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Chevrolet Cruze Review
The 2012 Chevrolet Cruze ranks 6 out of 41 Affordable Small Cars. This ranking is based on our analysis of 44 published reviews and test drives of the Chevrolet Cruze, and our analysis of reliability and safety data.
The 2012 Chevrolet Cruze is praised by automotive journalists for its great fuel economy, roomy cabin and upscale feel for the price. That's why the Cruze is our Best Compact Car for the Money.
For 2012, Chevrolet adds a few more perks to a vehicle that’s already one of the most popular vehicles on the market. On lower trims, features like Bluetooth, steering wheel-mounted audio controls and a USB port are now standard. Fuel-conscious shoppers will also be happy to learn that models with the 1.4-liter turbo engine will get two more miles per gallon on the highway, according to Chevrolet.
Though the 2012 Chevrolet Cruze has a starting price that's a bit high for the class, the automotive press says it will appeal to buyers because it does so many things well. "Chevrolet has produced a well-rounded compact sedan that easily holds its own with the best entries in this class,” says Consumer Guide, “but its biggest challenge may be overcoming the buying public's preconceived notions about its brand. If you are shopping compacts, Cruze should certainly be on your shopping list."
Other Cars to Consider
For a more stylish sedan, consider the Hyundai Elantra. The 2012 Elantra starts at about $16,500, and like the Cruze, the Elantra has a reputation as a small car that drives and looks more expensive than it is. The Elantra has optional heated seats in front and back, which is a first in this class. The industry also thinks the Elantra is roomier than the Cruze. The Elantra also comes with some of the highest fuel economy ratings in the class at 29/40 mpg city/highway, regardless of which transmission you pick.
The Chevrolet Cruze and Hyundai Elantra may not appeal to young buyers because they’re not as fun to drive as the Mazda3. It starts at almost $16,000 and has one of the sportiest interiors in the class with performance to match. Its base 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine makes 148 horsepower, and there is a 2.5-liter four-cylinder option that makes 167. Because the Mazda3 has better performance than the Elantra and Cruze, its fuel economy ratings aren’t as high. A Mazda3 with an automatic transmission gets 24/33 mpg city/highway, and that number drops to 22/29 with the 2.5-liter engine and automatic transmission.
Details: 2012 Chevrolet Cruze
The 2012 Cruze hasn’t changed much from the 2011 model. It’s still available in LS, 1LT, 2LT, LTZ and Eco trims and looks the same, but gains more standard features on lower trims. Navigation is now optional on the Eco trim, and the 1LT and Eco trims come standard with a USB port, Bluetooth, steering wheel-mounted audio controls and a leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob. These features were optional last year.
According to Chevrolet, all models with the 1.4-liter turbo engine and six-speed automatic get two more miles per gallon on the highway.
- “The Cruze's roominess, efficiency, quality and refinement bring Chevrolet into a whole new world of compact cars." -- Cars.com
- "When compared to this segment's traditional leaders, the Honda Civic and Toyota Corolla, the Cruze is fully competitive (or even better) in terms of design and driving dynamics." -- Edmunds
- "Unless you’re determined to downsize, the LTZ doesn’t seem distinctive enough to rationalize its midsize price tag, not when you could have a larger Malibu for about the same money. But if you keep the price closer to $20,000, the Cruze is worth a second look, even if a first glance doesn’t stop you in your tracks." -- The New York Times
- "The Chevrolet Cruze doesn't have the time-tested records of the Honda Civic or Toyota Corolla and therefore doesn't have as high a resale value." -- Kelley Blue Book
Monday, June 4, 2012
Ford Fiesta Review "2012 Best Cars for the Your Money"
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Ford Fiesta Review - What the Auto Press Says
The 2012 Ford Fiesta ranks 2 out of 41 Affordable Small Cars. This ranking is based on our analysis of 27 published reviews and test drives of the Ford Fiesta, and our analysis of reliability and safety data.
The 2012 Ford Fiesta is a well-rounded small car that offers good driving dynamics, a comfortable interior and competitive interior tech for the class.
The Ford Fiesta hit the market in 2010, and for 2012, reviewers are still impressed with the 2012 Fiesta’s nearly perfect package. They say thisaffordable small car offers cute looks, fun color options, a quality interior, fun driving dynamics, upscale tech and good fuel economy ratings for the class.
That said, there are a few caveats consumers should know. In advertisements, Ford says the Fiesta gets 29/40 mpg city/highway. That’s with the Fiesta’s Super Fuel Economy package that’s optional on SE trims and higher, which means you pay more for good mileage. And, even though the Fiesta is available as a hatchback, it is not the most utilitarian five-door in the class. That honor is reserved for the Honda Fit, which has a standard Magic Seat and up to 57.3 cubic feet of cargo space.
But that doesn’t stop the Fiesta sedan and hatchback from being theBest Subcompact Car and Hatchback for the Money thanks to their stylish looks, available tech and fun performance.
Other Cars to Consider
There are two new affordable small cars that are challenging the Ford Fiesta: the Kia Rio and Hyundai Accent. Previously, the automotive press condemned these models for their bad performance, cheap interiors and few standard safety features. For 2012, both of these models are redesigned and the automotive press is raving about their 138-horsepower engines and attractive exteriors. What’s more, both of these models top the base Fiesta’s fuel economy ratings and get 29/40 mpg city/highway.
If practicality is your main concern, you should check out the Honda Fit. Some reviewers say it isn't as much fun as the Fiesta, but it does a lot of things the Fiesta can’t thanks to its standard Magic Seat. The Magic Seat has four modes (people, utility, long and tall), which means you can fit five adults comfortably, pack 57.3 cubic feet worth of stuff, tote a surf board or haul a tall plant. The Fit does trail the Fiesta in terms of fuel economy, but if practicality is your primary concern, the Honda Fit tops the Fiesta.
Details: Ford Fiesta
The Ford Fiesta sedan and five-door hatchback come in four trims: the base S, SE, SEL and SES. The base S is available only as a sedan, and the sedan is not available in the SES trim. The hatch isn't available in the SEL, though the two trims are nearly identical in terms of features and options.
The Ford Fiesta is in its second year of production, and there are few changes to the model. In response to critiques from the automotive press, Ford has added a center arm rest and blind spot sideview mirrors. The automaker has also added new interior style packages.
- "The Fiesta is a substantial, grown-up car. If Ford can keep pricing for the U.S. model, due here next spring, within range of the spunkier but less well-mannered Honda Fit, it will have a rare commodity: a car suited to both Facebook and the real world." -- Automobile Magazine
- “Fiesta doesn't have near the passenger room and cargo versatility of most competitors, but counters with the availability of several unexpected class features, such as heated seats and leather upholstery. If practicality is secondary to style and substance in your book, then Fiesta should be on your shopping list." -- Consumer Guide
- "Ford would be happy with best in class. And we think that's where the Fiesta may very well rank when it reaches the United States." -- Car and Driver
- "Against more familiar models--the Chevrolet Aveo, the Honda Fit and the Toyota Yaris--the Fiesta rises above this competition and every other segment." -- AutoWeek
- "Want a small, cheap, fun-to-drive, economical, practical car? Right now there's not many choices at all and none if you want to buy American. The Ford Fiesta will change that." -- Jalopnik
- "The Fiesta marks Ford's attempt to market the same basic car here that is sold in Europe at higher prices, by standardizing the basics and making optional some upscale features, including heated leather seats, automatic climate control, heated side mirrors, keyless entry and push-button engine start. Some of these features have never been seen in this price class." -- Cars.com










