2014 Chevrolet Captiva Sport Reviews, Pricing & Specs
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What looks a little like a shrunken Chevy Equinox, has its roots in a non-existent Saturn and is available only in bulk? Answer: the 2014 Chevrolet Captiva Sport. This compact 5-seat crossover is strictly geared toward the working class (i.e. taxi, limo, delivery and courier services), but some non-traditional creature comforts, especially in higher trims, along with some distinctly comfort- and convenience-oriented optional equipment should engender more than the usual company loyalty from drivers.
This little workhorse remains available in four trims, the base 1LS, the markedly up-ticked 2LS, the upper-midlevel LT and the flagship LTZ. All trims are delivered with standard front-wheel drive (FWD), but one of the more attractive features of this fleet-leaning mini-ute is its availability with traction-savvy full-time all-wheel drive (AWD). All trims additionally sport 56.4 cubic feet of cargo space with the rear seatbacks folded, and this space is augmented by fold-flat front passenger seatbacks lineup-wide.
Again the peppy 2.4-liter variable-valve-timed (VVT) inline 4-cylinder (I4) powerplant drives the 2014 Captiva, with the standard 6-speed automatic transmission (with standard fuel-saving Eco mode) managing 182 hp and 172 lb-ft of torque. Mileage is estimated at 22 mpg city/28 highway in FWD trims and 20/28 in AWD editions, while towing is maxed out at 1,500 pounds with the optional towing package (hitch and wiring) installed.
The base 1LS boasts standard 17-inch painted aluminum wheels, a roof rack and power-adjustable mirrors adorning its handsome profile, while the cabin sports cloth upholstery, full power accessories and carpeted floor mats front and rear. Cruise control and telescoping tilt-wheel steering are also standard aboard this entry-level trim, as are manual air conditioning and OnStar Directions and Connections service bolstered by Bluetooth hands-free technology. Entertainment is once more offered via a single-CD player with 6 speakers, satellite radio and a USB port.
The amped-up 2LS adds heated outside power mirrors, a power-adjustable driver’s seat, auto climate control and an auto-dimming rear-view mirror, with the LT tossing in upgraded 17-inch wheels, additional cargo management tools and upgraded exterior and interior accent pieces.
The top-end LTZ, as befits its princely status, offers such additional standard goodies as 18-inch chrome clad wheels, a power sunroof, leather-trimmed upholstery, heated front seats, remote engine start, rear parking sensors and a universal remote garage door opener. This high-end trim also flaunts a 10-speaker premium audio system, along with added leather-trimmed cabin accents. All but the upsized wheels are additionally available to the 2LS and LT trims as optional equipment.
Depending on the trim selected, further options such as roof-rack crossbars and cargo management extras can be delivered with the 2014 Captiva Sport, with higher trims now eligible for GM’s MyLink audio and infotainment upgrade that boasts a 7-inch touchscreen display and can be enhanced with GPS-based navigation.
Safety-wise, each fleet-oriented 2014 Captiva Sport trim carries standard 4-wheel antilock brakes (ABS), traction and stability control, front side-mounted airbags, front and rear head airbags, daytime running lights, OnStar emergency assistance and communications and GM’s PASS-Key III theft-deterrent system. The 2LS and higher trims additionally sport standard front fog/driving lights, while the top-shelf LTZ flaunts standard rain-sensing wipers that are also available to the midlevel LT.
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Trims & specs
Air Conditioning
Single front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Front side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: mast · Auxiliary audio input: jack · Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · AM/FM radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · Total Number of Speakers: 6
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 11.7 · Front brake width: 1.14 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 11.9 · Rear brake width: 0.78 · Rear brakes: ventilated disc
Comfort Features
Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front
Convenience Features
Assist handle: rear · Center console: front console with armrest and storage · Multi-function remote: trunk release · One-touch windows: 1 · Power outlet(s): three 12V · Power windows: lockout button · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: audio · Storage: cargo tie-down anchors and hooks · Vanity mirrors: dual
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: manual · Manual adjustments: 4
Drivetrain
Axle ratio: 3.23
Exterior Features
Door handle color: black · Exhaust tip color: stainless-steel · Front bumper color: black · Grille color: body-color surround · Mirror color: body-color · Rear bumper color: black · Rear trunk/liftgate: liftgate · Skid plate(s): front and rear
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 2
Instrumentation
Fuel economy display: range · Warnings and reminders: maintenance reminder
Lights
Headlights: Auto on/off
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power · Inside rearview mirror: manual day/night
Rear Seats
Type: 40-60 split bench
Roof
Roof rack color: black
Safety
Active head restraints: driver
Seatbelts
Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger · Second row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat manual adjustments: height · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat folding: folds flat · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: flat · Upholstery: cloth
Spare Tire
Size: temporary
Spare Wheel
Rim Type: steel
Steering
Steering ratio: 17.2 · Turns lock-to-lock: 2.7
Suspension
Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Stabilizer Bar: diameter 27 mm · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link
Telematics
Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth · Satellite communications: OnStar
Tires
Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Wheels: painted aluminum
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent · Liftgate window: fixed · Rear wiper: intermittent
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Single front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Rear side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: mast · Auxiliary audio input: jack · Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · AM/FM radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · Total Number of Speakers: 6
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 11.7 · Front brake width: 1.14 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 11.9 · Rear brake width: 0.78 · Rear brakes: ventilated disc
Comfort Features
Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Assist handle: front · Center console: front console with armrest and storage · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · One-touch windows: 1 · Power outlet(s): three 12V · Power windows: lockout button · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: audio · Storage: cargo net · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: manual · Power adjustments: 8
Drivetrain
Axle ratio: 3.23
Exterior Features
Door handle color: black · Exhaust tip color: stainless-steel · Front bumper color: black · Grille color: body-color surround · Mirror color: body-color · Rear bumper color: black · Rear trunk/liftgate: liftgate · Skid plate(s): front and rear
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 2
Instrumentation
Fuel economy display: range · Warnings and reminders: maintenance reminder
Lights
Headlights: Halogen
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: heated
Rear Seats
Type: 40-60 split bench
Roof
Roof rack color: black
Safety
Active head restraints: driver
Seatbelts
Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger · Second row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat power adjustments: height · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat folding: folds flat · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: flat · Upholstery: cloth
Spare Tire
Size: temporary
Spare Wheel
Rim Type: steel
Steering
Steering ratio: 17.2 · Turns lock-to-lock: 2.7
Suspension
Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Stabilizer Bar: diameter 27 mm · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link
Telematics
Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth · Satellite communications: OnStar
Tires
Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Wheels: painted aluminum
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent · Liftgate window: fixed · Rear wiper: with washer
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Single front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Rear side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: mast · Auxiliary audio input: jack · Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · AM/FM radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · Total Number of Speakers: 6
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 11.7 · Front brake width: 1.14 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 11.9 · Rear brake width: 0.78 · Rear brakes: ventilated disc
Comfort Features
Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Assist handle: rear · Center console: front console with armrest and storage · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Multi-function remote: trunk release · One-touch windows: 1 · Power outlet(s): three 12V · Power windows: lockout button · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: audio · Storage: cargo tie-down anchors and hooks · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: manual · Power adjustments: 8
Drivetrain
Axle ratio: 3.23
Exterior Features
Door handle color: chrome · Exhaust tip color: stainless-steel · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: body-color surround · Mirror color: body-color · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear trunk/liftgate: liftgate · Skid plate(s): front
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 2
Instrumentation
Fuel economy display: range · Warnings and reminders: low fuel level
Lights
Headlights: Halogen
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power
Rear Seats
Type: 40-60 split bench
Roof
Roof rack color: black
Safety
Active head restraints: driver
Seatbelts
Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger · Second row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat power adjustments: height · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat folding: folds flat · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: flat · Upholstery: cloth
Spare Tire
Size: temporary
Spare Wheel
Rim Type: steel
Steering
Steering ratio: 17.2 · Turns lock-to-lock: 2.7
Suspension
Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Stabilizer Bar: diameter 27 mm · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link
Telematics
Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth · Satellite communications: OnStar
Tires
Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Wheels: chrome alloy
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent · Liftgate window: fixed · Rear wiper: intermittent
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Single front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Rear side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: diversity · USB auxiliary audio input · Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · AM/FM radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · 1 subwoofer · Total Number of Speakers: 9 · 180 watts
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 11.7 · Front brake width: 1.14 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 11.9 · Rear brake width: 0.78 · Rear brakes: ventilated disc
Comfort Features
Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Assist handle: rear · Center console: front console with armrest and storage · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Multi-function remote: trunk release · One-touch windows: 1 · Power outlet(s): three 12V · Power windows: lockout button · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: audio · Storage: accessory hook · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: manual · Power adjustments: 8
Drivetrain
Axle ratio: 3.23
Exterior Features
Door handle color: chrome · Exhaust tip color: stainless-steel · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: body-color surround · Mirror color: body-color · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear trunk/liftgate: liftgate · Skid plate(s): front and rear
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 2
Instrumentation
Fuel economy display: range · Warnings and reminders: low fuel level
Lights
Headlights: Auto on/off
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power
Rear Seats
Type: 40-60 split bench
Roof
Moonroof: one-touch open/close · Roof rack color: black
Safety
Active head restraints: driver · Parking sensors: rear
Seatbelts
Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger · Second row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat power adjustments: height · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat folding: folds flat · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: flat · Upholstery: leather-trimmed
Spare Tire
Size: temporary
Spare Wheel
Rim Type: steel
Steering
Steering ratio: 17.2 · Turns lock-to-lock: 2.7
Suspension
Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Stabilizer Bar: diameter 27 mm · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link
Telematics
Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth · Satellite communications: OnStar
Tires
Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Wheels: chrome alloy
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent · Liftgate window: fixed · Rear wiper: with washer
