- coupe 112,754
- Glendale, AZ
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- autoshopper.com
- coupe 112,754 gasoline blue automatic
2010 chevrolet cobalt review this car review is specific to this model, not the actual vehicle for sale. Attractive price, notable economy, value for the dollar. introductionthe chevrolet cobalt delivers inexpensive, high-value transportation. We find these cars enjoyable to drive and their attractive price and notable fuel economy makes for a compelling package with a lot of value. A heavy-duty five-speed manual is the only transmission available with the ss. The ss is available only as the coupe. for 2010, chevrolet cobalt changes are few. The my link package includes an am/fm/cd/mp3/usb audio system with bluetooth connectivity, cruise control, leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob, steering-wheel audio controls, onstar directions and connections, and 16-inch alloy wheels. It is not available with air conditioning. cobalt ls 15,670) sedan and coupe come with air conditioning, wind-up windows and manually operated mirrors. Tires are low-rolling-resistance 195/60r15s on 15-inch steel wheels. Options include an automatic transmission 925) and anti-lock brakes 400). cobalt lt 16,470) sedan and coupe get upgraded upholstery, adjustable lumbar support for the driver, power windows and door locks, power mirrors, remote keyless entry, carpeted floor mats front and rear, a console with an adjustable armrest and two 12-volt outlets, and other amenities. Options include cruise control 275), a sun & sound package 995) that includes a sunroof and seven-speaker pioneer audio system, 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 package 1,370) includes anti-lock brakes, cruise control, and 205/55r16 tires on alloy wheels. 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, and leather-wrapped steering wheel and shifter knob. A bright chrome appearance package 295) includes a chrome grille, bodyside moldings, door handles, exhaust tip and front and rear fascias. cobalt ss coupe 24,535) is powered by a 2. 0-liter turbocharged engine and comes 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 on 18-inch forged aluminum wheels. A configurable lcd display allows the driver to select from a variety of performance measurements, including 0-60 mph and quarter-mile acceleration, braking performance and cornering force. Options include sport pedals 165) and a limited-slip differential 495). onstar, in one form or another, is 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. The ss model has stabilitrak electronic stability control. Anti-lock brakes (abs) are standard on the ss, included in the 2lt option, and optionally available on the lt and ls. walkaroundthe chevrolet cobalt is built on gm's delta platform, which it shares with the european-market opel astra. But with its single-bar grille and bowtie emblem, the 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 the cobalt's compound complex headlamps. the coupe weighs about 50 pounds less than the sedan, a relatively insignificant amount. the 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. The rear is finished off with a bright-tip exhaust outlet. interiorthe design theme inside the chevrolet cobalt is simple and straightforward. 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. the cobalt uses different seats in the different trim levels, each with detail changes in foam, padding and trim. We found plenty of fore/aft travel 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. the variable valve timing helps fatten the torque curve through a wide range of engine 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 the ranges of the likely competitors. With direct injection, fuel is delivered directly to the combustion chamber to create a more complete burn of the air/fuel mixture. Compared to a conventional port-injection system, less fuel is required to produce the equivalent horsepower, especially at normal cruising speeds. The cobalt ss is rated at 260 horsepower and 260 pound-feet of torque, so we anticipate exciting performance. Chevrolet claims a quick 0-.
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