert\|220\|Nm\|0\|abbr=on}} \| 5-speed manual \| 2006–2010
2.4 Ecotec \| I4 (petrol) \| 2,384 cc \| {{convert\|123\|kW\|hp\|abbr=on}} \| {{convert\|230\|Nm\|0\|abbr=on}} \| 6-speed manual 6-speed 6T40 automatic \| 2010–2015
3.2 High Feature \| V6 (petrol) \| 3,195 cc \| {{convert\|167\|kW\|hp\|abbr=on}} \| {{convert\|297\|Nm\|lbft\|abbr=on}} \| 5-speed automatic \| 2006–2010
colspan = "7" style = "background:#dcdcdc" \| Americas
2.4 Ecotec \| I4 (petrol) \| 2,384 cc \| {{convert\|169\|hp\|kW\|abbr=on\|order=flip}} \| {{convert\|161\|lbft\|Nm\|abbr=on\|order=flip}} \| 4-speed automatic \| MY2008–2009
2.4 Ecotec (hybrid) \| I4 (petrol) \| 2,384 cc \| {{convert\|172\|hp\|kW\|abbr=on\|order=flip}} \| {{convert\|167\|lbft\|Nm\|abbr=on\|order=flip}} \| 4-speed automatic \| MY2008–2009
2.4 Ecotec \| I4 (petrol) \| 2,384 cc \| {{convert\|182\|hp\|kW\|abbr=on\|order=flip}} \| {{convert\|172\|lbft\|Nm\|abbr=on\|order=flip}} \| 6-speed 6T40 automatic \| MY2012–2015
3.0 High Feature \| V6 (petrol) \| 2,997 cc \| {{convert\|264\|hp\|kW\|abbr=on\|order=flip}} \| {{convert\|222\|lbft\|Nm\|abbr=on\|order=flip}} \| 6-speed 6T40 automatic \| MY2012–2015
3.5 High Value \| V6 (petrol) \| 3,510 cc \| {{convert\|222\|hp\|kW\|abbr=on\|order=flip}} \| {{convert\|220\|lbft\|0\|abbr=on\|order=flip}} \| 6-speed automatic \| MY2008–2009
3.6 High Feature \| V6 (petrol) \| 3,564 cc \| {{convert\|257\|hp\|kW\|abbr=on\|order=flip}} \| {{convert\|248\|lbft\|Nm\|abbr=on\|order=flip}} \| 6-speed automatic \| MY2008–2009
3.6 High Feature (plug in hybrid) \| V6 (petrol) \| 3,564 cc \| {{convert\|262\|hp\|kW\|abbr=on\|order=flip}} \| {{convert\|250\|lbft\|0\|abbr=on\|order=flip}} \| CVT 2MT70 automatic \| Cancelled

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colspan = "7" | International

Model

! Type

! Displacement

! Power

! Torque

! Transmission

! Years

2.0 VCDi (t/c)

| I4 (diesel)

| 1,991 cc

| {{convert|110|kW|0|abbr=on}}

| {{convert|320|Nm|0|abbr=on}}

| 5-speed manual
5-speed automatic

| 2006–2010

rowspan = "2" | 2.2 VCDi (t/c)

| rowspan = "2" | I4 (diesel)

| rowspan = "2" | 2,231 cc

| {{convert|120|kW|0|abbr=on}}

| {{convert|350|Nm|0|abbr=on}}

| rowspan = "2" | 6-speed manual
6-speed 6T45 automatic

| 2010–2015

| {{convert|400|Nm|0|abbr=on}}

| 2010–2015

2.4 Family II

| I4 (petrol)

| 2,405 cc

| {{convert|103|kW|hp|abbr=on}}

| {{convert|220|Nm|0|abbr=on}}

| 5-speed manual

| 2006–2010

2.4 Ecotec

| I4 (petrol)

| 2,384 cc

| {{convert|123|kW|hp|abbr=on}}

| {{convert|230|Nm|0|abbr=on}}

| 6-speed manual
6-speed 6T40 automatic

| 2010–2015

3.2 High Feature

| V6 (petrol)

| 3,195 cc

| {{convert|167|kW|hp|abbr=on}}

| {{convert|297|Nm|lbft|abbr=on}}

| 5-speed automatic

| 2006–2010

colspan = "7" style = "background:#dcdcdc" | Americas

2.4 Ecotec

| I4 (petrol)

| 2,384 cc

| {{convert|169|hp|kW|abbr=on|order=flip}}

| {{convert|161|lbft|Nm|abbr=on|order=flip}}

| 4-speed automatic

| MY2008–2009

2.4 Ecotec (hybrid)

| I4 (petrol)

| 2,384 cc

| {{convert|172|hp|kW|abbr=on|order=flip}}

| {{convert|167|lbft|Nm|abbr=on|order=flip}}

| 4-speed automatic

| MY2008–2009

2.4 Ecotec

| I4 (petrol)

| 2,384 cc

| {{convert|182|hp|kW|abbr=on|order=flip}}

| {{convert|172|lbft|Nm|abbr=on|order=flip}}

| 6-speed 6T40 automatic

| MY2012–2015

3.0 High Feature

| V6 (petrol)

| 2,997 cc

| {{convert|264|hp|kW|abbr=on|order=flip}}

| {{convert|222|lbft|Nm|abbr=on|order=flip}}

| 6-speed 6T40 automatic

| MY2012–2015

3.5 High Value

| V6 (petrol)

| 3,510 cc

| {{convert|222|hp|kW|abbr=on|order=flip}}

| {{convert|220|lbft|0|abbr=on|order=flip}}

| 6-speed automatic

| MY2008–2009

3.6 High Feature

| V6 (petrol)

| 3,564 cc

| {{convert|257|hp|kW|abbr=on|order=flip}}

| {{convert|248|lbft|Nm|abbr=on|order=flip}}

| 6-speed automatic

| MY2008–2009

3.6 High Feature (plug in hybrid)

| V6 (petrol)

| 3,564 cc

| {{convert|262|hp|kW|abbr=on|order=flip}}

| {{convert|250|lbft|0|abbr=on|order=flip}}

| CVT 2MT70 automatic

| Cancelled

Market

= Americas =

File:2nd Saturn Vue -- 08-28-2009.jpg

File:2009 Saturn Vue Hybrid.jpg

General Motors in the United States and Canada introduced the Opel Antara as part of the Saturn division under the name "Saturn Vue" in 2007 for the 2008 model year. Saturn had earlier previewed the design at the April 2006 New York International Auto Show as the "Saturn PreVue" concept, and again in production guise at the 2007 Greater Los Angeles Auto Show, held from November to December 2006.

The Antara based model represents the second iteration of the "Vue" nameplate, with production moved to Ramos Arizpe, Mexico. The Ramos Arizpe facility also supplies the Colombian, Mexican, Brazilian, and Uruguayan markets with the Antara, although it is badged "Chevrolet Captiva Sport" in these countries.{{cite web | date = 28 November 2007 | url = http://www.terra.com.mx/articulo.aspx?articuloId=493169 | title = Nueva Chevrolet Captiva Sport 2008 | language = es | publisher = Terra Networks México | access-date = 24 December 2007 | archive-date = 24 July 2010 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20100724050031/http://www.terra.com.mx/articulo.aspx?articuloid=493169 | url-status = dead }}

In Chile, it was sold as Opel Antara from Germany and shared market with its sister Chevrolet Captiva which came from South Korea.

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) awarded the model year of 2008 Vue its Top Safety Pick after receiving a good overall score in both the front and side impact tests.{{cite web | url = http://www.iihs.org/ratings/ratingsbyseries.aspx?id=446 | title = Saturn Vue | publisher = Insurance Institute for Highway Safety | access-date = 21 May 2009 | url-status = dead | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20090607140804/http://www.iihs.org/ratings/ratingsbyseries.aspx?id=446 | archive-date = 7 June 2009 }}

Trim levels include the "XE", "XR", the sports-oriented "Red Line", and the "Green Line" hybrid. Saturn fitted the Vue with the {{convert|169|hp|kW|adj=on|abbr=on}} 2.4-litre Ecotec inline-four. The {{convert|222|hp|kW|adj=on|abbr=on}} 3.5-litre V6 and the 3.6-litre V6 rated at {{convert|257|hp|kW|abbr=on}} were optional.

The "Red Line" uses the same 3.6-litre V6 from the "XR", adding several sporting changes, including manual shifting of the six-speed automatic transmission, a reduction in ride height of approximately {{convert|1|in|mm|adj=on}}, and a sport tuned suspension.{{cite web | url = http://www.autoblog.com/2007/10/17/in-the-autoblog-garage-2008-saturn-vue-red-line/ | title = In the Autoblog Garage: 2008 Saturn Vue Red Line | publisher=Autoblog | date = 17 October 2007 | access-date = 21 October 2008}} Exterior appearance changes for the "Red Line" include 18-inch alloy wheels, and a more aggressive front bumper, tail lamps and exhaust tips.

File:2013 Chevrolet Captiva Sport LS, front left, 11-03-2024.jpg

The front-wheel-drive only "Green Line" petrol/electric hybrid uses the same mild BAS Hybrid system with the 2.4-litre engine as the first generation Vue. Software updates and optimisations have smoothed the operation while also improving fuel economy. Under the 2008 EPA standards, the Vue is listed at {{convert|25|mpgus|L/100 km|abbr=on}}/{{convert|32|mpgus|L/100 km|abbr=on}} city/highway.{{cite web | url = http://www.autoblog.com/2007/10/12/2008-saturn-vue-green-line-32-mpg-highway-for-24-795/ | title = 2008 Saturn Vue Green Line, 32 mpg highway for $24,795 | publisher=Autoblog | date = 12 October 2008 | access-date = 21 October 2008}}

Saturn dropped the "Green Line" badge for 2009, in favour of the name "Hybrid".{{cite web | last = Korzeniewski | first = Jeremy | date = 11 June 2008 | url = http://green.autoblog.com/2008/06/11/saturn-drops-the-green-line-moniker/ | title = Saturn drops the Green Line moniker | publisher = AutoblogGreen | access-date = 12 March 2011}} A full hybrid model featuring GM's two-mode system was to have been introduced for the 2009 year model. This would have combined with an electric motor with a direct injection version of the 3.6-litre V6 providing a combined output of {{convert|262|hp|kW|abbr=on}} and {{convert|250|lbft|0|abbr=on}} of torque.

This version was to have maintained the {{convert|3500|lb|0|adj=on|abbr=on}} towing capacity of the standard 3.6-litre variant and would have utilised the 2MT70 continuously variable automatic transmission.{{cite web | url = http://media.gm.com/ca/gm/en/products/VehiclesEng_docs/e9Vue-hybrid_PIG.doc | title = 2009 Saturn Vue 2-Mode Hybrid | publisher = General Motors | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20080820004852/http://media.gm.com/ca/gm/en/products/VehiclesEng_docs/e9Vue-hybrid_PIG.doc | archive-date = 20 August 2008 | access-date = 12 March 2011 | url-status = dead }} Saturn was also expected to release a plug-in hybrid version of the two-mode-hybrid platform for the model year of 2010.{{cite web | last = Das | first = Jui Chakravorty | date = 14 January 2008 | url = https://www.reuters.com/article/us-autoshow-gm-vue-idUSN1441672720080114 | title = GM's Saturn Vue plug-in could precede Volt | publisher = Reuters | access-date = 12 March 2011}}

This was to have been the first plug-in hybrid with the system offered as original equipment.{{cite web | last = Magda | first = Mike | date = 29 November 2006 | url = http://www.autobloggreen.com/2006/11/29/la-auto-show-saturn-vue-green-line-will-offer-2-mode-and-plug-i/ | title = LA Auto Show: Saturn Vue Green Line will offer 2-mode and plug-in hybrid technology | publisher = AutoblogGreen | access-date = 12 October 2010}}

For the 2010 model year, little was changed from the previous year—the most prominent being the deletion of the "Red Line" trim and the slight gain in power output for the four-cylinder engine range.{{cite web | url = http://www.autotrader.com/research/car-models/2010-Saturn-Vue/19041/FWD-4dr-I4-XE-w-1SB~model.jsp | title = 2010 Saturn Vue Sport Utility | publisher = AutoTrader.com | access-date = 12 March 2011}} Production of the 2010 model year Vue ceased in 2009, following the closing of the Saturn brand.{{cite web | last1 = Johnson | first1 = Kimberly | last2 = Krisher | first2 = Tom | date = 1 October 2009 | url = http://www.boston.com/business/articles/2009/10/01/gm_to_phase_out_saturn_division/ | title = GM to phase out Saturn division | work = The Boston Globe | publisher = The New York Times Company | access-date = 12 March 2011}}{{cite web | last = Porter | first = Ian | date = 29 April 2009 | url = http://www.goauto.com.au/mellor/mellor.nsf/story2/6DE9FDCE5CA336A8CA2575A700181678 | title = GM break-up accelerates | work = GoAuto | publisher = John Mellor | access-date = 29 June 2011}}

This decision did not affect the assembly of the "Chevrolet Captiva Sport" for Latin and South American markets. After Saturn's demise, GM planned to retail the upcoming two-mode-hybrid Vue as a Buick for the 2011 model year. It would have included the 8 kWh lithium-ion battery pack found in the Chevrolet Volt.{{cite web | last = Holmes | first = Jake | date = August 2009 | url = http://www.caranddriver.com/news/car/09q3/buick_announces_2010_crossover_plug-in_hybrid_variant_for_2011-car_news | title = Buick Announces 2010 Crossover, Plug-In Hybrid Variant for 2011 – Car News | work = Car and Driver | publisher = Hachette Filipacchi Media | access-date = 12 March 2011}}

GM subsequently cancelled its production plan of the Buick following negative reception, while concurrently announcing the plug-in hybrid powertrain would be transferred to another vehicle during 2011.{{cite web | last = Korzeniewski | first = Jeremy | date = 19 August 2009 | url = http://www.autoblog.com/2009/08/19/breaking-gm-cancels-buick-crossover-will-add-phev-drivetrain-t/ | title = Breaking: GM cancels Buick crossover before birth, will add PHEV drivetrain to another vehicle | publisher = Autoblog | access-date = 12 October 2010}}

In late 2011, for the 2012 model year, the Mexico-built Chevrolet Captiva Sport was imported into the United States for fleet buyers.{{cite web | last = Lassa | first = Todd | date = 11 March 2011 | url = http://wot.motortrend.com/chevys-vue-like-captiva-sport-fleets-only-37847.html | title = Chevy's Vue-Like Captiva Sport is for Fleets Only | work = Motor Trend | publisher = Source Interlink Media | access-date = 12 October 2010}} This decision was made to fill the void for compact crossovers as Chevrolet phased out the HHR.{{cite web | last = Mayo | first = Patricia | year = 2011 | url = http://www.cargurus.com/Cars/Chevrolet-HHR-Overview-d716 | title = Chevrolet HHR: Model Overview | publisher = CarGurus | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20111130140513/http://www.cargurus.com/Cars/Chevrolet-HHR-Overview-d716 | archive-date = 2011-11-30}} The Captiva Sport was available with a 2.4-litre inline-four (LS trim) or 3.0-litre V6 (LT and LTZ), with both engines mated to a six-speed automatic transmission. LS and LT trims came with front-wheel drive while the LTZ trim came with all-wheel drive.

For the 2013 model year, the V6 and all-wheel drive were dropped; the only drivetrain option in the United States was the 2.4-litre inline-four with front-wheel drive.{{cite web | last = Appel | first = Tom | date = 2013-07-07 | url = http://blog.consumerguide.com/chevrolet-captiva-sport-you-cant-buy-one-new/ | title = Chevrolet Captiva Sport: You Can't Buy One (New) | work = Consumer Guide Automotive | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20141014081211/http://blog.consumerguide.com/chevrolet-captiva-sport-you-cant-buy-one-new/ | archive-date = 2014-10-14}}

The Captiva Sport was discontinued in the United States in August 2014 after an abbreviated 2015 model year, as Chevrolet directed fleet buyers to the Equinox SUV or the new City Express van instead.{{cite web | url = http://www.gmfleet.com/discontinued-vehicle/chevrolet-captiva-sport-compact-crossover.html | title = Chevrolet Captiva Sport | publisher = GM Fleet | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20150315180150/http://www.gmfleet.com/discontinued-vehicle/chevrolet-captiva-sport-compact-crossover.html | archive-date = 2015-03-15}} The Captiva Sport was also discontinued in Mexico around October 2015 after the reintroduction of the Chevrolet Equinox. Although the Captiva Sport was discontinued in Mexico, the Ramos Arizpe facility continued to assemble it for the other Latin American markets until 2017 when it was replaced by the third-generation Equinox.

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The market in Australia received the Antara as part of the range of the Holden Captiva from 2006 until October 2015.{{cite web | url = https://australiancar.reviews/reviews.php#!content=review&make=Holden&model=Captiva&gen=327 | title = Review: Holden CG2 Captiva (2011-17) | publisher = AustralianCar.Reviews | access-date = 2 February 2020 | archive-date = 29 February 2020 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20200229034003/http://australiancar.reviews/reviews.php#!content=review&make=Holden&model=Captiva&gen=327 | url-status = dead }} When introduced in November 2006 after being announced the previous September,{{cite web | last = Pettendy | first = Marton | date = 12 September 2006 | url = http://www.goauto.com.au/mellor/mellor.nsf/story2/009A25A10CC69F7ACA2571E70005BB8B | title = Opel Antara to head Holden's Captiva range | work = GoAuto | publisher = John Mellor | access-date = 4 November 2009 | archive-date = 29 August 2008 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20080829030504/http://www.goauto.com.au/mellor/mellor.nsf/story2/009A25A10CC69F7ACA2571E70005BB8B | url-status = dead }} the Antara-based Holden was known as the "Captiva MaXX", selling alongside the cheaper Chevrolet Captiva based Holden models.{{cite web | last = Stevens | first = Samantha | date = 10 October 2006 | url = http://www.carsguide.com.au/site/news-and-reviews/car-reviews-road-tests/holden_captiva_imported_suv | title = Holden Captiva: imported SUV | work = The Sunday Telegraph | publisher = News Limited | access-date = 22 January 2008 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20110706102726/http://www.carsguide.com.au/site/news-and-reviews/car-reviews-road-tests/holden_captiva_imported_suv | archive-date = 6 July 2011 | url-status = dead }}

It was offered with a single powertrain, a five-speed automatic equipped 3.2-litre V6.{{cite web | last = McGavin | first = Cameron | date = 27 January 2007 | url = http://www.drive.com.au/Editorial/ArticleDetail.aspx?ArticleID=22894 | title = Holden Captiva MaXX | work = The Age | publisher = Fairfax Media | access-date = 18 February 2011 | archive-date = 20 March 2012 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20120320050942/http://www.drive.com.au/Editorial/ArticleDetail.aspx?ArticleID=22894 | url-status = dead }} The MaXX remained on sale in Australia until 2008,{{cite web | last = Newton | first = Bruce | date = 6 March 2009 | url = http://news.drive.com.au/drive/motor-news/holden-gives-captiva-a-tweak-20090306-146sz.html | title = Holden gives Captiva a tweak | work = Drive | publisher = Fairfax Media | access-date = 3 June 2009 | url-status = dead | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20110706103546/http://news.drive.com.au/drive/motor-news/holden-gives-captiva-a-tweak-20090306-146sz.html | archive-date = 6 July 2011 }} although New Zealand sales continued until the end of 2009.{{cite web | url = http://www.redbook.co.nz/vehicle/vehicles.php?make=HOLD&family=LCCAPTIVA&year=2009 | title = 2009 Holden Captiva | work = Red Book New Zealand | publisher = Automotive Data Services | access-date = 4 November 2009 | archive-date = 24 July 2011 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20110724194130/http://www.redbook.co.nz/vehicle/vehicles.php?make=HOLD&family=LCCAPTIVA&year=2009 | url-status = dead }}

In a reversal of the Antara based Captiva's previous market position, Holden in December 2009 reintroduced the model as the price leading five-seater "Captiva 5",{{cite web | url = http://www.goauto.com.au/mellor/mellor.nsf/story2/42D3FE9CCA7D35EACA25768C001C6FD3 | title = Overview: 2009 Holden Captiva 5 2.4 2WD 5-dr wagon | work = GoAuto | publisher = John Mellor | access-date = 18 February 2011 | archive-date = 9 March 2011 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20110309161728/http://www.goauto.com.au/mellor/mellor.nsf/story2/42D3FE9CCA7D35EACA25768C001C6FD3 | url-status = dead }} while the more expensive Chevrolet-based seven-seat-only models were rebranded "Captiva 7".{{cite web | last = Maric | first = Paul | date = 17 February 2010 | url = http://www.caradvice.com.au/57444/holden-captiva-review/ | title = Holden Captiva Review & Road Test | publisher = Car Advice | access-date = 18 February 2011}}{{cite web | last = Spinks | first = Jez | date = 29 May 2010 | url = http://www.drive.com.au/Editorial/ArticleDetail.aspx?ArticleID=69590&comparisonID=2062 | title = Small 4WDs Mega-test | work = The Sydney Morning Herald | publisher = Fairfax Media | access-date = 18 February 2011 | archive-date = 6 July 2011 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20110706103703/http://www.drive.com.au/Editorial/ArticleDetail.aspx?ArticleID=69590&comparisonID=2062 | url-status = dead }}

Holden fitted the Captiva 5 with the 2.4-litre petrol engine only.{{cite web | last = Casey | first = Kez | date = 25 May 2010 | url = http://www.themotorreport.com.au/50354/2010-holden-captiva-5-manual-road-test-review | title = 2010 Holden Captiva 5 Manual Road Test Review | publisher = The Motor Report | access-date = 18 February 2011}} Front-wheel-drive models employed the five-speed manual transmission only, with the five-speed automatic variant tendered only in conjunction with all wheel drive.

Series II revisions were announced for Captiva 5 in February 2011, with sales commencing in March.{{cite web | last = Hammerton | first = Ron | date = 16 February 2011 | url = http://www.goauto.com.au/mellor/mellor.nsf/story2/FD17A525B4A50D98CA2578380026197E | title = First drive: Holden's fresh Captiva goes hunting in pairs | work = GoAuto | publisher = John Mellor | access-date = 18 February 2011 | archive-date = 21 February 2011 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20110221044914/http://www.goauto.com.au/mellor/mellor.nsf/story2/FD17A525B4A50D98CA2578380026197E | url-status = dead }} The changes included the implementation of the facelift, including a new mesh grille insert with thin air intakes, chrome bezelled fog lamps, and new tail lamp lenses.{{cite web | last = Beissmann | first = Tim | date = 16 February 2010 | url = http://www.caradvice.com.au/105025/2011-holden-captiva-series-ii-on-sale-in-march/ | title = 2011 Holden Captiva Series II on sale in March | publisher = Car Advice | access-date = 18 February 2011}} The Series II Captiva 5 also gained updated powertrains, with an uprated 2.4-litre inline-four petrol engine, and the {{convert|135|kW|hp|adj=on|abbr=on}} 2.2-litre turbo diesel.

Six-speed manual and automatic transmissions are fitted with the petrol engine, with diesel available only with the six-speed automatic.

References

External links

{{Official website|http://media.gm.com/media/intl/en/opel/vehicles/antara/2009.html|Opel Antara on GM Media official website}}

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