Overall much better than previous models of small size sedans, I've driven all of the previous models: cavalier, cobalt.. Based on my personal experience with the car, I rented the cruze for a business trip and the gas was surprisingly expensive, I personally thought it was the way I was driving it; chevrolet fine tuned the engine and it had a very good acceleration response. The interior of the car is very basic but the exterior styling remains the more attractive aspect of the car overall.