2005 CHEVROLET COBALT

Unique to Canada

Vehicle Highlights

• All-new compact car in sedan and coupe body styles
• Rigid body structure provides exceptional handling and interior quietness
• Clean, contemporary design inside and out
• Powerful, fuel efficient, smooth powertrain choices
• Standard features on Base model include: air conditioning, electric rear window defroster, AM/FM/CD audio system, tilt steering column, split-bench rear seat with pass-through to trunk area
• Standard features on LS, LT, SS Supercharged models include: anti-lock braking system, keyless entry system, cruise control, power windows, power exterior mirrors

Model Lineup

	Engines                                             Transmissions
	Ecotec 2.2L I-4	Ecotec 2.0L SC	5-speed manual	4-speed electronic automatic
Cobalt Coupe & Sedan	s	-	s	o
Cobalt LS Coupe & Sedan	s	-	s	o
Cobalt LT Sedan	s	-	-	s
Cobalt SS Supercharged Coupe	-	s	s	-

Key:
Standard	s
Optional	o
Not available	-

CUSTOMER PROFILE:

These are social people who are at the crossroads of their life...just married, thinking of starting a family or getting their first promotion. They also want a car that reflects their personality. Knowing that they are getting more for their dollar elevates their confidence and re-affirms that they have made the right decision.

PRODUCT HISTORY:
2005	All-new model

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2005 CHEVROLET COBALT: AN ALL-NEW PREMIUM COMPACT CAR

The 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt is a significant part of Chevy’s strategy to become a major player in the compact car segment. It debuted in December 2003 at the Los Angeles Auto Show as an all-new 2005 model, and targets the premium small car buyer.

The Cobalt is intended to deliver a driving experience not expected in the compact car segment, along with a higher level of refinement, quality and performance. It’s meant to be all that, and fun to drive, as well.

Models

The Cobalt family includes multiple coupe and sedan models, giving small car buyers great variety. The sedan model features Base, LS and LT trims, while coupe models are available in Base, LS, and SS Supercharged trims. Each includes a specific interior, exterior appearance and wheels, as well as a long list of standard and available features. The Cobalt SS, with a 2.4L engine, will debut in mid-2005 as 2006 model.

Pricing will be announced in late summer 2004.

Expressive Chevrolet design

"Our design approach on the Cobalt was to keep the exterior sheet metal clean and uncluttered, with a tailored, refined execution, giving the vehicle a premium exterior feel and appearance," said Phil Zak, Cobalt lead designer.

The Cobalt family continues Chevrolet’s refined, expressive design character. The sedan offers a stylish look coupled with a higher seating position for a more commanding view of the road. The coupe mimics the sedan from the A-pillar forward, but finishes from the A-pillar rearward with a tapered reverse C-pillar that leads to Chevrolet’s signature four round taillamps.

Several wheel options also are offered, including standard 15-inch wheels and available 16-inch, 17-inch, and 18-inch wheels, all with unique designs.

The interior reflects the same attention to detail. The high level of refinement is apparent in the quality of materials, appointments and styling cues used throughout the cabin. Comfort is emphasized, with seats designed to reflect the various performance levels.

Standard features

Cobalt offers a long list of standard features including air conditioning, electric rear defogger, CD player and driver information center. Available features include heated leather seats, power sunroof, XM Satellite Radio (continental U.S. only), MP3 playback and OnStar. In addition, Cobalt features plenty of interior flexibility, including easy access to the rear seat, 60/40 folding rear seats, interior access to the trunk area, as well as ample, versatile storage.

Dynamic driving experience

With a strong structural foundation based on General Motors global Delta architecture, Cobalt delivers a dynamic driving experience with an array of engines, transmissions and suspensions (see chart below).

Cobalt features a strut-type front suspension, semi-independent torsion beam rear suspension, and front and rear stabilizer bars for more exact body roll control. Speed sensitive electric power steering is tuned to match the performance levels of the various tire and suspension packages. The tight turning radius is 34.8 feet (10.6 meters) curb-to-curb.

"The Delta architecture provides a solid foundation for a great compact car," said Doug Parks, Cobalt chief engineer. "With Cobalt, we focused on every detail. By selecting the right components and aggressively working on excellent ride and handling characteristics and noise reduction, we've engineered a small car with a truly premium feel." The underbody uses high-strength steel as welded members in strategic locations for maximum strength, structural integrity, mass optimization and crashworthiness. The underbody boasts a rigid bending frequency of nearly 27 Hz.

Performance enhancements

Vented front disc brakes with single-piston calipers and composite rear drum brakes are standard on the base models. Four channel anti-lock brakes (ABS) are standard on LS, and LT. Four-wheel disc brakes are standard on SS Supercharged models. Cobalt also offers an enhanced electronic traction control system on all models equipped with an automatic transmission and ABS. 

Noise reduction

Cobalt's rigid cockpit structure helps provide a quiet ride as well as load-carrying capability for crash protection. Engine and decklid covers were extensively engineered to reduce noise, and the overall careful engineering of the entire vehicle help give the doors, trunk and hood a solid closing sound.

Safety

The rigid body structure that lays the foundation of Cobalt’s dynamic driving experience also reinforces its safety. In addition to the solid unibody structure, dual-stage air bags are standard and side head curtain air bags are available. Front seat-belt pre-tensioners, rear center shoulder belts and the LATCH child seat retention system are also standard equipment.

Powertrain specifics

Cobalt offers buyers a variety of powertrain and suspension combinations that deliver three distinct levels ranging from maximized economy to race-inspired performance:

Cobalt Model	Ecotec Engine	Standard Transmission	Available Transmission	Standard Suspension
Cobalt & Cobalt LS (coupe and sedan)	2.2L 145 horsepower (108 kw) @5600 rpm 155 lb.-ft. torque (210 Nm) @4000 rpm	Getrag F23/M86 5-speed manual	Hydra-Matic 4T45-E 4-speed automatic	FE1 Premium Ride
		Axle ratio 3.58:1	Axle ratio 3.63:1
Cobalt LT (sedan)	2.2L 145 horsepower (108 kw) @5600 rpm 155 lb.-ft. torque (210 Nm) @4000 rpm	Hydra-Matic 4T45-E 4-speed automatic	N/A	FE1 Premium Ride
		Axle ratio 3.63:1
Cobalt SS Supercharged (coupe only)	2.0L SC 205 horsepower (152 kw) @5600 rpm 200 lb.-ft. torque (271 Nm) @4400 rpm	FGP F35 5-speed manual	N/A	FE5 Performance Handling
		Axle ratio 4.05:1

Although each Ecotec engine has distinct hardware differences and performance characteristics, all share the Ecotec family’s solid basic architecture and all-aluminum construction with:

The Ecotec 2.0L SC in the Cobalt SS Supercharged coupe delivers 205 horsepower (152 kw). Development of this highest-performance Ecotec variant included GM Racing, GM High Performance Vehicle Operations (HPVO) and Saab.

To attain durability targets, the Ecotec 2.0L SC received upgraded components in critical stress areas. Experience in the National Hot Rod Association’s Championship Drag Racing series told engineers where the Ecotec would most benefit from heavy-duty components. Modified Ecotec engines routinely produce over 1,000 horsepower in drag racing trim. 

At the heart of the Ecotec 2.0L SC is an Eaton M62 helical roots-type supercharger. Engineers selected the Eaton unit because of its optimum response characteristics and ease of “packaging” with the Ecotec architecture. Maximum supercharger boost pressure is 12 pounds per square inch (psi), and the system includes an air-to-water intercooler that cools the incoming air charge to increase intake-charge density, which in turn enhances power and reduces the engine’s propensity to “knock” at high boost levels.

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CONTACT:
Chevrolet Communications
Noreen Pratscher
Office: 313-667-0134
Fax: 313-667-4007
E-mail: noreen.pratscher@gm.com

GM of Canada Communications
Richard James
Phone: 905-644-1804
Fax: 905-644-3873
E-mail: richard.james@gm.com

GM de Mexico Communications
Juan Bernardo Urrutia
Phone: 011-525-6250-3046
E-mail: juanbernardo.urrutia@gm.com

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STANDARD AND OPTIONAL FEATURES

EXTERIOR FEATURES	Cobalt Coupe	Cobalt Sedan	LS Coupe	LS Sedan	LT Sedan	SS-SC Coupe
Body panels - 2-sided galvanized steel (except roof)	S	S	S	S	S	S
Door handles - body-colour	S	S	S	S	-	S
Fascias - Sport appearance, front and rear with lower front and rear fascia extensions	-	-	-	-	-	S
Fog lights (included with Sport Appearance Package, fascia extensions not included)	-	-	O	O	S	S
Glass - Solar-Ray, tinted	S	S	S	S	S	S
Mirrors - left and right remote, black	S	S	-	-	-	-
Mirrors - left and right power remote, body-colour	-	-	S	S	S	S
Mouldings - bodyside, body-colour	S	S	S	S	-	-
Mouldings - lower aero ground effects	-	-	-	-	-	S
Package - LT Appearance: includes chrome exterior door handles, chrome grille accents and chrome bodyside mouldings	-	-	-	-	S	-
Package - Sport Appearance: includes rear spoiler, Sport appearance fascias, fog lights, chrome exhaust tip, leather-wrapped steering wheel with sound system controls and leather-wrapped shifter	-	-	O	O	-	-
Spoiler - rear deck-lid	O	O	O	O	O	-
Spoiler - rear deck-lid, aero wing	-	-	-	-	-	S
Sunroof - power, sliding glass panel (includes interior rear-view mirror with dual reading lights)	-	-	O	O	O	O
Tires - P195/60R15 all-season touring	S	S	S	S	-	-
Tires - P205/55R16 all-season touring (included with Sport Appearance Package, fascia extensions not included)	-	-	O	O	S	-
Tires - P215/45R18 all-season performance	-	-	-	-	-	S
Wheels - 15" x 6" steel, bolt-on wheel covers	S	S	-	-	-	-
Wheels - 15" x 6" aluminum	-	-	S	S	-	-
Wheels - 16" x 6" machine-faced aluminum (included with Sport Appearance Package, fascia extensions not included)	-	-	O	O	S	-
Wheels - 18" x 7" aluminum	-	-	-	-	-	S
Windshield wipers - 2-speed with variable delay (intermittent)	S	S	S	S	S	S

INTERIOR FEATURES	Cobalt Coupe	Cobalt Sedan	LS Coupe	LS Sedan	LT Sedan	SS-SC Coupe
Air conditioning	O	O	S	S	S	S
Auxiliary power outlet	S	S	S	S	S	S
Cargo convenience net	O	O	S	S	S	S
Console - front floor with armrest, storage, cupholders	S	S	S	S	S	S
Cruise control - electronic with resume, coast and decelerate/accelerate features	O	O	S	S	S	S
Defogger - electric rear-window	S	S	S	S	S	S
Floor mats - front and rear, carpeted (embroidered on LT Sedan)	O	O	S	S	S	S
Heat ducts - rear seat, floor	S	S	S	S	S	S
Instrumentation - analogue cluster (includes speedometer, tachometer, coolant temperature, fuel gauges and low coolant indicator)	S	S	S	S	S	S
Instrumentation - titanium-faced sport analogue cluster, A-pillar mounted boost gauge	-	-	-	-	-	S
Instrumentation - Driver Information Centre (includes 2 trip odometers, average speed, fuel range, fuel economy, GM Oil Life System, exterior temperature and programmable features)	S	S	S	S	S	S
Interior accents - Gray	S	S	S	S	-	-
Interior accents - simulated woodgrain	-	-	-	-	S	-
Interior accents - Satin Nickel	-	-	-	-	-	S
Lights - dome, delayed entry/exit with ignition key removal, theatre dimming and trunk	S	S	S	S	S	S
Smoker's Package - includes ashtray and lighter	O	O	O	O	O	O
Steering column - tilt adjustable	S	S	S	S	S	S
Steering wheel - leather-wrapped with sound system controls, includes leather-wrapped shifter (included with Sport Appearance Package)	-	-	O	O	S	S
Sunshades - LH and RH padded; front-passenger vanity mirror	S	S	-	-	-	-
Sunshades - LH and RH padded; covered driver and front-passenger vanity mirrors	-	-	S	S	S	S
Trunk - release, power remote	S	S	S	S	S	S
Windows - power, driver's express-down feature and passenger lock-out features	-	-	S	S	S	S

SEATS	Cobalt Coupe	Cobalt Sedan	LS Coupe	LS Sedan	LT Sedan	SS-SC Coupe
Cloth reclining front bucket seats with vertical adjusting head restraints and driver-side height adjuster	S	S	-	-	-	-
Sport cloth reclining front buckets seats with vertical adjusting head restraints and driver-side lumbar and height adjusters	-	-	S	S	-	-
Reclining front bucket seats with leather-appointed heated seating surfaces, vertical adjusting head restraints and driver-side lumbar and height adjusters (requires 7-speaker premium enhanced sound system on LS model)	-	-	O	O	S	-
Reclining front bucket seats with two-tone leather-appointed seating surfaces, vertical adjusting head restraints and driver-side lumbar and height adjusters	-	-	-	-	-	S
Easy-entry front passenger feature	S	-	S	-	-	S
Seatback - rear, 60/40 split-folding with trunk pass-through	S	S	S	S	S	S

SOUND SYSTEMS	Cobalt Coupe	Cobalt Sedan	LS Coupe	LS Sedan	LT Sedan	SS-SC Coupe
All Cobalt sound systems include an electronically tuned AM/FM stereo with seek, scan and digital clock	S	S	S	S	S	S
AM/FM stereo with CD player	S	S	-	-	-	-
AM/FM stereo with CD player, speed-compensated volume control, autotone control, Radio Data System (RDS) and TheftLock	-	-	S	S	S	-
AM/FM stereo with CD and MP3 players, speed-compensated volume control, autotone control, Radio Data System (RDS) and TheftLock (includes 7-speaker premium sound system on LS model)	-	-	O	O	O	S
4-speaker sound system	S	S	S	S	-	-
7-speaker premium enhanced sound system with 228-watt amplifier and 10-inch rear subwoofer (included with AM/FM stereo with CD/MP3 player on LS model)	-	-	O	O	S	S

MECHANICAL	Cobalt Coupe	Cobalt Sedan	LS Coupe	LS Sedan	LT Sedan	SS-SC Coupe
Battery - ACDelco with run-down protection	S	S	S	S	S	S
Brakes - power, front disc/rear drum	S	S	S	S	S	-
Brakes - power, 4-wheel disc	-	-	-	-	-	S
Brakes - 4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS)	O	O	S	S	S	S
Drive - front-wheel	S	S	S	S	S	S
Engine - 2.2L ECOTEC L4 with SFI	S	S	S	S	S	-
Engine - 2.0L Supercharged ECOTEC L4 with SFI	-	-	-	-	-	S
Engine block heater	S	S