The Brazilian branch of the American concern “General Motors” several years ago independently developed its new sedan, which expanded the niche of budget cars. In mid-2011, the new product was presented at one of Buenos Aires dealerships, after which the company announced the date of the exact start of sales in Brazil. This car reached the Russian market only a year ago, and already in 2013 this sedan was successfully sold in more than 40 countries of the world. Today's article will be devoted to such an American "state employee" as the Chevrolet Cobalt.
Reviews and review of the exterior
The appearance of the car turned out to be really unique, without any "stolen" parts, but still the reviews of the owners suggest that the new product has a rather boring design. The car has large headlights that resemble almonds in shape, as well as a huge radiator grill, which harmoniously combines with a plastic bumper. These are all the design features of the new Chevrolet Cobalt. The feedback of the developers themselves suggests that the car was made in a corporate style, and this confirms the presence of an additional air duct and integrated fog lamps in a single Chevrolet style.
Interior
If the appearance 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 4-band steering column adjustment. The 2013 Chevrolet Cobalt dashboard is made in a motorcycle style, and the torpedo has a lot of open niches for storing various little things. The front row of seats was also borrowed from Aveo, but there is nothing wrong with this, because such seats have a pronounced anatomical shape of the back and comfortable side support rollers. As for the Chevrolet Cobalt center console, car owners' reviews point out good ergonomics, as well as an attractive configuration for the placement of controls, including the multimedia system. But, unfortunately, it will be available only in more expensive trim levels, a plastic plug will most likely be in the “base” instead of the display.
Chevrolet Cobalt: technical specifications
The main engine is a 97-horsepower engine with a displacement of 1,400 "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 for the installation of diesel engines, and therefore only the above engines will be available to motorists. The transmission will be either mechanical or automatic. The first will have 5 speeds, the second - 6.
Chevrolet Cobalt: price
In the Russian market, the car will be offered in the basic LT configuration at a price of 445 thousand rubles, and the sale of a top-end sedan will also be provided. The cost of it can reach 530 thousand rubles. Modifications with a manual transmission will cost $ 1,000 less.