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| The experienced reviewers at TheCarConnection.com picked the best, most useful information to share regarding the 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt. TheCarConnection.com’s editors have also driven the Cobalt and pass along their observations and advice. |
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| Road Test |
The standard Cobalt coupe and sedan have unimpressive fuel economy, but late in the model year, GM is introducing eco-minded changes to the basic 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt LS and 1LT models--bringing fuel economy up to 25 mpg city, 36 mpg highway.
The 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt SS Coupe has abundant power on tap from a 260-horsepower, 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine that shares much of its fundamentals with the engine in the Pontiac Solstice GXP. With a new five-speed manual transmission, it can scoot to 60 mph in about 5.7 seconds. Brembo front brakes, stability control, and side airbags, along with a new body kit, are standard on the SS.
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| Positive Points |
- Nice, absorbent ride
- Impressive fuel economy on base models
- Spacious trunk for a small car
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| Negative Points |
- Vague, overboosted steering
- Engine noise
- Drab interior
- Uncomfortable, oddly proportioned seats
- Thorax-protecting side airbags aren’t even offered
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