Cobalt Impresses
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Cobalt Impresses
Cobalt impresses
DAVID BOOTH
Canwest News Service
November 22, 2004
This new Cobalt impresses.
In fact, it impresses people usually predisposed to be uncomplimentary about domestic cars. One Volkswagen Phaeton driver (possibly the only one in Canada) and a BMW 325 owner were both sufficiently taken with the lowly Chevrolet that their comments actually bordered on praise.
Most impressive is the exterior look, which, by any standard, is contemporary. Of course, the LT's 16-inch alloy wheels don't hurt the exterior allure, but there's no doubt the new Cobalt has the style to compete in the budget segment.
It also has the chassis. General Motors is getting to be the world's expert on constructing enormously rigid platforms for inexpensive cars. The Delta architecture is an impressive piece of kit. Seemingly as tough as a BMW platform, the Cobalt's chassis shows no signs of flex no matter what size of bump.
The suspension, too, is a bit of a surprise, as the front MacPherson struts and semi-independent trailing arm rear systems are set European firm. It's an unusual departure for GM's "everyman" division, but it stands out among the bland performance Chevrolets normally pump out. It's also unusual to have fairly weighty steering - the Cobalt does not feel as parking-lot light as other Chevys - instead, it is much more stable at speed and when cornering. Overall, it's an exemplary effort by GM.
The only fly in the overall performance ointment is that the Cobalt soldiers on with GM's 2.2-litre DOHC four-cylinder. A decent engine with a creditable 145 horsepower, it has nonetheless been superseded by the 2.4-litre, 170-horsepower variant. However, the latter is only available in the top-of the-line SS model.
Chevrolet is going to have its hands full persuading consumers they should pay so much more for the Cobalt than the Cavalier despite its obvious advantages.
If I were GM, I'd be firing everything in my arsenal at consumers in order to entice them into this new, higher- sticker car.
The tester's leather was impressive and there's an enormously powerful audio system that plays both CDs and MP3s. There's even a big, 10-inch subwoofer in the trunk when you want to have Tony Bennett drown out that annoying rap music from the Civic beside you.
FULL Article Here: http://www.canada.com/montreal/mont...aa089c54&page=2
DAVID BOOTH
Canwest News Service
November 22, 2004
This new Cobalt impresses.
In fact, it impresses people usually predisposed to be uncomplimentary about domestic cars. One Volkswagen Phaeton driver (possibly the only one in Canada) and a BMW 325 owner were both sufficiently taken with the lowly Chevrolet that their comments actually bordered on praise.
Most impressive is the exterior look, which, by any standard, is contemporary. Of course, the LT's 16-inch alloy wheels don't hurt the exterior allure, but there's no doubt the new Cobalt has the style to compete in the budget segment.
It also has the chassis. General Motors is getting to be the world's expert on constructing enormously rigid platforms for inexpensive cars. The Delta architecture is an impressive piece of kit. Seemingly as tough as a BMW platform, the Cobalt's chassis shows no signs of flex no matter what size of bump.
The suspension, too, is a bit of a surprise, as the front MacPherson struts and semi-independent trailing arm rear systems are set European firm. It's an unusual departure for GM's "everyman" division, but it stands out among the bland performance Chevrolets normally pump out. It's also unusual to have fairly weighty steering - the Cobalt does not feel as parking-lot light as other Chevys - instead, it is much more stable at speed and when cornering. Overall, it's an exemplary effort by GM.
The only fly in the overall performance ointment is that the Cobalt soldiers on with GM's 2.2-litre DOHC four-cylinder. A decent engine with a creditable 145 horsepower, it has nonetheless been superseded by the 2.4-litre, 170-horsepower variant. However, the latter is only available in the top-of the-line SS model.
Chevrolet is going to have its hands full persuading consumers they should pay so much more for the Cobalt than the Cavalier despite its obvious advantages.
If I were GM, I'd be firing everything in my arsenal at consumers in order to entice them into this new, higher- sticker car.
The tester's leather was impressive and there's an enormously powerful audio system that plays both CDs and MP3s. There's even a big, 10-inch subwoofer in the trunk when you want to have Tony Bennett drown out that annoying rap music from the Civic beside you.
FULL Article Here: http://www.canada.com/montreal/mont...aa089c54&page=2
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From: patterson, ca
well i deleted my other one that was this one ha ha jonel you beat me, you wake up to early man. lol wonder how i didnt see this one. lol oh well. its deleted and this one is here. good job jonel. me and you are on the same page but my pages are turning a little slower damn.
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