#2008 cobalt drivers#
#2008 cobalt driver#
#2008 cobalt manual#

The ride is surprisingly good, with only larger bumps and holes causing trouble.īackseat space is awful, with marginal headroom and virtually no legroom unless the front seat is well forward. It’s agile around town and stable enough on the highway, but you must pay attention to remain on course. The Cobalt offers good front passenger space and reasonably spirited performance, even with an automatic transmission. Side curtain airbags are now standard on all models, but side-impact airbags for the front seats are not available. Cobalts with the automatic gearbox and ABS also have traction control.

#2008 cobalt manual#

Both engines are available with a five-speed manual or a four-speed automatic transmission.Īntilock brakes are standard on 2LT and Sport models and optional on LS models. Sport models hold a 171-hp 2.4-liter engine.

LS and LT models use a 2.2-liter four-cylinder that makes 148 hp and 152 pounds-feet of torque.

#2008 cobalt drivers#

On models with an automatic transmission, an optional remote start system allows drivers to start the engine with a key fob. Heated leather seats and MP3 playback capability are optional. It’s offered as an option on the 1LT trim. XM Satellite Radio is now standard on all models, and OnStar is standard on 2LT and Sport trims.

#2008 cobalt driver#

Standard equipment includes air conditioning, an electric rear defogger, a tilt steering column, a driver information center and a CD player with an auxiliary input jack for iPods or other MP3 players. Occupants can access the trunk area from inside the car. Chevrolet says higher-than-usual seating positions are intended to give sedan occupants a more commanding view of the road.

With front bucket seats and a 60/40-split folding rear seat, all Cobalts seat five occupants. Sixteen-inch wheels are optional on the LT. Built on a 103.3-inch wheelbase, the Cobalt measures a bit more than 180 inches long overall and 67.9 inches wide. A power sunroof is optional.Ī Chrome Package is now available on LT sedans that includes chrome accents on the front grille, body moldings and door handles.īase models are equipped with disc brakes in front and drums in the rear, and Sport models have all-disc brakes. The Sport coupe and sedan get 17-inch wheels, a performance suspension and a 171-hp four-cylinder engine.Ĭhevrolet says the Cobalt coupe has an “elegantly tapered reverse C-pillar leading the eye to Chevrolet’s signature four round taillamps.” Both body styles feature a horizontally split grille with a gold bow tie badge. Distinct interiors and wheels help differentiate the models. Changes for 2008 include new standard safety features and standard satellite radio.Ĭobalts come in LS, LT and Sport trim levels. The Cobalt’s competitors include the Honda Civic, Ford Focus and Toyota Corolla. Last year’s SS and supercharged SS trim levels have been dropped. Cobalts are powered by a choice of two four-cylinder engines, with the most powerful making 171 horsepower in the Sport model. Launched for 2005, the front-wheel-drive subcompact Cobalt comes in sedan and coupe body styles.