How do you create an efficient car that's fun to drive? It has to start with the engine. The available 1.4L turbocharged engine is the ideal size — small yet powerful — designed for efficiency without compromising performance. It delivers 138 horsepower and accelerates with authority. Cruze takes on tight corners with rack-mounted electric power steering and an available race-proven Z-link rear suspension(8). In fact, Cruze LTZ outcorners the 2011 BMW 328i(9). It's a driving experience you might not expect in a compact. And that's the point.

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