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[Maven]

Highlights

Brings midsize car presence to the compact-car class
Offers segment-leading fuel economy
Designed for segment-leading safety
Engineered to the highest quality and durability standards
Tight wheel-to-body relationship enhances well-planted stance appearance
Strong, clean body sides contribute to a refined appearance
Thoughtful use of chrome in grille, belt molding and decklid applique for a technical, refined appearance
Wheel sizes up to 18 inches
Maximum cargo capacity of 15.4 cu. ft. provides ample room for cargo
Rear Park Assist standard on LTZ, available on LT and ECO models
Headlamp delay system
Proportionally larger than the competition translates to midsize-level interior room
Dual-cockpit design
Ice Blue LED backlighting provides a heightened sense of sophistication during nighttime driving
Seats with French seam stitching expected to deliver the best comfort and appearance in the competitive set
All knobs and buttons have a chrome-surround accent finish, and are ambient backlit with LED technology providing a premium appearance
Selective use of premium materials, overall flushness of interrelating elements and extremely tight gap tolerances contribute to a clean, refined appearance
3-gauge instrument cluster with Ice Blue LED backlighting provides a technical, upscale appearance
Integrated center stack houses infotainment display, radio and HVAC controls
Covered bin at the top of the center stack for convenient storage of small items
10 air bags, including knee air bags and roof-rail-mounted curtain air bags with rollover capability
OnStar, 6 months of Directions and Connections plan
Available USB port
XM Radio
Available Bluetooth capability
Available Pioneer audio system
Available DVD-based navigation system with 7" display
Automatic climate control on LTZ
1.8L DOHC I4 engine standard on LS provides an estimated 136 hp and 123 lb-ft of torque
1.4L ECOTEC Turbo I4 standard on LT, LTZ and ECO delivers an estimated 138 hp and 148 lb-ft of torque
6-speed transmissions help to maximize fuel efficiency: 6-speed overdrive manual standard on LS; 6-speed automatic standard on LT and LTS, available on LS and ECO; and 6-speed manual with triple overdrive eco gearset standard and only available on ECO
Compound crank rear suspension enhanced with Z-link increases stability
MacPherson strut-type front suspension with side-load compensated front strut modules and significant damping measures translates into excellent road holding, highly precise handling characteristics, enhanced NVH and prevention of intrusive road shock
Low-rolling resistance tires contribute to increased fuel economy
Rack electric power steering (Rack EPS) enhances responsiveness over traditional column-mounted EPS systems and is more fuel efficient than hydraulic systems
StabiliTrak stability control system
Traction control
4-wheel anti-lock brakes
Tire Pressure Monitoring System

[tommyp2010]

This car is seriously going to raise the bar on what a compact car is. Maybe not necessarily on performance, but for sure on quality and finish. Who cares if it would cost a little more. I'd rather see nicer new cars with more feature and luxury than plainly cheap ones. If you can't afford the new car, get a used one.