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2006 Chevrolet Cobalt Review
Chevy's in the game with this solid compact.
2006 Cobalt Review Summary & Specifications
The Chevrolet Cobalt will satisfy the needs of drivers looking for economy of price, economy of operation, and a nice, quiet ride. We think it's a handsome, well-equipped car. The standard engine could offer more responsive low-end power, however. The Cobalt LS and LT models are the epitome of driving excitement, however. They're not made for that. They deliver four people comfortably, five only in a pinch, on a minimal outlay for fuel and monthly payments. The SS models are fun to drive, particularly the Cobalt SS Supercharged coupe.NewCarTestDrive.com correspondent Jim McCraw is based in Dearborn, Michigan; Mitch McCullough contributed to this report.
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| Vehicle Category | Compact Cars |
| Editor | Jim McCraw |
| Model Lineup | Chevrolet Cobalt LS ($13,900); LT ($$16,200); LTZ ($18,400); SS ($18,200); SS Supercharged ($21,400) |
| Engines (standard) | 2.2-liter dohc 16-valve inline-4 |
| Engines (optional) | 145-hp 2.2-liter inline-4; 171-hp 2.4 liter inline-4; 205-hp 2.0-liter supercharged inline-4 |
| Transmissions (standard) | 4-speed automatic |
| Transmissions (optional) | 5-speed manual; 4-speed automatic |
| Safety Equipment (standard) | front airbags |
| Safety Equipment (optional) | ABS, side head curtain air bags |
| Basic Warranty | 3 years/36,000 miles |
| Assembled In | Lordstown, Ohio |
| Manufacturer Phone | 800-862-4389 |
| Manufacturer URL | www.gm.com/chevrolet |
| Base Price MSRP | 13900 |
| Model Tested MSRP | |
| Standard Equipment | air conditioning, power windows, power locks, keyless entry, power mirrors, cruise control, driver information center |
| Options as Tested (MSRP) | heated leather front bucket seats ($695); side-impact head curtain air bags ($395); OnStar ($695); XM Satellite Radio ($325); rear spoiler ($275) |
| Destination Charge | 590 |
| Gas Guzzler Tax | |
| Layout | front-wheel drive |
| Price as Tested | 19470 |
| Horse Power | 145 @ 5400 |
| Torque | 152 @ 5600 |
| Fuel Economy | 24/32 |
| Wheelbase | 103.3 |
| Length/Width/Height | 180.3/68.4/57.0 |
| Track Front/Rear | |
| Turning Radius | 37.4 |
| Seating Capacity | 5 |
| Front Head/Hip/Leg room | 38.5/49.6/41.8 |
| Middle Head/Hip/Leg room | |
| Rear Head/Hip/Leg room | 43.8/46.4/42 |
| Trunk Volume | 13.2 |
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| Towing Capacity | 1000 |
| Front Suspension | independent, MacPherson strut |
| Rear Suspension | semi-independent, torsion beam |
| Ground Clearance | 6.8 |
| Curb Weight | 2989 |
| Stock Tires | P225/55R16 |
| Brakes Front/Rear | disc/disc with ABS |
| Fuel Capacity | 13.2 |
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