Firenze

<img src="https://www.cobaltss.net/articles/info1.jpg" align="left" border="0" hspace="5" vspace="5">I found this link at another message board. Select Chevrolet Car, then "Print Book", then "Cobalt" "Print Model" and finally "Print" to see a .pdf file detailing the specs on all the various trim levels. As reported earlier, the base trim will be now known as LS, LT becomes what LS used to be, LTZ is the new high-end sedan. In addition to the SS/SC coupe, there will be SS coupes and SS sedans as well.

The SS trim will feature a 2.4L Ecotec with 172hp @ 6200rpm and 162lb of torque @ 5000 rpm. Recaro seats and LSD will be only available on the SS/SC trim and will also have an exclusive on "Performance Handling Suspension" (the SS gets "Sport Suspension"). Both manual and automatic transmissions will be available on the SS.

The only new changes I can see are the new colours of Laser Blue Metallic and Majestic Amethyst. Arrival Blue Metallic will be dropped later this fall. There is no mention of Light Tarnished Silver or Stealth Gray as mentioned in the 2006 Colours thread so I guess they have been dropped.

2006 Cobalt Info

And for the curious, you can see the entire 2006 GM lineup there as well if you're interested in any of The General's other vehicles.

ETA: Oh yeah, all the 2006 Cobalts will also have a couple small "GM" badges on the sides by the wheels.

ssstraub

Wow, thanks for posting this!

JonyyB

Thank you for the good info! I'll put this on the front page

jz

Vendian

Sweet. Very informative. I just now noticed you can't get the majestic amythyst for the SS S/C. Someone else posted you could, oh well, I was only very partially considering it.

PenguinPIE

iTrader: (5)

that sucks....LT is gonna be 2005's LS?!.......that means my LT will depreciate more?!.....i mean when ppl look at my LT ...they would think its the 2006 LT........but its actually the 2005 LT......i mean...not everyone would know that the 2005 LT is the top sedan model........sigh...that sucks...

Nightcrawler

Anybody know why they are ditching Arrival Blue Metallic? I love that shade of blue. Has anyone seen Laser Blue yet? I believe the Impala has a Laser Blue option for this mode year, but I haven't seen it. It wonder how it compares.

jmonte345

That site is awesome, good find.

jive

So are the 2.4's still only going to be automatic...?

Archplsm

I don't see any changes for the SS/sc other than some color

Firenze

I know. My LS Coupe (formerly a very well equipped mid-level trim) will become known as the base level. I'm not even sure why GM would even do this in the first place. Why not just keep the trim levels as they are? Base sedan & coupe, LS sedan & coupe, LT Sedan, SS sedan & coupe, and finally the SS/SC coupe.

Z06Kat

so they still arent adding heated seats and we still have to buy the armrest seperate

lcaunt

They built a new paint shop at the plant and with that different paint

lcaunt

Do you know how to get the same listing for the 2005 Cobalt, just like this one?
I found out how. Just change the address to 2005 DUH!!!

thehemi

No factory LSD or Performance Handling Suspension for SS sedans. Doh.
Although I suppose a Sport Suspension should not be too shabby, but I'm
not sure why I should not be allowed to get an LSD on the SS sedan. Glad
to see its at least going to be available in both transmission choices.

zinner

I don't have the LSD on my SS/SC and it's not that terrible. I guess if you were racing the car on the track quite a bit it would be a nice addition.

I am glad to hear it's going to be in manual or auto as well.

xtremeGM

I'm glad to see they are offering the SS in both auto and manual

ssstraub

I know you didn't say SC, but just to be clear, the SS/SC still does not come with an automatic. Only the regular SS.

clodhopper06

the laser blue basically looks like a blue and purple mix....burple i guess....i dont like it. no man should ever drive a laser blue car....its quite a feminine color. i have also seen it on the equinox

stlurbanpunk

Perfect..... SS coupe: 17" wheels, manual... the works!
can't wait!!!!!

hokman

Does anyone know if the 2.4 VVL 172bhp motor will go into the malibu? The specs look really impressive, almost matching the class leader altima 2.5, using 100cc less. The 2.2 is too weak for the big malibu.

Spectre

So has anyone found any info on the LTZ?

stlurbanpunk

If i'm not mistaken, the ultima is a v6, maybe. to closer match it would to compare the subaru's engine. The 2.5 boxer 4. but either way it is impressive. I think the LTZ will just be a loaded cobalt with some new features, my guess.

RockTheSVT

That's something I've been waiting to read for a good long while now. Thank you very much. Haha, I have a feeling that car is gonna give my SVT alot of competition.

avro206

Its Altima...and it has the 2.5L 4 cly as a base engine and the 3.5L VQ as an option. Nevertheless, the Altima is a much larger car then the Cobalt.

As for the increased aplication of the 2.4L--I would expect it. The Saturn Vue for example uses the 2.2L as base---now thats a real weak engine for that as well.

G6
HHR
Solstice
Cobalt/Pursuit

Malibu seems likely too.

AutoX

so i am considering getting a cobalt and i was wondering if anyone knew when the 2006 would start hitting the dealerships? debating on getting a 2005 at reduced price(becuase of the 2006 being out) or just getting a 2006