New models - Holden - CruzeOz Cruze diverges from global modelHolden design and mechanical recalibrations bring on a unique Cruze1 Mar 2011 HOLDEN claims the Australian-made Cruze will be “unique” in the General Motors world due to its revised look and dynamics. Speaking to GoAuto on the eve of the JG Series II unveiling in Adelaide this week, GM Holden chairman and managing director Mike Devereux said the facelift is for Australia only in order to obtain a more ‘Holden’ looking car. “Building the Cruze in Australia has given us a great opportunity to put a more European – and a more Holden-specific face and suspension tune – on the car,” Mr Devereux said. “As we localised the car, we set our particular calibrations for the powertrains … and we did that down at Lang Lang. “I think you will feel the difference between the old car and the new car.” He said the upcoming global Chevrolet Cruze makeover will be different again, in keeping with the Chevrolet DNA. Furthermore, chassis testing in Lang Lang, as well as engine recalibrations at Holden HQ at Fishermans Bend in Melbourne, further differentiate the Australian Cruze from its global counterpart. The result is around 50 per cent Australian content if assessed by retail value of the car in the first instance, a Holden insider said. Local content will increase even further as more local suppliers – mainly from South Australia and Victoria – come on stream over the next few years. Read more1st of March 2011 Cruze exports not on agenda – for nowHolden is not dependent on Cruze exports, but will not rule it out1st of March 2011 Holden happy for Cruze to outsell CommodoreProfit targets not chartbusting bragging rights is key for Cruze, says HoldenAll new modelsAlfa Romeo Abarth Alpine Alpina Audi Aston Martin BMW Bentley Chery Brabham Chrysler Chevrolet Cupra Citroen DS Dodge Fiat Ferrari Foton Ford Great Wall FPV Haval GWM Honda Holden Hyundai HSV Isuzu Infiniti Jeep Jaguar Lamborghini Kia LDV Land Rover Lotus Lexus Maserati Mahindra McLaren Mazda Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-AMG Mini MG Nissan Mitsubishi Pagani Opel Porsche Peugeot Ram Proton Rolls-Royce Renault Saab Rover Smart Skoda Subaru SsangYong Tesla Suzuki Volkswagen Toyota Volvo Motor industry news |
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