Captiva models an all-new design that artfully applies styling cues seen on other global Chevrolet SUVs. Captiva’s trapezoidal grille is like that of the Chevrolet Equinox, while the separate positioning of LED daytime running lights and projector headlights is reminiscent of the Chevrolet Blazer. The family resemblance continues with its strong front-to-rear shoulder lines like those on Chevrolet Traverse.

“Captiva’s prominent hood line conveys power and distinction, a trait that all global Chevrolet SUVs share. The slim lamp graphics also convey a sense of sportiness, a trend that is more evident in our modern Chevrolet SUVs today as well as the lean muscular forms that define the body side surfaces,” said Colin Phipps, Director of Design, GM Advanced Design in China.

Captiva’s exterior styling embodies a linear dynamic design language. It starts with a wide grille and aggressive front fascia flanked by ultra-thin LED daytime running lights that also function as turn signals and hazard lights. When styling the lower front fascia that houses the LED projector headlamps and fog lamps, the design team captured them within C-shape frames inspired by the U.S. Air Force F-35 stealth fighter jet.

Phipps said: “The main requirement of the design of our daytime running lights was that it had to be aggressive and intriguing. Meeting users’ demand for a high-profile design was also our goal. Along the body-side, we adopted a linear dynamic design language to compliment the daytime running light.”

In profile, the All-New Captiva’s dynamic parallel design language is clearly expressed with sculptured body lines extending from front to rear, complemented by a floating roof design. The vehicle’s stance is confident, ever ready to roll on 17-inch two-tone aluminum alloy wheels.

From the rear, the All-New Captiva’s aerodynamic design is expressed through its shark-fin antenna and integrated spoiler with high-mounted LED brake light that works in conjunction with the slim LED rear lamps and bumper-integrated rear combination lamp.

As the design team translated the Captiva concept from two-dimensional renderings into a 3D model, they utilized both digital and hand-modelling techniques, blending high technology with artistry, to arrive at the final design. This process allowed Captiva’s design team to rapidly deliver a product that meets consumers’ needs and market demand for a new midsize SUV.