Holden Cruze
Overall: 35.04 out of 37
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| Variant: CD sedan |
| Kerb Weight: 1380 kg |
| Year: 2009 |
| Engine: 1.8 litre 5sp manual |
| Category: Small Car |
| Airbags: Front+side+head airbags |
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The tested model of Holden Cruze was introduced in Australia during May 2009.
Dual front airbags, side airbags with chest and pelvis protection and head-protecting side curtains are standard equipment. Antilock brakes (ABS), electronic brake distribution (EBD), emergency brake assist and electronic stability control (ESC) are also standard. Advanced seat belt reminders are fitted to both front seats.
The front seat belt buckles are mounted on the seats and the upper anchorages are adjustable. These features improve the fit of the seat belt. Dual pretensioners are fitted to the front seat belts to reduce slack in the event of a crash. A three point seat belt is fitted to the centre rear seat. This provides better protection than a two point (lap) seat belt.
 5 Stars. The Cruze scored 15.04 out of 16 in the offset crash test. The passenger compartment held its shape very well. There was a slight risk of serious chest injury for the driver and passenger.
The vehicle scored 16 out of 16 in the side impact crash test and a further two points in the optional pole test.
Body region scores out of 4 points each: Head/neck 4 pts, chest 3.13 pts, upper legs 4 pts, lower legs 3.91 pts.
The passenger compartment held its shape very well in the offset crash test. The brake pedal moved rearwards by 19 mm. The accelerator pedal moved upwards 6 mm. The steering wheel hub moved 66mm forward, 18mm downward and 5 mm sideways. The front ("A") pillar moved 4 mm rearwards. All doors remained closed during the crash. After the crash all doors could be opened with normal effort.
The airbag cushioned the head of the driver and contact was stable. There were no driver or passenger knee contacts. The passenger's head was cushioned by the airbag and contact was stable.
 Body region scores out of 4 points each: Head 4 pts, chest 4 pts, abdomen 4 pts, pelvis 4 pts.
The vehicle was eligible for an optional pole impact test, since it had head-protecting side airbags and it was within reach of a 5 star rating. The manufacturer decided to go ahead with the pole test and the vehicle earned a further two points.
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Offset Crash Test at 64km/h |
Side Impact Crash Test at 50km/h |
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Driver
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HIC |
399 |
482 |
48 |
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Acceleration |
44.9 |
55.5 |
23.8 |
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Shear |
1.01 |
0.84 |
None |
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Tension |
0.9 |
0.74 |
None |
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Extension |
7.1 |
16.6 |
None |
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Acceleration |
41.2 |
36.9 |
None |
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Compression |
28.1 |
24.7 |
17.3 |
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Viscous Criterion |
0.1 |
0.06 |
0.08 |
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Force |
None |
None |
0.498 |
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Force |
None |
None |
1.57 |
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Force Left |
0.32 |
0.11 |
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Force Right |
0.15 |
0.09 |
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Knee Displ. Left |
0.83 |
0.67 |
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Knee Displ. Right |
0.24 |
1.61 |
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Force Left |
1.27 |
0.15 |
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Force Right |
1.29 |
0.1 |
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Index Left (Up/Low) |
0.3/0.22 |
0.32/0.42 |
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Index Right (Up/Low) |
0.28/0.15 |
0.41/0.13 |
Pole Test: 2 pts Seat Belt Reminders: 2
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No deduction |
| Chest |
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No deduction |
| Upper Leg |
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No deduction |
| Lower Leg |
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No deduction |
| Foot Score |
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4 pts |
| Head |
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None |
| Chest |
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No deduction |
| Upper Leg |
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None |
| Lower Leg |
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None |
| Foot Score |
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None |
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Pedestrian tests planned for later in 2009 |
Version 1, Published on: 13-May-09
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