UNLIKE the Cavalier, which tend to fall apart piece by piece unless they are babied. I have noticed that the Cobalts have really good body integrity-usually even the 10 year old Cobalts still look good with no rust or bumpers falling off, etc. These cars have a smooth enjoyable ride but if you go over a raised bump you will definitely feel it, and do your best to avoid bumps as the front suspension is somewhat fragile in my opinion. If you do buy any year Chevy Cobalt, make sure you check that it has had the recalls taken care of, as all Cobalts were subject to a few recalls pertaining to the ignition/steering column. The Cobalt is a solid, attractive car that gets good gas mileage. It's possible that an 05-07 could have gotten them as an option, but most likely not. I would recommend getting a 2008-2010 Cobalt if you are concerned about the side crash test scores because … they automatically came with side curtain airbags as a standard feature. The issues they have are similar to ones the Cavalier had, which are a cheap front suspension which will most likely require a few repairs, and a few safety issues, namely side crash test scores (poor without side curtain airbags). Overall, I think Chevy Cobalts are good cars. With more than a few competitors offering superior handling dynamics (and hence a higher fun-to-drive factor), greater seat comfort and better build quality, we suggest cross-shopping before making a decision. These SS models are worth checking out, as they promise a more exciting and involving drive.Įxamined in isolation, the non-SS versions of the 2007 Cobalt would be a satisfactory choice for most folks shopping for an economy car, but we obviously don't advise buying a car that way. Standing apart from the other Cobalts, however, are the SS versions, which have more powerful engines (especially in the case of the Supercharged coupe) as well as tuned suspensions with larger wheels. Seat comfort is another area where the Cobalt falls short - although they offer some lateral bolstering, the seats are otherwise flat and offer little in the way of lumbar and under-thigh support.Īs indicated in a 2005 economy car comparison test, the Chevy Cobalt excels in acceleration but loses out in the handling area to more responsive and composed rivals such as the Mazda 3, Civic and Ford Focus. Compared to the interior in the Honda Civic, for instance, the Cobalt's design seems rather bland and its materials low-grade. But buyers in this class are typically more interested in overall quality and a comfortable cabin than a snarling exhaust or racy body styling. And an extensive roster of dealer-installed options like a performance exhaust system and ground effects allow more personalization than most competitors. Even the base model provides peppy performance and a quiet ride.

The 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt has more than a few things going for it.

Unfortunately, that doesn't mean it's enough to challenge the front-runners.ĭon't get us wrong. And yes, the Cobalt is without question a much better car than the Cavalier. Improvements over the Cavalier in the areas of performance, ride quality, cabin materials and crash tests should have strengthened the position of Chevy's import fighter. Introduced a few years ago as a replacement to the aged Cavalier, the Chevrolet Cobalt presents a much more modern entry in the economy-car segment.

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