2006 Chevrolet Cobalt

Pros: powerful base model for money, LTZ is both economical and lavish, many other models available

Cons: suspension is a little busy on the highway, no SS engine on LTZ model

The Bottom Line: The Chevrolet Cobalt has a lot to offer with it's many different models, especially if you're in the market for the ever-rare economy luxury car.

Review: INTRODUCTION AND INTERIOR I test drove a 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt sedan LT. That's a high trim level, and different from the LTZ mostly in cosmetics. The LTZ has a chrome grille and 16 inch wheels instead of the painted grille and 15 inch wheels on the ...

Pros: Smooth, quiet, great blend of performance and economy, features

Cons: Styling is bland

The Bottom Line: If you're considering an import, consider the Cobalt. You'll get a lot for your money with all the quality.

Review: Introduction The Chevorlet Cobalt, also marketed as the Pontiac Pursuit and Pontiac G5 in Canada, is General Motor's replacement for the Sunfire and Cavalier. The Cobalt marks a complete turn-around for this size and class of car. This will ...

Pros: Sporty styling and performance.This car boasts around 1 hp per cubic inch.

Cons: Interior trim defects.

The Bottom Line: This is a great alternative to the higher priced Mustang and Monte carlo. It combines a sporty look,Smooth ride, and a responsive drive train.

Review: I bought my 2006 Cobalt Lt after a drunk driver totalled my other work vehicle.The dealer wanted $17000 for the model with 28000 miles (it was a rental car). I signed the papers at $13000. The car had a few cosmetic issues ( the door pull chrome was ...

Pros: Radio controls on steering, comfortable seats, smooth quiet ride

Cons: I haven't found any yet.

Review: I decided to go with the Cobalt LT. It had the small body I was looking for and still had the semi sporty look. If you are looking for a luxury car of course this is not the one, but for a small sedan this is a great car at a great price. The seats ...

Pros: Good head room, decent gas mileage, good power. Smooth and fairly quiet on hwy.

Cons: Radio sometimes "lock"s out and I have to stop and start the car to reset.

Review: 'Had a Pontiac Pursuit for 6 weeks, as a courtesy car. 110 Km (60-70 miles)/day. 'Very impressed with the power and smoothness — and the deep overdrive. Many 4-cyl cars cruise at 3,000 rpm at hwy speeds of 60 mph (100 km/h). This one is at 2,200 and ...

Pros: Attractive, fun, great audio, big rims, nice suspension.

Cons: Turning off the headlights are overly complicated.

The Bottom Line: This car is perfect for someone who wants the SS supercharged, but can't afford it.

Review: Who would have thought that Chevrolet would have produced a decent small car? THE STORY BEGINS I find myself firmly planted in the driver’s seat of a 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt SS N/A. This is the SS without the supercharger. It’s a midnight ...

Pros: Spacious, reasonably priced, reliable, comfortable

Cons: Kind of cheap, so probably won't stay around forever

Review: This car is a very efficient car, especially for new drivers. This is my current car, and my first car. I have had no problems with it and have loved every second of driving it. It is very smooth and takes bumps well. I bought a Chevy Cobalt because ...

Pros: Solid construction, quiet ride

Cons: Very little sport, even in the Super Sport; tight rear seat

The Bottom Line: SS fails as a sport sedan. Needs tuning closer to that of the SS Supercharged coupe.

Review: A few years back GM decided to get serious once again about creating sport versions of its various models, going so far as to set up a new Peformance Division led by Mark Reuss (son of one time GM president Lloyd) to develop them. The Chevrolets ...

Pros: Build quality better than recent GM vehicles, basic commuter transportation

Cons: Cheap and not likely to live much longer than the warranty

The Bottom Line: The basic Chevrolet Cobalt would provide reasonably cheap commuter transportation. I had the impression the car would not outlast the payments, so don't load it up with options.

Review: Chevrolet Cobalt: Plain Vanilla I had the opportunity to put a 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt LS sedan through its paces on a recent car rental. The car had 2,000 miles on the clock, making me among the first to drive it. I’m used to driving a ...

Pros: Stylish exterior; roomy interior; decent pickup; good mileage; cheap.

Cons: Poor handling; not a very smooth ride; cheap-looking interior.

The Bottom Line: The Cobalt is a solid choice for an economy car, but make sure you look around first before settling.

Review: A recent stint at the body shop for my car had me driving a 2006 Chevy Cobalt for a couple weeks. The Cobalt turned out to be a decent economy car that got me around without any issues, but other than a fancy coat there was nothing too impressive to get ...