When the Chevrolet Cruze first debuted in North American in 2010, it was a monumental improvement over the Cobalt it replaced.

Chevrolet's small car fortunes were no longer regulated to the back of the pack. The brand now had a legitimate contender in the compact car segment. But this industry never stays stands still and after six years on the market, the Cruze is ready for replacement.

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