Interesting Facts About the Chevrolet Captiva C100
The Chevrolet Captiva C100 made its debut in 2006, launching as a five‑seat SUV in both South Korea and Europe. Built on GM's versatile Theta platform, the first‑generation Captiva quickly became a global model that was rebadged for several markets.
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2006 Global Launch as a Five‑Seater
The first‑generation Captiva (C100/C140) was introduced in 2006, arriving in Europe and South Korea as a five‑seat vehicle. This launch marked Chevrolet's entry into the compact SUV segment with a model designed for both urban and family use.
Badge Engineering Across Continents
Based on the GM Theta platform, the Captiva C100 was also sold under other brands: as the Daewoo Winstorm (2006–2011) and as the Holden Captiva (2006–2010, 2015–2018) and Holden Captiva 7 (2011–2015). These rebadged versions helped the model reach a wider audience in Asia and Australia.
Two Major Design Updates Extend Its Life
The first‑generation Captiva received two notable design updates, first in 2011 and later in 2016. These refreshes kept the model competitive and allowed production to continue through 2016, spanning a full decade of sales.
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