Aside from the SS, though, the Cobalt might not be the best option if you’re looking for a sporty compact-many of its competitors offer a superior driving experience-but the Cobalt’s price, looks, and calm over-the-road demeanor make it an acceptable choice as a transportation appliance. The old SS and SS Supercharged models were dropped and replaced by a single turbocharged SS version.
CHEVROLET COBALT L S MANUAL
The SS uses a 260-hp, 2.0-liter turbocharged four and is available only as a coupe with a five-speed manual transmission.įor 2008, Cobalts come in five different trim levels (LS, LT, 2LT, Sport, and SS). An easy-to-shift five-speed manual is standard on all Cobalts, and a four-speed automatic is optional. Moving upward yields a 2.4-liter version of the same engine with 171 horsepower. Base models are powered by a 2.2-liter four-cylinder with 148 horsepower. Interior quality is not quite up to the best in the segment loads of shiny, poorly grained plastic and a dashboard design that tries to ape the previous-generation Volkswagen Jetta but comes up short are among its faults.Īll Cobalt models have front-wheel drive and distinguish themselves in their class by offering above-average horsepower for the price. Available as a two-door coupe or four-door sedan, the Cobalt offers class-competitive interior space in either iteration. Built on the front-drive Delta platform that also underpins the Saturn Astra, the Cobalt boasts a solid structure and a compliant ride.
Launched in 2005, the Cobalt replaced the aged Cavalier in showrooms. Chevrolet’s entry into the compact-car segment is the Cobalt.
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