Drivers Log.(News)

2006 Chevrolet Cobalt SS Date in fleet: July 10-18 As-tested price: $22,385 Powertrain: 2.0-liter supercharged I4; fwd, five-speed manual Output: 205 hp @ 5600 rpm, 200 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm Curb weight: 2925 lbs Fuel Economy (EPA combined/AW observed): 25.4/20.3 mpg FLORADAY: What a letdown.

This isn't even on the same field as a Honda Civic Si or Volkswagen GTI. The supercharger doesn't add much power, and the engine is sluggish compared to these others. You feel you can drive an Si or GTI hard; I wasn't compelled to run the SS to redline once. The Si is cheaper and has a sweet, ...

Read the rest of this article with a Free Trial at HighBeam Research.