Chevy Captiva Sport Gets Updated For 2013: RPO Central

For the 2013 model year, Chevy is giving its compact fleet-only crossover a slight refresh, the most prominent of which includes the discontinuation of the 3.0 liter V6 engine in the vehicle, the addition of Rear Park Assist as well as a self-dimming inside rearview and driver-side mirrors. Other than that, the Captiva Sport remains the same Saturn Vue/Opel Antara we’ve all come to know and love.

Here is the official RPO list:

Deletions

• (GHA) Mocha Steel Metallic
• (GAO) Gold Mist Metallic
• (DL8) Mirrors, outside heated power-adjustable, body-color, manual-folding
• (PJE) Wheels, 17″ x 7″ (43.2 cm x 17.8 cm) Sparkle Silver Painted cast aluminum
• (LFW) Engine, 3.0L DOHC V6 SIDI
• (F46) Drivetrain, all-wheel drive
• (C4H) GVWR, 4880 lbs. (2214kg)
• (C4G) GVWR, 5057 lbs. (2294 kg)

New Features

• (GWT) Champagne Silver Metallic
• (GWS) Silver Topaz Metallic
• (UD7) Rear Park Assist
• (DD8) Mirror, inside rearview, self-dimming
• (DD1) Mirrors, outside heated power-adjustable and driver-side auto-dimming, body-color
• (QNT) Tires, P235/55R18 all-season, blackwall
• (RZS) Wheels, 17″ (43.2 cm) painted aluminum
• (RSX) Wheels, 18″ (45.7 cm) chrome-clad aluminum
• (VQK) LPO, Molded splash guards
• (VQP) LPO, Bright roof rack cross bars
• (SFE) LPO, Wheel locks

Changes

• LTZ model number 1LW26 is now 1LY26.
• LTZ model number 1LY26 is now 1LN26.

Highlights

Safety and Security:

• Dual-stage front and side-impact air bags and head curtain side-impact air bags
• OnStar, 6 months of Directions and Connections plan
• Remote Keyless Entry
• Pedal Release System
• Tire Pressure Monitor System
• Rearview camera system

Powertrain:

• 2.4L DOHC 4-cylinder SIDI (Spark Ignition Direct Injection) with VVT (Variable Valve Timing) (182 hp [135.7 kW] @ 6700 rpm, 172 lb-ft [232.2 N-m] @ 4900 rpm)
• FlexFuel E85 capability
• Requires a Fleet or Government order type only.

Fuel economy mode:

• Vehicles with a 2.4L engine have a Fuel Economy Mode. When engaged, fuel economy mode can improve the vehicle’s fuel economy
• Press the “eco” (economy) button by the shift lever to turn this feature on or off. The “eco” light in the instrument cluster will come on when engaged. A Driver Information Center (DIC) message “ECO MODE ON” is also displayed.
• When Fuel Economy Mode is on:
• The transmission will upshift sooner and downshift later
• The torque converter clutch will apply sooner and stay on longer
• The gas pedal will be less sensitive
• The vehicle’s computer will more aggressively shut off fuel to the engine under deceleration
• The engine idle speed will be lower
• Driver performance is more conservative

Comfort and Convenience:

• Deluxe front bucket seats
• Heated driver and front passenger seats
• Remote vehicle starter system
• 3 auxiliary, 12-volt power outlets
• Rear cargo convenience net
• Rear flex net cargo organizer