In the early 2000s the Cruze was a rebadged Suzuki Ignis baby 4WD, though here we're focused on the small car that was initially an import from South Korea before Holden produced the Chevrolet-based Cruze locally, alongside the Commodore.
The hatch that followed a bit after the sedan had significant input from Holden designers, while there was also a Sportwagon variant. Sportier versions were dubbed SRi though weren't genuine hot-hatches.
After model updates in 2013 and 2015, local production of the Holden Cruze ended in 2016.
Pros
Cons
Sharp pricing and high equipment levels
Comfortable ride and competent handling
Roomy interior; sedan's generous boot space
Enjoyable 1.4-litre turbo petrol engine
Only 1.4L turbo model featured more sophisticated rear suspension
Build quality of early, imported models
Uninspiring 1.8L petrol engine; turbo lag of diesel engine
Hatch's relatively small boot (especially with full-size spare)
This is general information and should not be relied on as purchasing advice.
