The Cobalt also gets a thumbs-up for its simple and logical layout for the stereo and air-conditioning controls. On a positive note, the Cobalt does a good job of insulating occupants from the outside world with a smooth ride and quiet cabin. The front seats are adequate for long drives, but rear passengers may take issue with the low and flat seat cushions. Panels have uneven gaps and tend to emit audible groans and squeaks when pressed.Ĭomfort fares a bit better, despite the flat, featureless seats. Hard plastics abound, and some of these elements seem to have been assembled in the dark. Besides a rather dated and bland cabin design, materials are as bargain-basement as you'll find. In lower trim levels, the Cobalt's interior leaves little doubt that it is an economy car. The Cobalt SS, with stickier tires and ABS produced exceptional braking figures, needing just 115 feet to stop. Stopping from 60 mph required a very long 146 feet - no doubt a side effect of the XFE's low-rolling-resistance tires' lack of grip. It's worth noting that the XFE-badged Cobalts, while fuel-efficient, suffer in terms of braking. In the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety's frontal-offset crash test, the Cobalt sedan received the highest score of "Good," while in side crash tests, the Cobalt sedan received the second-highest score of "Acceptable." The Cobalt coupe yielded four stars for the front and rear seats. In side impacts, the Cobalt sedan got only three stars for front seat passengers but five stars for the rear.
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In frontal government crash tests, both Cobalt body styles received four out of five stars for driver protection and a perfect five stars for front passenger protection. Side airbags and stability control aren't offered. ABS-equipped models with automatic transmissions come equipped with standard traction control. Antilock braking (ABS) is optional on the LS and LT and standard on the 2LT and SS. Most Cobalts have a front-disc/rear-drum brake setup SS models have performance-tuned four-wheel disc brakes. However, the rest of the buying public will likely be happier with one of the above alternatives.įull-length side curtain airbags are standard on all Cobalts. The lone exception to that would be the Cobalt SS coupe, which should be seriously considered by driving enthusiasts for its impressive performance. They also deliver comparable fuel economy and more driving enjoyment. This isn't the case with other compacts like the Honda Civic, Hyundai Elantra, Kia Forte, Mazda 3 and Mitsubishi Lancer, as each bests the Cobalt in terms of interior and exterior styling, materials quality and construction. In general, you'll never escape the feeling that you're driving a cheap car. From the cramped rear seats to the liberal use of cheap and ill-fitting plastics, the look and feel of the Cobalt's cabin pales in comparison to the many choices in this segment. The interior tops our list of complaints. However, the 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt is pretty much stuck with the same list of faults that the car had at its 2005 debut. The Cobalt also comes in sedan and coupe body styles and can be had in the genuinely fun-to-drive 260-horsepower SS trim level. The car's broad appeal stems from its affordable base price and respectable fuel economy - two pretty important things for an economy-minded car - as well as its smooth and quiet ride. In all probability, this is why the Cobalt returns this year with little or no improvements or added features.ĭespite being a carbon copy of last year's model, the 2010 Chevy Cobalt will still be a fairly popular model with consumers and rental fleets. Not surprisingly, Chevy's abandonment of the model has resulted in a halt to the Cobalt's development as well. If all goes according to plan, GM plans to replace its compact sedan with the all-new Cruze. Model year 2010 likely marks the end of the line for the Chevrolet Cobalt nameplate.
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