CIRCULATING IN WANGARATTA, BENALLA, MYRTLEFORD, BRIGHT, MT BEAUTY, BEECHWORTH, YACKANDANDAH, RUTHERGLEN, CHILTERN AND DISTRICTS
NORTH EAST
August 30, 2013
available online - wangarattachronicle.com.au
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HOLDEN CRUZE SRi: It features a lower-body kit, foglamps and a shapely rear spoiler.
Holden Cruze SRI: Sportiness in family car T I
he subject of this week’s road test, Holden Cruze hatchback, was largely designed in Holden’s Melbourne design studio. t’s built at the Holden plant in Adelaide, and has undergone extensive local engineering for Australian conditions. That’s not the only good news for the Australian automotive industry; the Aussie designed Holden Cruze is made in various GM factories worldwide and is being sold in more than 60 countries, where it’s generally badged as a Chevrolet.
BY EWAN KENNEDY
This significant Australian input in the Cruze enhances the reputation of our local engineers and stylists and will stand our country in good stead as the future of the industry shakes out over the next few years. Holden Cruze comes with a choice of three body types (sedan, hatch and wagon) four engines and in four specification levels, Equipe, CDX, SRi and SRi-V. Our test car was the sporty SRi hatchback and we found it to have just about everything
we want in a midsize car. The buyer looking for a touch of sportiness in a sensible family car will love it. The Holden Cruze SRi has five-spoke 17-inch alloy wheels, a body kit comprising front and rear fascias and side skirts, front foglamps, a shapely rear spoiler, chromed grille and chrome inserts in the door handles. The cabin was welcoming and comfortable. The six-way adjustable driver and front passenger seats were appreciated. The seats have bolsters that support
reasonably well in cornering, though you wouldn’t call them true sportscar seats. There’s good legroom for back-seat passengers, something that’s not always a given in this class of car. There are twin fold-out centre drink holders for use in the front, but only two holders for the three riding in the back. A wide-opening rear hatch and low loading lip means easy access to the 413-litre boot. If you want a full-size spare wheel, it’s a no-cost option.
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