Car “Cobalt-Chevrolet”: photos, specifications, reviews

Chevrolet Cobalt is a second-generation car, the production of which began in 2011. Initially, the car was offered only in South America. Subsequently, the car entered the markets of the Middle East, Africa and Eastern Europe. Such cars were equipped with a 1.4-liter engine. Recently, an Uzbek-assembled car appeared only in 2013.

About Cobalt

For a long time, the American market has been a priority for compact cars of the Cobalt series. Starting from the first half of 2019, the company plans to start deliveries of machines to European countries. An updated version of the 2019 Chevrolet Cobalt will be sold, which is refined compared to its predecessor in the budget version.

If you look at the photo of the Cobalt car, which survived the latest restyling, we can say that it looks like a typical example of a modern American sports car. The list of advantages of the latest model includes a modern layout and high-quality interior design.

According to the company's specialists, the improved sedan is based on the basics of road safety and technical parameters that ensure the full development of the resource of the material part at the lowest maintenance and repair costs.

The Cobalt was designed with classic Chevrolet design lines: a double grille and a gold-plated bow tie badge. Twin headlights with LED turn signals, gray trim combined with horizontal chrome strips located in the center of the lower air intakes give the car an elegant and modern look. The shape of the front bumper is designed to improve the aerodynamic properties of the car.

Story

The history of Cobalt in the US ended when the first generation models were discontinued. In the countries of the Middle East, the CIS, South America, this sedan received a second life, but with an improved appearance, other dimensions and even a different GM Gamma platform. The main market for second-generation cobalt was Brazil, followed by other countries. In 2011, the production of this machine was also launched in Uzbekistan.

Exterior

The updated body features a number of decorative elements that can be found on the front of the front end. In the front projection, the Cobalt car demonstrates a slight slope of the windshield and a rather functional hood relief. In addition, the expressive features of the car can be considered the following:

1. Polygonal grille, split by a branded bridge and located between the large format headlights.
2. The kit includes an air intake of the air cooling system and side diffusers, which are equipped with fog optics.
3. Almost all elements of the front of the car, except for the lower air intake, are decorated with a narrow chrome perimeter.
4. There is nothing memorable in the body profile of the 2019 Chevrolet Cobalt car, wide pillars of relatively small windows are immediately visible, ideal for installing wide doors.

Many motorists recognize the new model by chrome-plated mirrors and plastic body protection. However, the car is not exclusive, that is, the rear of the body is made in a typical design.

In a small body kit, a special recess was made for attaching a license plate and a pair of “foglights” were placed.

The body design is mostly relevant, but the budget of the new sedan is visible at a glance. This car model is considered affordable for the average population.

Interior

Despite the fact that the improved 2019 sedan belongs to the category of entry-level cars, the interior design is made at a high professional level and uses quality materials, plastics, special fabrics and eco-leather. Characteristics of the car “Cobalt”:

1. The standard equipment of the center console includes two deflectors, a central multimedia monitor with push-button control, panels for turning on and controlling many on-board systems.
2. A separate place is allocated for placing communication ports with digital gaming and electronic accessories.

The tunnel is prepared for the installation of a transmission mode selector, a parking brake lever, a place for “little things” and two cup holders. The higher version has a removable armrest. In addition, there are the following saloon features:

1. You can observe small flaws in the layout of the cabin, which are multiplied by the high comfort of the passenger seats. The functionality of the front seats offers a wide range of electrical and mechanical seat and head restraint adjustments. Integrated seat heating system.
2. The three-seat rear sofa can change the inclination of the back, and its back part quickly transforms into a comfortable table.

The trunk has a standard volume of 550 liters. Only by removing the backrests of the rear seats, it is possible to transport bulky goods with a volume of more than 1000 liters.

Technical characteristics of the car “Cobalt”

Overall ratios of the sedan – 447.9 x 173.5 and 151.4 cm – occupy an intermediate position between the dimensional characteristics of the Aveo and Cruz models.

In the device of a front-wheel drive chassis with a ground clearance of 18 cm, the driving performance of the car is improved by stretching the base from center to center up to 262.4 cm. Other technical characteristics of the Chevrolet Cobalt also excelled “:

1. As standard in Europe, the sedan will be offered globally with a 1.4L/98L petrol engine. With.
2. The execution of the transmission parameters is assigned to a 5-speed manual gearbox or a 6-band automatic.
3. An improved version of the car in the future will be equipped with a more powerful engine with parameters of 1.8 l / 123 hp. With.

The previous test drive recorded the car's acceleration time to 100 km in 11.5 seconds. The maximum speed is 170 km / h, and fuel consumption in mixed mode is up to 8 l / 100 km of track. Less enviable performance is from the 1.5-liter Chevrolet-Cobalt engine for the current market with 105 hp. With.

Security

According to reviews, the Chevrolet-Cobalt car is not equipped with a set of individual devices, but with a holistic and well-coordinated complex of modern security systems. This is facilitated by the planned deformation zones provided for in the body structure. They are designed to protect passengers and the main components of the car. Regardless of the cost, the Chevrolet Cobalt is equipped with ABS and airbags. The cabin also has special brackets that allow you to install ISOFIX child car seats.

Equipment and cost

In our country, the new 2019 Chevrolet Cobalt will be sold in LT and ZTL modifications, the price of which varies from 480 to 560 thousand conventional units. The cost is formed depending on the model of the “heart” of the car and the working functionality, as well as additional brand options.

Start of sales recently

The entry-level pricing model is aimed at consumers from Western European countries. Most likely, the release date of the improved sedan in recent times will begin in the first quarter of 2019.

Competing Models

Not all major automakers are investing in the development and mass production of budget models, so there are relatively few worthy competitors in the new 2019 Chevrolet Cobalt sedan.

In the list of the most real rivals stand out: Volkswagen Polo, Hyundai Solaris, Kia Rio and Renault Logan. Analogues of domestic production “Lada-Vesta” and “Lada-Grant” also claim the status of competitors.

Opinion of motorists

According to reviews, the Cobalt 2013 car was launched on the market quite recently and it is quite difficult to find a driver who has already traveled more than one hundred thousand kilometers. However, there are answers by which you can determine the advantages and disadvantages of the machine.

Reviews from motorists report that the Chevrolet Cobalt is a rather interesting car. It cannot be attributed to any particular class, but at the same time it is a very roomy and spacious car. Renault Logan is considered the winner in terms of luggage space among cars in this class, but Cobalt still won this competition. Together with good equipment, excellent ergonomics and automatic transmission, the car has become a real gift for many motorists.