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Chevrolet Captiva 2.0 VCD
Coachman Pastiche 520/4

Coachman
Performance
Weight

The Chevrolet Captiva 2.0 VCD with a Coachman Pastiche 520/4 with an actual weight of 1590 kg is in general a good match and suitable for all journeys on all kinds of roads.

The motor preformance of the Chevrolet is in general fairly good. And also the weight of the Coachman with a User Payload (152 kg in the caravan and 200 kg in the car including passengers), is pretty good.

Flat roads
Towing Performance
221
197

Mountains
Risk of snaking
230
154

Weight ratio: 75% (84% of kerbweight) 1590 kg 2120 kg

Payloads

The User Payload in the car (including all passengers) and in the caravan is:

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Caravan




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Chevrolet

Chevrolet Captiva 2.0 VCD
Coachman Pastiche 520/4

Coachman

Actual Weights

Performance

 

Weight

  • The towing limit of the Chevrolet is more than sufficient (check this in your vehicle documents).
  • If you passed your driving test after 1 January 1997, you will need a B+E (or B96) driving license.
  • Weight ratio between the laden caravan and the loaded car is 75%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 84%.
  • There is a small chance of snaking at higher speeds, strong side winds and thoughtless driving. Even if the combination normally feels stable, the forces by deflection side to side are great at high speed. For drivers with knowledge of, and experience in driving a caravan it is safe to drive, but proper and careful loading is still important! An electronic stability system in the car and / or on the caravan is worth considering.
  • Recommended noseweight is 85 kg.
  • Safe speed up to 56 mph (90 km/h).
  • Stability and safety score to compare is 154 points.

If the caravan starts to snake you should reduce your speed and slow down directly! Lift your feet off the accelerator and brake gradually. Hold the steering wheel into a fixed position.

Conclusion

  • Performance is fairly good.
  • If the caravan is well loaded safe driving is possible.
  • It's a perfect match!

 

Influence of User Payload on stability

Weight distribution and noseweight are vital in obtaining a stable caravan.

Distribute the User Payload by yourself in the caravan and the car and then find out the stability rating of your loading configuration.

More information

More detailed information and specifically calculated top speeds and performance of this outfit.


Specifications

Chevrolet Captiva 2.0 VCD
2006-2011

Power
150 PS (110 kW)
Torque
320 Nm @ 2000 rpm
Kerbweight
kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
kg
Towing limit
kg
Towball limit
kg
Gross Train Weight (GTW)
kg

Coachman Pastiche 520/4

Mass in Running Order (MIRO)
kg
Maximum Technically Permissible Laden Mass (MTPLM)
kg


User Reviews

Craig Churm reviewed a Chevrolet Captiva 2.0 VCD:

"I swapped my old Kia Sedona Auto as it kept overheating the gearbox pulling the Bailey and thought I might be on the limit with the Captiva.
The Captiva tows very well. It is typical of a 4x4 in that changing lanes at speed can put a few butterflies into your stomach but the pulling power and traction are excellent. Fuel consumption isn\'t the best at around 38MPG solo but I can get 32MPG with the Bailey on the back if I\'m careful.
I purposely purchased the LS model without all the bells and whistles because the Climate Control can be a bit of a liability with both the Captiva and the Antara.
Other than a set of suspension drop links that went at 48000 miles and a track rod end that went at 50000 miles the car has been almost bulletproof.
With 3 children, grandparents and a Spaniel I needed a flexible 7 seater and I looked at the Sorrento/Santa Fe and the Nissan Pathfinder before choosing the Captiva because it fit my needs perfectly without the higher costs of the others. I do keep my towcars a long time as I drive a company car normally and the Captiva only goes out at weekends so I don\'t care too much about the depreciation and I picked it up cheap in the first place."

See more Chevrolet Captiva reviews.

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