The electric mid-size SUV, Chevrolet Captiva EV Premier, which was initially imported from China and began being produced in Horizonte (CE) since last June from partially disassembled kits (SKD), attracts attention due to its style. Its look features a bold front design, a black roof with an electric opening, striking 18-inch wheels, and a more sober rear, characteristics that distinguish it from the brand's standard in Brazil, being largely influenced by models from its former German subsidiary Opel.
The wheelbase ensures comfort for five adult passengers. The vehicle dimensions are: length of 4,745 mm, wheelbase of 2,800 mm, width of 1,890 mm (2,140 mm with mirrors), height of 1,670 mm. It has a trunk volume of 403 liters, a mass of 1,800 kg, a 60 kWh battery, an engine with 201 hp and 31.6 kgfm of torque. With front-wheel drive, its acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h takes 9.9 seconds, and the average range certified by Inmetro is 304 km.
Internally, the vehicle adopts a style characteristic of China, starting with the steering wheel, which seeks innovation, although it may seem somewhat unusual. Conversely, the materials used in the finish are of good quality, the front seats offer adequate firmness, and the rearview mirror control remains on the door handle, without following the trend of moving it to the steering wheel. The 15.6-inch multimedia screen has excellent resolution, but connection to mobile phones is done exclusively via cable, and the two USB-C ports require some maneuvering to be accessed; the car also has inductive charging.
The legroom in the back seat is considered very good. Although the trunk volume is not the most impressive among competitors and it has a temporary spare tire, it lacks a cargo cover. The auto-hold system, which allows automatic immobilization and release of the parking brake, is difficult to activate, requiring the user to look for the unusual term 'vehicle automatic traction' on the multimedia screen.
In terms of performance, the Captiva EV demonstrated agility in urban traffic, considering its weight and size. However, its cornering behavior could be more stable. Overtaking and acceleration on highways are not as exciting as in other electric vehicles in the same category, despite the Captiva EV having good braking systems. The range is considered minimally satisfactory for medium-distance trips. The announced price is R$ 219,990.