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Drivers Log.(News)(Chevrolet Cobalt LT)(Product/Service Evaluation)
2005 Chevrolet Cobalt LT sedan
Date in fleet: Jan. 17-31 As-tested price: $19,035 Powertrain: 2.2-liter I4; fwd, four-speed automatic Output: 145 hp @ 5600 rpm, 155 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm Curb weight: 2989 lbs
RAYNAL: This car is such a huge improvement over the Cavalier that it's hard to know where to begin with the kudos. First, it's good-looking. Second, the Ecotec four-cylinder is strong and sounds throaty. The gearbox is smooth, though I'd also like to try the manual. The steering is miles ahead of the old J-body's. The ride and handling mix is quite good: Where Cavalier crashed and bumped over road imperfections, the Cobalt smooths it out with no drama. This Opel Astra-based platform works.
Overall, this could get my Most Improved Car award. It is nearly as good as Honda's Civic-it's right on its bumper. Trouble with that is there will be a new Civic soon.
GRITZINGER: I've driven a bunch of GM econoboxes over the years, most of which were exceptional only in how poor they were (early Saturns notwithstanding). Imagine my surprise at discovering the Cobalt leaves all that baggage in the dust. This is by far ...
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Source: HighBeam Research, Drivers Log.(News)(Chevrolet Cobalt LT)(Product/Service Evaluation)