2006 Chevrolet Cobalt Review Summary & Specs
LS Coupe
Chevy's in the game with this solid compact.
Summary & Specs
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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.
Specs
| 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 |
| Transmissions (standard) |
4-speed automatic |
| 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 (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 |
$13,900 |
Specs as Tested
| Model Tested MSRP |
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| 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 |
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| Layout |
front-wheel drive |
| Price as Tested |
$19,470 |
| 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 |
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| Turning Radius |
37.4 |
| Seating Capacity |
5 |
| Front Head/Hip/Leg room |
38.5/49.6/41.8 |
| Middle Head/Hip/Leg room |
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| Rear Head/Hip/Leg room |
43.8/46.4/42 |
| Trunk Volume |
13.2 |
| Payload |
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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 |