Body style: SUV (Sports Utility Vehicle)
Segment: Small SUV
Production years: 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005
General Motors developed a small crossover vehicle for the Australian market under the Holden badge. It was a joint effort with Suzuki and Subaru.
Both Japanese car companies were known as big manufacturers of small vehicles. While Suzuki was known for off-road vehicles, Subaru was recognized as a world rally-winner with the Impreza range. On the other hand, Holden brought a diesel engine and worked on some details to make it look less Suzuki.
Small, with higher ground clearance, the Cruze was unusual for its class and times. The front fascia featured rectangular headlights swept-back over the hood. A noticeable difference from Suzuki Ignis was the grille and the bumper, which featured more curves and a flowing line that went from the grille across the hood and connected to the A-pillars. A tall greenhouse with a straight roof, but an ascending beltline, were some of the siblings' specific design cues. In the rear, Holden installed round lights up on the D-pillars, and another set low on the bumper.
Inside, it was room enough for four adults due to the high roof, but not that much legroom in the back if all the occupants were above 6 ft (180 cm) tall. With its small trunk, the Ignis was good enough for a city vehicle. The rear split-folding bench seatback could add some more room for a long trip if only two passengers were on-board. Like the Justy, the Ignis featured a small instrument cluster designed in a binocular style.
GM offered the diesel version for the Cruze, while Suzuki brought the gasoline units. Subaru joined the party with the most important piece of the puzzle: the all-wheel-drive system. But not all versions of the Cruze were offered with that. Some of them were only front-wheel-drive.
ENGINE SPECS - 1.3L 4AT FWD (88 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1328 cm3 |
Power: | 65 KW @ 6000 RPM 88 HP @ 6000 RPM 87 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
Torque: | 87 lb-ft @ 3400 RPM 118 Nm @ 3400 RPM |
Fuel System: | Electronic Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 10.8 gallons (40.9 L) |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 4-Speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 165/65 R15 81S |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 142.7 in (3625 mm) |
Width: | 63.4 in (1610 mm) |
Height: | 61.4 in (1560 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 56.1/55.3 in (1,425/1,405 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 92.9 in (2360 mm) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2072.7 lbs (940 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 41.3 mpg US (5.7 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.5L 4AT FWD (110 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1490 cm3 |
Power: | 81 KW @ 6000 RPM 110 HP @ 6000 RPM 109 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
Torque: | 106 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM 143 Nm @ 4000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Electronic Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 10.8 gallons (40.9 L) |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 4-Speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 165/65 R15 81S |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 142.7 in (3625 mm) |
Width: | 63.4 in (1610 mm) |
Height: | 61.4 in (1560 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 56.1/55.3 in (1,425/1,405 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 92.9 in (2360 mm) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2072.7 lbs (940 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 39.9 mpg US (5.9 L/100Km) |