Series II Cruze

The Holden Series II Cruze is out and not only is it the newest Australian-built car on the market but one of the models in the range is the most fuel-efficient conventional car made in Australia..

The Holden Series II Cruze also introduces two new sports models to the range so there are now four models to choose from. There’s also a new generation 2.0-litre turbo diesel option in the range and when this engine is combined with the six-speed manual transmission the combined fuel cycle is 5.6L/100km.

There’s also an all-new 1.4-litre iTi (intelligent Turbo induction) petrol engine option with variable valve timing for those who still aren’t sure about a car powered by a diesel engine. The new 1.4-litre iTI engine returns a combined cycle of 6.4L/100km on manual models and all models that particular engine have electronic power steering and Watts link performance suspension too.

For those who want a little more power than a 1.4-litre engine might return the Series II Cruze still comes with the same 1.8-litre engine that was available in the previous model as the standard engine. This engine delivers a combined cycle of 6L/100km.

The top of the range
The Cruze Sri-V is the luxury vehicle in the range and comes with a standard equipment level that includes passive entry and start technology, satellite navigation with full colour widescreen display and a premium multimedia audio/DVD system with 10GB hard drive enabling owners to store around 2000 songs. The system also has the ability to pause live radio for up to 20 minutes.

Safety
With six airbags and a full suite of stability, braking and traction control programmes a five-star ANCAP rating was inevitable.

Cruze also benefits from a robust body structure which comprises 65 per cent high-strength steel and a technically advanced chassis systems which deliver enhanced accident avoidance capabilities. Energy-absorbing load paths protect the passenger safety cell and offer optimum protection in the event of a collision.

Series II Holden Cruze CD standard feature highlights:

• Engine options of 1.8L ECOTEC engine, 1.4 iTi DOHC turbo petrol or 2.0L DOHC turbo diesel.
• New 16-inch wheel trims
• Six-speaker multimedia audio system with radio, in-dash CD, USB flash drive/iPod/MP3 compatibility
• Steering wheel remote audio and cruise controls
• Graphic information display
• Six airbags – front driver and passenger, front side impact, side curtain
• Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
• Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
• Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)
• Traction Control
• Brake Assist
• Collapsible pedal assembly system
• Air conditioning
• Power windows all round
• Automatic headlamps
• Body-coloured door handles
• Watts link performance suspension (paired to 1.4 iTi model only)

Series II Holden Cruze CDX additional feature highlights:

• Engine options of 1.8L ECOTEC or 2.0L DOHC turbo diesel
• New 17-inch alloy wheels
• Fog lamps
• Leather-appointed seat trim
• Leather-wrap steering wheel and shifter
• Heated front seats
• Rear park assist
• Chrome exterior highlights

Series II Holden Cruze SRi additional feature highlights over CD:

• 1.4L iTi DOHC turbo petrol engine
• Front and rear sports fascia and rocker covers
• Rear lip spoiler
• Sporty five-spoke sports 17-inch alloy wheels
• Chrome door handles
• Sonic blue cloth trim (standard on Voodoo and Karma exterior colours only)
• Watts link performance suspension
• Front fog lamps
• Leather-wrap steering wheel and shifter

Series II Holden Cruze SRi-V additional feature highlights over the SRi:

• Leather appointed seats
• Heated front seats
• Passive entry and start with Sensor Key technology
• Integrated satellite navigation
• Integrated 7-inch colour LCD screen
• Premium audio system with 10GB hard drive, CD/MP3 rip and store capability, DVD player and pause live radio functionality
• Rear park assist

Pricing
CD 1.8L Petrol – $20,990

CD 1.4iTi – $22,240

CD Diesel – $24,990

CDX 1.8L Petrol – $24,490

CDX Diesel – $28,490

SRi 1.4iTi – $24,490

SRi V 1.4iTi – $27,990

Automatic transmission adds $2,000 to each model and prestige paint adds another $500

The new Series II Cruze will go on sale in late March.