
The Sport Appearance Package ($995) includes a rear spoiler, larger body-color fascias and rocker moldings 17-inch polished aluminum wheels with performance tires chrome exhaust tip fog lamps white-face sport gauges leather-wrapped steering wheel and shifter knob and steering wheel audio controls. The 2LT option package ($2,500) bundles ABS StabiliTrak the automatic transmission color-keyed bodyside moldings 205/55R16 tires on more stylish, plastic-faced wheels cruise control and a trunk cargo net.
09 COBALT BLUETOOTH
Options include cruise control ($275), sunroof ($750), seven-speaker Pioneer audio ($295), remote vehicle starter ($190) for automatic models, heated leather seats ($795), and a leather-wrapped steering wheel with audio and cruise controls and Bluetooth wireless connectivity ($245).
09 COBALT WINDOWS
Options are limited, but include an automatic transmission ($925).Ĭobalt LT ($16,460) sedan and coupe get upgraded upholstery, adjustable lumbar support for the driver, power windows and door locks, and other amenities, including woodgrain trim. Tires are low-rolling-resistance 195/60R15s on 15-inch steel wheels. These are basic models with wind-up windows and manually operated mirrors.
09 COBALT DRIVER
The Chevrolet Cobalt LS sedan and coupe ($15,660) come standard with cloth upholstery, air conditioning, height-adjustable driver's seat, 60/40 split fold-down rear seat, automatic headlights, electric rear defogger, tilt steering column, PASS-Key III Plus theft deterrence, driver information center, two 12-volt power outlets, and a four-speaker AM/FM/CD/MP3 stereo with a new USB input jack and XM Satellite Radio. We find these cars enjoyable to drive and their economy makes for a compelling package.
09 COBALT MANUAL
A heavy-duty five-speed manual is the only transmission available. The new SS coupe and sedan are powered by a turbocharged 2.0-liter four rated 260 horsepower and 260 pound-feet of torque. The base engine, which comes in LS and LT models, produces 155 horsepower and qualifies the Cobalt as an Ultra Low Emissions Vehicle these models come standard with a five-speed manual transmission and offer a four-speed automatic as an option. All three come in LS, LT, and SS trim levels. The 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt is available in two body styles: a two-door coupe and a four-door sedan. Premium features such as heated leather seats, a sunroof, a seven-speaker Pioneer sound system, and a remote vehicle starter are available. The Cobalt LS is EPA-rated at 37 mpg on the highway when equipped with a manual transmission, beating comparable Civic, Corolla, and Focus models.Ĭobalt earned Best Pick status from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. 3.84) final drive ratio on manual transmission models. Economy is further enhanced by new 15-inch low rolling resistance tires, and by a longer-legged (3.63:1, vs.


This engine when equipped with the five-speed manual is being marketed as the Cobalt XFE for 2009. That's an impressive achievement, considering how long those three have dominated the compact car market.įor 2009, Cobalt's standard 2.2-liter Ecotec four-cylinder engine has been upgraded with variable valve timing, for about 5 percent more power along with improved fuel efficiency. With its all-around competence, the Cobalt compares well with the Honda Civic, Toyota Corolla, and Ford Focus. The Cobalt is quiet and refined for a small car and it delivers crisp handling and a smooth ride, all benefits of its strong, rigid platform. The Chevrolet Cobalt is a good option for inexpensive, high-value transportation.
