Originally introduced in 2014, the Z-Series range proved its popularity Down-Under and it is now offered on the updated 2016 Holden Cruze as well.

Available with a full range of standard features that include the company’s MyLink infotainment system with a 7-inch color touchscreen with voice recognition, push-button start, leather seats and rearview camera, the Cruze Z-Series packs additional content such as 17-inch wheels, special badges, rear lip spoiler on sedan, sports spoiler on hatchback, sill plates and special front floor mats.

The Holden Cruze Z-Series is joined by the SRi-Z, based on the Cruze SRI-V and available in both body styles, sedan and hatch, equipped with a 1.6-liter turbo engine and differentiated by the sports body kit and sports suspension system.

Extra goodies found on this version include 18-inch alloy wheels finished in Satin Medium Android, rear sports spoiler on the hatch, special Z-Series badges, Z-Series front floor mats, alloy pedal covers and sill plates.

Changes made to the Oz Cruze lineup continue with the 2016 Equipe model, which brings 17-inch alloy wheels, while the rest of the range gains a new exterior color, called the Slipstream Blue.

Holden says the 2016 Cruze Z-Series IS available for order across Australia from January 22.

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