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Holden Cruze Sedan (JH) 1.8 ECOTEC (141 Hp) Automatic
Holden Cruze:
The Chevrolet Cruze is a compact car produced by General Motors from 2008 through 2023. It was designated as a globally developed, designed, and manufactured four-door compact sedan, complemented by a five-door hatchback body variant from 2011, and a station wagon in 2012. The Cruze replaced several compact models, including the Chevrolet Optra which was sold internationally under various names, the Chevrolet Cobalt sold exclusively in North America, and the Australasian-market Holden Astra.
The Cruze was released in 2008 for the South Korean market as the Daewoo Lacetti Premiere prior to the adoption of its international name in 2011, when the Daewoo brand was discontinued. In Australasia, the model was sold between 2009 and 2016 as the Holden Cruze. In 2016, the Cruze sedan was restyled and renamed for the Australasian market as the Holden Astra Sedan, as a sedan complement to the Holden Astra family....(Read more on Wikipedia)
Sedan (JH) Overview:
Holden Cruze (Sedan (JH)). With 176 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. With a weight of 1409 kg, it falls in the mid‑range. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. A four-door car with a separate trunk, ideal for families and daily commuting. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
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2.2 / 5
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Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Adequate and balanced power output (140 hp) for versatile driving.
- • Balanced fuel consumption of 6.8 L/100 km for its class.
- • Ventilated disc brakes for reliable cooling and stopping power.
- • Standard trunk space (445 L) suitable for daily needs.
- • Turbocharged engine ensures better torque delivery at low RPMs.
Cons:
- • Previous generation model; may lack the latest driver-assist technologies.
Overall Rating: 4/5
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(Sportwagon (JH, facelift 2015): January, 2015 - October, 2016).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Holden |
| Model: | Cruze |
| Generation: | Sedan (JH) |
| Modification (Engine): | 1.8 ECOTEC (141 Hp) Automatic |
| Start of production: | March, 2011 |
| End of production: | December, 2014 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Sedan |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 4 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 141 Hp @ 6200 rpm. |
| Power per litre: | 78.5 Hp/l |
| Torque: | 176 Nm @ 3800 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | A18XER [Same engine] More details about the engine A18XER |
| Engine displacement: | 1796 |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 |
| Engine configuration: | Inline |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 |
| Fuel injection system: | Multi-port manifold injection |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC, DCVCP |
| Engine oil capacity: | 4.5 l |
| Coolant: | 6.5 l |
| Engine layout: | Front, Transverse |
| Cylinder Bore: | 80.5 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 88.2 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 10.5:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined: | 7.4 l/100 km |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 10 kg/Hp, 100.1 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 8 kg/Nm, 124.9 Nm/tonne |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 1409 |
| Max. weight: | 1817 |
| Max load: | 408 |
| Trunk (boot) space - maximum: | 1245 l |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 445 l |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): | 1200 kg |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 l |
| Permitted trailer load without brakes: | 695 kg |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 4615 mm mm [60mm less] |
| Width: | 1797 mm mm [Same width.] |
| Height: | 1477 mm mm [44mm less] |
| Wheelbase: | 2685 mm mm [Same wheelbase.] |
| Front track: | 1539-1545 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1561-1567 mm |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 10.9 m [above average] |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Front wheel drive |
| Number of gears | 6 |
| Transmission type | Automatic |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs, 276 mm [Best for performance and cooling.] |
| Rear brakes | Disc, 268 mm [above average] |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Tires size | 205/60 R16; 215/50 R17 |
| Wheel rims size | 6.5J x 16; 7J x 17 |
| Front suspension | Independent, type McPherson with coil spring and anti-roll bar |
| Rear suspension | Coil spring, Torsion |
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