Hertz has (almost) the exact same model as what you rented. One difference I noticed was that the leather did not extend to the dashboard and door panels on my Cruze like it did on yours. Also, the gas cap on my car was connected. I wonder if it was just National who did that.

Other than that, I agree with the majority of what you said. I wish I had the opportunity to rent other new cars in this and smaller classes like you do! I loved the engine though; it was my first time in a turbocharged vehicle and it is so cool -- all that torque at only 1850 rpm! I also didn't experience the glare problem that plagued your rental. I did however have an issue with traction -- on a gravel road, it was very difficult to keep control of the car, and out here in SLC that makes me wonder how safe it would be to have one of these in the winter.

-J.