Chevrolet Cobalt Street Car.
The Chevrolet Cobalt sedan is available in four trim levels: LS, LT, LTZ and SS. The Cobalt coupe is available in four as well: LS, LT, SS and the performance-oriented SS Supercharged. The LS model is the price leader for both body styles, equipped with a modest amount of standard features that includes filtered air conditioning, a CD player and a tilt steering wheel. More amenities, including power accessories, cruise control, keyless entry, OnStar, XM radio, leather upholstery and an upgraded Pioneer stereo are featured on the LT, LTZ and SS trims.
Even when equipped with the base 2.2-liter, 145-horsepower four-cylinder engine, the Cobalt can get out of its own way just fine, returning good fuel economy to boot. SS models get a zestier 2.4-liter four-cylinder that delivers 171 hp while exacting little or no penalty in fuel economy. Fun-seekers will likely be drawn to the extroverted 205-hp Cobalt SS Supercharged that, true to its name, has a supercharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder; it comes only with a five-speed manual transmission. A four-speed automatic is optional on all others, and it comes standard on the LTZ.
In terms of safety, the Chevy Cobalt is a mixed bag: In contrast to some cars in this class, rear disc brakes and ABS are only optional on lower trim levels, as are seat-mounted side airbags and side curtain airbags. When equipped with the side bags, the Cobalt has scored quite well in crash tests.
Small Chevrolet cars have rarely been known for the quality of their interiors, and the Cobalt doesn’t do much to change this. In editorial reviews, this compact car has earned negative commentary in regard to its hard plastics, inconsistent build quality and limited storage. On the positive side, the Cobalt’s interior is nicely insulated from road and engine noise, and the front seats should be very comfortable for the majority of drivers and passengers.
The Chevrolet Cobalt debuted for the 2005 model year. As such, it is only now starting to appear with frequency as a used vehicle. The Cobalt effectively replaced the long-running Chevy Cavalier, which was both smaller and of much poorer quality. The Cobalt’s categorical step up in quality and content warranted the name change, and portends good things to come from General Motors.
December 1st, 2007 at 9:05 am
Anybody know where I can find Colbalt SS apparal (T-shirts, jackets, hats)
December 15th, 2007 at 9:50 pm
nice car
February 27th, 2008 at 10:18 am
this is a pretty sweeet car.
i like the painted engine bay and the rest of the car.
i like cobalts cause they have so much potential.
i dont like the 2008 cobalts cause they arent supercharged anymore. but they do have the 2.4L, which gets about 171 HP, the supercharged SS gets 205 HP.
overall, such a nicely constructed car.
March 29th, 2008 at 2:26 pm
Yeah the 2008 may not be a supercharged 2.0 with 205 hp but the 2008 SS in now a 2.0 turbocharged with 260 hp….
April 8th, 2008 at 6:07 pm
No, I think the turbocharged Cobalt starts up for the 2009 MY. In 2008 they only had the 2.2L and 2.4L
April 8th, 2008 at 6:15 pm
Actually… I think they only made the 2.2L and 2.4L models of the Cobalt for 2008. The turbocharged 2.0L starts for the 2009 MY I believe.
April 25th, 2008 at 2:53 pm
They better have the turbo on it… or i will just have to buy a camaro
May 26th, 2008 at 6:52 pm
xupenla
August 2nd, 2008 at 9:12 pm
I have the’08 Sport coupe,it has 173 hp and no turbo–I was pissed about that!
October 6th, 2008 at 5:12 pm
The 2008 cobalts are the 2.2 LS/LT; the 2.4 Sport NA and the Cobalt SS 2.0 Turbo with 260hp, 260ft/lb and it came out in the first couple weeks in April of this year.
October 9th, 2008 at 8:47 pm
What exhaust system is that in the second picture?
November 12th, 2008 at 2:27 pm
Hey who ever owns this cAR i want to meet
I would kill to have this car!!
Only if i could have this car!!!!!
Ya But In my dreams i have this car!!
Holy crap!!!! i want this car!!! THANK U
-Amanda !!
December 10th, 2008 at 11:30 am
dude my 1979 trans am is way better than this crappy car !!!!!!!!!!!
April 29th, 2009 at 6:29 am
Awsome cars, my dad has one.
August 4th, 2009 at 3:35 pm
It is an awesome car, i have a 2006 Cobalt SS Supercharged with a stage 2 kit, injen cold air intake n lots of otha good stuff…haha…n i bet ur transam blows!!!