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2009 Chevrolet Cobalt Sedan
At a Glance
| Pricing | $15,660 - $23,425 |
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| Drive Types | FWD |
| Engines | I4 (155-bhp), I4 T (260-bhp) |
| Transmissions | A4, M5 |
| Fuel Economy | 22-25 (city), 30-35 (highway) |
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| Velocity Index | 59 |
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Chevy finally gets a respectable small car
Overview Information
A competitive compact car from Chevrolet, the Cobalt is far removed from its Cavalier ancestors. Cobalt LS and LT models are powered by a normally-aspirated 2.2L four cylinder. Transmission choices include a 5-speed manual or 4-speed automatic. The higher performance Cobalt SS adds a more powerful turbocharged 2.0L four cylinder engine and upgraded handling.
What Changed:
A SS model sedan joins the lineup for 2009. The SS models feature a turbocharged 2.0L four cylinder rated at 260-bhp and 260 lb-ft. of torque. A five speed manual is the only available transmission on SS models. SS models also include upgraded standard disc brakes and larger 225/40R18 summer performance tires. The 2.4L four-cylinder has been dropped leaving the 2.2L four cylinder as the standard engine on LS and LT models. The 2.2L has been reworked for slightly higher horsepower and fuel economy.
Official Word:
Known for value-driven, efficient performance, the sleek Chevrolet Cobalt greets 2009 with enhancements that provide increased fuel efficiency that is expected to be better than manual-transmission-equipped models of the Honda Civic, Toyota Corolla and Ford Focus. Along with more-efficient performance, the '09 Cobalt offers customer-focused enhancements that build on a package of choices, convenience and safety features that other competitors can't match. And with an industry-best five-year/100,000-mile powertrain warranty, an Insurance Institute for Highway Safety "Best...Read.
| Model/Trim | Eng. | Trans. | Velocity Index | Base Price | |
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| Cobalt Sedan LS 1LS | 2.2l I4 (155-bhp) | M5 | FWD | 45 | $15,660 |
| Cobalt Sedan LS 1LS | 2.2l I4 (155-bhp) | A4 | FWD | 39 | $16,555 |
| Cobalt Sedan LT 1LT | 2.2l I4 (155-bhp) | M5 | FWD | 45 | $16,460 |
| Cobalt Sedan LT 1LT | 2.2l I4 (155-bhp) | A4 | FWD | 39 | $17,510 |
| Cobalt Sedan LT 2LT | 2.2l I4 (155-bhp) | A4 | FWD | 39 | $18,860 |
| Cobalt Sedan SS Turbocharged | 2.0l I4 T (260-bhp) | M5 | FWD | 59 | $23,425 |
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