Is the Chevrolet Cruze powerful enough for highway driving?

The new generation features a 1.5L 4-cylinder engine producing 113 hp with a 6-speed auto. For buyers considering the Chevrolet Cruze, that matters because it affects how easy the car is to live with, whether for commuting, family use, long-distance driving or ownership costs. The useful way to read this is not as an isolated specification, but as a clue to how the car will feel in real daily use.