Chevrolet Cruze 
This compact sedan has created quite a stir with its modern design. It has certainly come a long way compared to the Cobalt. The Cruze LT and LTZ are equipped with a 1.4L turbo. For 2012, Chevrolet has made a few minor style changes and added a manual gearbox on the LT. Also available is the Eco version, which offers better fuel economy and making it one of the most frugal cars on the market.
Pros
- Modern mechanics
- Nice finishings
- Good road holding
- Reasonable fuel consumption
- Large trunk
Cons
- Still no hatchback
- Unproven reliability
- Anonymous silhouette
- Rear seats just OK
