Chevrolet 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 ...

Read the full Road Test comparison review for the 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt LS, Ford Focus ZX4 ST, Kia Spectra SX, Mazda3 S, and the Toyota Corolla XRS from the automotive experts at Motor Trend.

Chevrolet has the answer to those concerned about fuel economy. Its 2009 Cobalt LS sedan delivers some of the best fuel economy ratings on the market.

In our hands, the ’09 Cobalt XFE returned 29 mpg combined in mostly city driving. In our 2005 test of an automatic-transmission-equipped 2.2-liter Cobalt LS, we managed 27 mpg.

Available in LS and LT trim levels and in coupe or sedan body styles but only with a manual transmission, the Cobalt XFE uses a revised engine calibration for its 148-hp, 2.2-liter engine; lower ...