IT MAY look odd up front, and the rear is almost comically Honda Civic-esque, but the Holden Cruze still has its own, and compelling, value story to tell. From the moment you open the door, all traces of the old ex-Daewoo Viva vanish. Only then does it become clear that the Cruze is an inexpensive – as opposed to a cheap – compact four-door sedan. We review the expected best-selling engine and gearbox combination, the 1.8-litre six-speed automatic, to find out what is right, what is wrong and what’s going on with this vital new small car contender.