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2007 chevrolet cobalt review this car review is specific to this model, not the actual vehicle for sale. Solid compact gets more power, more features. introductionwith its expressive styling and all-around competence, the chevrolet cobalt competes effectively against the honda civic, toyota corolla, and ford focus. That's an impressive achievement, considering how long the competition has dominated this game. the cobalt is quiet and refined for a small car. Premium features are available like heated leather seats, xm satellite radio, mp3, and onstar. the ss models offer a dynamic driving experience. Driving the ss supercharged model is an absolute hoot. Quick, responsive handling and brisk acceleration performance along with a sporty-sounding exhaust note make the supercharged coupe entertaining to drive, a sport compact that can more than hold its own in the class. new for 2007, the 2. 2-liter and 2. 4-liter ecotec engines get slightly more power. A remote vehicle starter is available on models with an automatic transmission 190). Standard equipment has been upgraded to include am/fm stereo with cd and auxiliary input jack and three-spoke steering wheel. An am/fm stereo with in-dash six-cd player and mp3 playback is a new option for 2007. A new exterior color option is sport red tintcoat. Three different engines are available with suspensions tuned to match. the ls, lt, and ltz models are powered by a 148-horsepower 2. 2-liter engine and use the fe1 suspension. the ls 13,790) sedan and coupe come standard with air conditioning, cloth upholstery with height-adjustable front seats and a 60/40 split fold-down rear seat, automatic headlights, electric rear defogger, tilt steering column, cd player with auxiliary jack, and a driver information center. Ls models come with wind-up windows and manually operated mirrors, front disc/rear drum brakes, and 15-inch wheels and tires. Ls models have a body-color grille and door handles. The ltz sedan 18,790) is a premium model that comes standard with the automatic transmission, along with upgraded audio and premium trim. ss 18,210) coupe and sedan get a 173-hp 2. 4-liter engine, the fe3 sports suspension, 17-inch wheels and high performance tires. Ss also gets upgraded cloth, special body-color trim and other upgrades. The sport package 595) includes a brushed metal trim package for the dashboard, white-faced gauges, leather-wrapped steering wheel and shifter, rear spoiler and 16-inch alloy wheels with pirelli tires. safety features include dual-stage front air bags, front seatbelt pre-tensioners, rear center shoulder belts, and the latch child seat retention system. All but ls come standard with anti-lock brakes (abs). Head curtain side air bags 395) designed to provide head protection are optional. But with its single-bar grille and bowtie emblem, it 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 the compound complex headlamps. the coupe bears a resemblance to the cavalier it replaced, though it shares nothing else with it. The sedan features a more modern roofline sweep. The ss coupe and sedan models have a small rear spoiler, while the ss supercharged coupe carries a huge, tall rear spoiler than says it's a serious sport compact. cobalt is longer, wider and lower than most of its direct competitors and its interior dimensions and trunk capacity are comparable for the class. interiorthe design theme inside the cobalt is simple and straightforward. Materials are decent and the fit and finish is good and 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 leather-trimmed seats in the ss supercharged. the available pioneer seven-speaker sound system with the delphi am/fm/cd and xm satellite radio delivers good sound and includes a huge subwoofer mounted on the left side trunk wall. the heating, ventilation and defroster system worked quickly and intuitively. the ls comes with manually operated windows. The urethane steering wheel that comes on ls and lt models feels cheap. The leather-wrapped wheels on ltz and ss models are much nicer. the sedan trunk 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. Cobalt does not use space-eating gooseneck hinges on its decklid, opting instead for simple outside corner hinges and two hydraulic assist struts. The coupe has a small trunk opening, making it difficult to fit 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, especially the ss models. It's quiet for a car that retails 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. The brakes seemed a little mushy on the ls, which comes with rear drum brakes. the 2. 2-liter engine, which is rated at 148 horsepower, was a bit of a disappointment. It was smooth, but never felt truly powerful until it was revving very high. We like the way it sounded when it revved and, paired with the manual gearbox, it offered responsive performance. summarythe 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. The standard engine could offer more responsive low-end power. The ss models are fun to drive, particularly the cobalt ss supercharged coupe. newcartestdrive. Com correspondent jim mccraw reported from dearborn, michigan, with mitch mccullough reporting from los angeles. model lineupchevrolet cobalt ls 13,790); lt 14,910); ltz 18,790); ss 18,210); ss supercharged 21,110). assembled inlordstown, ohio. options as testedheated leather front bucket seats 695); side-impact head curtain air bags 395); onstar 695); xm satellite radio 199); rear spoiler 275). model testedchevrolet cobalt lt sedan 14,910). The cobalt is the quietest, most refined small car gm has ever built. It's based on a strong, stiff platform, a key element for crisp handling and a smooth ride. Three different engines are available with suspensions tuned to match. The ls, lt, and ltz models are powered by a 145-horsepower 2. 2-liter engine and use the fe1 suspension. The ss coupe and sedan get a 171-horsepower 2. 4-liter engine, the fe3 sports suspension. The ss supercharged coupe features a 205-horsepower 2. 0-liter engine and the high-performance fe5 suspension. For 2007, the chevrolet cobalt includes a standard cd stereo with an auxiliary input for mp3 players, new wheel options and choice of a remote starting system. AM/FM✔ Bucket Seats✔ Power Windows✔ Anti-lock Brakes✔ CD Player✔ Air Conditioning✔ Leather Seats✔ Sunroof/Moonroof✔ Sport Package✔ Alloy Wheels
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