That was the first year for a USB port on the corporate head unit. In 2007, they offered the non-supercharged SS in 2 and 4 door with the 2.4 and either auto or manual, and they came with pretty much every option you could get including pleather, heated seats, sunroof and Monsoon sound. IIRC, for 20 the only SS was the supercharged coupe. I remember driving a black 2007 SS coupe just like this one, minus the huge wing and with the automatic and 2.4. The first-gen Focus had a very similar design. At least you got one on LT2 and up models. I always did hate the cheap-o armrest in these, though. But the tiny icon molded in the cover was almost invisible unless you were in the footwell looking directly at the door. I don’t think its any worse than the many 1990s cars with a trunk release in the glovebox. But if the seller is speaking the truth that this Cobalt has been well maintained, those issues might not be relevant.Īh yes, the trunk release was in the little change tray that folded out of the dash to the left of the steering wheel. Second, the ignition switch recall might have to be performed if it hasn’t already. The first is the probability that a limited run model might leave something to be desired in terms of reliability. With 84,000 miles and a $4400 asking price, this Cobalt seems like a decent deal for anyone looking for a relatively unique performance compact. Heated leather seats, premium sound system, sun roof, cruise control, and 5 speed manual. Pretty much every option that was available. Currently in a garage in Newburgh with 84,500 miles. Selling for a friend who recently was married and wants a four door car. Probably not a big issue, as it seems the owner may have installed a subwoofer at some point, judging by that exposed wire.Ģ007 Chevy Cobalt SS supercharged one owner. The only immediate red flag is the ill-fitting trunk liner. I don’t see any broken bits or worn buttons. GM’s interiors aren’t known for their quality, but this one seems to have beaten the odds. And it seems like it’s held up pretty well. Our featured Cobalt may not have been the best performance compact from Chevy, but it’s still a solid performer. Unsurprisingly, the naturally aspirated SS models are considered inferior to the supercharged model, while that variant isn’t as widely praised as its successor, the SS Turbocharged Coupe. This model only lasted three model years before being discontinued because it didn’t meet emissions standards and because GM’s contract with supercharger supplier Eaton had expired. GM estimated a 0-60 mph time of 6.4 seconds. Even the 173 horsepower SS models were pretty quick for the day, but the supercharged variant was even faster. Instead, they contained a spicier engine: the supercharged 2.0 liter Ecotec. Unlike the naturally aspirated SS models, these only came with two doors and did not offer an optional automatic transmission. Our featured Cobalt is actually a different SS altogether. Power aside, they also offered a sport tuned suspension, SS badging inside and out, and an optional four-speed Hydra-Matic automatic transmission. The less expensive (and less powerful) models came equipped with a naturally aspirated 2.4 liter Ecotec four good for 173 horsepower. Chevy didn’t get the memo about that relatively simple concept and introduced distinctly different SS models early into the Cobalt’s tenure. But lumping all of them underneath one umbrella will inevitably lead to confusion. There’s nothing wrong with offering different performance variants of the same car. And some of those engines shared similar displacements but were fundamentally different. Throughout the model’s run, there were multiple engines boasting significantly different horsepower ratings. One of the most glaring issues with Chevy’s SS Cobalt lineup was its inconsistency. But they really didn’t leave a bad taste in people’s mouths. And in typical GM fashion, the small SS models arrived undercooked and contained the wrong ingredients. The Cobalt SS lineup represented Chevy’s effort to woo young performances enthusiasts to their side. But there was a time when every American automaker attempted to compete with the Civic Si and Volkswagen GTI, even if it was relatively short lived. A minor event compared to what happened in the 2010s. Presumably, the Big Three killed their performance compacts because demand was weak and funds were tight. The SVT Focus, Cobalt SS, Neon SRT-4, and Caliber SRT-4 all came equipped with some pretty respectable powertrains and decent driving dynamics. In the 2000s, American automakers introduced several performance compacts.
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