Over 4 million miles of testing

The Cruze blueprint chose solutions over sacrifices, and then fine-tuned each one over 4 million miles of durability testing. When we wanted to test handling and braking, where better than on the ice and snow of Scandinavia? Cruze proved itself in some hostile environments: continuous driving in the heat of the Arabian Desert, high-altitude in the Alps, intense moisture in Thailand and more. Then it was put through the paces on some of the best test tracks in the world, including the famed Nürburgring in Germany. Cruze is one of the most tested vehicles in Chevrolet history, and that's why we guarantee the quality with a 100,000 mile/5-year Powertrain Warranty.

Fuel-Saving Technology most compacts don't offer

Cruze has solutions that most compacts don't offer. One is a standard six-speed transmission, to help maximize efficiency. Fuel economy increases even more with the available 1.4L turbo charged engine. Coming later in 2010, Cruze Eco is expected to offer up to 40 MPG highway.

Sophisticated ride and handling

How do you create an efficient car that's fun to drive? It has to start with the engine. The available 1.4L turbocharged engine is the ideal size - small yet powerful - designed for efficiency without compromising performance. It delivers an estimated 138 horsepower and accelerates with authority. Cruze takes on tight corners with rack-mounted electric power steering and a race-proven Z-link rear suspension. It's a driving experience you might not expect in a compact. And that's the point.

Generous room and comfort

Cruze only seems like a compact from the outside. Inside, it's a different story. The cavernous interior of Cruze not only has more room than Honda Civic and Toyota Corolla, but it also has more cargo space too. That's something to brag about, but Cruze chooses to go about things quietly in the interior. It's designed with 30 distinct acoustical treatments - including a triple-sealed, acoustic-laminated glass windshield - to create a serene interior.

More standard safety features than Corolla and Civic

Cruze engineers applied the same philosophy to safety that they did to everything else. That's why Cruze comes standard with 10 standard air bags - to protect heads, chests and knees. It comes with a high-strength steel safety cage and roof crush resistance that outperforms the requirements. Best of all, every Cruze comes protected and connected by OnStar with the Directions & Connections Plan - including Automatic Crash Response - standard for the first six months.

Technology right where you can see, touch it and use it

It's great to have the latest gadgets and modern technology, but they can get lost if they're not put in the right places. And since Cruze has so much standard and available technology, designers had to take a fresh approach to console design. The result is ergonomic and sharp looking - everything is right where you can see it, touch it and use it.

RS Appearance Package

Cruze has a distinct look - one you won't see in other cars in its class. The beveled hood, the sharp angles and sculpted fenders are details generally reserved for luxury vehicles. Not anymore. And you can make great look even better with the RS Package, available for LT and LTZ.

• Unique fascias
• Rocker moldings
• Rear spoiler
• Foglamps
• Uplevel instrument cluster