Quoting Post Archived Topic: It will not be bumped to the top of the forum. Topic Holden Cruze Membername   Not a member? Sign Up Free (takes 20 seconds) Password   Forgotten your password? Post Font: Verdana Arial Black Georgia Comic Sans Impact   Size: Tiny Normal Big Huge   Color: Default Dark Red Red Orange Brown Green Olive Cyan Blue Dark Blue Indigo Black [ Check Spelling ] [ Post Preview ] [ LiveTags ] Quote: from [m]jsia[/m] at 1:29 am on July 10, 2009[quote]I have been thinking of buying a Holden Storm (Ute) for a lot of years...now that I'm close to having enough money to buy one, I really don't want one anymore. I really like the new Holden Cruze... [ibimg=323555_t.jpg] http://www.holden.com.au/vehicles/Cruze They look awsome in red, but then I'm not sure if I'm a red-kind-of girl. Don't like them in blue... Anyway, what are people's thoughts on this car? I currently have a Holden Astra, and love having a small car. The Cruze is a bit bigger, but not as big as a Commodore or Ute. [/quote] FAQ Keyword Search: Post Options Favorites Manager Notify me of new replies to this topic by email Notify me of new replies to this topic by private message Original Post jsia Posted at 1:29 am on July 10, 2009 I have been thinking of buying a Holden Storm (Ute) for a lot of years...now that I'm close to having enough money to buy one, I really don't want one anymore. I really like the new Holden Cruze... http://www.holden.com.au/vehicles/Cruze They look awsome in red, but then I'm not sure if I'm a red-kind-of girl. Don't like them in blue... Anyway, what are people's thoughts on this car? I currently have a Holden Astra, and love having a small car. The Cruze is a bit bigger, but not as big as a Commodore or Ute.

Replies jsia Posted at 5:17 am on July 12, 2009 Quote: from emo sux69 at 9:47 pm on July 12, 2009 The petrol version has 140hp 1.8 which is around the normal level for the basic engines from a compact, but the Deisel version which has a bit more power(150hp) is extremely torquey, about the same as the Commodore V6 so its much faster. Yes its replacing the Astra here. Yeh, I read the stats but some test-driver, not sure who said performace wise, not just on paper. emo sux69 Posted at 4:47 am on July 12, 2009 Quote: from jsia at 8:40 pm on July 12, 2009 Quote: from espresso8097 at 5:17 am on July 11, 2009 Quote: from xxAshIsAFreakk at 3:31 am on July 10, 2009 Quote: from oskarsback at 4:30 am on July 10, 2009 Haha I have never even heard of that car...   Maybe because the op's in AUSTRALIA.    And the car will be coming to USA pretty soon.  It will be sold under the Chevy label, as a replacement to the Cobalt.    As for the car, they look pretty good.  I can't help much more than that.  I know some versions use an Ecotec engine, which I have not heard much bad about. I read a review about it, and they reckon is lacks power ... it's only a 4cylinder though so seriously how much would you expect. So does this mean they're not making the Astras anymore? The petrol version has 140hp 1.8 which is around the normal level for the basic engines from a compact, but the Deisel version which has a bit more power(150hp) is extremely torquey, about the same as the Commodore V6 so its much faster. Yes its replacing the Astra here. jsia Posted at 3:40 am on July 12, 2009 Quote: from espresso8097 at 5:17 am on July 11, 2009 Quote: from xxAshIsAFreakk at 3:31 am on July 10, 2009 Quote: from oskarsback at 4:30 am on July 10, 2009 Haha I have never even heard of that car...    Maybe because the op's in AUSTRALIA. And the car will be coming to USA pretty soon. It will be sold under the Chevy label, as a replacement to the Cobalt. As for the car, they look pretty good. I can't help much more than that. I know some versions use an Ecotec engine, which I have not heard much bad about. I read a review about it, and they reckon is lacks power ... it's only a 4cylinder though so seriously how much would you expect. So does this mean they're not making the Astras anymore? 3800 FTW Posted at 12:31 pm on July 10, 2009 repost. fffuuu 3800 FTW Posted at 12:31 pm on July 10, 2009 Quote: from xxAshIsAFreakk at 1:31 am on July 10, 2009 Quote: from oskarsback at 4:30 am on July 10, 2009 Haha I have never even heard of that car... Maybe because the op's in AUSTRALIA. holy fuck. ps, we're getting that car as a chevy soon. espresso8097 Posted at 12:17 pm on July 10, 2009 Quote: from xxAshIsAFreakk at 3:31 am on July 10, 2009 Quote: from oskarsback at 4:30 am on July 10, 2009 Haha I have never even heard of that car... Maybe because the op's in AUSTRALIA. And the car will be coming to USA pretty soon.  It will be sold under the Chevy label, as a replacement to the Cobalt. As for the car, they look pretty good.  I can't help much more than that.  I know some versions use an Ecotec engine, which I have not heard much bad about. emo sux69 Posted at 6:05 am on July 10, 2009 Quote: from derailedjet at 6:31 pm on July 10, 2009 I've never heard of that manufacturer before, but it looks pretty cool. Looks kinda like a mix of an Acura TSX and a Honda Accord. Holden GM Brand of Austraia, this exact car will be sold in america Replacing the Chevy Cobalt and will be Called a Chevy Cruze. emo sux69 Posted at 6:04 am on July 10, 2009 They are Extremely good cars a huge improvment from the Astra thats for sure and the Deisel Version hauls ass. I Seriously wouldn't mind getting one for my self actually. jsia Posted at 1:45 am on July 10, 2009 Quote: from JamesBrauman at 6:31 pm on July 10, 2009 You should actually get one in black, if they come in black. Hell no. I have a black car now...never again. Sooo hard to keep clean. jsia Posted at 1:42 am on July 10, 2009 Quote: from derailedjet at 6:31 pm on July 10, 2009 I've never heard of that manufacturer before, but it looks pretty cool. Looks kinda like a mix of an Acura TSX and a Honda Accord. Yeah they're from Australia....America's version of Chevrolet's, made by GM motors. JamesBrauman Posted at 1:33 am on July 10, 2009 Quote: from derailedjet at 1:31 am on July 10, 2009 I've never heard of that manufacturer before, but it looks pretty cool. Looks kinda like a mix of an Acura TSX and a Honda Accord. Holden is Australian. derailedjet Posted at 1:31 am on July 10, 2009 I've never heard of that manufacturer before, but it looks pretty cool. Looks kinda like a mix of an Acura TSX and a Honda Accord. Antagonize Posted at 1:31 am on July 10, 2009 Quote: from oskarsback at 4:30 am on July 10, 2009 Haha I have never even heard of that car... Maybe because the op's in AUSTRALIA. JamesBrauman Posted at 1:31 am on July 10, 2009 You should actually get one in black, if they come in black. DuBBy Posted at 1:30 am on July 10, 2009 Haha I have never even heard of that car... Most recent 15 of 15 previous replies displayed.