Official Cobalt pricing.
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Official Cobalt pricing.
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FOR RELEASE: 2004-08-02
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Chevrolet Announces Cobalt Pricing, Unique Pre-Sell Ordering Program
DETROIT - Chevrolet has announced a unique way to introduce the Cobalt, Chevrolet's all-new premium small car that will arrive in dealer showrooms this fall.
From August 2 through October 18, Chevrolet will reward consumers who place early orders for Cobalt. Depending on the model ordered, select options will be included at no extra charge to the consumer.
Customers who pre-order the Cobalt coupe or sedan model will receive a spoiler valued at $275; those who pre-order the LS model will receive a sunroof valued at $725 and those who pre-order either the LT sedan or SS Supercharged coupe will receive a sunroof and XM Satellite Radio hardware valued at $1,050.
Cobalt will offer three coupe models and three sedan models. The MSRP for the Cobalt Coupe and Sedan will be $14,190. The MSRP for the Cobalt LS coupe and sedan will be $16,485. Pricing for the LT sedan will be $18,760. The Cobalt SS Supercharged will be priced at $21,995. Pricing includes destination and freight charges.
"We believe this exciting introductory offer will provide consumers an added incentive to get to know our all-new Chevy Cobalt before it hits the market," said Brent Dewar, Chevrolet general manager.
Cobalt offers a long list of standard features including air conditioning, electric rear defogger, CD player, driver information center and split-bench rear seat with pass-through to trunk area. Standard features on the LS, LT and SS Supercharged models include anti-lock braking systems, power door locks with keyless entry, cruise control, and power windows and exterior mirrors. Other available features for all models include heated leather seats, power sunroof, XM Satellite Radio (continental U.S. only), MP3 playback and OnStar.
Cobalt production begins in the fourth quarter in Lordstown, Ohio. Vehicles will be in dealerships by the end of the year. Pre-sold orders will be scheduled through normal production.
More information about the pre-order program is available on www.chevy.com/cobalt.
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Chevrolet Announces Cobalt Pricing, Unique Pre-Sell Ordering Program
DETROIT - Chevrolet has announced a unique way to introduce the Cobalt, Chevrolet's all-new premium small car that will arrive in dealer showrooms this fall.
From August 2 through October 18, Chevrolet will reward consumers who place early orders for Cobalt. Depending on the model ordered, select options will be included at no extra charge to the consumer.
Customers who pre-order the Cobalt coupe or sedan model will receive a spoiler valued at $275; those who pre-order the LS model will receive a sunroof valued at $725 and those who pre-order either the LT sedan or SS Supercharged coupe will receive a sunroof and XM Satellite Radio hardware valued at $1,050.
Cobalt will offer three coupe models and three sedan models. The MSRP for the Cobalt Coupe and Sedan will be $14,190. The MSRP for the Cobalt LS coupe and sedan will be $16,485. Pricing for the LT sedan will be $18,760. The Cobalt SS Supercharged will be priced at $21,995. Pricing includes destination and freight charges.
"We believe this exciting introductory offer will provide consumers an added incentive to get to know our all-new Chevy Cobalt before it hits the market," said Brent Dewar, Chevrolet general manager.
Cobalt offers a long list of standard features including air conditioning, electric rear defogger, CD player, driver information center and split-bench rear seat with pass-through to trunk area. Standard features on the LS, LT and SS Supercharged models include anti-lock braking systems, power door locks with keyless entry, cruise control, and power windows and exterior mirrors. Other available features for all models include heated leather seats, power sunroof, XM Satellite Radio (continental U.S. only), MP3 playback and OnStar.
Cobalt production begins in the fourth quarter in Lordstown, Ohio. Vehicles will be in dealerships by the end of the year. Pre-sold orders will be scheduled through normal production.
More information about the pre-order program is available on www.chevy.com/cobalt.
General Motors (NYSE: GM), the world's largest vehicle manufacturer, designs, builds and markets cars and trucks worldwide, and has been the global automotive sales leader since 1931. More information on GM can be found at www.gm.com.
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Re: Official Cobalt pricing.
Originally Posted by muckz
Neon SRT-4 is cheaper by $2000 than SS, and Mustang GT is only $2000 more... 
$21,995-$20,995 = $1,000
Unless the 2005 SRT-4 goes up to $21,995, I think Chevrolet should have kept the Cobalt SS to under the SRT-4 price by a few $100.
Will the V6 Camaro be quicker?
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Originally Posted by Z28x
The 2004 SRT-4 starts at $20,995
$21,995-$20,995 = $1,000
Unless the 2005 SRT-4 goes up to $21,995, I think Chevrolet should have kept the Cobalt SS to under the SRT-4 price by a few $100.
Will the V6 Camaro be quicker?
$21,995-$20,995 = $1,000
Unless the 2005 SRT-4 goes up to $21,995, I think Chevrolet should have kept the Cobalt SS to under the SRT-4 price by a few $100.
Will the V6 Camaro be quicker?
I think after its out for a while to compare though it will be agreeable that the Cobalt is just genrelly a nicer car, and when your paying 20k anyway whats 1000, for something higher quality. And much less hideous.
Although I worry about the SS performance, and being able to keep up with what else is on the market. Im awaiting numbers. One advantage I think they will have is that the SRT-4 is already running pretty serious boost, what is it 16 lbs? One of the advantages of a forced induction car is just being able to add more boost from the factory and add realatively easy hp. Runnig such high stock boost you cant really do that very much. However you will be able to do it a little more with the SS Cobalt.
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Re: Official Cobalt pricing.
I agree with Darth that you'll be getting a much nicer car. The SRT4 its a great performance/dollar machine, most likey the best out today in that catagory, but the interior doesnt appear to be nearly as nice as the Cobalt's will be. This should be a given due to the age of the Neon vs. the Cobalt. When the new Neon comes out in 2 years (?) it'll be a much better comparison.
And you should be able to get out the door under $20k for an SS with rebates and sweet talking after the initial rush dies down.
And you should be able to get out the door under $20k for an SS with rebates and sweet talking after the initial rush dies down.
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I read that the estimated 1/4 time for the ss s/c is like 14.9 . I'm pretty dissappointed, 1000 bucks more than the srt-4 and WAY slower. I don't understand why they didn't turbo it. I've read of 1000hp turbo ecotec motors?? OH WELL they do look pretty good though and i guess you can get intake exhaust and smaller pulley for them
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Re: Official Cobalt pricing.
Originally Posted by Chuck!
I agree with Darth that you'll be getting a much nicer car. The SRT4 its a great performance/dollar machine, most likey the best out today in that catagory, but the interior doesnt appear to be nearly as nice as the Cobalt's will be. This should be a given due to the age of the Neon vs. the Cobalt. When the new Neon comes out in 2 years (?) it'll be a much better comparison.
And you should be able to get out the door under $20k for an SS with rebates and sweet talking after the initial rush dies down.
And you should be able to get out the door under $20k for an SS with rebates and sweet talking after the initial rush dies down.
Also, I thought the Neon was going out of production in two years? Or going to be given a new name or something?
Originally Posted by toneloc12345
I read that the estimated 1/4 time for the ss s/c is like 14.9 . I'm pretty dissappointed, 1000 bucks more than the srt-4 and WAY slower. I don't understand why they didn't turbo it. I've read of 1000hp turbo ecotec motors?? OH WELL they do look pretty good though and i guess you can get intake exhaust and smaller pulley for them
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I doubt they could have made a production 1000hp ecotec and still meet emissions and all that.
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Re: Official Cobalt pricing.
Originally Posted by DarthIROC
One advantage I think they will have is that the SRT-4 is already running pretty serious boost, what is it 16 lbs? One of the advantages of a forced induction car is just being able to add more boost from the factory and add realatively easy hp. Runnig such high stock boost you cant really do that very much. However you will be able to do it a little more with the SS Cobalt.
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haha 04 SRT-4's are capable of high 13's stock, 1 sec in the 1/4 is a pretty good margin. Also, gm had built ecotecs with that much power. I thought they could have at least produced one with a little more than 205 hp. Hell, honda 2.2l vtec preludes made 195hp back in 1993 (NA)
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Re: Official Cobalt pricing.
Originally Posted by toneloc12345
haha 04 SRT-4's are capable of high 13's stock, 1 sec in the 1/4 is a pretty good margin. Also, gm had built ecotecs with that much power. I thought they could have at least produced one with a little more than 205 hp. Hell, honda 2.2l vtec preludes made 195hp back in 1993 (NA)
240hp stock would have been nice, But 205hp from a 2.2 ecotec is nice, blown or not. Anyways more hp is just a pulley swap away. GM should have used Saabs expertise in turbocharging the ecotec (i'm sure Saab will get a turbo version. With a nice turbo, they could have put out more hp with less boost.
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Yeah, I had a prelude and they are very nice cars had 160tq too. The good thing about the ecotec is a lot of the internals are forged. It should hold up to some pretty good boost (too bad that will get you to stock srt-4 performance, and it's a 4 door). Anyone know how much stock boost is for the Cobalt?
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Re: Official Cobalt pricing.
Originally Posted by slt
Well, no. You can easily bump the SRT up to 350hp with a turbo kit. My car runs at 19psi from the factory and I've already gained 50 hp with a cat back and chip. The key is a strong block and good internals from the factory. It will be interesting to see what the ecotech comes to the fight with.