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The Cruze is Chevy's aggressive response to the Toyota Corolla, Mazda 3, Ford Fusion and Honda Civic. Now with the Eco version and its EPA rating of 28 miles per gallon in city driving and 42 mpg on the highway, the Cruze is a serious competition for even the Toyota Prius, Honda Insight, Ford Fusion Hybrid and the like.
There are a lot of people who care about fuel economy but don't care for "range anxiety" or the increased cost of hybrids, and the Eco model is a valid choice. Chevy understands that consumers generally want to save gas in an effort to save money. Therefore, starting with an inexpensive car is equally important. In a sense, the Cruze Eco is for drivers who think the current electric and hybrid offerings are way cool but don't want to spend upwards of $40,000 on a car or just can't be bothered with the quirks of battery-powered conveyance.
With the price of gasoline continuously marching upward, 40 is the new 30 when it comes to fuel economy (or as my kids tell me, "50 is the new 30 Dad!"). Chevy's promise of fuel economy held true for me. I experienced between 40 and 44 mpg on my long highway runs and with its six-speed manual transmission, the Cruze Eco seemed much more responsive and entertaining to drive than its hybrid competitors.
Your price for a new Chevy Cruze Eco starts at $18,175, and I have to say a great value for an economical sedan that looks and feels bigger without the bigger price tag.