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Holden Cruze - Top crash rating for under $25,000 cars

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28th August, 2009

The all-new Holden Cruze is the safest car under $25,000 according to a report released by the NSW Minister for Roads, Michael Daley, and NSW's Roads and Traffic Authority.

Launched in June 2009, the all-new Holden Cruze received the maximum five-star Australasian New Car Assessment Programme (ANCAP) rating, scoring 35.04 points out of a possible 37 in the ANCAP testing - the highest of any vehicle in that price category.

Exert from NSW Minister for Roads’ media release:

Minister for Roads Michael Daley has urged budget conscious motorists to keep safety in mind when purchasing their next vehicle.

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The Centre for Road Safety recommends motorists look for a range of safety features in a vehicle including;

  • Electronic Stability Control which compares the driver’s intended path with the vehicle’s actual path and applies brakes to selected wheels if the two don’t match
  • Electronic/Emergency Brake Assist systems which applies the maximum amount of pressure on the brake if the driver brakes suddenly
  • Active Head Restraints to help prevent whiplash
  • Dual Front Airbags
  • Side or Side Curtain Airbags
  • Seatbelt Pre-tensioners

Top five cars under $25,000

ANCAP Score (out of 37)

Stars

Holden Cruze

35.04

5

Ford Focus

34.46

5

Ford Fiesta

34.44

5

Mazda 2

34.33

5

Hyundai i30 SLX

32.54

5

NOTE: Price quoted excludes dealer delivery fees and statutory charges.


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