A look inside the 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt

The Cobalt name makes some people giddy, while others it makes their stomachs turn. It may not be the "best" or the "flashiest" smaller car out there, but it still is formidable in the ever-changing auto world. It still is not up to snuff against the heavies--Civic, Corolla, Focus--but that doesn't mean that it isn't doing well overall--just that the others dominate everyone else too.

Looking at the 2009 model, here are some specs and features:

MSRP Price Range: $15,660 - $23,425
Invoice Price Range: $14,799 - $22,137
Base engine: 2.2L, 4 cylinder (155 HP)
SS Engine: 2.0L w/ 260 HP
EPA MPG: LS--25/37, LT 24/33, SS 22/30

I still don't like the fact that the Cobalt does not include power windows or locks for the LS versions and none of the versions have power seat options. ABS brakes and traction control only come standard on the LT2s and SS versions, which again is another let down. I guess that's the reason for the smaller sticker price, eh?

Still, you have to give credit to Chevy for certainly souping up the engine a bit more and at the same time protecting the MPG portion. Even for those that like to rev things up a bit, the SS version gives a surprising "oomph" behind it and at 22/30, it's not exactly a gas guzzler by any means. It is still not ready to take its place amongst the big guns, but you can be assured that when gas rises once again in the Spring and Summer, Cobalts will be selling well.

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A look inside the 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt

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