Is the Holden/Chevrolet Cruze really that bad!? - used car review | ReDriven

It's safe to say the Holden Cruze has developed a less than favourable reputation. Despite not being that bad to drive, practical and affordable to buy, is that reputation actually warranted?

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00:00​​​​​​​ - Intro
00:59 - What is it?
03:33 - Does it look good?
05:11 - How's the interior?
06:36​ - How's the tech?
07:28 - Is it practical?
08:45 - What goes wrong?
12:27 - Is it safe?
12:55​​​​​​​ - What's it like to drive?
15:09 - How much does it cost?
15:45​​​​​​ - Running costs?
16:24​​​​​​​ - Should you buy it?

#holden
#chevrolet
#cruze

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[evorobin]

Every storm my mate parks his under a huge tree hoping it gets crushed 🤣

[akane-]

Love Jim’s comments 😂 “Servicing costs are reasonable, but most people don’t bother because they hate them” 😂😂😂😂 gold 😂👌

[solid]

Before seeing the video, STAY AWAY FROM THIS CAR.
This was my sister first new car and the transmission blew up after 3 and half years with 60, 000KM on the clock with other minor issues. There was not one year of ownership without going to the dealer at least twice for issues such as injectors and cracking noises in the cabin.

This is the worst car after the Astra to own.

[edstraker]

We got one as a hire car in NZ a few years ago. An alpaca would have been a better option.

[TheRollingStone]

Build quality differences between factories isn’t really something I’d considered much when researching cars. I’ve had a 2011 Chevy Cruze Ohio-assembled since I was a teenager starting in 2013. I’ve replaced 2 things that weren’t regular maintenance items for about $350 in my 8 years of ownership. Its been completely fine. The steering wheel does definitely wear though.

[kevinbarry]

Speaking as an American; this car was a perfect example of a General Motors shit box. Purchased by people who didn't make good decisions, had terrible credit, and didn't have a local Nissan dealership

[CeratedBull]

I own a 2011 Holden Cruze SRI-V and I’ve had no problems with electronics only a problem with the rocket cover and other little things but I keep it looked after and I treat it well and treats me well for a first car.

[piggybank]

I've had a chevy cruze for 8 years, I've replaced the battery, intake manifold, value cover, water inlet, overflow hose, and thermostat housing. All easy fixes and since I did them myself cost was around $500. If you had a shop do them you were probably looking at close to $3000 or $4000.

[craigmarsden]

Well, you've convinced me! I'm off to buy the cheapest Holden Cruze that's nearest to me. Wish me luck 😃

[Christoph]

3:33 The Cruze isn't beautiful but it's not ugly and it has become very rare in Europe. And I own one of them.
5:11 The Steering wheel and the shift knob (manual) is pretty worn, that's true. Everything else is still a in very good condition, built in 2012.
7:29 I own the 4 door sedan and even with the smaller tailgate I've never had a problem with getting my stuff in.
8:34 this tiny space = change for parking meter, shopping cart
10:50 Well, my (Chevy) cruze was built in South Korea in 2012 and it's the most reliable car I've ever had.
Only let me down ONCE when the factory starter battery died after ~8 years. So, this sounds like a (Holden) australian

[joeyjoey]

i have a 2012 cruze 1.4 L turbo manual, bought it new and 12 years later, just had 1 issue, with 1 key fob that fell apart, because i used to open and close it alot, never had any mechnaical issues, i always get it serviced once a year, its fast, fuel efficient, will keep it untill it dies...

[kellogan]

I have a Holden Cruze, SRI-V 1.4Lt turbo 2012/MY13.
I am not surprised by all the comments above, rather, surprised mine doesn't fit the same descriptions.
I bought it used in 2015 and did a 2000+ km return trip interstate in 2016. On my return home, the transmission showed a leak and was taken in for a predetermined factory recall on their transmissions.
Following this, i have had to replace the coolant reservoir which was brittle and corroded. It was hit by the Jakarta airbag recall in 2020 and i have not had a single issue with it since.
It is a very reliable and smooth ride. It runs nicely on e10/unleaded, which was recommended by the dealer, my mechanic and the sticker inside the fuel cap door.
Its just gone 140, 000km and still drives like when i first bought it.
It's had all 9mthly log book services for the first 5 years i owned it, now ive changed to 6mthly for peace of mind as the car is now over 10 years old (My dad's rule).
I've not owned a car for as long as this one with as little issues as it's had in its 11 years of life.

However, I would not buy another one, simply because of all the issues everyone else seem to have with them.

[markhebden]

The honesty in this review is absolute gold. Thanks ReDriven.

[cwhast]

When the 'what goes wrong' segment is the longest segment in this review, it says it all really. Great review.

[Spartacus-kxjq]

I've had a holden cruze 2009 model bought it at 119000kms 6 speed auto 1.8 never had a problems with it sold it at 214000kms guess I was lucky

[theBARL]

On those door mirror mounts, as someone who works in car parts and accessories, probably 3/4 Cruzes we see at work show this problem to some extent. Unlike most cars where this is a bit of black plastic, for some unknown reason Holden decided to make this out of WHITE plastic then basically plasti-dip it black. UV does seem to have some effect but the #1 culprit seems to be taking them through high pressure non-contact automatic car washes so if by some miracle you have one that still has black mirror mounts, don't do that

[ershad]

Funny, Satirical, Over exaggerated and most importantly really helpful review. That’s it I’m subscribing and every car that I’m not going to buy I’ll get my review from here. Bang on mate!

[siddheshtawate]

I own a 2016 Holden Cruze SRI-Z 1.6T in Australia and I think for the price and amongst its competitors it's a decent purchase

[john]

I have one of those faultless examples.
2011 auto Sriv aussie built hatch with leather, towball, tints. Happy to let you review it.

[thomasarmstrong]

I bought a 2014 1.6 turbo manual with 80k kms 4 years ago for $8k, has cost me less than $100 just for a coil pack so far, and after COVID tax is now worth more than $8k apparently. Winning...