Chevrolet is about to launch its first soft-roader ever, called the Captiva. This is just the first of the range of smaller models that Chevrolet is going to launch in the next five years.

It has an impressive  2.0-litre diesel engine, which has been developed at Chevrolet’s plant in South Korea with power and torque outputs of 148bhp and 320Nm. The transmission is a five-speed auto with manual override.

The Chevrolet Captiva has also a very flexible and spacious interior which makes it perfect for families that are always on the go.

The Chevrolet Captiva’s standard equipments include Hill descent control, stability control, front foglamps, leather steering wheel and gearknob, cooled glovebox and CD stereo with MP3 input.
 
It is expected to hit the market on June 24, 2007.