At the back, the rear window segues quickly into a high, short rear deck. That's where the integrated spoiler sustains the lengthening of the car's lines instead of some more obvious announcement. The standard P195/65R15 tires are the right complement for filling the wheel wells as well as for the maneuverability desired in a smaller car. Also, the Rally Sport's 104-inch wheelbase nicely apportions the car into a pleasing balance, another appealing dimension to a compact design.
Like a sports car, the Rally Sport looks like it rides low to the ground, but in fact has a standard ground clearance. The test car came with optional five-spoke aluminum wheels ($295) that, like the rear spoiler, complement the fundamental design cues without overstating them. They maintain the twirled effect of the standard wheels, but have a pleasantly understated aggressiveness with more relief than the original equipment design with bolt-on wheel covers.
At the subtly curvaceous front, the car maintains its sleekness with the body-matching front fascia and narrow headlights. A Chevy Bow Tie is the only badge on the front, while a new Rally Sport badge written on both rear flanks provides model distinction. Next Page