Overview & Reviews
The Cobalt is a replacement for the aged Cavalier and like its predecessor it's available in both coupe and sedan body styles.
- Smooth ride and sporty handling, torquey four-cylinder engine, premium content for basic-car price.
- A few cheap plastic interior parts, odd exterior styling details.
User Reviews:
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BWs Cobalt Review - 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt
By Bob Willard - August 19 - 11:36 amYou have to drive it to believe the handling for such a low priced base car. The pick up from 0-60 is amazing tho at high speeds the pickup isnt quite as impressive. Fun to drive, affordable, and excellent handling are the top qualities of this low priced Chevy.
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An Impressive Chevy...Finally - 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt
By Merc - June 21 - 10:53 pmI purchased this car under a GM smartbuy...$2000 down and $65/month. I wanted something I could drive back and forth to work and get good gas mileage. But I got MUCH more. This car has NO options. But it comes with so much...A/C, CD player, tilt, rear defroster, auto on and off lights, etc. Im very pleased with the power and refinement of the 2.2 ecotech engine...its sneaky fast. The car is very composed and quiet on the road. It shifts effortlessly. If youre considering a small car, DRIVE this one....its an eye opener!
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Great car - 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt
By Melissa - April 10 - 10:00 pmYou will not find a better car for the money that actually looks good. This is my first American made car. Before I bought the Cobalt, I shopped around for 3 months and decided this was the one for me strictly on specs. Then GM announced the employee discount for everyone it was a no brainer. I find it very good on gas. Its a perfect "city car" should you need to park it in the street and has decent horsepower. I also had Lo-Jack installed, because I live in NYC, and GM added the cost of the installation to my financing for a lower rate. The Chevy sales people really work with you and not pushy at all. My overall experience with GM was great. I love my car!
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Basic but Fun - 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt
By BP - March 24 - 12:03 pmI got a base model Cobalt about 3 weeks ago and despite having nothing on my dealer "Options" form except "Floor Mats," this little ride has proven to be full of surprises. Its a quick four-banger and the standard CD player and roomy interior with folding back seats makes for many funs trips. I do think the seats are a bit stiff (probably to reduce driver fatigue) and the absence of a arm rest between the driver and passenger seats leaves my elbow searching for a place to rest. Otherwise the low sticker price and decent mpg make it a fair deal (currently 23.3 mpg). I find the new electric power stearing a bit sensitive on the expressway but the suspension gives a very smooth ride.
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Fianaly good fuel economy and power! - 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt
By ricks45 - March 22 - 10:03 amThis is the best car that you could buy in its class. This car is one of the quietest cars I have been in. Built with high quality and great fit and finish. A lot of the critics talk about the cheap interior? My car has leather heated seats that are nicer than most expressive cars. I love the no glare dash and the satin chrome interior. The car also has chrome on the guage cluster, the radio controls, also on the shifter. I dont know what they are talking about. You guys can keep your wood grain dash, or borrow your moms car. As far as the power goes it is very responsive with a good torque. If you are thinking of buying this car go drive the competition and then drive the Cobalt.
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Great Little Car!! - 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt
By Rick C. - February 21 - 3:10 amI downsized from a 2003 Acura TL, so I expected to be very disappointed with this car. Boy was I wrong! This is a great little car for less than half the cost of my Acura. Performance is peppy (much better than the Sentra and Lancer that I comparison shoppped). The ride is compliant and very quiet (in fact, the noise level is on a par with my Acura!). The automatic is smooth and the amenities are amazing at this price (power everything, nice wheels, keyless entry, "driver command center" that bests my Acuras information-providing capablities, etc.). Fit and finish is excellent (amazingly so, at this price point) and gas mileage is extraordinary. I am truly impressed with what Chevy has done
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Great Sporty Car - 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt
By Cie1416 - February 18 - 9:56 amThis is a great low priced car for new drivers and old alike. I love the sporty feel and the surprising power of this vehicle. I took it from NJ to NC and it was excellent on gas. The OnStar feature is great and I suggest you upgrade to the directions and connections. Thank you GM for an affordable and reliable new car! Its so fun to drive
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Nice economy car - 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt
By vr1000 - February 16 - 7:00 pmI wanted to buy a small economy car that would be reliable and good for commuting and that was inexpensive. I paid $14,200 including sales tax for my Cobalt. You cant touch a Corolla or a Civic for that price. The Cobalt is reasonably peppy, turns well, brakes well and feels very solidly built. The clutch feel and shifter are excellent. The only beefs I have are the cup holders are right in front of the heating and A/C controls and the trunk lid is high so its a little hard to see when backing up.
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A Disappointment - 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt
By dsf - February 13 - 12:20 amIve had the car for six months and have put 5600 miles on it. I was quite pleased at first, but the quality of the car is now in decline: wind noise, rattles in dash and glove box, fuel gauge problem, occasional cruise control problems. I fear things will just get worse, and am now looking forward to the day I can trade the car in.
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A world-class small car from GM - 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt
By Ed - December 11 - 11:06 amMy Cobalt is light years better than the Saturn ION it replaced. Interior material quality and fit and finish is up there with the best from Japan, and performance is like that of a European car. Its the best of all worlds.
