Holden Cruze is the small car with more.
More powertrain options are available with a choice of 3 engines: a 1.8 litre petrol, a 2.0 litre turbo diesel or the 1.4 litre intelligent Turbo induction (iTi) petrol engine. The Holden Cruze marries 4-cylinder fuel economy with the type of performance, ride and handling only a Holden can provide.
1.8L Petrol
The 1.8 litre DOHC 16-valve 4-cylinder ECOTEC petrol engine is standard on CD and CDX models. This advanced petrol engine produces spirited performance from low revs to high.
1.4L iTi Turbo Petrol
The advanced 1.4 litre DOHC 16-valve 4-cylinder iTi turbo petrol engine, takes sporty driving another step forward. This intelligent engine provides superior performance with an enviable fuel economy starting at just 6.4L/100km, and can take you up to 1000km on a single tank#. Available on CD and standard on SRi and SRi-V only.
2.0L Diesel
The 2.0L DOHC 16 valve 4-cylinder common rail turbo diesel engine is the most fuel-efficient car built in Australia≠. Optional on CD and CDX models, its improved performance as well as improved fuel economy offer a powerful, fuel-efficient diesel offering.
Diesel
Through EcoLine, we’re investing more in new technologies and developing more alternative fuel powered vehicles than ever before. It’s about providing you with a range of cars that provide better fuel efficiency today, while continuing to develop next generation fuel advances that are more efficient and better for the environment tomorrow. Read more on Holden Innovation
- Fuel Economy
- CO2 Emissions
- Auto
- Manual
Fuel Consumption (L/100km)*

CO2 Emissions grams per Kilometre*
*Comparison source: greenvehicleguide.gov.au, March 2011. Range comparison based on best-performing manual 4-cylinder petrol variants for combined highway and urban driving. Results may vary depending on driving style, road conditions and vehicle load.
5 and 6-speed manual transmission
Complementing the 1.8L petrol engine is a smooth shifting 5-speed manual transmission, while to enhance the sporty characteristics of the diesel and 1.4L iTi powertrains, these have been mated to a sporty 6-speed manual transmission. Both these intelligent transmissions feature:
- A one-piece housing that enables a compact, light design.
- Needle bearings for all gears to ensure low-friction gear meshing for better shiftability.
- Enhanced low-gear engagement for smooth and easy launch and shift characteristics.
- Excellent noise, vibration and harshness characteristics.
6-speed automatic transmission
The smooth 6-speed transmission with active select maintains optimum engine economy across a wide range of driving conditions.
- All models feature a "tap-up/tap-down" active select feature allowing you to select and hold your gears in order to experience a more spirited drive.
- Clutch-to-clutch shift operation for added precision and smoother shifts between gears.
- A wide spread ratio. The first gear is a very high ratio which provides brisk acceleration. Sixth gear is an overdrive ratio which keeps the engine revolutions as low as possible for highway cruising and improved fuel economy.

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Choose your Series II Cruze
CD
Shown in Red Hot
- Bluetooth® with voice recognition^
- 5 star ANCAP safety rating
- USB input with full iPod® compatibility+
- Steering wheel audio controls
- Auto headlights
- Cruise control
- Power windows
CDX
Shown in Alto Grey
- Leather appointed seats
- Heated front seats
- New 17" alloy wheels (4)
- Front fog lamps
- Rear parking sensors
- Leather wrapped steering wheel
# Range based on manual transmission for combined highway and urban driving. Results may vary depending on driving style, road conditions and vehicle load.
† Fuel economy based on ADR 81/02 testing for combined urban/extra urban driving. Fuel consumption depends on factors such as traffic conditions, vehicle condition, vehicle load and your driving style.
≠Based on Series II Cruze Diesel Manual. Fuel economy comparison based on on ADR 81/02 testing combined urban/extra urban driving for vehicles built in Australia, March 2011.
^Certain mobile phones may not be compatible with the vehicle's Bluetooth® system. Bluetooth® is a registered trademark and logo of Bluetooth SIG, Inc.
