- sedan 70,958
- 9,995 overpriced
- Barton, MD
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- autoshopper.com
- sedan 70,958 gasoline automatic
2009 chevrolet cobalt review this car review is specific to this model, not the actual vehicle for sale. Now more powerful and economical. introductionthe chevrolet cobalt is a good option for inexpensive, high-value transportation. The cobalt is quiet and refined for a small car and it delivers crisp handling and a smooth ride, all benefits of its strong, rigid platform. With its all-around competence, the cobalt compares well with the honda civic, toyota corolla, and ford focus. This engine when equipped with the five-speed manual is being marketed as the cobalt xfe for 2009. Economy is further enhanced by new 15-inch low rolling resistance tires, and by a longer-legged (3. 63:1, vs. 3. 84) final drive ratio on manual transmission models. These are basic models with wind-up windows and manually operated mirrors. Tires are low-rolling-resistance 195/60r15s on 15-inch steel wheels. Options are limited, but include an automatic transmission 925). cobalt lt 16,460) sedan and coupe get upgraded upholstery, adjustable lumbar support for the driver, power windows and door locks, and other amenities, including woodgrain trim. Options include cruise control 275), sunroof 750), seven-speaker pioneer audio 295), remote vehicle starter 190) for automatic models, heated leather seats 795), and a leather-wrapped steering wheel with audio and cruise controls and bluetooth wireless connectivity 245). the 2lt option package 2,500) bundles abs; stabilitrak; the automatic transmission; color-keyed bodyside moldings; 205/55r16 tires on more stylish, plastic-faced wheels; cruise control; and a trunk cargo net. The sport appearance package 995) includes a rear spoiler, larger body-color fascias and rocker moldings; 17-inch polished aluminum wheels with performance tires; chrome exhaust tip; fog lamps; white-face sport gauges; leather-wrapped steering wheel and shifter knob; and steering wheel audio controls. A chrome exterior package 395) includes a chrome grille, bodyside moldings and door handles. cobalt ss coupe and sedan 23,425) are powered by a 260-horsepower, 2. 0-liter turbocharged engine and come with upgraded suspension and brakes, sport seats with suede-like inserts, additional gauges, fog lamps, and spoilers and air dams all around. A heavy-duty five-speed is the only transmission offered. Tires are 225/40r18 summer-performance continentals on 18-inch forged aluminum wheels. A configurable lcd display 295) for the ss coupe allows the driver to select from a variety of performance measurements, including 0-60 mph and quarter-mile acceleration, braking performance and cornering grip (g load). onstar comes standard on all models. It also includes the general motors advanced automatic crash notification (aacn) system, making crash data available to participating 911 centers to help them dispatch the appropriate live-saving personnel and equipment. safety features include dual-stage front air bags, front seatbelt pre-tensioners, rear center shoulder belts, and the latch child seat retention system. Head-curtain side airbags are standard on all models, as is a tire pressure monitor. Ss and 2lt come with stabilitrak electronic stability control. Anti-lock brakes (abs) are standard on ss and 2lt, optional 400) on lt and ls; the system includes traction control on cobalts with automatic transmission. walkaroundthe chevy cobalt is built on gm's delta platform, which it shares with the saturn astra and european-market opel astra. But with its single-bar grille and bowtie emblem, cobalt looks like a proper chevrolet small car right down to its shoes and socks. body panel fits are extremely tight. So tight, in fact, that there are no rubber trim gaskets around cobalt's compound complex headlamps. the coupe weighs about 50 pounds less than the sedan, an insignificant amount. cobalt is longer, wider and lower than most of its direct competitors. Its interior dimensions and trunk capacity are comparable for the class. the cobalt ss is distinguished by its front fascia with integrated air dam and projector-beam fog lights. Upper and lower grilles both sport a specific diamond-mesh texture. Rocker extensions are also unique to the ss, and a rear deck-lid spoiler is standard. The standard spoiler can be replaced with big wing. Materials are decent and the fit and finish are good. Overall, it's comparable for the class. There's just enough chrome trim here and there on knobs and instruments to brighten things up without a lot of glare from the shiny parts. Instruments are large, well placed, and easy to read, with nice graphic treatment throughout. cobalt uses different seats in the different trim levels, each with detail changes in foam, padding and trim. We found plenty of fore/aft and rake adjustment for a 6-foot, 4-inch driver, plus seat height adjustment with a ratcheting handle. The lt seats were very comfortable and grabbed us in the fast corners exactly where we needed to be grabbed and held. Even better were the optional leather-trimmed seats, which come with electric heat. inside the ss are sport seats embroidered with the ss-logo and enhanced with suede-like ultralux inserts. A specific gauge package includes an a-pillar-mounted turbo boost gauge. the available pioneer seven-speaker sound system with the delphi am/fm/cd delivers good sound and includes a huge subwoofer mounted on the left side trunk wall. The urethane steering wheel that comes on ls and lt models feels cheap. The leather-wrapped wheel that's optional on the cobalt lt is much nicer. rear-seat passengers pay a price for the coupe's sporty looks. Headroom, legroom, and hip room are reduced by 2 inches, 1. 5 inches, and 3. 5 inches, respectively; enough to make the difference between a comfortable place for adults and one best left to pre-adolescents. Therefore, the coupe is a good choice for drivers who are usually alone or with a friend, while the sedan is the better choice for drivers who often find themselves with two or three passengers. the trunk in the sedan is wide and deep with a low lift-over height, and almost 14 cubic feet of capacity, more than competitive in the class, though the opening to the trunk seems relatively small. The trunk lid uses outside corner hinges and two hydraulic assist struts instead of gooseneck hinges that can squash groceries when the lid is closed. The coupe has the same trunk volume but an even smaller trunk opening, making it difficult to stow a thick suitcase. A 60/40-split, fold-down rear seat with a trunk pass-through feature adds utility to both sedan and coupe. driving impressionthe chevrolet cobalt is quite pleasant to drive. It's quiet for a car that can be bought for less than $20,000. Chevrolet put considerable effort into special door seals, sandwich steel panels, thick carpets and pads, noise blockers and noise absorbers throughout the front, middle and rear of the car. As a result, normal front-seat conversation is possible at speeds above 90 mph. we found the 148-hp engine used on 2008 models lacking in low-rpm power. For 2009, the rated horsepower is up slightly, to 155 hp, but more important the new variable valve timing system should fatten the torque curve considerably, making this 2. 2-liter engine feel more powerful through wider range of speeds. epa-estimated fuel economy with the 2. 2-liter engine, manual transmission, and standard low-rolling-resistance tires is 25/37 mpg city/highway. With any of the larger tire options that slips slightly to 25/35 mpg, which is still within 1 mpg of any of. AM/FM✔ Power Windows✔ Anti-lock Brakes✔ Cruise Control✔ Air Conditioning✔ Bluetooth✔ Leather Seats✔ Sunroof/Moonroof✔ Aluminum Wheels
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