The good thing is that since you're going with a Chevy that it will at least be under warrantee the whole time you're making payments on it.

Seriously... Go look at a Mazda CX-5. Best smaller SUV out there and super reliable. Mrs. Irish gets almost 30 mpg on her daily commute.

If you're dead set on a lease then look at the residual value of the car. It might be lower than you expect and then when the lease is over you can just buy it knowing that it's been well taken care of by you and you're getting a low mileage, good used vehicle.

Personally... I would never lease, but then again I don't like car payments. It is an investment in a depreciating asset.