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
Mercedes-Benz CLA
✓Smooth driving and advanced technology
✓Beautiful design suited to younger drivers
✓Good driving experience in Sport mode
✓Driver-assistance features (autonomous driving assist and lane-keeping aid)
✗General descriptions only with no specific reference to the CLA