The Cobalt was designed as the sportier, better-built, and slightly more up-market heir to the Chevrolet Cavalier. It was known for a smooth, composed ride with a sporty feel, unique to cars in its class. The first Chevrolet Cobalt LT’s MSRP was $18,195, but you can find a used 2005 model nowadays for between $2,000 and $4,000.
The Cobalt LT sports a 2.2-liter 4-cylinder Ecotec engine with 145 horsepower and 150 pound-feet of torque. The interior is stylish, especially for a car of this class, but there are some plastic interior elements that look cheap. Overall, the Chevy Cobalt features solid cornering prowess, good handling, and decent steering feedback.
The 2005 Cobalt LT came standard with: