What Jason liked about the Chevrolet Cobalt SS:
- Turbocharged power
- Great seats
- Quite talented on the track
What he didn't like:
- Limited headroom when equipped with a sunroof
- Interior lacks differentiation from lesser Cobalts
- It's not a Mazdaspeed 3
Who should buy the Chevrolet Cobalt SS:
Fans of the Chevy SS legacy who simply must buy American
Who should not buy the Chevrolet Cobalt SS:
Drivers who hate looking at those Mazdaspeed3 taillights
Details and specs:
- Body style: 2-door coupe
- Seating capacity: 4
- Trim levels: (one)
- Price range (including options): $22,995 - $24,520
- Base engine: 2.0 liter turbocharged inline-4, 260 horsepower @ 5300 RPM, 260 lb-ft @ 2000 RPM
- Optional engine: None
- Premium fuel required? Recommended but not required
- Transmission: 5-speed manual
- Driveline: Front engine, front-wheel-drive
- EPA fuel economy estimates: 22 MPG city/30 MPG highway
- Where built: United States
- Standard safety equipment: Front air bags, side-curtain air bags, anti-lock brakes, electronic stability control
- Optional safety equipment: None
- Major standard features: Power windows, power door locks, tilt steering column, XM Satellite Radio,turbo boost gauge, rear spoiler
- Major options: Sunroof, high mount spoiler, limited-slip differential, OnStar
- Warranty: 4 3 years/36,000 miles bumper-to-bumper, 5 years/100,000 miles powertrain, 6 years/100,000 miles outer body rust-through
- Roadside assistance/free maintenance: 5 years/100,000 miles roadside assistance
