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. Kelley Blue Book says that the Cobalt "holds an average five-year projected residual value, falling far from competitors such as the Honda Civic, Scion tC and Mazda Mazda3." IntelliChoice gives the base model sedan a "poor" value rating for its predicted five-year total cost of ownership, compared with other vehicles in its class.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. Unfortunately, the Cobalt is unimpressive in its resale value. USA TODAY reports, "You don't feel sentenced to Cobalt for lack of cash to buy something better, but rather that you chose it on purpose." According to the New York Times, "The Cobalt is a good car, if not a great one, and it is certainly a creditable competitor to the Toyota Corolla, Honda Civic and most other $15,000 cars on the market." However, the Times adds, "As low as those numbers sound, it is possible to push the price of a Cobalt beyond $20,000."
For its low price of entry, Consumer Guide names the 2007 Cobalt as a "Recommended" car.
The low sticker price makes the Cobalt a very affordable small car. While the 2007 Cobalt gets high marks as a handsome, well-equipped car, criticisms focus on the Cobalt's cramped rear seat and coarse base engine. The 2007 carryover model comes in two-door coupe and four-door sedan versions. While Road and Track finds that "Chevrolet has built a thoroughly modern, class-challenging contender" in the Cobalt, most reviewers believe it falls a little short of class leaders from Honda and Toyota. The Cobalt replaced the long-running Chevy Cavalier in 2005.
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