2007 Chevrolet Cobalt Review

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Introduced in 2005 as a replacement for the Chevrolet Cavalier, the 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt is in every way a more rewarding car to drive. Based on GM's Delta platform, which also underpins the Saturn Ion, the Cobalt adds a lot of refinements over its Saturn counterpart in both powertrain and chassis tuning. With three engine choices and four trim levels for each of two body styles, the Cobalt also offers buyers a lot of room for personalization.

The standard engine for both the coupe and sedan is a 140-horsepower, 2.2L Ecotec four-cylinder. Choosing the SS version of either model gets you a 170-horsepower bored-and-stroked 2.4L Ecotec with variable cam timing. A supercharged version of the 2.4 is available on the coupe only, and is good for 205 horsepower. This allows the... see more

Introduced in 2005 as a replacement for the Chevrolet Cavalier, the 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt is in every way a more rewarding car to drive. Based on GM's Delta platform, which also underpins the Saturn Ion, the Cobalt adds a lot of refinements over its Saturn counterpart in both powertrain and chassis tuning. With three engine choices and four trim levels for each of two body styles, the Cobalt also offers buyers a lot of room for personalization.

The standard engine for both the coupe and sedan is a 140-horsepower, 2.2L Ecotec four-cylinder. Choosing the SS version of either model gets you a 170-horsepower bored-and-stroked 2.4L Ecotec with variable cam timing. A supercharged version of the 2.4 is available on the coupe only, and is good for 205 horsepower. This allows the supercharged SS coupe to go from zero to 60 in about six seconds; pretty impressive for a sporty car under $22,000. Along with impressive performance, you also get a modified sport suspension, and wide 45-series tires on 18-inch wheels. It also comes with four-wheel anti-lock disc brakes, an AM/FM/CD/MP3 player, and a large rear spoiler. Optional are Recaro front bucket seats with plenty of lateral support.

Most buyers are more likely to choose the less performance-oriented versions, but the Cobalt doesn't disappointment here either. The base LS models have a fair amount of standard equipment, including air conditioning with cabin filter, an AM/FM/CD player with MP3 input jack, height-adjustable driver's seat, a tachometer, and a rear 60/40 split bench seat with trunk pass through

Opting for the LT trim can add body color fascias, power windows, mirrors and door locks, an upgraded stereo, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, or cruise control. The top-of-the line LTZ trim adds fog lamps, traction control, ABS, leather seats, and XM radio, and still comes in just shy of $20,000.
For the 2007 Chevy Cobalt, both the 2.4L and 2.2L engines get a mild increase in power ratings, and automatic-equipped cars now offer GM's optional remote-starting system. All audio systems are now equipped with an auxiliary input jack. see less

Trims	City MPG	Hwy MPG	MSRP	Invoice	Displacement	Engine
2dr Cpe LS	25	34	$13,175	$12,450.38	2.2L/134	Gas 4-Cyl
2dr Cpe LT	25	34	$14,295	$13,508.78	2.2L/134	Gas 4-Cyl
2dr Cpe SS	25	34	$18,285	$17,279.33	2.4L/147	Gas 4-Cyl
2dr Cpe SS Supercharged	22	30	$20,975	$19,821.38	2.0L/122	Supercharged Gas 4-Cyl
4dr Sdn LS	25	34	$13,175	$12,450.38	2.2L/134	Gas 4-Cyl
4dr Sdn LT	25	34	$14,295	$13,508.78	2.2L/134	Gas 4-Cyl
4dr Sdn LTZ	24	32	$18,500	$17,482.50	2.2L/134	Gas 4-Cyl
4dr Sdn SS	25	34	$18,285	$17,279.33	2.4L/147	Gas 4-Cyl

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The Cobalt compact sedan and coupe came out in 2005 as replacements for the dated Cavalier. Changes and updates for 2007 include a bump in output for the Cobalt's standard 2.2-liter engine, which now produces 148 horsepower (vs. 145 previously) as well as the optional 2.4-liter engine offered as the base engine in the sporty SS. It climbs to 173 horsepower (vs. 171 previously). The top SS engine, a 2.0 liter supercharged four-cylinder, continues to produce 205 horsepower. A new remote start system can be ordered on automatic transmission-equipped models, LT trims get a newly optional 16-inch wheel package and 18-inch polished rims are available on supercharged SS coupes. Sport Red Tintcoat has been added to the exterior color roster. Models ordered with anti-lock brakes also get traction control. Side-impact and curtain airbags are available optionally.

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