Holden’s soon to be released Cruze hatch has been awarded the highest possible five-star safety
rating from the Australasian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP).
Launching in November, the Australian designed and built Cruze hatch maintains the high safety
standards set by the Series II Cruze sedan which went on sale earlier this year.
Like the sedan, hatch receives the maximum safety rating thanks to standard fitment of a
comprehensive range of high-technology active and passive safety features.
Six airbags including driver and front passenger, front side impact and side curtain airbags,
electronic stability control, anti-lock braking system, electronic brakeforce distribution, traction
control and a collapsible pedal assembly system all come standard.
The entire Cruze range also benefits from a robust body structure and a technically advanced
chassis system which delivers enhanced accident avoidance capabilities.
Energy-absorbing load paths protect the passenger safety cell and offer optimum protection in the
event of a collision.
GM Holden Chairman and Managing Director, Mike Devereux said Holden had always been very
confident in the real world safety capabilities of Cruze.
“We knew we were building an extremely safe car but it’s great to get this third party recognition,”
Mr Devereux said.
“The high level of safety features is just one of the many reasons Cruze has been so well received
in this country, making it Australia’s third best selling passenger car in 2011* with just one body
style.
“With stunning Cruze hatch styling, a high level of standard features and now this safety stamp of
approval, we believe we’re on to a real winner.
“We can’t wait to get the hatch version into our showrooms next month and into customer’s hands.”
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Alan Zurvas is the founder and editor of Gay Car Boys, Australia's leading LGBTQI+ automotive publication. Before launching GCB in 2008, Alan's automotive writing was published in SameSame.com.au and the Star Observer. With over 16 years of hands-on car reviewing experience, Alan brings an honest, irreverent voice to every review — championing value and innovation over brand loyalty.
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