Holden Cruze - Safest Car Under $25,000
Date: 24-08-2009
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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 the RTA.
Launched in June 2009, the all-new Holden Cruze received the maximum five-star Australasian New Car Assessment Program (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.
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 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 |
