[Aussie]

Mine hasn't been called a Chevy but I have gotten "nice car, what is it".

 

[Aussie]

You seem to be forgetting that the Cruze was already on the road long before it became available in USA, so obviously GM USA just used the name it already had elsewhere.

 

[Aussie]

This is the first series Cruze, you will be surprised and most likely happy you never got it?

Used car review Holden Cruze 2002-2004: Car Reviews- CarsGuide