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Holden Cruze (2009)
by John Ewing,reviewed October 2009
The General’s new small sedan, the Cruze, is built in South Korea. Buyers can opt for the petrol or turbo-diesel CD or the higher specification petrol-only CDX.
A five-star ANCAP crash rating and good safety features are a plus. Cruze offers competent handling that eclipses many of Holden’s recent small car offerings. Steering is reasonably sharp and consistent but needs more road feel.
The 1.8-litre petrol engine has to be revved to deliver any real ‘go’, the trade-off being it is unpleasantly raucous. The six-speed auto is busy shifting around town and can feel jerky. For improved performance and refinement, the optional 2.0-litre turbo-diesel (add $3000) transforms the car.
For
Safety, standard features
Against
Lazy performance, jerky auto
Key features
Airconditioning, power windows, CD, cruise control, steering wheel-mounted audio controls, 16” steel wheels
Safety
Stability and traction control, ABS, BA, EBD, dual front, front side and full-length curtain airbags
Car Details
| Vehicle make |
Holden |
| Vehicle model |
Cruze |
| Vehicle type |
Small Under $35,000 |
| Year |
2009 |
| Price when new |
$22,990 (petrol auto) |
| Current price range |
$ - $
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| ANCAP crash rating |
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| Insurance |
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| Approved Repairers |
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| Engine |
1.8-litre Ecotec DOHC, 16 valves, 4-cyl. petrol |
| Max power |
104 kW @ 6200 rpm |
| Max torque |
176 Nm @ 3800 rpm |
| Acceleration to 100 km/h |
12.5 sec |
| Braking from 80 km/h |
24.4 m |
| Fuel type |
ULP |
| Economy ADR |
7.5-litres/100 km |
| Emissions rating |
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This review is based on road testing conducted by The Road Ahead. Further vehicle reviews, in-depth comparisons and coverage of consumer motoring issues can be found in the Club's magazine. Prices listed were current at the time of review and are manufacturers list prices and do not include statutory and delivery charges. Prices can vary from time to time and dealer to dealer.