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2012 Chevrolet Cruze Eco

Is 42 MPG The Ultimate Answer To The Ultimate Question? On paper, it sounds like an enthusiast's dream. Start by trimming almost 100 pounds from the curb weight of the base Chevrolet Cruze. Then drop the optional turbocharged engine underhood, bolted to a six-speed manual transmission. Lower the suspension and mount some lightweight, forged alloy wheels. Finish it off by sticking a little spoiler on the decklid, along with a special badge. Where do we sign up? But the car we've described isn't the stuff of boy racer fantasies; it's not even a performance car at all. No, the 2012 ... Read More

Vital Stats

Engine:
Turbo 1.4L I4
Power:
138 HP / 148 LB-FT
Transmission:
6-Speed Manual
MSRP:
$20,320 as tested
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    Recalls: GM recalling nearly 4,000 vehicles over airbag concerns
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    Report: Reuss says GM "fundamentally" behind diesel in US, promises more models
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    Report: Macau Grand Prix suffers second fatal accident in as many days
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    General Motors is recalling certain 2012 Buick Verano, Chevrolet Cruze and Sonic models due to a defect in the driver's airbag system. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the airbag has a shorting bar which may contact two internal terminals. If that happens during a crash, the supplemental restraint may not deploy, increasing ...

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    Report: Is Consumer Reports losing its sway? Are we all?
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    Official: Chevy cars highlight GM's fleet of custom SEMA concepts
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    Report: OnStar bug forces GM to halt deliveries on 60,000 vehicles
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