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2009 CHEVROLET COBALT


New for 2009


Model Lineup

 

Engines

Transmissions

 

Ecotec 2.2L VVT
I-4

Ecotec 2.0L turbo
I-4

5-speed manual (F23)

5-speed manual (F35)

4-speed automatic

Cobalt LS (sedan & coupe)

s

-

s

-

o

Cobalt LT (sedan & coupe)

s

-

s

-

o

Cobalt SS (sedan & coupe)

-

s

-

s

-

Key:

Standard

s

Optional

o

Not available

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2009 CHEVROLET COBALT: POWERTRAIN ENHANCHEMENTS BRING SEGMENT-LEADING FUEL ECONOMCY AND NEW COBALT SS SEDAN DEBUTS

Known for value-driven, efficient performance, the sleek Chevrolet Cobalt greets 2009 with enhancements that provide increased fuel efficiency. Along with more-efficient performance, the '09 Cobalt offers customer-focused enhancements that build on a package of choices, convenience and safety features that other competitors can't match. And with an industry-best five-year/160,000 kilometre powertrain warranty and an Insurance Institute for Highway Safety "Best Pick" for safety, it is no wonder the Cobalt is one of the most popular choices in the small-car segment.

The 2009 Cobalt lineup includes LS, LT and the turbocharged SS models - an SS sedan joins the ranks this year. The SS coupe and sedan are powered by a sophisticated 2.0L turbocharged and intercooled Ecotec engine that uses direct injection technology to provide a great balance of performance and fuel efficiency.

Fuel economy improvement

Variable valve timing added to the 2.2L Ecotec engine enables more efficient performance, along with an increase in horsepower from 148 (110 kW) to 155 (116 kW)*. Helping to maximize fuel economy is a new, "taller" 3.63 final drive ratio for the manual transmission (previous final drive was 3.84:1) and new, 15-inch low rolling-resistance tires.

2009 changes in detail

In addition to the more efficient 2.2L models, a host of enhancements, refinements and customer-focused changes is implemented across the model range. They include:

Bluetooth capability - This technology enables wireless connectivity of cell phones, allowing for easier and safer hands-free phone connectivity.

USB port on the radios - For audiophiles, the addition of a USB port on the radio enables iPods and similar devices to be played and controlled through the Cobalt's audio system.

New 16-inch wheel - A new, 16-inch wheel design is standard on LT models. It is an aluminum alloy wheel with a bright, machine-face appearance.

New 15-inch wheel cover - Some models come with a new, 15-inch styled wheel cover.

New exterior colours - Silver Ice Metallic, Gold Mist Metallic and Silver Moss Metallic are added to the Cobalt's exterior colour palette.

New interior colour - Ebony is now available for sedan models; Cashmere is discontinued.

Additionally, a sedan model joins the Cobalt SS lineup. It offers all of the SS coupe's performance, handling and styling features. See the "Cobalt SS details" section below for more information.

Design

Available in coupe and sedan body styles, Cobalt features smooth and sleek exteriors with fast rooflines. A myriad of subtle details, such as aircraft-style doors that integrate the door frames into the exterior surface for a tighter, flush fit, contribute to Cobalt's overall feeling of strength and solidity. Detailed headlamps and taillamps exude a premium appearance.

A sporty look for all models is achieved with a low-slung body and a curvaceous roofline - particularly in the coupe, which has tapered, reverse C-pillars that lead to Chevy's signature four round taillamps. Cobalt's other carefully executed design details include:

Chassis and suspension

Cobalt features a strong foundation, rigid body structure, well-isolated chassis and low interior noise levels, thanks in part to the use of Quiet Steel laminated sheetmetal, a premium material not normally found on vehicles in the compact segment. Cobalt's underbody uses high-strength steel as welded members in strategic locations for maximum strength, structural integrity, mass optimization and crashworthiness.

The Cobalt rides on a MacPherson strut front suspension and a semi-independent, torsion beam rear suspension. Front and rear stabilizer bars - uncommon features for compact cars in Cobalt's price range - are standard on all models. Suspension tuning for each model, including steering feel, spring rate and stabilizer bar diameter, is dialled in to provide distinct driving and handling characteristics. Speed-sensitive electric power steering is tuned to match the performance levels of the various tire and suspension packages.

Cobalt's torsion beam rear suspension provides excellent ride and handling, while maximizing interior space. A hydraulic rear suspension bushing is employed on some models to improve the ride and suppress road noise. Rear wheel travel, at 126.5 mm in jounce and 68.5 mm in rebound, is longer than most vehicles in the segment.

Brakes

Vented front disc brakes with single-piston callipers and full-cast rear drum brakes are standard on LS. Four-wheel anti-lock brakes (ABS) are standard on LT and optional on LS. Four-wheel disc brakes with StabiliTrak electronic stability control are standard on SS models. Cobalt also has a standard enhanced traction system (ETS) on vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission and ABS. ETS enhances traction by adjusting engine torque if wheel slip is detected.

Safety and security

The rigid body structure that lays the foundation of Cobalt's dynamic driving experience also reinforces occupant safety. In addition to the solid unibody structure, dual-stage frontal air bags are standard and side head curtain air bags are standard in the United States. Front seat belt pretensioners, rear centre shoulder belts and the LATCH child seat retention system are also standard.

Cobalt's enhanced safety feature offerings include:

OnStar-equipped Cobalt models feature OnStar digital equipment, which also includes enhanced hands-free voice recognition capabilities, including more intuitive continuous digit dialling and improved voice recognition accuracy. The OnStar service also includes the Advanced Crash Response System, making crash data available to the participating 911 centers to help them dispatch the appropriate live-saving personnel and equipment to crash scenes faster.

Additional security is provided by the standard PASS-Key III Plus theft-deterrent system, which prevents vehicle operation if the right key is not used. Remote keyless entry and power door locks (not available on LS) provide lockout prevention, delayed locking and programmable operation.

Engines

Cobalt LS and LT are equipped with a 2.2L Ecotec four-cylinder. It is rated at 155 horsepower (116 kW)* and 150 lb.-ft. of torque (203 Nm).* Variable valve timing is added to the 2.2L engine for '09, enabling a dramatic increase in efficiency, as well as an approximate 5-percent increase in horsepower over the '08 version.

The Cobalt SS uses a 2.0L Ecotec turbo engine that produces 260 horsepower (194 kW)* and 260 lb.-ft. of torque (353 Nm)*. That equates to 2.1 horsepower per cubic inch of displacement (130 hp / 97 kW per litre), making it the most powerful engine in the Ecotec family. Gasoline direct-injection technology helps the engine produce more power while maintaining lower fuel consumption.

With direct injection, fuel is delivered directly to the combustion chamber to create a more complete burn of the air/fuel mixture. Less fuel is required to produce the equivalent horsepower, especially at normal cruising speeds, of a conventional port-injection combustion system. Direct injection technology works well with turbocharging and helps deliver a great balance of power and economy.

All of Cobalt's Ecotec engines are designed with long-life components - some rated for 160,000 kilometres of normal use.

Transmissions

The standard transmission is a Getrag F23 five-speed manual, known for smooth shifting. A GM Powertrain Sweden F35 five-speed manual is standard on SS models.

Available on LS and LT models is the Hydra-Matic 4T45 electronically controlled four-speed automatic transmission. It uses full perimeter fastening directly to the engine block and oil pan to increase driveline stiffness, resulting in reduced noise and vibration. The 4T45 uses the Dexron VI fluid and is "filled for life," meaning there is no scheduled maintenance required for the transmission under normal operating conditions.

Interior

Separate trim levels for each Cobalt model provide distinction and a tailored appearance. In keeping with Cobalt's premium positioning, many features are standard, including air conditioning and electric rear defogger. Returning for '09 is an AM/FM stereo radio and CD player with MP3 playback and auxiliary input jack; and driver information centre.

Surprising amenities - such as an optional remote vehicle starter system (when an automatic transmission is ordered) - also lend an upscale feel to the Cobalt's interior, as many of the standard and available features aren't generally found within the vehicle's competitive set. The available factory-installed remote vehicle starter system is integrated with the remote keyless entry feature and allows the driver to get a head start on the car's interior heating and cooling from a range of up to 61 metres (200 feet).

Additionally, Cobalt features plenty of interior comfort and flexibility, including easy access to the rear seat, 60/40 folding rear seats and interior access to the trunk area, as well as ample, versatile storage. Other interior highlights include:

Cobalt interiors reflect a focus on ride comfort, with quality materials and stylish appointments throughout. The seats are designed to reflect the performance level of each model. Cloth bucket seats are standard on LS, while sport cloth seats with driver's lumbar adjuster are standard on LT. Leather-appointed heated seats with leather-trimmed steering wheel and shift knob are available on LT. SS models boast unique interior appointments, included UltraLux-trimmed sport seats.

Cobalt SS details

Available in coupe and - new for '09 - sedan body styles, the Cobalt SS is powered by a 260-horsepower (194 kW)* turbocharged and intercooled 2.0L Ecotec engine. In addition to exceptional performance, the engine also helps achieve good fuel efficiency.

The Cobalt SS was developed by GM Performance Division (GMPD), with a team of engineers and designers dedicated to crafting high-performance vehicles. An all-new FE5 Sport suspension was developed for the SS. It includes specific stabilizer bars, spring rates and damper tuning - all designed to complement the high-output turbocharged powertrain and mitigate afflictions such as torque steer. Driver-selectable modes help maximize performance whether on the street or track. The unique "no-lift shift" feature enables the Cobalt SS to achieve the best acceleration time via an algorithm in the engine controller.

Ensuring the car stops as confidently as it accelerates and corners are four-wheel disc brakes with standard ABS. The front brakes are from Brembo and have a performance-oriented fixed-calliper design, which resist fade better than floating calliper designs; the rear discs are vented for better heat dissipation. Along with these high-performance attributes, the Cobalt SS is also equipped with GM's StabiliTrak electronic stability control system

With its balanced tuning, the Cobalt SS delivers a quick 0-96 km/h time of approximately 5.7 seconds - thanks to the manual transmission's "no-lift shift" feature - and an impressive maximum lateral grip of 0.9 g. This combination enabled the Cobalt SS to set a new class record when running the famed Nürburgring racing circuit, posting a time of 8:22.85 minutes.

The Cobalt SS is distinguished on the exterior with several unique features, including a distinctive, air dam-style front fascia with integrated projector-beam fog lamps. New front upper and lower grilles sport a new, SS-specific diamond-mesh appearance. SS-specific rockers and badging adorn the body sides, while a standard deck lid spoiler adds the requisite sporty touch to the rear of the car. The standard spoiler can be replaced with an optional high wing-style aero enhancement. Also at the rear is a prominent, bright-tip exhaust outlet.

Large, twin five-spoke 18-inch forged aluminum wheels and performance tires are standard, and are tailored with the specific body enhancements to give the Cobalt SS a lower, performance-oriented stance - while also showing off the large Brembo front brake callipers. They're mounted on 225/40-series Continental summer tires.

Like the exterior, the interior is unique to the Cobalt SS, including SS-embroidered sport seats with suede-like UltraLux inserts, a specific gauge cluster, an A-pillar-mounted turbo boost gauge and a new shifter arrangement. Three interior colour combinations are available: Ebony, Light Gray and Victory Red.

A reconfigurable performance display is available on the SS coupe. It allows the driver to select from a variety of performance measurements to be recorded and displayed on an LCD screen, including 0-100 km/h and quarter-mile acceleration, braking performance and cornering grip (g load). This display is available in English only.

*SAE certified.

# # #

For media enquiries contact:
General Motors of Canada
Product Communications
Tony LaRocca
905-644-1804
tony.larocca@gm.com



SPECIFICATIONS

Overview

Models:

Cobalt LS, LT and SS; coupe and sedan

Body style / driveline:

Five-passenger sedan and coupe; unitized frame; front engine, front-wheel drive

Construction:

Two-sided galvanized steel on exterior panels (except roof)

EPA vehicle class:

Compact car

Manufacturing location:

Lordstown, Ohio

Key competitors:

Honda Civic, Volkswagen Jetta, Ford Focus, Toyota Corolla, Mazda 3

Engines

 

Ecotec 2.2L VVT (LAP)

Ecotec 2.0L DI Turbo VVT (LNF)

Application:

std on LS and LT

std on SS

Type:

2.2L DOHC I-4

2.0L DOHC I-4

Displacement (cc / cu in):

2198 / 134

1998 / 122

Bore & stroke (mm / in):

86 x 94.6 / 3.39 x 3.72

86 x 86 / 3.39 x 3.39

Block material:

Cast aluminum

Cast aluminum

Cylinder head material:

Cast aluminum

Cast aluminum

Valvetrain:

DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder; variable valve timing

DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder; dual continuous variable valve timing

Ignition system:

Electronic direct

Individual coil-on-plug

Fuel delivery:

Sequential fuel injection with electronic throttle control

Direct-injection with a variable high-pressure rail and electronic throttle control

Compression ratio:

10:1

9.2:1

Horsepower (hp / kW @ rpm):

155 / 116 @ 6100*

260 / 194 @ 5300*

Torque (lb-ft / Nm @ rpm):

150 / 203 @ 4900*

260 / 353 @ 2000*

Recommended fuel:

Regular unleaded

Premium recommended but not required

Maximum engine speed (rpm):

6750

6300

Exhaust system:

Stainless steel with aluminized coating on the muffler and tailpipe

Stainless steel with aluminized coating on the muffler and tailpipe

Emissions controls:

Close-coupled dual catalytic converters; 58x ignition system; returnless fuel delivery system; fast-response O2 sensor

Close-coupled catalytic converters, 58x ignition system; returnless fuel rail; wide-range O2 sensor

Estimated fuel consumption:

    

Mi/imp.gal (city / hwy / combined)

auto: 32 / 48 / 38
man: 34 / 49 / 39
man: 35 / 52 / 42 (XFE)

30 / 42 / 34

L/100km (city / hwy / combined)

auto: 8.7 / 5.9 / 7.4
man: 8.4 / 5.8 / 7.3
man: 8.0 / 5.4 / 6.8 (XFE)

9.4 / 6.7 / 8.2

Transmission

 

F23

GM Powertrain Sweden F35

4T45

Type:

5-speed manual, front-wheel drive

5-speed manual (SS models)

4-speed automatic w/overdrive, front-wheel drive

Gear ratios (:1):

      

First:

3.58

3.38

2.95

Second:

2.02

1.76

1.62

Third:

1.35

1.18

1.00

Fourth:

0.98

0.89

0.68

Fifth:

0.69

0.70

-

Reverse:

3.31

3.17

2.14

Final drive ratio:

3.63:1 (15-in tires)
3.84:1 (16-in and 17-in tires)

3.82:1

3.63:1

Chassis/Suspension

 

LS & LT

SS

Front:

Independent strut-type suspension with stabilizer bar

MacPherson independent strut-type with direct acting, 24mm solid stabilizer bar

Rear:

Semi-independent torsion beam with stabilizer bar

Semi-independent torsion beam with montoube gas shocks; 24mm solid stabilizer bar

Steering type:

Electric, speed-sensitive, variable-assist rack-and-pinion

Electric, power-assisted variable-speed rack-and-pinion

Steering ratio:

16.63:1

14.8:1 (variable)

Steering wheel turns, lock-to-lock:

3.6

2.75

Turning circle, curb-to-curb (m / ft):

11.4 / 37.4

12 / 39.4

Brakes

 

LS & LT

SS

Type:

Power-assisted front disc, rear drum

Power four-wheel disc with standard anti-lock; 38mm Brembo four-piston fixed callipers in front and 40mm single-piston rear callipers

Front rotor diameter x thickness (mm / in):

256 x 24 / 10.7 x .94; vented (15-in tires); 280 x 26 / 11 x 1.02 (16-in and 17-in tires)

315 x 26 / 12.4 x 1.02; vented

Rear drum / rotor diameter x thickness (mm / in):

12 / 0.5; drums

292 x 20 / 11.5 x 0.79; vented

Front total swept area (sq cm / sq in):

303 / 47

408 / 63.9

Rear total swept area (sq cm / sq in):

292 / 45.2

280 / 43.5

Wheels/Tires

Wheel size and type:

LS: 15 x 6-inch
LT: 16 x 6-inch
SS: 18 x 7.5-inch split-spoke forged aluminum

Tires:

LS: P195/60R15 all-season or P195/65R15 all-season
LT: P205/55R16 touring
SS: P225/40ZR18 high-performance summer only

Dimensions

Exterior

 

Sedan

Coupe

Wheelbase (mm / in):

2624 / 103.3

2624 / 103.3

Overall length (mm / in):

4584 / 180.5

4580 / 180.3

Overall width (mm / in):

1725 / 67.9

1725 / 67.9

Overall height (mm / in):

1450 / 57.1

1415.4 / 55.7

Track - front (mm / in):

LS & LT: 1492 / 58.7
SS: 1490 / 58.6

LS & LT: 1450 / 57.1
SS: 1490 / 58.6

Track - rear (mm / in):

1476 / 58.1 (all models)

1476 / 58.1 (all models)

Minimum ground clearance (mm / in):

LS & LT: 136.2 / 5.36
SS: TBD

LS & LT: 136.2 / 5.36
SS: TBD

Curb weight (kg / lb):

LS: 1261 / 2780
LT: 1267 / 2793
SS: TBD

LS: 1239 / 2730
LT: 1244 / 2742
SS: 1349 / 2975

Weight distribution (% front / rear):

59 / 41

60 / 40

Interior

 

Sedan

Coupe

Headroom (mm / in):

front: 979 / 38.5
rear: 958.4 / 37.7

front: 984 / 38.7
rear: 905.7 / 35.7

Legroom (mm / in):

front: 1062.7 / 41.8
rear: 852.6 / 33.7

front: 1066.5 / 42.0
rear: 817.5 / 32.2

Shoulder room (mm / in):

front: 1345.8 / 53.0
rear: 1305.4 / 51.4

front: 1346.5 / 53.0
rear: 1245.8 / 49.0

Hip room (mm / in):

front: 1257.1 / 49.5
rear: 1261.1 / 49.6

front: 1257.1 / 49.5
rear: 1171.8 / 46.1

Capacities

Seating capacity:

front: 2
rear: 3

EPA interior volume (L / cu ft):

Coupe: 2747 / 97
Sedan: 2863 / 101

EPA passenger volume (L / cu ft):

Coupe: 2350 / 83
Sedan: 2469.3 / 87.1

Cargo volume (L / cu ft):

394 / 13.9

Trailer towing maximum (kg / lb):

LS & LT: 454 / 1000
SS: not recommended

Fuel tank (L / imp.gal):

49 / 10.8 (coupe and sedan)

*SAE certified.

STANDARD AND OPTIONAL FEATURES

EXTERIOR FEATURES

LS

LT

SS

Fascias - front and rear body-colour

S

S

-

Fascias - SS, front and rear with lower extensions

-

-

S

Fog lights (included with Team Canada Edition Package on LT)

-

O

S

Glass - Solar-Ray, tinted

S

S

S

Mirrors - manual folding, left and right remote, black

S

-

-

Mirrors - manual folding, power remote control, body- colour

-

S

S

Mouldings - bodyside, body-colour

S

S

-

Mouldings - lower rocker, body-colour

-

-

S

Spoiler - rear deck-lid, low profile

O

O

S

Spoiler - rear deck-lid, aero wing

O

O

O

Sunroof - power, sliding glass panel; (not available on SS Sedan); includes interior rear-view mirror with dual reading lights (optional power sunroof available on LT models at no-charge when ordered with available Preferred Equipment Group 1SB Team Canada Edition Package, see your dealer for details)

-

O

O

Tires - P195/65R15 all-season, low rolling resistance (included with 5-speed manual transmission only)

S

-

-

Tires - P195/60R15 all-season, touring (included with available 4-speed automatic transmission)

O

-

-

Tires - P205/55R16 all-season, touring

-

S

-

Tires - P225/40R18 summer, performance

-

-

S

Wheels - 15" x 6" steel, bolt-on wheel covers

S

-

-

Wheels - 16" x 6" machined-face aluminum

-

S

-

Wheels - 18" x 7.5" painted forged aluminum

-

-

S

Windshield wipers - 2-speed with variable delay (intermittent)

S

S

S

Team Canada Edition Package - includes specific Team Canada Edition exterior badging, OnStar system, fog lights, Chrome Exterior Package, single polished exhaust tip, rear spoiler, side-impact head curtain air bags, AM/FM stereo with CD with USB port, Bluetooth, cruise control, leather- wrapped steering wheel and shifter, steering wheel-mounted sound system controls, cargo convenience net and power sunroof (when the Team Canada Edition Package is specified, the optional power sunroof is no-charge, see dealer for details; fog lights, Chrome Exterior Package and polished exhaust tip are available interim 2009 Model Year)

-

O

-

INTERIOR FEATURES

LS

LT

SS

Accents - Gray (included with Gray interior trim on LT)

S

S

-

Accents - Satin Nickel (included with Ebony interior trim on LT)

-

S

S

Air conditioning (not available with automatic transmission on LS)

O

S

S

Air filtration system - particulate/pollen filter

S

S

S

Cargo convenience net (included with Team Canada Edition Package on LT)

-

O

S

Console - front floor with open storage, cupholders

S

-

S

Console - front floor with armrest, storage, cupholders

-

S

-

Cruise control - electronic with resume, coast and decelerate/accelerate features

-

O

S

Defogger - electric rear window

S

S

S

Floor mats - front and rear, carpeted

O

S

S

Heat ducts - rear seat, floor

S

S

S

Instrumentation - analogue cluster (includes speedometer, tachometer and fuel gauge)

S

S

S

Instrumentation - Driver Information Centre (includes 2 trip odometers, average speed, fuel range, fuel economy, GM Oil Life Monitoring System, exterior temperature and programmable features)

S

S

S

Instrumentation - titanium-faced gauge cluster with A-pillar mounted turbo boost gauge

-

-

S

Instrumentation - Performance display, reconfigurable, located on A-pillar, replaces analogue boost gauge (available on SS Coupe only, not available in the Province of Quebec)

-

-

O

Instrumentation - tire pressure monitoring system

-

-

S

Lights - dome, delayed entry/exit with ignition key removal, theatre dimming and trunk

S

S

S

Steering column - tilt adjustable

S

S

S

Steering wheel - leather-wrapped with sound system controls, includes leather-wrapped shifter (included with Team Canada Edition Package on LT)

-

O

S

Sunshades - LH and RH padded; front-passenger vanity mirror

S

-

-

Sunshades - LH and RH padded; covered driver and front- passenger vanity mirrors

-

S

S

Trunk - release, power remote

S

S

S

Windows - power, driver's express-down and passenger lock-out features (Sedan only)

-

S

S

Smoker's Package - includes ashtray and lighter

O

O

O

Premium Leather and Sound Package - includes heated front bucket seats with leather-appointed seating surfaces, 7- speaker Pioneer premium sound system with 260-watt amplifier and 10-inch rear subwoofer (available with Preferred Equipment Group 1SB only)

-

O

-

SEATS

LS

LT

SS

Cloth reclining front bucket seats with vertical adjusting head restraints and driver-side height adjuster

S

-

-

Sport cloth reclining front buckets seats with vertical adjusting head restraints and driver-side height adjuster

-

S

-

Reclining two-tone sport cloth front bucket seats with UltraLux sheer suede-appointed inserts, vertical adjusting head restraints, SS embroidery, driver-side manual lumbar adjuster (Coupe only) and height adjuster

-

-

S

Reclining heated front bucket seats with leather-appointed seating surfaces (included with available Premium Leather and Sound Package)

-

O

-

Easy-entry front passenger feature - (Coupe only)

S

S

S

Seatback - rear, 60/40 split-folding with trunk pass-through

S

S

S

ENTERTAINMENT

LS

LT

SS

All Cobalt sound systems include an electronically tuned AM/FM stereo with seek, scan, Radio Data System (RDS), digital clock, TheftLock and iPod auxiliary audio input jack

S

S

S

AM/FM stereo with CD player

S

-

-

AM/FM stereo with CD with MP3 playback, speed- compensated volume control and auto tone control

O

S

S

AM/FM stereo with CD with MP3 playback, speed- compensated volume control, auto tone control and USB port provides iPod playback and controls

-

O

O

XM Satellite Radio*; includes up-level sound system with MP3 playback on LS (*includes three trial months beyond which service fees apply; available in 10 Canadian provinces and 48 contiguous United States)

O

O

O

Bluetooth - utilizes vehicle sound system, microphone, voice recognition and controls with Bluetooth-enabled cell phones (requires OnStar system and cruise control)

-

O

S

4-speaker sound system

S

S

-

7-speaker Pioneer premium sound system with 260-watt amplifier and 10-inch rear subwoofer

-

O

S

MECHANICAL

LS

LT

SS

Battery - with run-down protection

S

S

S

Brakes - power, front disc/rear drum

S

S

-

Brakes - power, 4-wheel vented disc with Brembo front callipers

-

-

S

Brakes - 4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS); includes traction control when available 4-speed automatic transmission is specified on LS

O

S

S

Differential - limited slip front

-

-

O

Drive - front-wheel

S

S

S

Engine - 2.2L Ecotec I-4 VVT with SFI

S

S

-

Engine - 2.0L turbocharged Ecotec I-4 VVT with SIDI

-

-

S

Engine - block heater

O

O

-

Exhaust system - aluminized stainless steel

S

S

S

Exhaust system - 3.5" diameter polished tip (included with Team Canada Edition Package on LT)

-

O

S

Steering - power, electric, speed-sensitive, rack-and-pinion

S

S

S

Suspension - front independent/rear semi-independent

S

S

S

Suspension - Touring

-

S

-

Suspension - Performance Handling with monotube shocks

-

-

S

Transmission - 5-speed Getrag manual with overdrive and shift indicator light (Cobalt LS equipped with the 5-speed manual transmission, includes a shift indicator light, low rolling resistance tires, a 3.63 final drive ratio and XFE badging)

S

S

-

Transmission - 5-speed short-throw manual with overdrive

-

-

S

Transmission - 4-speed automatic with overdrive; includes traction control when available 4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS) is specified; not available with air conditioning, includes P195/60R15 touring tires on LS

O

O

-

Vehicle starter system - remote (requires available automatic transmission)

-

O

-

SAFETY AND SECURITY

LS

LT

SS

Air bags - dual-stage, driver and front-passenger, frontal with infant suppression only

S

S

-

Air bags - dual-stage, driver and front-passenger, frontal with Passenger Sensing System

-

-

S

Air bags - front-to-rear, side-impact head curtain

O

O

S

Brake/transmission shift interlock feature (automatic transmission only)

S

S

S

Door locks - power with lock-out protection

-

S

S

Door locks - rear door, child-security (Sedan only)

S

S

S

Headlights - Daytime Running Lights with automatic light control

S

S

S

Keyless entry system - remote with Panic feature and content theft system

-

S

S

OnStar In-Vehicle Communications and Assistance Service - includes 1 year of the Safe & Sound Plan (requires available side-impact head curtain air bags on LS and LT)

O

O

S

Safety restraints - LATCH (Lower Anchors and Top Tethers for CHildren), rear seats

S

S

S

StabiliTrak - electronic stability control system

-

-

S

Theft-deterrent system - electronic immobilizer

S

S

S

Traction control - electronic, full-function, all-speed; included when both available 4-speed automatic transmission and 4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS) are specified

O

O

-

Warranty - 3 year / 60,000 km, complete base warranty coverage (Whichever comes first, to correct any defects in materials or workmanship occurring during the warranty period. Regular maintenance is not included. Other restrictions, exclusions and limitations apply. See your dealer for complete details of the GM New Vehicle Limited Warranty.)

S

S

S

Warranty - 5 year / 160,000 km, powertrain component warranty with $0 deductible (Whichever comes first. Conditions and limitations apply. See your dealer for details.)

S

S

S

S - Standard Equipment. O - Optional Equipment.

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