Power and throttle response are good, with plenty of torque to drive the automatic. But the relatively high power and displacement result in fuel economy that, while not bad, is far from class leading, and the engine is noisy under full-throttle acceleration. EPA estimates are 24mpg in the city and 32mpg on the highway; according to the car's computer, we averaged 27mpg in mixed driving.
The 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt LT's chassis specification is standard for the compact class, with independent front suspension by MacPherson struts and a semi-independent torsion-beam rear axle. The LT, like all models but the SS and befitting its comfortable nature, has a soft suspension tuning that places ride comfort above handling. Shock damping is good, with the usual highway bumps well controlled, although small, sharp bumps produce some harshness. The variable-ratio electric power steering is, as in most small front-drive cars, light, with little road feel. Overall, the Cobalt LT is slightly above average in its category for ride and average in handling.
The 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt LT is built with front and rear crumple zones and a rear structure designed to protect the fuel tank in a 50mph impact. Dual-stage front air bags may be supplemented with side head-curtain bags, a $395 option. Traction control is standard, and OnStar is a $695 option. Brakes are standard for the class, with the disc in the front and the drums at the rear. Antilock is standard in all models except the base. There is a three-year/36,000-mile general warranty and a five-year/60,000-mile power train warranty.- See more CNET content tagged:
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Where to buy
2005 Chevrolet Cobalt LT:
$18,760.00
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