The failure of General Motor's Saturn brand in 2009 seemed to confirm the belief that an American automaker could not compete head-to-head with Japanese competitors. In 2011, however, Chevrolet introduced the Cruze—and has been giving Civics and Corollas a run for their money ever since.
With an MSRP of just over $17,000, the Cruze is a stylish four-door sedan with high-quality interiors, standard high-tech features and a large trunk. It's a compelling value proposition, and those shopping for compact sedans should add the Cruze to their test drive list.
