Used Chevrolet Captiva for sale in Europe

About the Chevrolet Captiva

The Chevrolet Captiva is a mid-size SUV that was sold in Europe from 2006. It was built by GM's Korean operation and shares its basic design with the Opel/Vauxhall Antara. It has a high seating position and a roomy cabin. Many versions have front-wheel drive, and others have an all-wheel-drive system that sends power to the rear axle as needed.

Some Captivas had an optional third row of seats, giving a five-plus-two layout. Check the seat count on the listing, because the rear pair suits children better than adults. The body is a single five-door estate style. Buyers usually look at it for family use, towing and motorway driving on a limited budget.

Engines in our listings run on diesel, petrol and LPG. Diesels are 2.0 and 2.2 litre units. Petrols include a 2.4 litre four-cylinder and a V6 on some earlier cars. Gearboxes were manual or automatic, depending on engine and year. LPG cars normally carry an aftermarket conversion, so the quality of that work matters.

Generations

• First series (2006-2011) — The original Captiva launched with a 2.0 litre diesel, petrol engines including a V6, and a choice of front or all-wheel drive.
• Facelift (2011-2015) — The update brought revised styling and interior, and a 2.2 litre diesel replaced the earlier 2.0 litre unit.

Typical prices

Asking prices in our listings rise fairly steadily with model year. The median across all Captivas is €4,400. Cars from 2007 have a median of €3,100, and 2012 cars are at €5,000. The newest cars, from 2014, reach a median of €6,800. Within a single year the spread is wide, because mileage, engine, gearbox, seat count and condition differ a lot. Cars with an LPG conversion or a very long service record can also sit away from the typical level. These are asking prices in our listings on 2026-11-10, not a valuation.

Based on our listings as of 2026-11-10. These are asking prices, not a valuation.

What to check when buying a used Chevrolet Captiva

Ask for the full service history and look over the car cold, so that starting noises and smoke are easy to notice. Compare the car with others of the same engine and year before you decide.

• Cold start and engine noise · Diesel engines

  Listen for rattles or uneven running when the engine starts cold, and watch for smoke. Ask for proof of regular oil changes, since diesels depend on clean oil. Check for warning lights on the dashboard and any history of injector or turbo work.

• Exhaust and emissions parts · Diesel engines

  Ask whether the car has a particulate filter and how it has been used. Short trips can cause problems with filters and EGR parts. Look for fault codes, or ask for a diagnostic scan to be run before purchase.

• Drivetrain behaviour · All-wheel-drive versions

  On a test drive, listen for humming, clunks or vibration from the rear axle and propshaft, particularly on tight turns. Ask when the transmission and rear-axle oils were last changed. Check that the warning lights stay off.

• Gear changes · Automatic gearbox

  Check that the automatic selects gears smoothly, both when cold and when warm. Hesitation, jerks or slipping call for a closer look. Ask whether the gearbox fluid has been changed, and request invoices for any transmission work.

• Quality of the conversion · LPG cars

  LPG systems are usually fitted after sale. Ask for the installer's paperwork, the date of the last gas system inspection and the tank's expiry date. Check that the car also runs properly on petrol and that the switch works.

• Body, underbody and suspension

  Look at the sills, wheel arches and underbody for rust and poor repairs. Check for uneven tyre wear, knocks over bumps and play in the steering. Confirm that the seven-seat folding mechanism works if the car has a third row.

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