Overview & Reviews

Minor styling and trim changes make up the bulk of what's new for the 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt. The turbocharged SS Cobalt coupe debuted last year, and this year sees the addition of an SS sedan. Both models share much of their hardware, though SS coupes receive a new reconfigurable information display. Last year's Sport trim level and its 2.4-liter engine have been dropped, but a Sport Appearance package is newly available on LT trim levels. Luckily, the base 2.2-liter engine is now more powerful and fuel-efficient thanks to variable valve timing. OnStar, Bluetooth and an iPod-compatible USB port are now available on 2009 Cobalt models in LT trim or higher.

• Respectable fuel economy, smooth ride, quiet cabin, excellent performance in SS trim.

• Cramped backseat, lack of interior storage, dull handling (except for the SS), mediocre fit and finish.

User Reviews:

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  Good car for the Money - 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt
  By ChicagoDave - July 2 - 2:39 pm

  I bought this car in November of 2008, it was the cheapest car I could find and I am surprisingly pleased with it. The drive is smooth and unexciting, the radio is decent enough, the controls are laid out nicely the front seat are comfortable enough to be in for a few hours at a time and its a compact car that has enough power to pass semis on the highway.

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  decent value - 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt
  By petras - May 26 - 11:38 am

  I did not test drive other brands, so I dont know how this one would compare but with gm rebates/incentives its a good buy, good acceleration, good ride and fairly quiet, with auto trans. getting around 29 mpg combined city/hwy, poor rear vis. in the coupe version, esp with spoiler, so far with 5K mi., no reliability issues, check with your insurance co. re: premiums, may be higher than you expect, esp. for the 2 door version..

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  Cobalt XFE Is The Real Deal! - 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt
  By Ethan - April 28 - 5:09 pm

  I just purchased my new 2009 Cobalt XFE sedan. I have not seen many of the XFE packaged cars in the sedan bodystyle, so I assume that it is pretty rare. My car is the very base model LS, and the only option I purchased was floormats. It is a very comfortable driving car. It is surprisingly quiet inside (Ive been told the sedan version has more headroom and is slightly quieter if that sways your decision). The engine power is great. I have 700 miles on the car and got an average of 40.7 MPG!!! That was on a 60 mile round trip of windy country roads and getting stuck in a little traffic. The mileage amazes me!

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  Ford Girl, turns Chevy - 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt
  By michelle n - March 28 - 3:43 pm

  I recently traded my 2003 Ford Explorer for the 2009 Chevy Cobalt LT XFE 4-door sedan, in sport red, with a manual 5 speed transmission. I love the way this car rides and handles. I especially love the mpg this car gets, I travel 40+miles, six days a week, and Im averaging 29.9 mpg. Compared to my Explorer, this is like getting gas for half price. Considering this is a compact car, it is extremely roomy, with quite a large trunk. I cant believe how quietly this car travels, with no road noise to be heard. The OnStar is a plus also. Great car for the price. I love it!

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  A Decent Car for the Price - 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt
  By Peter - March 25 - 12:13 am

  The first flaw I noticed with this car was that there is a severe premium on storage space. My map book wouldnt even fit in the glove compartment! The (optional) arm rest storage compartment is a must-have, even though it interferes with the parking brake. I found that the seat belt latch was located a little too close to the body and therefore difficult to access. The seats themselves are comfortable enough and there is more than enough head and leg room (Im 6). The display module is located a little too low on the dash. I found that it was obscured by the steering wheel spokes while turning so that the "low traction" warning couldnt be seen if you were turning on a patch of ice.

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  Good value - 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt
  By AA - March 21 - 6:04 pm

  Great price. Overall good features with the LT package, great fuel economy, smooth ride and comfortable even for a tall person like me.

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  Nice Economy car for a good price - 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt
  By PD - March 16 - 9:46 pm

  Just got the car today. Its a base auto with AC and ABS. It drives and rides pretty good for an economy car. Gets very good gas mileage so far 30+ mpg. Got mine for 12.5k which is a great price for a new car. Its not the most exciting car to drive, but thats not why I bought it.

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  SS coupe alot of car for the money - 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt
  By Tom - March 9 - 5:29 am

  The cobalt SS is one powerful piece of machinery. The handling and power you get is unmatched of any car at this price range. One free year of OnStar and 3 free months of XM radio really sweeten an already good deal. My friend is a real snob about cars and hates American cars. After showing him a lot of SS reviews and giving him a ride in my new car he has had to admit this is a good car.

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  Great Value - 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt
  By GV - February 19 - 7:28 pm

  Ive owned the car for about a month and havent got a single regret. Got the car at an exceptional price with all the incentives even though I hadnt planned on buying a car. This car is way quicker than my venerable 98 Sunfire and with way more ammenities for thousands of dollars less. The car is a pleasant surprise with all its features, conveniences and style.

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  5000 mile Chevy Cobalt review - 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt
  By kochise - January 8 - 6:19 pm

  Nice little car to get around town in. I dont like the seats or interior. I think the seats are made very cheap. I bought for gas mileage and the price range was what I could afford to keep maintained. I think the interior is really cheap.