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Summary
The Chevrolet Cobalt will satisfy the needs of drivers looking for economy of price, economy of operation, and a nice, quiet ride. We think it's a handsome, well-equipped car. It carries four people comfortably, five only in a pinch, on a minimal outlay for fuel and monthly payments. The standard engine could offer more responsive low-end power. The Sport model is more fun to drive.NewCarTestDrive.com correspondent Jim McCraw reported from Dearborn, Michigan, with Mitch McCullough reporting from Los Angeles and John F. Katz from Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.
(Source: New Cars Test Drive)
Model Line Overview
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Model Lineup:
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Chevrolet Cobalt LS ($13,675); LT ($14,375); Sport ($18,875) |
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Engines:
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2.2-liter DOHC 16-valve inline-4 |
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Transmissions:
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4-speed automatic |
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Saftey Equipment (standard):
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front airbags, head-curtain airbags, tire pressure monitor |
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Saftey Equipment (optional):
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ABS, stability control, traction control |
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Basic Warranty:
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3 years/36,000 miles |
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Assembled In:
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Lordstown, Ohio |
Specifications As Tested
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Model Tested (MSRP):
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Chevrolet Cobalt LT sedan ($14,375) |
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Standard Equipment:
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air conditioning, power windows, power locks, keyless entry, power mirrors, height and lumbar-adjustable driver's seat, AM/FM/CD/MP3 stereo, XM Satellite Radio; driver information center |
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Options As Tested (MSRP):
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automatic transmission ($925); 2LT package ($1295) includes ABS, body-color side moldings, 205/55R16 tires, fascia spoke wheels, cruise control, OnStar, trunk cargo net; heated leather front bucket seats ($695); rear spoiler ($275) |
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Destination Charge:
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620 |
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Gas Guzzler Tax:
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Price As Tested (MSRP):
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18185 |
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Layout:
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front-wheel drive |
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Horsepower (hp @ rpm):
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148 @ 5600 |
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Torque (lb.-ft. @ rpm):
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152 @ 4200 |
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Transmission:
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4-speed automatic |
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EPA fuel economy, city/hwy:
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22/31 |
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Wheelbase:
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103.3 |
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Length/width/height:
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180.5/67.9/57.1 |
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Track, f/r:
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58.7/58.1 |
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Turning circle:
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37.4 |
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Seating capacity:
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5 |
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Head/hip/leg room, f:
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37.7/49.6/33.7 |
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Head/hip/leg room, m:
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Head/hip/leg room, r:
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Cargo volume:
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13.9 |
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Payload:
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Towing capacity:
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1000 |
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Suspension, f:
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independent, MacPherson struts, L-shaped lower arms, coil springs, anti-roll bar |
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Suspension, r:
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semi-independent, torsion beam with trailing arms, coil springs, anti-roll bar |
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Ground clearance:
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5.4 |
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Curb weight:
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2793 |
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Tires:
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P205/55R16 |
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Brakes, f/r:
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vented disc/drum with ABS |
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Fuel capacity:
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13.2 |
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