Chevrolet Cruze
✓Relatively good reliability for local road conditions
✓Good ride comfort even on long drives on local roads
✓Relatively good fuel economy for its price (average 12–14 km/l in city)
✓Relatively modern exterior design for its generation
✗Expensive maintenance and long wait times at the importer
✗Susceptibility to minor damage in urban driving
✗Relatively low interior material quality compared to Japanese/Korean rivals
✗Average ride comfort due to overly soft suspension
Lexus IS
✓High reliability over many years
✓High ride comfort even on busy urban roads
✓Extremely reliable vehicle with rare faults after many years of use
✓Luxurious exterior and interior design that conveys prestige and comfort
✗High maintenance costs at authorized dealership workshops