Due to the Cobalt's many improvements over the Cavalier, Chevy shouldn't need to discount it or add as many profit eroding
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| The Cobalt will offer excellent rear seat room when available this fall. (Photo: General Motors of Canada) |
The availability of the Korean-made GMDAT (Daewoo) Optra 4-door sedan, currently selling for $16,190 which is $695 more than the $15,495 base price of the 2005 Cobalt, marks one of the first occurrences an automaker has created a direct segment competitor within the same brand. The Optra5 hatchback and Optra wagon are unique in Chevy's lineup, however, and don't compete directly with any other bowtie branded vehicle.
The Cobalt is due to go on sale in mid to late November.
Specifications:
- Price Range (MSRP):$15,495 - $24,995
- Body Type: 4-door sedan, 2-door coupe
- Layout: front engine, FWD
- Engine: 140 hp, 150 lb-ft of torque, 2.2-L, 16-valve DOHC I-4
- Engine: 170 hp, 2.4-L, 16-valve DOHC I-4
- Engine: 205 hp, 200 lb-ft of torque, 2.0-L, 16-valve DOHC supercharged I-4
- Transmission: 5-spd manual (optional 4-spd auto)
- Brakes (front/rear): disc/drum (optional rear discs, ABS)
- Curb Weight (estimated): 1,274 - 1,356 kg (2,808 - 2,989 lbs)
- Acceleration (estimated 0 - 100 km/h): 7.0 seconds (supercharged SS)
- Quarter Mile (estimated seconds / speed): 15.3 / 152 km/h (94.5 mph) (supercharged SS)
- Seating Capacity: 4
- Cargo Volume (trunk): 394 L (13.9 cu ft)
- Fuel Economy (city/hwy): N/A
- Warranty (mo/km): 36/60,000 comprehensive - 60/100,000 powertrain
- Direct Competitors: Dodge SX2.0 / SRT-4, Ford Focus / SVT Focus, Honda Civic / Civic SiR, Hyundai Elantra / Tiburon, Mazda3, MINI Cooper / Cooper S, Mitsubishi Lancer / Lancer Ralliart, Nissan Sentra / Sentra SE-R, Subaru Impreza, Toyota Corolla / Celica, VW Golf / Jetta / GTI
- Web Site: www.gmcanada.com
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