Chevrolet has expanded its Captiva lineup in the Middle East with the introduction of two electrified models — the Captiva Electric Vehicle (EV) and the Captiva Plug-In Hybrid (PHEV). Building on the popularity of the original Captiva as a family-focused, value-packed SUV, the new variants mark the brand’s move to make future-forward mobility more accessible across the region.
Chevrolet has given its popular seven-seater crossover a sportier makeover with the launch of the 2026 Chevrolet Captiva Midnight Edition in the GCC. Designed to appeal to customers who want more flair, the Midnight Edition adds sporty design cues and new tech.
Here’s a compiled list of new, affordable SUV options for under AED 90,000 in the UAE. Check out the new SUVs under AED 80,000 if you want even more affordable options.
All the SUVs listed are equipped with an automatic transmission and include standard driving and safety features commonly found in new vehicles, such as Anti-lock Braking System (ABS), Cruise Control System (CCS), Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS), Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD), Electronic Stability Control (ESC) and Traction Control System (TCS).
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The Chevrolet Captiva 2025 is a 7-seater compact SUV that quickly gained popularity in the region due to its features and affordability. It quickly became one of the brand’s best-selling models.
Here’s a closer look at the 2025 Captiva’s standout features.
Chevrolet recently announced the arrival of the new 2024 Captiva in the Middle East. Following the regional success of the reinvented 2021 edition, Chevrolet has made further improvements to the 2024 Captiva model.
A surprise debut at the 2019 Dubai Motor Show was the 2020 Chevrolet Captiva. We didn’t quite realise what model it is until we saw the “Captiva” badge on the tailgate. It’s a decent-looking compact crossover, but it wasn’t until later that it’s really a rebadged MG Hector after a reader alerted us.
There is a massive recall underway for several General Motors models in the UAE, including the Chevrolet Aveo, Captiva, Epica, Optra and GMC Terrain, between model-years 2007 and 2010. It was quietly announced by the UAE’s Ministry of Economy in an Arabic statement, which is why it flew under the radar.
The Chevrolet Captiva is the forgotten crossover. Competing in the hot compact segment dominated by the Honda CR-V and the Toyota RAV-4, we never gave the original one a second look. But the General offered us a drive of the facelifted 2011 model, and it could possibly be the best compact crossover SUV that no one has heard of.
General Motors Middle East has announced that they will be revealed three new 4×4 models at the 2010 Abu Dhabi Motor Show, namely the 2011 GMC Acadia Denali trim package, the all-new 2011 GMC Terrain, and the facelifted 2011 Chevrolet Captiva.
A facelifted version of the current Chevrolet Captiva will be launched at the upcoming 2010 Paris Auto Show, but General Motors has released early information on the new model that will debut as a 2011 or a 2012 model, depending on market.