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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  Buy American - 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt
  By BILL - November 25 - 6:13 am

  This car is better than my 96 Cavalier with 186,000 miles and sister-in-law is still driving it. The Cobalt is fun to drive and we get a lot of compliments on its looks. Very solid ride and feel. You feel like you’re in a much bigger car.

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  I Love My Cobalt - 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt
  By Holly - November 13 - 1:26 pm

  Ive driven mostly larger vehicles with the exception of my Corvettes. I needed to have a gas economical car for my distance driving and was pushed to the Cobalt by my 19 year old son. I test drove the Cobalt and was impressed by the ride, comparing once again to the larger vehicles (SUVs) Ive owned in the past. I was very impressed at the handling, solid feel and pick-up for a "4-banger". I love my new Cobalt and love my son for pushing me toward looking at it closer (although he would have preferred I bought the SS; what teenager would have thought differently). Great car for the money. Ten stars to Chevrolet on this one!

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  Giving the SRT-4 a run for its money! - 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt
  By Jeff - October 28 - 5:03 pm

  Its fast, fun, and corners great! It looks good as well. Its about time Chevrolet put out something thats affordable and fast.

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  Cobalts rule - 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt
  By jess77 - October 28 - 12:43 pm

  I like my car it is fast and fun to drive. It gets better gas mileage than they say as well I get thirty seven to forty and I drive 1000 miles or more each week I live in my car because of work or it is my office you might say.

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  Nicest car I owned so far. - 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt
  By Anne Pennock - October 17 - 3:53 am

  This is a great step up from the Cavalier, I owned a 1999 and a 2001- I like them but this is really a much better car. Feels solid, rides well even over our bad roads. Very comfortable seating. Probably the best car Ive owned considering my low end price range.

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  Comfortable Gas Sipper - 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt
  By vc999 - October 11 - 1:00 pm

  Ive put 3000 mostly highway miles on this car in just over a month. I purchased side curtain airbags, the enhanced MP3 CD player, and Pioneer speakers as options to the automatic LS Sport package. The seats are comfortable for long distance driving, and the car does "feel" like a larger car. Im getting 29 - 31 MPG according to the digital readout. The steering column tilt lever should be redesigned to be smaller as it can be a knee stabber in the unlocked position. I also miss having a power seat control option. Thumbs up to Chevy for producing a competitive, fun to drive domestic small car.

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  BWs Cobalt Review - 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt
  By Bob Willard - August 19 - 11:36 am

  You 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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  Great car - 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt
  By Melissa - April 10 - 10:00 pm

  You 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 pm

  I 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 am

  This 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.