It looks like Chevrolet is ready to fire its initial salvo courtesy of its new distributor, Hariphil Asia Resources, Inc. (HARI). Their weapon of choice? The all-new 2025 Captiva.
Officially, HARI hasn’t named their all-new model yet, but they do call it a 7-seater crossover-MPV. According to them, this new kind of vehicle offers the best of both worlds—blending the flexible space, premium comfort, and advanced functionality of an SUV with the fuel-efficiency and practicality of an MPV. Sounds like an all-in-one!
Chevrolet Philippines is remaining coy on the specifics (of course), but they did confirm the following features: a turbocharged engine, an advanced suspension (for a smooth ride), and the “latest in safety and driver assistance technologies.” It will also come packing features such as Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, steering wheel controls, and of course, flexible seating for seven across three rows.
Now, if it’s indeed the Captiva that Chevrolet’s intending to launch, look for features such as a turbocharged 1.5-liter making 150 horsepower and 255 Nm of torque mated to a Bosch-developed 8-speed CVT.
In terms of sourcing, it is very likely that Hariphil will look to China for the all-new Captiva. If that is the case, it is from a joint-venture plant between Chevrolet and SAIC-GM-Wuling (SGMW). Vehicles like the Tracker are soured from there as well.
According to Chevrolet, the Captiva is assembled with “Built-In Quality” or BIQ principle. BIQ is fundamentally different compared to the way other automakers operate. Typically, quality inspections are done before vehicles leave the line or plant. This containment approach, known as “quality inspected in,” has several weaknesses. It depends on the ability of quality inspectors to spot problems and requires undoing faults by dismantling and refitting vehicles. To do it that way is time-consuming and costly. BIQ, on the other hand, means every step from stamping to painting to final assembly is checked and double-checked for quality. This ensures that any potential quality issues are addressed in the production process, rather than in the finished product.
Whatever this Chevrolet 7-seater crossover-SUV is, the wait won’t be that long as the launch has been penned for October 18.
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