Some Reviews from people who know what they are talking about.

• "The Cruze is an all-new compact sedan for the U.S., replacing the Chevrolet Cobalt. It boasts a larger interior than both its predecessor and most competitors in its price class." -- Cars.com
• "It is a perfectly adequate sedan that seems well-built . . . economical and pleasingly brisk. The Cruze doesn't appear to be an enthusiasts' car, at least with the powertrains and suspension calibrations we sampled. But as everyday transport it's a huge improvement on the outgoing Cobalt." -- Popular Mechanics
• "The Cruze has handsome exterior work, while the interior is impressively good for big people, and the car also looks and feels better than the price should allow." -- Edmunds
• "Yes, the Cruze is a global car, unlike the Cobalt and Cavalier which were only sold in North America, and because of this should move quality up to higher levels expected in Europe and Asia." -- Automobile.com
• "General Motors, battered and bruised but still swinging, is taking a shot at Honda and Toyota with the Chevrolet Cruze, an attractive if pedestrian compact sedan, it promises will deliver as much as 40 mpg on the highway." --Wired