2010 Holden Cruze CDX Diesel

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By Matt Brogan | October 08th, 2009

As of the end of September Holden had sold 6,144 Cruzes, so when the announcement came in today that Holden will add a highly specified diesel variant “due to popular demand”, it wasn’t just a marketing ploy!

The diesel Cruze makes the most sense by far with fuel economy ratings of 5.7L/100km so it was always a surprise that it wasn’t offered in higher spec from the get-go, nonetheless come 2010 Holden will add a CDX diesel in manual and automatic transmissions to go along with the CD diesel, CD and CDX petrol models.

“Cruze has shot straight into the top 10 of Australia’s best selling cars – we’re delighted with the reception it’s getting in the marketplace.Cruze offers outstanding value for money and we’re seeing many customers opting to buy the higher specified model with the petrol powertrain. Diesel is proving a popular alternative so it made sense to introduce a new model that offers the best of both worlds.” Holden’s Executive Director Sales and Marketing, John Elsworth, said.

Unlike the unsuccessful Holden Epica which it replaces, the Cruze encompasses five-star ANCAP safety with well finished package and great fuel efficiency for a very affordable price.

The 2010 Holden Cruze CDX diesel will be specified the same as the petrol CDX with the addition of a tyre inflator kit and a spare wheel (as per CD diesel models)

Standard Features include:

Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Six airbags
17 inch alloy wheels (4)
Cruise control
Leather steering wheel
Leather appointed seats with heated front seats
Rear parking sensors
Steering wheel audio and cruise controls
Trip computer
Power windows, front and rear
Automatic headlamps
Fuel Economy
Official combined fuel economy figures (ADR81/02) for the new models are as follows:
CDX Diesel (manual) 5.7l/100km
CDX Diesel (auto) 6.9l/100km

Pricing

The Recommended Retail Prices:

Cruze CDX Diesel (manual) RRP $27,990*
Cruze CDX Diesel (auto) RRP $29,990*

* Not including dealer delivery or Government charges.

Devil666

Side profile still reminds me of the euro Vectra Hatch that used to be on sale here. That was a cool car.

Tim

Yep, own the CDXi V6 Vectra and love it! It was so underated, though I guess it was expensive when new.

Kris

Starting to see a few Cruze’s on the road now. Still not sold on the styling, it’s not bad but hopefully the hatch will look better when it’s released next year. I’ll be interested to see if HSV do go ahead and work on the Cruze. The diesel makes more sense than the petrol, particularly with the amount of torque it puts out.

Any Cruze owners out there care to comment on the build quality and any reliability issues?

jp

likewise, seeing a few more on road now also. Regarding the hsv version, would mean them eating their words that they dont do korean cars….. or was that just that wouldn’t do epica and captiva?

Devil’s Advocate

What? Cruze is Korean? It can’t be. It is a Holden so it is made in Australia. The Holden PR machine wouldn’t lie.

PS: Seeing as some people have trouble working it out, I AM being sarcastic. I also know that the Holden PR machine doesn’t say that it is made in Australia, however they don’t say that it isn’t either. Holden are very clever marketers and say just enough for many people who don’t have a clue and/or are gullible enough (much of the public it seems) to assume it actually IS made here because Holden is so “dinky di” Australian.

KM

Why would you buy this over a Vw Golf?

Goodfa

Price.

Shak

Value equation with all that Kit

KM

Agreed however I can pretty much promise to you the new 1.6 tdi golf would drive alot better, eventhough it doesnt have the kit of the Cruze…

Shak

We all agree on that. BTW how many posts do you reckon this article will have by the end of they day seeing as its about Holden?
KM

Not sure but I find that the KIA posts have the most – average between 60-90 a post…
Mazdaman

Km, you option a golf up to the Cruz level and you have to be looking at $10 000 more with the high price of the VW options, I found my Mazda6 was better value than a golf.

I was also disappointed with the quality of the South african made series 5 golfs in australia, just not up to the standards i was used to with the euro built golfs.

and Shak, imagine it was a holden vs ford article, it would’ve got hundreds of inane posts

http://HoldenCruzecdx Stephen

I have driven a Golf v didn’t like the weak air con,lame life less stearing,patchie quality,premium price for features and rattles.Idrive a AH Astra with none of these problems.

Goodfa

The diesel is $3,000 more expensive in the CD so why is it $4,000 more expensive in the CDX. It looks like Holden may be getting greedy.

kds

The price of the CDX and Diesel has gone up $500 since launch, so $20,990 (man petrol) + $3500 CDX + $3500 Diesel = $27,990

Still fantastic value!

Goodfa

The Australian Dollar has gone up since the introduction of the Cruze,so they will land in Australia at a lower price.

For Holden to put the price up with the Australian Dollar rising is just greedy.

Shak

This is what i have and many others that i know been waiting for. I really liked the value and kit of the CDX but not the lacklustre powertrain. Now that i can have all that lovely torque from that nice oiler,they have just got about another ten sales. GO HOLDEN!!!

Deco

When they produce a hatch and bring in the GM 1.4l turbo, as well as building in Australia, sales will go through the roof I reckon.

Frenchie

I doubt they will put a turbo in this car!

kds

GM has already confirmed a 1.4 Turbo Petrol is slated for the Cruze

Shak

just not the Australian version. Holden is very slyly avoiding confirming or denying the ECOTEC 1.4 turbo. But if they do and market it like they are with the current one they will be outselling the Commodore.

Legoland

I really want a turbo diesel wagon one of these! Im looking forward to the variants being made at the SA Holden plant.

Shak

Hopefully the styling will be more to the tastes of Australian’s, but the success Holden is having with the current design may prompt them to stick with it and not spend money on design.

Carfanatic

I’d still pay more for the golf, resale value will be so much better so you really don’t lose out. Good effort though on the Cruze, I’ve checked them out and they aren’t bad for the money.

Gilly

For Golf money one can buy a Honda Euro a much better proposal all around!!!
So what was your point again?

max no longer mad

You can’t by a Euro with diesel. Besides which the re-sale is not an issue. The extra you get on the Golf is offset by the lower price of the Cruze at purchase plus the lower price of the Holden servicing. Have you ever seen the service costs that Honda charge? They are around the same as VW. Expensive.

Gilly

Max, I was just highlighting the pointless comparison of the Golf to the Cruze which in similar equip spec are miles apart on price!
The Euro was an example of a better car than the Golf for the same money, not a comparison to the Cruze.

MisterTwo

One of these in manual would make a good daily driver keeping the k’s off the more exotic stuff. I have driven the CD diesel auto and found it a good car which will be improved with a manual ‘box and better spec.
Richard

Drove a CDX petrol as a rental recently, better on the road handling wise than a Corolla, though really needed more torque around town – the diesel option will certainly help! Work colleague has the CDX petrol now and rates it higher than the VZ Commodore they downsized from… hmmm…

Carfanatic

alot of cars rate better than a VZ commodore though.
Beemer

When you are paying 20-25 grand changeover on a new car over your perfectly good existing car, of course your going to say that your new car is better than your old one, you dont want to look like an idiot to your family and friends…… unlike my uncle who much prefers his old 2004 Mitsubishi Verada to the new BMW 523i he got.

Al Juraj

I’m willing to trade a Verada to his Bimmer

KingCobra

Yeah most people who trade in an old car will claim that their new car is better so they dont look like schmucks. My neighbour swears black and blue that their new Falcon G6E is much better than the 04 Audi A6 it replaced, in this case I tend to believe him though.

Jeff

Mmmm they obviously have taken a pay cut to end up in a G6E. So I guess they would have to say that wouldn`t they?

Daniel

Small mistake in the article – Cruze replaced the Holden Viva (and Astra), not the Holden Epica.

Deco

Might as well replace the Epica though lolol.
Mark-E

But aren’t they still selling Astras and Vivas? What’s happening with the EPICA? They’re going to still sell those ugly things???

Shak

No they stopped importing the Astra and they dont sell new Viva’s anymore. They are just trying to get rid of both of the old models to make way for the Cruze.
Byron

Hey, Mark-E, well they’re not on the Holden website, so they’re both been discontinued, but they are still selling in low numbers. Viva sold 17, Astra 161 & Twintop 20 in September but by years end, most cars will have been sold.

Epica sold a dissapointing 195 cars i sept. I agree, why hasn’t Epica been axed? As much as Holden tries, Epica still doesn’t win with buyers. Just get rid of it. Makes perfect sense. Go HOLDEN!

kds

Holden can’t just rid itself of the Epica, because like it had to do with the Viva, it has to be selling the current horrible model to get in line for the excellent new model coming which will be based on the GM Epsilon II platform

davie

Can anyone confirm that the petrol engine is the same as the previous model Astra?

If thats the case, I would imagine that the turbo 2 litre from the Astra SRi (I think) should go straight in?

Sounds like the logical range topper above the CDX to me.

KingCobra

It is strongly rumoured next year that the Cruze will get a direct injected turbo 1.4l petrol engine standard, with great low-down torque and diesel-like economy.

Shak

Yes but that was rumored to be a base model and the 2 liter turbo would be like a warmed up cdx version. I actually think the they might put that into the local hatch to go with the rest of the market, and i think the sedan will maintain the diesel as its top spec.

Deco

Hmmmm, I thinkt he 1.4 will be good enough for both CD and CDX.

JEKYL & HYDE

davie,

it is the XER motor out of the last ah astra(150k belt change)but is the new delta platform,so i don’t know for sure if any other motors will fit without mods,but anything that goes in the new model astra(which we’re not getting yet) shouild fit..

Insider

Turbo………………. lag

Bob

maybe if you’re driving a MY94 WRX.

Insider

I had one for a weekend and thought the turning circle was far too big for ‘small’ car. I was underwhelmed with the styling and was annoyed with the way the central control monitor reflected up onto the windscreen at night. The sound dampening was first class though. The car has to be best in class for that. As far as dampening and insulation goes the thing glided over bumps – I was really impressed with that. I thought the buttons looked cheap and nasty though – not tactile at all. I reckon the interior would wear faster than most of its rivals. I’d be going with the Mazda 3 or Ford Focus instead. Turbo lag was intolerable and made me nervous driving around car-parks. Truly aweful. A mate of mine had a drive and immediately agreed. The lag is now a running joke. I’d go so far as to say its dangerous. The car refuses to move off the line for a good 2 seconds. It doesn’t sound like alot of time but it is when your trying to move out of the way of a K108 Kenworth!

Insider

I drove the CD – not CDX. Same engine though.

Byron

Good move Holden. About time anyway. All we need now is the Hatch & 1.4 Turbo. 1,318 sales in September due to very high demand. They can’t get them out the door fast enough. You buy one now, it’s like January/Febuary next year. There’s so many around. Seen 2 just going 2 the shops. Congrats Holden on Cruze success. Go HOLDEN!

Deco

I’ve noticed so many on the roads, it’s insane. Lots of airport rental cars on Cruze’s in Cairns.

UK

I cant understand why a lot of people hate the Epica? Korean? Crap? Or something else?
But remember the Cruze is Korean as well as Epica
Correct the article: The Cruze replaces both Viva and Astra (compact car), doesnt replace the Epica which is mid-size car
filippo

I don’t understand why the Cruze has flourished while the Epica hasn’t. They are similar looking cars, both built in the Daewoo factory in Korea, with petrol and diesel engines.

Shak

Because it was engineered and designed for the world by nearly all of GM’s major brands. The Epica on the other hand was a rebadged Daewoo Tosca that was almost 5 years old when it came to us. The place the Cruze is being built doesnt have much impact nowadays, its the quality of the materials and the engineering that makes the Cruze a good car.

filippo

Indeed, the Cruze is a new platform and – considering that nothing but rubbish came out of Korea just 5 years ago – is certainly a convincing package. However, I feel that cars like these and the new generation Kias and Hyundais are still only 80% there as complete packages. Totally contrary to what the Cruze advertisements say, I didn’t hear a reassuring thud when I slammed the door on one, and while the interior looks very classy, the exterior is rather derivative. It will sell well to the Holden faithful (of which there is a lot – just look at Barina sales) and on value.

Shak

Also the marketing. Holden spent a bucketload of money on the cruze advertising. The Epica had that stupid Crystal class pyrmaid ad. They ad men must have had a massive hangover when they made that one.

Jabba the Hutt

Similar looking cars Fillipo? You are joking right? The Cruze is a fairly decent looking car however the Epica has more yawn factor than a camry. Boring and then some.

It is blatantly obvious this is the case when the sales figures are factored in. The Epica looked dated when it was released.

Gilly

I do not understand why the dullards at Holden have listed the tare weight of the Cruze diesel at 1506kg thus moving it into the next, higher registration fee bracket( same as a VE or FG). A bit more thought and revision of product planning i.i shaving 7kg off its tare weight would have had it in the same rego bracket as its direct competition!
Otherwise a fine car in the diesel but the r.r.p premium over petrol is a big pill to swallow in this competitive class, especially compared to the I30 diesel.
Mazdaman

Imagine an Australian made hatch, with a 1.4 turbo getting some where around low-mid 6 l/100km.
If holden do it right, they’ll be on a winner

Carfanatic

you mean like VW did with the Golf GT 1.4 twin charger?

Bob

Except one that doesn’t break, like the VW’s seem to right now.
Simon

Or the Fiat Abarth…………..

http://www.caradvice.com.au/43012/fiat-abarth-500-r3t-rally-car/

Deco

The Opel Astra uses this engine in Europe, and it gets <6L/200km and sub 10secs 0-100km/hr.

I have a feeling people will embrace that option, there is still a weird stigma associated with a diesel.

Likewise, when the Ford Focus gets Ecoboost, people may flock to it.

Jayson

Give me the new Opel Astra any day over this heap; might be cheaper but will never replace the Astra

JEKYL & HYDE

JAYSON,

got to admire your brand loyalty,however you may have to move to europe to embrace it…

Paul

I would still prefer my i30cw SX Diesel Manual. If only Hyundai had enough common sense to offer the i30cw Diesel in SLX form with a manual option. The auto is rubbish.
D

Getting my black cdx on tue after a long month and a half wait…, Love the car for the price and the interior is great.

Shame about the petrol engine on the cdx though it was just decent enough for me to consider buying the cruze over other cars in the price range would definetly prefered a diesel or petrol turbo. Might have to do some engine modifications once the warranty is done with or just buy the new model when it comes out..

got mine for $25500 (rrp 29500 – 3000 from haggling – 1000 for trade-in i had lying around) + full tank petrol and mats. Getting tint done privately from arma tint 350 for there best tint ( holden dealer charge around 500…)

Shak

CONGRATS MATE but lucky for me i put my decision off long enough to be able to get the CDX with diesel. Only thing thats weird is how you haggled 3000 grand off the price when Holden dealers around my area are trying to find enough potential buyers who would pay full price. I tried to haggle with one and he told me that he actually had customers inside the building who were ready to sign the deal and that he didnt want me wasting his time. But congrats anyway.

D

yea guess i was lucky i bought mine month and a half ago when they first started coming out. i find that shopping on a weekday the the best time to haggle as there is practically no one there and there desperate for a sale. Not a bad idea to bring a couple of people with you to talk between yourselves about the price etc, and put them in competetion with another holden dealer nearby seems to work well They can always go down in price id never buy at RRP.

Vixxer

Dont be fooled into buying this car, its a daewoo. Look at the quality of the astra that were not getting. That is the real headline. Shame on you holden.
http://HoldenCruzecdx Stephen

Iam disappointed Holden is not bringing the latest Astra too Australia,i have owned a TS and AH and quiet happy,Holdens loss i will be looking at VW Polo new model plus Golf.
Cruzey Cruze

Wheeee – I’m excited. Ordered my auto diesel CD last month, and I should receive it in February. Can’t wait. Test drove pretty much every other car in the price range and the Cruze was definitely the stand out for me. The drive away price was $28k, which included a $750 trade-in for my old bomb of a car (which I’ll be happy to wave bye-bye to).
Jo

Just picked up my CDX 2.0 L turbo diesel after waiting for quite a while. I am very happy so far, I am glad I waited for the CDX 2L instead of getting either the 1.8 L or not the CDX. Drives very well, fuel economy is great. Tested a few different vehicles before ordering this (hyundai etc) and got a good deal from the yard as well.

Yes it’s made in Korea, I knew that, the salesman was very open about that, I am still happy to support Holden, but more importantly, I feel that I got the best car for me!

BenC

Hey mate, looking at getting one myself. What did it set you back for a diesel CDX? including all costs.

ABMPSV

I looked at thr Cruze diesel but I was reading a test and they did not like the turbo lag and fuel economy in the city was just over 9 Liter / 100km. Checked Green Vehicle Guide and BMW E90 3 Series 320d 6.8, BMW E90 3 Series 330d 8.9, Volkswagen Jetta 125TDI Highline 7.5 L/100km all this cars do better than the Cruze same engine and auto gearbox.
Johnny

Just ordered a Cruze. Hope I havent made a mistake? There are so many different opinions on the car… Oh well.. I guess we can always trade it in, if it doesnt perform well and get a Ford Focus
Jimdog

I recently bought a diesel CD Cruze, and I have to say it’s been fantastic!
If the Cruze is as bad as some people make it out to be, why are we seeing so many of them on the road nowadays? Because it’s a decent car.
The same thing happened with the Hyundai i30. Even though it looks nice, is cheap to run and is great value for money, people absolutely ripped into it for being a Hyundai!
Now it has proven its quality and reliability, and you see them almost everywhere!
When lots of people buy the same car, it tends to say a lot about the car itself. If the Cruze is a piece of junk, word would surely get around and hardly anyone would buy it.
But so many people HAVE bought one. Why? Just because it has a Holden badge on it?
No, because IT IS A GOOD CAR!

Al Juraj

It’s a rebadged Daewoo, and this brand plays second fiddle to Hyundai, the best in Korea. The lion insignia makes all the difference; if only people knew their pre-VE Commies were simply facelifted Opels with a Buick V6 or Chevy V8.

But I gotta admit the Cruze is a very good entry despite God-knows-what nationality. The dashboard is awesome, beckoning soul instead of Seoul. The blue lighting on the instrument clusters is fantastic. It seems much better built and more special than the Commodore.

It’s worth waiting for the turbo petrol though. The 1.8 is anaemic and the supposedly class leading 6-speed auto can’t do much for it. The Civic and Corolla with same sized engines and less gears are a generation ahead of it.

Jimdog

I doubt whether the badge does make all the difference.
The Viva was a Daewoo re-badged as a Holden, and it was a horrible car, yet it didn\’t sell well at all despite having the lion badge on it.
I think it\’s the quality of the car that makes all the difference.

But I agree with what you said about the petrol engine being average. I wasn\’t particularly impressed with it, which is why I went for the diesel. Though I would have preferred a petrol turbo, I didn\’t want to put off buying a car any longer.

plough

Just took a cruze CD diesel for a test drive this morning something was wrong with the car. When you put your foot on the throttle nothing would happen for about 2 seconds.

The cruz is a Better car for its money though than the new released Suzuki kazaki I also took that for a drive and it had a lot of engine noise also poor boot space important as I put my bike in the boot. Surprising the cruz diesel quieter than a more expensive suzuki petrol car

Jimdog

That’s called turbo lag. It happens with some but not all turbocharged cars.

Goodfa

I know Holden are vey happy with the sales of the Cruze but they really coud have started with a knock out punch if it had a decent petrol engine from the start.

Jimdog

Agreed. The 1.8 petrol engine is an absolutely disappointment.

http://yes wendy

Well I love my turbo diesel its the best thing since sliced bread. Eats up our windy country roads, easy to handle and a pleasure to drive, fuel consumption great. Had a Daewoo Nubira never liked it uncomfortable to drive over any long distance.This is one of the best cars I’ve owned and I’ve had a few.Its nothing like the Daewoo and I’ve had an Astra (good) and Suburu’s but not as good as this. One very happy girl yahoo
http://caradvice petertheman

i am purchasing a cdx diesel and although i have road tested both auto and manual, i cannot make up my mind which to get and as pricing is not an option, i need some advice on which way to go . car is used for normal private use and mainly suburban driving but with no objection to changing gears all the time—-which one please???
http://caradvice petertheman

i am buying a cdx diesel and as i have test driven both manual and auto, i cannot make up my mind which to get and as pricing is not an option, i need some further comment please. the car is mainly used in suburbs but changing gears is not a problem—-please advise

Jabba the Hutt

If you really can’t decide then go the Auto. it will give you a wider audience come resale time and probably a higher return.
filippo

If you absolutely have to buy this car then I would recommend the manual. The fuel economy for both the manual and auto is woeful for a diesel (you’ll never get anywhere near Holden’s figures), but it’s worse in the auto.

Really though, I’d recommend shopping around. Unless you have Holden blood running through your veins, you’ll find that there are far better cars around for the same money.

plough

Ended up buying a CDX diesel auto cruze. Have done nearly 3000kms so far. Car is ok not great. Fuel economy is good on a trip around 6.5 km a litre but only around 9kms when in town.
paint seems to chip easy on sidepanels and bonnet so will need some protective film to cover it.
Dash is too shiny and reflects on to windshield and the wide a pillar creates a blind spot.
Worst is the ride it is shockingly rough you feel like you are riding a gocart (it does handle well but feel every bump.
Overall disappointed have given it to the Misses she likes it, for its looks. I will stick to driving my 96 subaru legacy far more comfortable ride. If this is as good as holden can do its a joke.
Incidently got use to the turbo lag not a big deal engine does pull strongly up hills but it hardly ever gets into 6th gear so seems gearing too high.
In retrospect wish I had spent a bit more and got a subaru legacy or a ford mondeo
MadMal

I just bought a cdx, best car, best price, went on ebay bought my self a chip only costed $150, she flys now! best investment, engine is made in Australia

MadMal

it was the diesel 2 litre turbo model

MadMal

next options are, bigger airflow, exhaust extractors, chev kits look awsome on them, with the chip, faster then sv6

filippo

All you need now are the Daewoo Lancetti badges.
Shak

Mate i hate to burst you bubble, but nothing on the Cruze is yet made in Australia, and even when it comes online at Elizabeth in March, only panels on other bits such as suspension will be localised. We dont make the GM 4 Cyl Family anymore.

Robin Graves

VM Motori license engine made in Korea by Daewoo, same engine as pommy taxis, they are crap. Good luck with the Chev badges, I wish I was that kewl.

vt361rwkw

Mate there will be a HSV AWD Turbo version and I tell you its gunna fly mate.

To build HSV as a brand they are taking styling cues from the E3 GTS and transferiing them to the Cruze, It is gunnalook tough not like wimpy WRX or Focus

GO HSV!!!!

MadMal

tesla, whats the price catagory going 2 be 50k plus
Robin Graves

You two can hang out ‘n stuff ‘n put chev badges on each others cars ‘n stuff how cool would that be mate?

MadMal

ye well m8 i work for a holden dealership, and the cruze is awsome, we sell about 28 a week, they sell so good, for a car that has all the luxurys, like a bmw, with out paying for that badge, and quater of the price, cant go wrong, holden arnt dummys, they build good quility cars,

Robin Graves

For a start, Holden don’t build cruzes yet, Daewoo do. If a cruze makes you feel like you are driving a BMW, good luck to you. Whatever floats your boat. Why dont you put on a BMW badge instead of a chev one then?

MadMal

robin graves i can see you hate holdens, but they have made a great car, like every car they all have problems, cars where made by men so can be fixed by men, i would tell you about the other holdens i own, but this just about the cruze.
Robin Graves

MadMal, CRUZE IS NOT MADE BY HOLDEN! Its made by Daewoo in Korea, along with the engine. I can see the Holden Propaganda BS has worked a treat on you. Also the ‘chip’ you mention just fools the factory engine management to increase fuel rail pressure beyond the limits of the pump, lines, injectors and anything else in the fuel system, including the turbo etc. It just goes in between the rail pressure sensor and the engine management and sends a false signal. It might be fine for a while but expect large repair bills when it poops itself. Bit of advice for you, remove the ‘chip’ before taking it in for service or void your warranty.

upthecruze

I just bought the cruze, cdx turbo diesel, i think it is a great car, me and my missus both own 1, great cars, cant complain, ye there is a bit of lag, but what do you expect, its a 4 cylinder, glear on windsheild no big deal, just get tinted windows, thanks madmal i got the chip coming in the mail, i also found a few other items on ebay, for blind spots, can buy mirrors they get rid of the blindspots, great car go holden, you ripper!
carspecs

Hi look i bought the cdx cruze, unaware that it was made by daewoo, i was shocked, that 2 cars or could say that 3 cars share the same look, chev, daewoo, and holden, only thing different with them is the badges, there should be a law about that, but other then that, done some research holden has just opened its factory in SA, so the cruze should be getting parts made, next 2 the commodores, apart from all that i still think its a great car, drives very well, very smooth, looks i must say awsome inside and out, knowing all the facts i have read about this car, i would of still bought it, great car, 10 year warranty i got, i just want 2 say, dont be afraid of buying this car, cause it is a great car, a must buy for the low price.
http://caradvice tomhunt

my ears pricked up with the 10year warranty bit, free or payed for.
carspecs

ye got the 10 warranty free, got a really good deal with car 2, free gps/nav,tv, free paint protection, free leather protection, free sunroof, free floor mats,which is a free bonus at the moment any way, free on road costs, just need 2 be good at sales when purchasing a car, haggling always works, if it dont try a different dealer.
turboman

Hi all, when you decide on getting chips for the cruze there is quite a few two choose from, when purchasing one, i find the 1s that are the best is the 1s made in Italy, they are the best quility 1s around, and yes ebay is a good spot 2 find them, or a place that does turbo charging, there are a few you can use, i recommmend the drakebox2, or the powerbox2, these will give you an extra 150 hp, and will not intrude on your car warranty, for it will never damage your motor parts, they will give you more horse power, better acceleration, and save you more fuel. I just wont two say you wont be dissapointed!

Robin Graves

“It will never damage your motor parts” How do you know? Are you a design engineer for VM Motori? And it will ‘intrude’ on your warranty if you take it to a dealer with it attached and they find it. Take the tuning box off before visiting the dealer.

turboman

I fit turbo charges, and supercharges for a living, plus have a lot of experience with chips in cars, never get 1s that are made in china they will damage your car. The 1s from italy will not damage any motor parts gauranteed, no need 2 remove them for warranty sake, just make sure they are made in Italy. Im not here 2 sell chips but just giving you some guidance. Any more questions just ask.

Robin Graves

I’m a Bosch-trained diesel fuel injection tradesman. Companies like Bosch who manufacture the injection system do so to certain tolerances and compromises. Dont you think if the injectors, pump and return valve could handle extra pressure they would build it like that in the first place? Thats why Bosch developed the Piezo injectors to handle the extreme differential pressure of the 1800bar system. Go ahead and fit the ‘chip’ which like I mentioned before, just fools the output from the pressure sensor in the fuel rail and causes the ECU to run higher than normal rail pressures. You might be lucky, it might last 5 years, but it will fail sooner than a standard setup, not to mention warranty and insurance woes. Fit at your own risk people – just take into account the negatives when deciding.

Robin Graves

ive never done up a car in my life, have no life, cars are not suppost 2 messed around with, thats what makes them not fun 2 have, everything in a car cant be replaced, once they blow up thats it, holdens are crap

sexychic

I bought the cruze cdx in red and i absolutely love it, greatest car ive had so far.
cyberpete

i see so many people in here saying buy a golf or i30 instead of the cruze helloooo its a sedan they are hatchbacks! compare them to a barina not the cruze
thecruze

hi i own the cdx cruze, great car,once owned a few things 2 get used of is the turbo lag when taking off, but once she goes she goes, another thing is the mirrors, i fixed that with bigger and better mirrors, but stock mirrors are no good,were bad for blind spots, another thing that is bad is the handling, not made for fast cornering, but i fixed that with sports suspention, Apart from all of that, id still rate the car a 9 out of 10, as being a really good car, i must say though mine would be the best looking out of the lot of them, nothing on my car is stock standard any more, what can i say was a great car 2 do up, any1 looking 2 buy 1 go for it, dont need 2 do the things ive done 2 make it go or look better, cause as is, she is a great car stock standard.

nickdl

Have you put the Chev badge on yet?

thecruze

i actually got the pontiac monaro front end custom made 2 fit, with bonnet scoops, ill have 2 get some pics put up on a site
James

My uncle has one like in the picture. its red aswell Manual cars are good and i know its hard to believe it he drives it from Bunbury to Perth everyday at back on 1 tank of fuel.
Chris

I bought a 2010 CDX Diesel Turbo Cruze. It has had numerous problems ie: constant error messages, new motor for windows, error in airbags, weak condenser for aircon. (had a fight with holden to reim me for this $1,100 – I won) I paid top dollars for this heap of ###.
Kept getting error message ‘engine malfunction’ left it at the dealers for the day – told nothing to worry about just an error light – good to go. Well the car broke down while I was away from home – I have had an absolute nightmare with Holden roadside assist and Holden Customer service (RUDE) NRMA towed the car home for me 4 hour drive and even gave me a lift home because I had been stranded for 4 days.
The car has been at the Holden service for 2 days now with no ETA on being fixed – because they can’t find what to fix. The error message was telling them the diesel filter was not auto cleaning and the particles have choked the motor. The car is lucky to go 20 klms an hour. Holden told me to drive it home (4hour drive) The mechanics say no!!!! it’s not to be driven. I am frustrated, angry at Holdens service and really don’t know what to do next. I demanded some transport today and I was given a disgusting, filthy smelly, no guts at all trade-in to use.
Dalemorgan00

I do a lot of driving for my job, both hwy and around town and was supplied the 1.4 litre turbo 2010 Cruze as my company car. It is comfortable on long trips and despite what some others have said,it handles ok straight out of the box,if your a boy racer then yes a bit of beefing up with springs and shocks would give a superior drive, but I’m sure the ride quality would suffer from being a little on the harsh side.The car does have a lot of blind spots though, head rests get in the way and yes, those big pillars for the airbags and those massive mirrors can cause you to spend more time looking at intersections to make sure you can see whats coming. Turbo lag is present both on takeoff and cruising, but is more noticeable at overtaking at speeds as there is a big delay from stamping the foot down, to the car actually reacting, as previously stated by others though, once the turbo has engaged there is no shortage of torque and this little pocket rocket will zoom you past those big bulky B-Doubles with ease. I can usually average around 700 to 780 klm per tank with both city and hwy cycles thrown in, and if you can resist the fun of punching the throttle during overtaking then you will no doubt get a little more from being a little more conservative. I have never really liked front wheel drive cars, bit of a purist I guess, but the small amount of torque steer this car produces is hardly worth mentioning, and unless your planing on emulating the Stig I can’t see it ever becoming a real concern. From being a die hard Ford man from day one this little holden has not failed to impress me with it’s European styling and great build quality. Would I but one…yes I would although I would like to drive the new 2 litre tubo diesel first to see just how it compares to the petrol version, but all thing being equal I expect it’s as good as it’d unleaded cousin with the added advantage of having diesel economy. Wonder if I can convince the boss to upgrade to diesels for the next lease period……?