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2003 Chevrolet Cavalier Review
New look, new engine, improved safety.
2003 Cavalier Review Summary & Specifications
Chevrolet Cavalier is markedly improved for 2003. Handling is sportier and more controlled. Ride quality is smoother and the car feels more solid than last year's model.
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| Vehicle Category | Compact Cars |
| Editor | Mitch McCullough |
| Model Lineup | Coupe ($14,030); Coupe LS ($15,480); Coupe LS Sport ($16,730); Sedan ($14,180); Sedan LS ($15,630); Sedan LS Sport ($16,880) |
| Engines (standard) | 2.2-liter dohc 16-valve four-cylinder |
| Engines (optional) | 2.2-liter dohc 16-valve four-cylinder |
| Transmissions (standard) | 5-speed manual |
| Transmissions (optional) | 5-speed manual; 4-speed automatic |
| Safety Equipment (standard) | dual front airbags |
| Safety Equipment (optional) | side-impact airbags, ABS |
| Basic Warranty | 3 years/36,000 miles |
| Assembled In | Lordstown, Ohio |
| Manufacturer Phone | 1-800-950-2438 |
| Manufacturer URL | www.chevrolet.com |
| Base Price MSRP | 14030 |
| Model Tested MSRP | Chevrolet Cavalier LS Sport Sedan ($16,880) |
| Standard Equipment | ABS, air conditioning, tilt steering column, power windows, dual power mirrors, power locks, keyless remote, rear defogger, intermittent wipers, four-speaker AM/FM/CD stereo, cruise control, ; Sport adds sport suspension, 16-inch aluminum wheels with performance tires, body-color door handles, chrome exhaust outlet, special exterior trim, easy-entry front passenger seat, leather-wrapped shift lever, rear spoiler |
| Options as Tested (MSRP) | side-impact airbags ($350); 6-speaker enhanced sound system ($100); XM Satellite Radio ($325); OnStar Safe & Sound package ($695) |
| Destination Charge | 565 |
| Gas Guzzler Tax | |
| Price as Tested | 18915 |
| Layout | front-wheel drive |
| Horse Power | 140 @ 5600 |
| Torque | 150 @ 4000 |
| Fuel Economy | 25/33 |
| Wheelbase | 104.1 |
| Length/Width/Height | 182.7/67.9/54.7 |
| Track Front/Rear | |
| Turning Radius | 35.6 |
| Seating Capacity | 5 |
| Front Head/Hip/Leg room | 38.9/50.8/41.9 |
| Middle Head/Hip/Leg room | |
| Rear Head/Hip/Leg room | 37.2/50.8/34.4 |
| Trunk Volume | 13.6 |
| Payload | |
| Towing Capacity | 1000 |
| Front Suspension | independent |
| Rear Suspension | semi-independent |
| Ground Clearance | |
| Curb Weight | 2,676 |
| Stock Tires | P205/55R16 |
| Brakes Front/Rear | disc/disc with ABS |
| Fuel Capacity | 14.3 |
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