Chevrolet Cobalt: reviews and features

The Brazilian branch of the American concern "General Motors" several years ago independently developed its new sedan, which replenished the niche of budget cars. In mid-2011 the novelty was presented in one of the shows of Buenos Aires, after which the company announced the date of the exact start of sales in Brazil. Before the Russian market, this car got only a year ago, and already in 2013 this sedan was successfully sold in more than 40 countries. Today's article will be devoted to such an American "budgetary", as "Chevrolet Cobalt."

Feedback and review of the exterior

The exterior of the car turned out to be really unique, without any "stolen" details, but still the owners' reviews indicate that the novelty has a rather boring design. The car has large headlights, which in their shape resemble almonds, as well as a huge grille, which is in harmony with the plastic bumper. This is all the features of the design of the new Chevrolet Cobalt. The feedback from the developers themselves shows that the car was made in a corporate style, and this confirms the availability of an additional air duct and integrated fog-lamps in the same Chevrolet style.

Interior

If the exterior of the novelty was made in a corporate style, then the interior was copied from the popular Chevrolet Aveo sedan. The car has the same 3-spoke steering wheel with metal inserts, as well as a 4-band steering column adjustment. The instrument panel "Chevrolet Cobalt" 2013 is made in the motorcycle style, and the torpedo has a lot of open niches for storing various trifles. The front row of seats was also borrowed from Aveo, but there is nothing wrong with this, because these seats have a pronounced anatomical shape of the back and comfortable side support rollers. As for the central console Chevrolet Cobalt, car owners' reviews note good ergonomics, as well as an attractive configuration of the placement of controls, including a multimedia system. But, unfortunately, it will be available only in more expensive trim levels, the "base" is likely to have a plastic plug instead of the display.

Chevrolet Cobalt: technical specifications

The main engine is a 97-horsepower engine with a working volume of 1400 "cubes", running on gasoline. But for the Russian market will be offered a 1.5-liter unit, which develops a capacity of 105 horsepower. He also works on gasoline. In general, the manufacturer does not provide installation of diesel engines, and therefore only motor described above will be available to motorists. The transmission will be either mechanical or automatic. The first will have 5 speeds, the second - 6.

"Cobalt Chevrolet": the price

In the Russian market, the car will be offered in the LT base kit at a price of 445 thousand rubles, and also the sale of the sedan in top equipment will be provided. The cost of it can reach 530 thousand rubles. Modifications with a manual transmission will cost $ 1,000 less.