Car Review: 2007 Chevy Cobalt LS
Posted by Patrick on Monday, May 21, 2007
While I was up north the week before last, I was adorned with one of the finer rental cars in the Economy class of cars. The 2007 Chevy Cobalt was mine for the week. I was happy to not have received the Aveo. It was white, four door, and an automatic. I drove it around 400 miles or so during the week, so I got a fair feeling for the car.
Compared to the last Chevy rental we had, this car was pretty good. It accelerated quickly enough for Mass Pike driving, and seemed to turn both left and right without any great difficulties. I'd hardly call it quick, but for getting around, it seemed to do well. It felt solid, and there was enough engine to move the chasis.
The most surprising feature (and something I'd been hoping to see in a rental for a while) was a radio with an audio-input connection. Had I known, I would have brought the iPod and plugged it right in. For an OEM radio, it was pretty slick. The radio station call letters displayed, and sometimes even showed the song currently playing on the FM stations. Not to shabby for a rental radio.
I can't say I'd buy one myself (again, Ford family rules apply), but I'd rent one maybe? I'd be curious to try the Cobalt SS model, too. I don't think you can rent those.
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