Daewoo Winstorm

Infobox Automobile


name = Daewoo Winstorm
aka = Chevrolet Captiva
Holden Captiva
manufacturer = GM Daewoo
parent_company = General Motors
production = 2006–present
assembly = Bupyong, South Korea
body_style = 5-door SUV
class = Mid-size crossover SUV
platform = FF/F4 GM Theta platform
engine = 2.0 L "RA 420" I4 (turbodiesel)
2.4 L "D-TEC" I4
3.2 L "Alloytec" V6
transmission = 5-speed manual
5-speed automatic
wheelbase = auto mm|2707
length = auto mm|4637
width = auto mm|1849
height = auto mm|1720
weight = 5-seater: auto kg|1770|0
7-seater: auto kg|1805|0
related = Opel Antara
Saturn Vue
Vauxhall Antara

The Daewoo Winstorm is a crossover SUV developed by General Motors's GM Daewoo design center in Bupyeong, South Korea. [cite web | last = Stevens | first = Samantha | date = 2006-10-10 | url = http://carsguide.news.com.au/site/research/story/holden_captiva_imported_suv/ | title = Holden Captiva: imported SUV | work = The Sunday Telegraph | publisher = News Limited | accessdate = 2008-01-22] The Winstorm, which is given the model designation "C100" is based on the GM Theta platform, and is derived from the S3X concept car. The Theta platform is also used to underpin Opel Antara, the Winstorm's mechanical derivative also built by Daewoo. Winstorm nameplate is only used within South Korea. In Europe, the Middle East and Southeast Asia, the Winstorm is known as the Chevrolet Captiva with the Holden Captiva name used in Australia and New Zealand. [cite web | url = http://www.globalautoindex.com/bodies.plt?no=4593 | title = Daewoo (GM) Winstorm | work = Global Auto Index | publisher = Global Auto Systems Europe Kft | accessdate = 2007-07-19]

C100 (2006–present)

The first generation "C100", known as the "CG" in Holden's teminology was launched in 2006, [cite web | url = http://www.redbookasiapacific.com/au/vehicle/specs.php?id=66224 | title = 2006 Holden Captiva | publisher = Red Book | accessdate = 2008-01-29] with its styling inspired by the 2004 Chevrolet S3X concept car. [cite web | date = 2005-11-25 | url = http://paultan.org/archives/2005/11/25/chevrolet-captiva/ | title = 2006 Chevrolet Captiva | publisher = Paul Tan | accessdate = 2008-01-29] Available in either five- or seven-seat configurations, the Winstorm is powered by the Australian-built "Alloytec" 3.2 litre V6 engine, which is mated to a five-speed automatic transmission, featuring "Active Select".cite journal | last = Ponchard | first = Nathan | month = November | year = 2006 | url = http://www.wheelsmag.com.au/wheels/site/articleIDs/5AF5DC88746CD7A0CA25725900163A60?open&template=domWheels | title = At last, Holden finds a Seoul mate | journal = Wheels magazine | pages = 106–112 | publisher = ACP Magazines | accessdate = 2007-05-24] This engine is also shared by the Winstorm's Opel Antara derivative which utilises a different design, but shares the same underpinnings and powertrain components. [cite web | date = 2006-09-07 | url = http://www.holden.com.au/www-holden/action/news?categoryID=5&articleID=1501&navCategoryId=all | title = Holden to offer four models in all-new Captiva range | publisher = GM Holden | accessdate = 2007-05-21] A four-cylinder "RA 420 SOHC" turbodiesel engine, co-developed with VM Motori was later introduced into the range. [cite web | date = 2007-02-28 | url = http://www.holden.com.au/www-holden/action/news?categoryID=5&articleID=1537&navCategoryId=all | title = Captiva diesel delivers performance and economy | publisher = GM Holden | accessdate = 2007-05-21]

Standard safety features include: anti-lock brakes, electronic stability control (ESC), front seatbelt pre-tensioners and force limiters, and driver and front passenger airbags. Side curtain airbags are standard on higher luxury level variants in some markets. [cite web | date = 2007-07-19 | url = http://uk.cars.yahoo.com/car-reviews/car-and-driving/chevrolet-captiva-1004953.html | title = Chevrolet Captiva | publisher = Yahoo! | accessdate = 2008-01-29] In crash safety tests conducted by Euro NCAP, the Winstorm was given a four out of five start crash rating. [cite web | url = http://www.euroncap.com/tests/chevrolet_captiva_2007/278.aspx | title = Chevrolet Captiva | publisher = Euro NCAP | accessdate = 2008-01-29] The results from the test were helped by the use of high-strength steel used in the body shell which was designed to spread crash forces over distinct load channels, therefore ensuring the safety of the occupants within the safety cell.cite web | date = 2006-10-06 | url = http://www.caradvice.com.au/947/holden-captiva-suv/ | title = Holden Captiva SUV | publisher = CarAdvice.com.au | accessdate = 2007-05-21] The vehicle's optional active all-wheel drive system is fully incorporated with the ESC and anti-lock braking systems, consequently increasing car handling and control. When the driving conditions determine the need for improved traction, the vehicle’s all-wheel drive system instigates. In ordinary driving situations, only the vehicle's front wheels are employed.

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