2011 Chevrolet Cruze at a glance

2011 Chevrolet Cruze

Base price: $16,995

Price as tested: $18,995

Powertrain: 1.4-liter, turbocharged, DOHC, inline four, four valves per cylinder, double continuously variable cam phase intake and exhaust, sequential multiport fuel injection

Horsepower: 138 at 4,900 rpm

Torque: 148 pound-feet at 1,850 rpm

Curb weight: 3,102 pounds

Fuel economy: 24 mpg highway/36 city

Final thoughts: A good value