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It is available as both a [[coupe]] and [[sedan]] and is based upon the GM Delta platform, along with the [[Chevrolet HHR]], [[Pontiac G5]], [[Saturn ION]], and European [[Opel Astra]]. All Cobalts are manufactured at [[General Motors Corporation|GM]]'s Lordstown Assembly plant in Lordstown, Ohio.
It is available as both a [[coupe]] and [[sedan]] and is based upon the GM Delta platform, along with the [[Chevrolet HHR]], [[Pontiac G5]], [[Saturn ION]], and European [[Opel Astra]]. All Cobalts are manufactured at [[General Motors Corporation|GM]]'s Lordstown Assembly plant in Lordstown, Ohio.


See Wikicars' comprehensive '''[[Chevrolet Cobalt Review]]'''.
===Recent Changes===
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===Styles and Major Options===
==Specifications==
==Specifications==
[[Image:750px-2006_Chevrolet_Cobalt_coupe.jpg|right|thumb|250px|2006 Cobalt coupé]]
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==Cobalt SS Supercharged==
==Cobalt SS Supercharged==
Featuring a supercharged, high performance, 2.0L Ecotec engine boosting at 12 psi.  Direct competitors: Civic Si, Dodge SRT4.
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Featuring a supercharged, high performance, 2.0L Ecotec engine boosting at 12 psi. Direct competitors: Civic Si, Dodge SRT4.
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==Reviews==
==External Links==
'''''Reviews'''''
Cobalt SS/SC
Cobalt SS/SC
*http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/coupe/112_0502_2005_chevrolet_cobalt_ss_supercharged/index.html
*http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/coupe/112_0502_2005_chevrolet_cobalt_ss_supercharged/index.html
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*http://www.automobilemag.com/reviews/sedans/0512_compact_sport_cars/
*http://www.automobilemag.com/reviews/sedans/0512_compact_sport_cars/


==GM links==
'''''GM links'''''
*[http://www.chevrolet.com/cobalt/ Official American site]
*[http://www.chevrolet.com/cobalt/ Official American site]
*[http://www.gmcanada.com/english/vehicles/chevrolet/cobalt/ Official Canadian site]
*[http://www.gmcanada.com/english/vehicles/chevrolet/cobalt/ Official Canadian site]


==Online Forums==
'''''Online Forums'''''
*http://www.cobaltss.net/ The Cobalt SS Network
*http://www.cobaltss.net/ The Cobalt SS Network


Revision as of 18:30, 29 August 2006

2005 Cobalt SS coupé

The Chevrolet Cobalt is a compact car introduced by Chevrolet in 2004 for the 2005 model year, replacing the aging Cavalier. The Cobalt is intended to compete with Japanese cars like the Honda Civic and Toyota Corolla.

It is available as both a coupe and sedan and is based upon the GM Delta platform, along with the Chevrolet HHR, Pontiac G5, Saturn ION, and European Opel Astra. All Cobalts are manufactured at GM's Lordstown Assembly plant in Lordstown, Ohio.

See Wikicars' comprehensive Chevrolet Cobalt Review.

Recent Changes

Mention any minor facelifts or major changes made to the vehicle here.

Styles and Major Options

Specifications

2006 Cobalt coupé

The front suspension is independent with MacPherson struts, while a semi-independent torsion bar is used in the rear. The wheelbase is 103.3 in (262.4 cm), longer than its competitors, and the width is 68.4 in (173.8 cm). Weight is at 2808-2989 lb (1273-1355 kg), and fuel economy is rated at 29 mpg city / 34 mpg hwy for the 2.2l and 2.4l VVT engines, and 23 mpg city / 29 mpg hwy for the 2.0l supercharged, per Chevrolet USA website. The car is notable for its use of electrical, rather than the conventional hydraulic, power steering. It is built at the General Motors plant in Lordstown, Ohio.

Engines:

Years Engine Power Torque
2005– 2.2 L Ecotec L61 I4 145 hp (108 kW) 155 ft·lbf (210 N·m)
2005– 2.0 L Ecotec LSJ supercharged I4 205 hp (153 kW) 200 ft·lbf
2006– 2.4 L Ecotec LE5 I4 171 hp (128 kW) 163 ft·lbf (221 N·m)

Cobalt SS Supercharged

Featuring a supercharged, high performance, 2.0L Ecotec engine boosting at 12 psi. Direct competitors: Civic Si, Dodge SRT4.

Pricing

Add more fields as necessary.

MODEL Trims

Trim1

Trim2

Trim3

Trim4

MSRP

$Price1

$Price2

$Price3

$Price4

Invoice

$Price1

$Price2

$Price3

$Price4

Gas Mileage

Add more fields as necessary.

As seen on the FuelEconomy.gov website, the City/Highway MPG averages are as follows:

Trim

Trim1

Trim2

Trim3

Trim4

MPG

c/h

c/h

c/h

c/h

Reliability

Warranty options and scheduled maintainence information should be mentioned here.

Safety

This section should reference points on safety ratings and features of the vehicle.

Photos

Add Photos of the vehicle here.

Please make sure not to use copyrighted photos.

Colors

List the colors that the particular <MODEL> is offered in.

Main Competitors

Create links to other <MAKE> <MODEL> pages in this section.

Hybrid Models

If there are hybrid versions of this vehicle manufactured, then please elaborate a little bit on it here.

Unique Attributes

If there are any features of this vehicle that sets it apart from other vehicles in its class, then mention those unique attributes here.

Resale Values

Add more fields as necessary.

<MODEL> Year

Year X

Year X-2

Year X-3

Year X-4

Resale Value

$

$

$

$

Criticisms

Please make sure to keep critiques in a third-person point of view. If using criticisms from a reputable automotive source, then please make sure to cite the quote.

Generations

Fill in as many as appropriate. Add more if necessary and pictures wherever applicable.

Please make sure NOT to use copyrighted pictures.

Current Generation: (YYYY–present)

Fifth generation (YYYY–YYYY)

Fourth generation (YYYY–YYYY)

Third generation (YYYY–YYYY)

Second generation (YYYY–YYYY)

First Generation/Origins (YYYY–YYYY)

Worldwide

If the vehicle is sold in other markets worldwide, then this is the section to mention that information. Also, mention if the <MODEL> goes by another name in these other markets.

Design quirks and oddities

Refer to any pop-culture tidbits about the vehicle in this section.

Awards

List out notable awards that the model has recieved while in production. Boldface the company or orgainization that gives out the award, and Italicize the name of the award.

See also

This section should be used to link to other pages within Wikicars, that are related to this article.

External Links

Reviews Cobalt SS/SC

Comparo

GM links

Online Forums


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