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I have seen this on Chevy owners web site and it's said that it's the same Toyota unit in diferent state of tune hence my question about MPG.

from what i can find on the web the engine in the Captive is the same basic engine as the Santa Fe and Sorento. What are you getting with your Kia?

Has anyone had experience of the New Chevrolet Captiva. There seems plenty about the old one but not the new one. I fancy a change from my Volvo V70 which has been great as a solo car and also as a towcar. I was dubious about its 2.0D engine but it has been very good giving 25-28mpg towing and...

I have a Swift Conquerer 540, 1600 mtplm. I have narrowed my next towcar to either new Ford Galaxy tdci 163bhp auto or new Chevrolet captiva 2.2 tdi 4x4 manual. My heart says the Chevrolet for its better weight, 4X4 and comfort. My head says ford for it's space and economy. I cant find any...

Thanks guys. I am thinking that the only way to go for my Swift 1600kg and 2 great danes is either the Seat Alhambra 170 DSG or Ford Galaxy 163 auto. Both weigh about the same and have huge boot space. Did not really want to go for MPV and would prefer an estate but most big estates, Mondeo...

i have read some posts here saying to stay clear of the ford double cluch "DSG" gearboxs and to only use touque convertor type. Does this apply to the volkswagen/ audi DSG box? Has anyone any expeirence of towing with the new Skoda superb/ new seat alhambra auto etc?

I have 10 years HGV (rope and sheet) and have both owned and hired a caravan over the years. This summer, now in the autumn of our lives, we decided to to take the plunge and buy a decent 3 year old Swift from a dealer in Worksop. As soon as we got it home we packed all the gear in, checked the...

Getting back to the original thread. So it would be ok to pair a Mondeo estate 2.0ltr 163 diesil with a kerbweight of 1573kg as it has a Max Towable weight of 2000kg and my caravan is1600kg Not really interested in debates about guidelines or continental rules. Just is it safe or am i going...

Thanks for the replies. I get my car through Motability who have some great deals, hence the volvo which had half the advanced payment than a 1.6 zetec focus when i changed last time. Thats why i probebly won't get another volvo. You have to see what offers are available when changing. An MPV...

I have a swift conquerer 540 2008 with a max weight 1600kg. I curently tow with a 2009 Volvo v70 2ltr diesil. As a newcomer to caravaning i did not think ahead to what to tow with in future and not realising the 85% rule. I have to change the Volvo in june 2012 and am finding it hard to get an...

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