When shopping for a new car my primary concern was fuel mileage. I commute a 100 mile round trip to work and I know fuel is not going to get any cheaper. I did consider other makes and models but after test driving I found out the eco is actually fun to drive. As for fuel mileage, I disregarded what the sticker said and decided I was going to make my own mind up. I found out it mostly depends on your driving style. If I try really hard I can get 50-51 mpg. Granted most of my commute is a mix of highway/interstate I usually average 42-43 mpg without even trying. My wife drives mostly city and she averages 38 mpg. The only word of caution I have to offer is that I have heard horror stories from the other cruse trims. Complaints that are common, widespread and re-occurring. From everyone I have talked to stay away from bigger engine and the more costly trims. Before I test drove the eco I did not think I would ever own another Chevy but for what the cruse eco is-it suited my situation the best.

I like that it gets good gas mileage, and that is it. It constantly has things wrong with it, and it's a new car! I have spent a fortune in repairs because everything happened to it once I was out of warranty, and the things I have had to replace shouldn't even be happening on a car that is just a few years old. it also has the interior falling apart, as well as pieces coming off of the inside of the car. everything about this car was a bad choice.