CHEVY'S COMPACT CHALLENGER: 2005 COBALT.(News)

Byline: ROGER HART With the unveiling of Chevrolet's Cobalt SS Supercharged (AW, April 5), it seems the company is getting serious about playing at the top of the sport compact class, heavily dominated by import brands. But what about the lower end of the segment? Chevy recently gave us a sneak peak at the upcoming Cobalt lineup, and despite the stiff challenge to best Toyota and Honda, among others, it is clear the General is not abandoning the entry-level portion of the compact class. When Cobalts begin arriving at dealerships around Thanksgiving, two models will be available. ...