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Holden Cruze Review, For Sale, Interior, Models & Specs in Australia

The Cruze is an important model in Australian automotive history, from its niche beginning as a pioneering small 4x4 offering based on the (Holden-designed) 2001 Suzuki Ignis, to this country's final-ever volume-production small-car range to take on the Toyota Corolla a decade later until Holden's manufacturing cessation in 2017.

From 2009, the Cruze became Holden’s replacement for the German Opel-sourced Astra and ex-Daewoo Lacetti-derived Viva, with substantial Australian engineering. Assembly in Australia started in 2011, introduced a Holden-designed five-door hatch, as well as a raft of improvements over the previously Korean-made version. However, the spacious wagon continue to be imported.

Production wound down in 2016, with the Opel Astra hatch and later wagon returning to Holden's line-up, while the Korean-built Astra Sedan replacement was actually the international Chevrolet Cruze, but failed to fire in Australia. The cheapest grade starts from $14,850, rising to $28,930 for the most expensive version.

This vehicle is also known as Daewoo Lacetti Premiere.

Holden Cruze Q&As

Check out real-world situations relating to the Holden Cruze here, particularly what our experts have to say about them.

  • Braking issues with 2004 Holden Cruze

    Any time you have a soft brake pedal, you also have the potential for sudden brake failure. On that basis, you really shouldn’t drive this car anywhere, just in case the entire system decides to fail at the worst possible moment.

    Meantime, the noise you’re hearing could be the sound of a leaking brake booster which is losing vacuum and, therefore, braking pressure. But if that was the case, you’d expect the brake pedal to go hard and require more effort to push it, not the other way around.

    In many cases, a soft brake pedal is an indication of air in the system. The system should be full of brake fluid, not a combination of fluid and air. That’s because brake fluid is incompressible and, therefore, transfers all the braking force to the brake pads and rotors, stopping the car effectively. Air, on the other hand, is very compressible, and its presence will take away the brakes’ efficiency leading to the soft pedal you’re feeling. But it’s not just a soft pedal; you’ll also experience longer stopping distances and less outright braking power when you need it in an emergency.

    Your car may need a brake overhaul, new brake fluid or perhaps just a process called bleeding (where the air is removed from the system). Either way, don’t drive it any farther.

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  • Does the 2009 Holden Cruz CD diesel have a timing chain or belt, and when should it be replaced?

    This model Cruze used a toothed rubber timing belt, rather than a timing chain. Holden recommended the belt be changed at 90,000km intervals. It’s not a job to ignore, either, as a snapped timing belt will often turn the engine to junk in an instant.

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  • There's a crack in turbo tube of my 2014 Holden Cruze

    A cracked turbocharger intake pipe is a pretty common problem as this tubing has to withstand high temperatures and the force of the turbo’s boost. You really wouldn’t bother trying to fix this, and a replacement piece of tubing is the proper fix.

    Just make sure you get the right piece of tubing as there are different pipes of different shapes that run between the turbocharger and intercooler, and the intercooler and the engine. It’s quite possible to change these yourself, but modern engine bays can be pretty tight and you might find it’s a fiddlier job than you imagined.

    While you’re in there, check the condition of the clamps that secure the tubing, too. You may wish to replace them at the same time. I’ve seen replacement pipe kits for anywhere from $200 to $300 for this make and model. Online sellers are plentiful, but conventional parts stores should also be able to help you out.

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  • Why is my 2015 Holden Cruze's fan so loud?

    I’ll assume by 'in' you mean the fan that blows climate-controlled air into the cabin and not the fan that cools the radiator under the bonnet. Like anything else powered by an electric motor, these should be almost silent, although the sound of the actual air rushing through the trunking (heater plumbing) and out through the vents can usually be heard when the fan is running full blast.

    The most common causes for this noise to change are a failed bearing in the motor which will also potentially affect its running speed, or something foreign caught in the fan’s blades (leaves and dross from parking under trees is a common cause of this).

    Cleaning out the fan’s trunking and/or replacing the fan is the solution, but in some cases, this involves fairly major disassembly of the car’s dashboard and a huge labour bill.

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Holden Cruze Wheel Size

The Holden Cruze has a number of different wheel and tyre options. When it comes to tyres, these range from 205x60 R16 for Wagon in 2018 with a wheel size that spans from 16x6.5 inches.

Year Body Type Front Tyre Size Front Rim Rear Tyre Size Rear Rim
2018 Wagon 205x60 R16 16x6.5 inches 205x60 R16 16x6.5 inches
2018 Hatchback 215x50 R17 17x7 inches 215x50 R17 17x7 inches
2018 Sedan 215x50 R17 17x7 inches 215x50 R17 17x7 inches
2017 Wagon 205x60 R16 16x6.5 inches 205x60 R16 16x6.5 inches
2017 Hatchback 215x50 R17 17x7 inches 215x50 R17 17x7 inches
2017 Sedan 215x50 R17 17x7 inches 215x50 R17 17x7 inches
2016 Wagon 205x60 R16 16x6.5 inches 205x60 R16 16x6.5 inches
2016 Hatchback 215x50 R17 17x7 inches 215x50 R17 17x7 inches
2016 Sedan 215x50 R17 17x7 inches 215x50 R17 17x7 inches
2015 Wagon 205x60 R16 16x6.5 inches 205x60 R16 16x6.5 inches
2015 Hatchback 215x50 R17 17x7 inches 215x50 R17 17x7 inches
2015 Sedan 215x50 R17 17x7 inches 215x50 R17 17x7 inches
2014 Wagon 205x60 R16 16x6.5 inches 205x60 R16 16x6.5 inches
2014 Hatchback 215x50 R17 17x7 inches 215x50 R17 17x7 inches
2014 Sedan 215x50 R17 17x7 inches 215x50 R17 17x7 inches
The dimensions shown above are for the base model. See All Holden Cruze Wheel Sizes

Holden Cruze Models Price and Specs

The price range for the Holden Cruze varies based on the trim level you choose. Starting at $14,850 and going to $28,930 for the latest year the model was manufactured. The model range is available in the following body types starting from the engine/transmission specs shown below.

Year Body Type Specs Price from Price to
2018 Hatchback 1.8L, ULP, 5 SP MAN $14,850 $28,930
2018 Sedan 1.8L, ULP, 5 SP MAN $14,850 $28,930
2018 Wagon 1.8L, ULP, 6 SP AUTO $19,690 $27,610
2017 Hatchback 1.8L, ULP, 5 SP MAN $12,760 $24,970
2017 Sedan 1.8L, ULP, 5 SP MAN $12,760 $24,970
2017 Wagon 1.8L, ULP, 6 SP AUTO $16,830 $23,980
2016 Sedan 1.8L, ULP, 5 SP MAN $7,150 $16,060
2016 Hatchback 1.8L, ULP, 5 SP MAN $7,700 $16,060
2016 Wagon 1.8L, ULP, 6 SP AUTO $10,340 $14,630
2015 Hatchback 1.8L, ULP, 5 SP MAN $7,150 $15,510
2015 Sedan 1.8L, ULP, 5 SP MAN $7,480 $14,960
2015 Wagon 1.8L, ULP, 6 SP AUTO $7,920 $16,940
2014 Hatchback 1.8L, ULP, 5 SP MAN $6,050 $12,980
2014 Wagon 1.8L, ULP, 6 SP AUTO $6,490 $14,300
2014 Sedan 1.8L, ULP, 5 SP MAN $6,600 $12,320
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Holden Cruze Fuel Consumption

The Holden Cruze is available in a number of variants and body types that are powered by ULP and Diesel fuel type(s). It has an estimated fuel consumption starting from 7L/100km for Hatchback /ULP for the latest year the model was manufactured.

Year Body Type Fuel Consumption* Engine Fuel Type Transmission
2018 Hatchback 7L/100km 1.8L ULP 5 SP MAN
2018 Sedan 7L/100km 1.8L ULP 5 SP MAN
2018 Wagon 7.4L/100km 1.8L ULP 6 SP AUTO
2017 Hatchback 7L/100km 1.8L ULP 5 SP MAN
2017 Sedan 7L/100km 1.8L ULP 5 SP MAN
2017 Wagon 7.4L/100km 1.8L ULP 6 SP AUTO
2016 Hatchback 7L/100km 1.8L ULP 5 SP MAN
2016 Sedan 7L/100km 1.8L ULP 5 SP MAN
2016 Wagon 7.4L/100km 1.8L ULP 6 SP AUTO
2015 Hatchback 6.7L/100km 2.0L Diesel 6 SP AUTO
2015 Hatchback 7L/100km 1.8L ULP 5 SP MAN
2015 Sedan 6.7L/100km 2.0L Diesel 6 SP AUTO
2015 Sedan 7L/100km 1.8L ULP 5 SP MAN
2015 Wagon 6.7L/100km 2.0L Diesel 6 SP AUTO
2015 Wagon 7.4L/100km 1.8L ULP 6 SP AUTO
2014 Hatchback 6.7L/100km 2.0L Diesel 6 SP AUTO
2014 Hatchback 7L/100km 1.8L ULP 5 SP MAN
2014 Sedan 6.7L/100km 2.0L Diesel 6 SP AUTO
2014 Sedan 7L/100km 1.8L ULP 5 SP MAN
2014 Wagon 6.7L/100km 2.0L Diesel 6 SP AUTO
2014 Wagon 7.4L/100km 1.8L ULP 6 SP AUTO
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Holden Cruze Dimensions

The dimensions of the Holden Cruze Hatchback, Sedan and Wagon vary according to year of manufacture and spec level.

Year Body Type Height x Width x Length Ground Clearance
2018 Hatchback 1477x1788x4518 mm 143 mm
2018 Sedan 1477x1788x4597 mm 143 mm
2018 Wagon 1484x1797x4675 mm 143 mm
2017 Hatchback 1477x1788x4518 mm 143 mm
2017 Sedan 1477x1788x4597 mm 143 mm
2017 Wagon 1484x1797x4675 mm 143 mm
2016 Sedan 1477x1788x4597 mm 143 mm
2016 Hatchback 1477x1788x4518 mm 143 mm
2016 Wagon 1484x1797x4675 mm 143 mm
2015 Sedan 1477x1788x4597 mm 143 mm
2015 Wagon 1484x1797x4675 mm 143 mm
2015 Hatchback 1477x1788x4518 mm 143 mm
2014 Sedan 1477x1788x4597 mm 143 mm
2014 Wagon 1484x1797x4675 mm 143 mm
2014 Hatchback 1477x1788x4518 mm 143 mm
The dimensions shown above are for the base model. See All Holden Cruze Dimensions

Holden Cruze Interior

The interior of the Holden Cruze was renowned for being pretty spacious for the size of the car, whether it was the sedan or the hatch. As you'll see in the images, some models had a touchscreen media system, but earlier examples missed out and had a plain looking dashboard. One of the biggest criticisms of the Cruze was that its interior trim and leather felt cheap. 

Shown above are interior details for the Holden Cruze 2016.

Holden Cruze Towing Capacity

The Holden Cruze has maximum towing capacity of 1200kg for the latest model available.

Year Body Type Braked Capacity from Braked Capacity to
2018 Hatchback 1200kg 1200kg
2018 Sedan 1200kg 1200kg
2018 Wagon 1200kg 1200kg
2017 Hatchback 1200kg 1200kg
2017 Sedan 1200kg 1200kg
2017 Wagon 1200kg 1200kg
2016 Hatchback 1200kg 1200kg
2016 Sedan 1200kg 1200kg
2016 Wagon 1200kg 1200kg
2015 Hatchback 1200kg 1200kg
2015 Sedan 1200kg 1200kg
2015 Wagon 1200kg 1200kg
2014 Hatchback 1200kg 1200kg
2014 Sedan 1200kg 1200kg
2014 Wagon 1200kg 1200kg
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