ShareThis2009 CHEVROLET COBALT SS TURBO
TYPE: Front-drive, five-passenger, subcompact sedan.
PRICE: $22,775 base; $22,806 invoice; $24,755 as tested.
WHERE BUILT: Lordstown, Ohio.
KEY RIVALS: Honda Civic, Volkswagen Jetta, Ford Focus, Toyota Corolla, Dodge Caliber, Mazda 3.
POWER: 2-liter, 260-horsepower, turbocharged, direct-injection 4-cylinder engine; five-speed manual transmission.
FUEL ECONOMY: 22 city, 30 highway mpg; estimated annual fuel cost $2,460.
CHASSIS: Performance handling independent suspension with stabilizer bars, front struts, rear torsion beam; power rack-and-pinion steering; power disc brakes with ABS; traction control; 18-inch aluminum wheels; P225/40ZR high-performance tires.
LENGTH X WIDTH X HEIGHT: 180.5 x 67.9 x 57.1 inches.
WHEELBASE X TRACK: 103.3 x 58.6 inches.
CURB WEIGHT: 3,012 pounds.
STANDARD: Titanium-faced sports gauges; driver-information center; premium cloth seats with SS embroidery; manual seat adjusters; adjustable head restraints; AM/FM/CD stereo with XM Satellite radio; year OnStar service; front/side/head-curtain air bags; Bluetooth; chrome exhaust tip; air conditioning; cargo net; power accessories; cruise control; tilt steering; fog lamps; tire-pressure monitor; remote keyless entry; tire sealant and inflator kit; battery rundown protection; theft-deterrent system.
OPTIONS: Limited slip differential ($495); power sunroof ($750); spare tire and wheel ($75).
(Richard Williamson writes about automobiles for Scripps Howard News Service.)
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