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===Gas Mileage===
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===Reliability===
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===Safety===
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Safety tests carried out on the Cobalt by the [http://www.safercar.gov NHTSA] yielded mixed results.  While the Cobalt earned a 5-Star rating for passenger front-impact crash tests, it received 4-Star ratings for driver front-impact, rear side-impact, and rollover tests, and only a 3-Star rating for front side-impact tests.  In addition, in the 2-door Cobalt, there was a safety concern when, as the NHTSA reported, "during the side impact test, the head of the driver dummy struck the windowsill, causing a high head acceleration. Head impact events resulting in high accelerations have a higher likelihood of serious head trauma."
 
Some of the available safety features that may be found on the Cobalt are as follows:
*Front and rear anti-roll bars
*4-wheel [[anti-lock brakes]]
*Driveline traction control
*Driver/passenger front-impact [[airbag]]s
*Side impact bars
*Occupancy sensors
*1st/2nd row overhead side-impact [[airbag]]s


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===Colors===
===Colors===
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Colors for the Chevrolet Cobalt will vary by trim, and a complete list is viewable at [http://www.carsdirect.com/chevrolet/cobalt/colors CarsDirect.com.]  Some of the available combinations are:
 
'''Exterior'''
*Black
*Laser Blue Metallic
*Sandstone Metallic
*Sport Red Tint Coat
*Sunburst Orange Metallic
*Ultra Silver Metallic
*Victory Red
 
'''Interior'''
*Ebony
*Gray
*Neutral


===Main Competitors===
===Main Competitors===
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*[[Mazda Mazda3]]
*[[Honda Civic]]
*[[Toyota Corolla]]
*[[Subaru Impreza]]
*[[Volkswagen Jetta]]
*[[Nissan Sentra]]
*[[Ford Focus]]


==Hybrid Models==
==Hybrid Models==
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==Unique Attributes==
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==Resale Values==
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According to [http://ww.kbb.com Kelley Blue Book,] "the Cobalt holds an average five-year projected residual value, falling far from competitors such as the [[Honda Civic]], [[Scion tC]] and [[Mazda Mazda3]]. The [[Hyundai Elantra]] and [[Kia Spectra]], however, also have lower-than-average projected residuals, just slightly higher than those of the Cobalt."
 
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==Criticisms==
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*"All models suffered fair coarse-pavement tire thrum." - Consumer Guide
 
*"Despite its impressive specs, the 2.2-liter engine often sounds like it's laboring to produce that power, especially under full throttle, even with only two adults on board." - Cars.com
==Generations==
*"If you're looking for a small car with a big back seat, the Cobalt can't compare to the Dodge Caliber or Scion xB. The Cobalt's engine is a bit coarse and its exhaust note is even louder." - Kelley Blue Book
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*"Stopping power good, but pedal felt spongy..." - Consumer Guide
 
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==Generations==
 
==Current Generation: (2005–present)==
 
===First Generation/Origins (YYYY–YYYY)===




==Worldwide==
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==Design quirks and oddities==
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Revision as of 19:43, 3 November 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

Cobalt Trims

Trim1

Trim2

Trim3

Trim4

MSRP

$Price1

$Price2

$Price3

$Price4

Invoice

$Price1

$Price2

$Price3

$Price4

Gas Mileage

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

Trim

2.0L manual

2.2L manual

2.2L auto

2.4L manual

2.4L auto

MPG

22/30

25/34

24/32

25/34

24/32

Reliability

Safety

Safety tests carried out on the Cobalt by the NHTSA yielded mixed results. While the Cobalt earned a 5-Star rating for passenger front-impact crash tests, it received 4-Star ratings for driver front-impact, rear side-impact, and rollover tests, and only a 3-Star rating for front side-impact tests. In addition, in the 2-door Cobalt, there was a safety concern when, as the NHTSA reported, "during the side impact test, the head of the driver dummy struck the windowsill, causing a high head acceleration. Head impact events resulting in high accelerations have a higher likelihood of serious head trauma."

Some of the available safety features that may be found on the Cobalt are as follows:

  • Front and rear anti-roll bars
  • 4-wheel anti-lock brakes
  • Driveline traction control
  • Driver/passenger front-impact airbags
  • Side impact bars
  • Occupancy sensors
  • 1st/2nd row overhead side-impact airbags

Photos

Colors

Colors for the Chevrolet Cobalt will vary by trim, and a complete list is viewable at CarsDirect.com. Some of the available combinations are:

Exterior

  • Black
  • Laser Blue Metallic
  • Sandstone Metallic
  • Sport Red Tint Coat
  • Sunburst Orange Metallic
  • Ultra Silver Metallic
  • Victory Red

Interior

  • Ebony
  • Gray
  • Neutral

Main Competitors

Hybrid Models

Unique Attributes

Resale Values

According to Kelley Blue Book, "the Cobalt holds an average five-year projected residual value, falling far from competitors such as the Honda Civic, Scion tC and Mazda Mazda3. The Hyundai Elantra and Kia Spectra, however, also have lower-than-average projected residuals, just slightly higher than those of the Cobalt."

Criticisms

  • "All models suffered fair coarse-pavement tire thrum." - Consumer Guide
  • "Despite its impressive specs, the 2.2-liter engine often sounds like it's laboring to produce that power, especially under full throttle, even with only two adults on board." - Cars.com
  • "If you're looking for a small car with a big back seat, the Cobalt can't compare to the Dodge Caliber or Scion xB. The Cobalt's engine is a bit coarse and its exhaust note is even louder." - Kelley Blue Book
  • "Stopping power good, but pedal felt spongy..." - Consumer Guide

Generations

Current Generation: (2005–present)

Worldwide

Design quirks and oddities

Awards

See also

External Links

Reviews Cobalt SS/SC

Comparo

GM links

Online Forums


This page uses content from Wikipedia; see Chevrolet Cobalt, which includes these contributors.

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