2013 Chevrolet Cruze Eco California Drive and Review

2013 Chevrolet Cruze Eco

The 2013 Chevrolet Cruze Eco is huge hit for Chevrolet.

The Chevy Cruze is an affordable, fuel efficient and modern car that Nathan recently had a chance to drive and review in sunny Southern California.

Except that is wasn’t sunny at all.

In fact it rained the entire time but that didn’t stop Nathan from driving the manual version of the Cruze to get the full scoop on what makes it such a successful ride.

Editor’s note: Chevrolet did something few competitors can match: they built an economy version of a small car that’s fun to drive. There are others, but in General Motors’ North American history, there are very few to note. This is a car with a zippy personality that returns outstanding economy. I averaged about 30 mpg while driving like an automotive heretic – in Los Angeles.

This is an example of how turbocharging makes life better.

Sure, the 2013 Chevy Cruze Eco has some shortcomings: it’s backseats area is very tight, the gear spacing is immense with the six-speed manual and its stereo is adequate at best. Still, I was repeatedly pleased with the overall performance and genuine fun the 2013 Chevrolet Cruze Eco returned.