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CHEVY'S COMPACT CHALLENGER: 2005 COBALT.(News)
Byline: ROGER HART
With the unveiling of Chevrolet's Cobalt SS Supercharged (AW, April 5), it seems the company is getting serious about playing at the top of the sport compact class, heavily dominated by import brands. But what about the lower end of the segment? Chevy recently gave us a sneak peak at the upcoming Cobalt lineup, and despite the stiff challenge to best Toyota and Honda, among others, it is clear the General is not abandoning the entry-level portion of the compact class.
When Cobalts begin arriving at dealerships around Thanksgiving, two models will be available. The base model, powered by a 2.2-liter Ecotec four-cylinder engine making 140 hp, will be joined by the aforemention-ed Cobalt SS Supercharged propelled by a 205-hp 2.0-liter supercharged four-cylinder. About four months later the regular SS model arrives with a normally aspirated 2.4-liter engine making 170 hp (the same engine that will power the Pontiac Solstice roadster). Initially, only sedans will be built, but plans call for coupes to follow shortly after the family haulers. The sedans and coupes will be identical from the A-pillar forward.
Several trim levels will be available on the Cobalt, with wheel sizes ranging from 15 inches on the base model to 18 inches on the SS Supercharged. With 17- and 18-inch wheel packages, four-wheel disc brakes will be standard. Base models will get front discs and rear drums. The bigger wheel and tire packages will sport stiffer monotube shocks. The seats on sport models will see more side bolstering, with color inserts in ...
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Source: HighBeam Research, CHEVY'S COMPACT CHALLENGER: 2005 COBALT.(News)