![]() ![]() The Cobalt is inoffensive, and Chevy’s SS sport enhancements, including lowered bumpers and rocker panels, can only do so much. Does the SS transcend the regular Cobalt to such a stunning degree? It does in some ways, but not in all ways.Īt a glance, the styling doesn’t really impress. ![]() To my surprise, it was also a far more capable, well-rounded performance car than a Neon had a right to be - certainly good enough to justify leaving the Neon name off the car entirely, as Dodge had done. Like the Cobalt SS, the SRT4’s turbocharged four-cylinder packed a powerful punch at a record-low price. What gave me hope for the Cobalt SS were fond memories of the 2005 Dodge SRT4 - the first SRT model, based on a compact that was more outdated than the current Cobalt: the disastrous Neon sedan. Its features and quality were already behind the class leaders when it replaced the Cavalier in 2005, and it hasn’t been significantly redesigned since. To be blunt, the regular Cobalt isn’t our favorite compact car, and it’s far from being one of GM’s strongest products. (For the regular Cobalt, click on the Next Review link above). That’s why I was dubious of the 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt SS and its 260 horsepower, which I tested in its new four-door version. This ploy is time-tested, and GM has pulled it as much as any automaker - possibly more. ![]() In a car, a preponderance of power can intoxicate to the point that you don’t realize the car is otherwise lame. To see what’s new for 2010, click here, or check out a side-by-side comparison of the two model years. Little of substance has changed with this year’s model. Editor’s note: This review was written in November 2008 about the 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt SS. ![]()
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