I have the urge to speak.
* There really is no decent redesigned intake for the Cruze. You have the OEM (which is okay), and a cheap hose with a filter stuck to it.
* If you are buying one of these intakes, you are not doing it for power, you are not doing it for fuel economy, and you are certainly not doing it because it cleans more dirt. The only reason you would get it, is you could hear the bizzare sound of that VGT turbo. These turbos also really like to bark sometimes if the moon aligns correctly.
* Now about filtration. KN does suck when it comes to that. Does it matter? idk. You can go to any NAPA store and buy a new dry filter so as long as it has a 3" inlet and fits okay. Optionally you can buy a nice Amsoil filter, which is probably the most optimal and is probably what I am going to do in a few thousand miles. I'm pretty sure the Amsoil would actually out perform even the Delco filter.
* Don't worry about the MAF. If it ever gives you ****, unplug the battery for 30 minutes and try again. I run my own tune and can tell you I didn't touch anything concerning the MAF. Never got one. I know what to do if it does, but there hasn't been a need for about seven thousand miles now.