Light Front, Runs and Drives, Passenger Airbag Good., , The Cruze is an all-new compact sedan for the U.S., replacing the Chevrolet Cobalt. It boasts a larger interior than both its predecessor and most competitors in its price class. The Cruze marks the first compact car to reflect the higher-quality approach GM has taken with many other models interiors. The Cruze has been sold in Europe and Asia since 2008; the North American model is assembled at the Cobalts former factory in Lordstown, Ohio.