Overview & Reviews

A year after its debut, the Chevy Cobalt features an expanded lineup for 2006. Most significant is the addition of a new 171-horsepower SS trim level, which is available on the Cobalt coupe and sedan. Because this would cause confusion with last year's 205-hp supercharged SS coupe, that trim level is now called SS Supercharged. The remaining trim levels are also renamed: the Base trim is now the LS, the former LS is now the LT, and the previous LT sedan is now the LTZ.

• Strong acceleration with any drivetrain, smooth and quiet ride, solid brakes, good crash test scores.

• Cheap interior plastics, cramped backseat, dire lack of interior storage, dull handling, mediocre fit and finish.

User Reviews:

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  I love my new 06 Colbalt - 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt
  By Caryn B. - January 5 - 6:16 am

  It is totally fun to drive. The sound system is awesome. I have XM radio free for 3 months, so Im lovin that! It is a very smooth, quiet riding vehicle. I like the way it handles. Great on take-off, like getting on the freeway.

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  So Far Love It! - 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt
  By Vin - January 2 - 10:36 am

  I owned many new cars over my life. The Cobalt had one of the best build qualities of any of them. The Cobalt is a very solid well built car, GM has there act together on this one. Ive owned it for 2 months now and have yet to find anything wrong. The cars ride is solid, the interior is very comfortable and the fuel economy is averaging 24 city 31 hwy. Im not complaining since my last car was averaging 13. The MP-3 stereo with the pioneer speaker system has a sound that has to be heard. I could drive this car for hours. Its fun to drive and very sporty to look at. The trunk is enormous. I would suggest the Cobalt to anyone looking for a solid car.

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  Adequate for the cost - 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt
  By scottwalker69 - December 19 - 7:16 pm

  I have just driven this car over 59,000 miles since my purchase about 2 1/2 years ago. I average around 38 MPG on the highway and around 30-32mpg average on each tank I have not had to take the car into the shop at all since I bought it except for routine oil changes. There is a minor squeak when the heater is turned on and some rattles in the dash, but overall, I have been satisfied with my purchase. The material is "cheap" but does the job. I drive around 100 miles per day for my commute and I have been content with the car. It has been reliable. The only reason I would not buy this car ever again is because there are some foreign cars that are more reliable.

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  The "Zoom Zoom" of the American Cars - 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt
  By Jeff Howard,Cpt,USAr - November 22 - 3:30 pm

  My expectations were not high at the outset when I purchased my new Cobalt LS. I thought I was buying another Chevy Cavalier for the good gas mileage. I was very wrong. Cobalt LS 2 door is beautiful to look at and fun to drive. The ride is exceptional and the handling is finer than any sports car Ive ever driven. Accelleration is quick and braking is smooth and accurate. As for the gas mileage? I was expecting high 20s in the city and about 32 on the highway. Not so! I get a little heavy in the foot at times and still get 30-32 mpg in the city. On the highway? Step back! Im consistently getting 37-38 mpg. WOW! Every seat is comfortable, and for a tall man, how could I possibly be happier? Ive not found any room for improvement on a job well done. Ive owned Fords, Buicks, Dodge cars and trucks, Chrysler cars and convertibles, Merkur Scorpios (very impressive car), and driven cars and trucks of every description. Ive always found fault somewhere. Not so on the Chevy Cobalt coupe.

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  Love It - 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt
  By SSCharged - November 21 - 10:40 pm

  The Cobalt is one of my favorite cars, and thats why I bought it. The supercharger is awesome, and the many things you can do to this car. Its very affordable.

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  Orange SS - 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt
  By JohnR - November 21 - 9:50 pm

  This has been a great car. I drive a lot of highway miles. Have about 10K on it already. I can get up to 33-34 mpg on the highway. Im a big guy, 61" 245lbs and I fit just fine in it. That was my worry before I test drove it, but I checked it out and theres plenty of room for me. The only thing that Id like to change is the seat material. I got the sport cloth and it seems kinda cheap, so I will get leather put in eventually with custom seats. My brother, who has a Lexus IS300, loves my car. He says it really flies, and handles really well. The SS suspension is really tight and stiff. The engine growls when you punch the gas, and the auto tranny is really smooth.

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  2006 COBALT - 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt
  By S Kirtwright - November 9 - 9:06 pm

  The Cobalt has a simple but true fact that it is easy to keep in track on the highway even in high cross wind situations. The gas mileage that I got was higher than what it was rated for, but the roads that I was traveling on were it very good condition.

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  Vic Red Cobalt - 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt
  By Lar - November 5 - 10:30 pm

  Fun little car, great gas mileage, very peppy for the price. Ability to get on the Interstate (merge w/70 MPH traffic) even though it is only a 4- cylinder sold me.

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  Cobalt SS 2.4 - 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt
  By xbalt06x - November 5 - 5:13 pm

  I have owned this car since January and I cant be any happier. The ride is perfect, some say its cheap with interior, not in this SS model. the 2.4 vvt engine puts out a lot of power for a non supercharged Cobalt. This would be one of the best cars under $20,000. Its a great buy and I could not be happier. Great car, looks amazing, and performs with great gas mileage. Go Chevy!

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  I love it! - 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt
  By coupegal - October 29 - 12:33 am

  I love my car! I commute 2hours everyday to college and its great on gas. Not to mention that it is comfortable and very cute! I get a lot of heads turning to look at the car. I didnt get fancy bells and whistles but honestly I dont need them. I will keep this car until it sees a better day.