2009 Chevy Cobalt
OverviewThe Chevrolet Cobalt provides fun-to-drive performance, good fuel economy and an excellent value. For 2009, Cobalt is available in the following models and trim levels: - LS Coupe and Sedan - Well equipped entry-level model. - LT Coupe and Sedan - With two equipment groups, 1LT and 2LT. - SS Turbo Coupe and Sedan.
Top Ten Features
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1. Refined interior and exterior design Unique European styling blended with Chevy heritage combines to create an upscale, sophisticated look.
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2. Exceptionally quiet operation Acoustic materials are used extensively throughout the engine and decklid areas along with Quiet Steel in the plenum and front dash area to reduce the transmittal of engine noise to the cabin. Door pads and double door seals help reduce exterior noise.
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3. Excellent fuel economy Cobalt’s efficient powertrains deliver excellent fuel economy. Models with the 2.2L engine and manual transmission have best-in-class estimated highway fuel economy of 37 mpg. 2.2L models with an automatic transmission deliver 34 highway miles per gallon.
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4. Two Ecotec I4 engines LS and LT models are equipped with a 155 hp 2.2L DOHC version. SS Turbo models get a high-output turbocharged and intercooled 2.0L Direct Injection (DI) engine with 260 hp. Both versions include Continuous Variable Valve Timing for peak efficiency.
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5. SS Turbo Coupe and Sedan High performance models deliver a perfect balance of responsive driving dynamics, premium features and aggressive styling.
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6. Independent front strut suspension Combines with a semi-independent rear suspension for European-style ride and handling. Two suspension tunings are offered. The smooth Premium Ride is standard on LS and LT models and the Performance suspension is standard on SS Turbo models.
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7. Outstanding standard audio Every Cobalt includes an AM/FM stereo with CD player, MP3 playback, auxiliary input jack, the Radio Data System, auto-tone control, TheftLock and automatic volume as standard equipment. XM Radio with a no-obligation, 3-month subscription is also standard.
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8. Leather seating surfaces and heated front seats Front leather-appointed bucket seats with heated seat cushions are available on 2LT models. They are a surprisingly luxurious option on a car in this class.
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9. Advanced air bag protection Every Cobalt is equipped with standard dual-stage front air bags with automatic occupant sensing and standard head-curtain side-impact air bags.
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10. Four wheel and tire combinations Add to the distinct personality of each Cobalt model. Combinations include 15" steel wheels with bolt-on wheel covers and allseason tires, 16" machine-faced aluminum wheels with touring tires, 17" polished aluminum wheels with touring tires and 18" forged aluminum wheels with performance tires.
Power & Handling
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Two Ecotec I4 engines These highly efficient 4-cylinder engines utilize aluminum extensively to reduce weight and improve fuel economy. Both engines also utilize Continuous Variable Valve Timing to optimize efficiency and power. - 2.2L DOHC 16-valve: Standard on LS and LT. - 155 hp @ 6100 rpm. - 150 lb.-ft. of torque @ 4900 rpm. - Twin balance shafts reduce the vibrations that are typical of 4-cylinder engines. - Die cast lower crankcase and structural cast aluminum oil pan stiffen the engine block and further reduce noise and vibration. - Sequential Fuel Injection (SFI) optimizes combustion and fuel efficiency. - 2.0L turbocharged and intercooled DOHC Direct Injection: Standard on SS Turbo Coupe and Sedan. - 260 hp @ 5300 rpm. - 260 lb.-ft. of torque @ 2000 rpm. - Produces 130 hp per liter of displacement the most powerful engine in the Ecotec family. - Direct Injection delivers fuel directly into the combustion chamber to create a more complete burn of the air/fuel mixture for a great balance of power and economy. - High-strength steel crankshaft and forged connecting rods provide durability. - Oil-spray piston cooling helps reduce cylinder temperatures and promote longevity. Delivers 30 mpg highway.
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Getrag 5-speed manual transmission Standard on LS Coupe and Sedan and LT Coupe models.
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GM Powertrain Sweden manual transmission Standard on SS Turbo Coupe and Sedan models. - Short-throw shifter allows quick and precise gear changes. - A no-lift shift feature allows upshifts to be performed very quickly without lifting the throttle. - Launch Control permits an aggressive clutch engagement with minimal wheel spin at launch.
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Electronically controlled 4-speed automatic Standard on LT Sedan; available on LS Coupe and Sedan and LT Coupe models.
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Rigid architecture Provides world-class basis for outstanding ride and handling. Its structural stiffness helps resist twisting forces for enhanced ride quality and good control. Plus it allows for Cobalt’s two distinct suspension tunings.
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Suspension. Front: Independent strut design with direct-acting stabilizer bar to help reduce roll during cornering. - Rear: Semi-independent torsion beam design with stabilizer bar.
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Two suspension tunings Create distinct ride and handling characteristics for Cobalt models. - FE1 Premium Ride: Hydraulics and damping added to the bushings provide a softer, more forgiving ride. Standard on LS and LT. - FE5 Performance: Standard on the SS Turbo models. It features unique steering knuckles, a firmer ride and tighter handling characteristics to meet more demanding driving requirements.
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Speed-sensitive Electric Power Steering (EPS) Steering effort is calibrated for the specific performance characteristics of each model. EPS enhances fuel efficiency, saving up to nearly 3/4 of a mile per gallon of gas. SS Turbo models feature a quicker steering ratio, improved precision and a more viscous feel.
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Brakes. Front disc/rear drum brakes are standard on LS and 1LT. - Front disc/rear drum brakes with a 4-wheel Antilock Braking System (ABS) are standard on 2LT and available on LS and 1LT. - 4-wheel vented disc brakes with ABS, Brembo 4-piston front calipers and single-piston rear calipers are standard on SS Turbo models.
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StabiliTrak Uses ABS and other technologies to monitor and compare driver steering input versus vehicle response and make corrections when necessary that help the driver maintain control. Standard on SS Turbo models.
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All-speed traction control Reduces engine throttle to improve traction and control at all speeds. Standard on LT Sedan and SS Turbo models. SS models add a braking function to the traction control. On Cobalt LS and LT Coupe models, traction control is available and packaged with ABS and the automatic transmission.
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Limited-slip differential Helps improve traction and mitigate torque steer and axle hop. Available on SS Turbo models.
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Wheels and tires. LS and 1LT: Standard 15" steel wheels with bolt-on wheel covers and touring tires. - 2LT: - Standard 16" machined-face aluminum wheels with P205/55R16 tires. - Available 17" polished aluminum wheels with P205/50R17 tires. (Part of Sport Appearance Package.) - SS Turbo: Standard 18" forged aluminum wheels with P225/40R18 performance tires.
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Bright Chrome Appearance Package Includes chrome door handles, bodyside moldings (body-color on Coupe and chrome on Sedan), body-color fascias, chrome grille, fog lamps and chrome exhaust tip. Available on LT models; not available with Sport Appearance Package on 2LT models.
Comfort And Convenience
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Sport Appearance Package Includes a decklid spoiler, fog lamps, 17" polished aluminum wheels with P205/50R17 tires, chrome exhaust tip, front and rear body-color sport fascias, body-color lower rocker moldings, white-faced Sport gauges, leather-wrapped steering wheel with mounted audio and cruise controls, Bluetooth and leather-wrapped shift lever. Available on 2LT Coupe and Sedan models.
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Protection Package Includes carpeted front and rear floormats and body-color bodyside moldings. Available on LS.
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Refined exterior styling Cobalt’s clean, modern lines are both distinctly European and classically Chevy. Minimal gaps and solid door closures demonstrate Cobalt’s excellent fit-and-finish while fascias, bodyside moldings and pillars create a smooth overall look. SS Turbo models add SS-specific rocker panels and badging.
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Clean front end The flush front fascia, sleek grille treatment and jewel-like halogen headlamps (with automatic lamp control) are refined and sophisticated. SS Turbo models have a distinctive air dam-style front fascia with projector-beam fog lamps and SS-specific diamondmesh appearance upper and lower grilles.
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Sleek rear end appearance With a sculpted decklid, clean rear fascia and premium tail lamp treatment. SS Turbo models add a standard decklid spoiler and SS Turbo Coupe models also offer an available high-wing rear spoiler.
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Exceptionally quiet interior The extensive use of acoustic materials in the engine and decklid areas and Quiet Steel in the plenum and front dash area reduces the amount of engine noise that is transmitted to Cobalt’s cabin. Door pads and double door seals help block road and other external noise.
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Refined interior Dash panel materials have a tight fitand- finish and a low-gloss sheen. The instrument panel uppers are Ebony to reduce glare. The headliner is of quality material, and the audio system is flush-mounted for a clean, sleek look.
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Comfortable interior Includes simple, easy-to-use controls and ergonomically placed steering wheel as well as seats and armrests that place the driver in a comfortable control position. Sculpted interior door panels provide extra elbow room for the driver and front passenger. There’s also an extra-deep hanger hooks for everyday convenience.
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Four seating choices Cloth bucket seats on LS models include manual recline and adjustable outboard head restraints. LT models’ standard Sport Cloth seats add manual lumbar adjustment for the driver and a front passenger seatback map pocket. SS Turbo models feature Premium Cloth seats with UltraLux inserts, SS embroidery and color-keyed accents. Leather appointed seats with heated cushions are available on 2LT models.
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60/40 split-folding rear seat Standard on all models. The rear head restraints are mounted to the closeout panel, eliminating the need to remove them when folding the rear seat forward. The folding seats allow for a rear pass-through and the ability to transport long items.
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Remote Vehicle Starter System Allows Cobalt to be started from 200' away. The remote starter also activates Cobalt’s HVAC system and is integrated with the vehicle’s safety and wiring systems. Available on LT models equipped with the 4-speed automatic transmission.
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Analog gauges Are set in an instrument cluster that has upscale chrome ring accents. White-faced Sport gauges are available with the 2LT Sport Appearance Package. SS Turbo models include titanium-faced Sport gauges and an A-pillar-mounted boost gauge. A reconfigurable performance display is also available on SS Turbo Coupe models—it replaces the analog boost gauge.
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Driver Information Center (DIC) Displays outside temperature, warning and service messages and programmable menu features. Standard.
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Air conditioning Standard. Includes cabin air filtration system.
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TILT-WHEEL steering column Standard.
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OnStar One-year Safe & Sound Plan now standard on all models.
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Steering wheel Standard urethane; leather-wrapped with integrated cruise and audio controls standard on SS Turbo models and available on LT models.
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Generous storage and convenience Cobalt provides ample storage with a 13.9 cu. ft. trunk, door pockets, a bin to the left of the steering wheel, glove box and a cubby area in front of the floor console.
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AM/FM stereo with CD player and MP3 playback Standard on all models. Includes four speakers (seven speakers on SS Turbo models), the Radio Data System (RDS), seek-and-scan, auto-tone control, automatic volume control, TheftLock, digital clock and 36 cross-band presets for any combination of AM, FM and XM.
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USB port Added to available upgraded audio system. The UUI radio includes a USB port on the faceplate to allow the connection and operation of compatible iPods and mass storage devices. See your owner’s manual for a list of supported devices. Available on LT and SS Turbo models.
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Pioneer premium 7-speaker system With amplified tweeters and a rear subwoofer for improved music clarity. Standard on SS Turbo models; available on 2LT.
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XM Radio Standard factory-installed equipment with three trial months for customers to experience XM. Subscription required after trial expiration.
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Bluetooth for phone Allows hands-free operation of most Bluetooth-capable cell phones utilizing the vehicle’s audio system and steering wheel-mounted controls. Standard on SS Turbo models; available on LT models.
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- Engine
Horsepower @ rpm
Torque (lb.-ft.) @ rpm - 2.0L turbo DI I4, 260 @ 5300, 260 @ 2000
- 2.0L I4, 197 @ 7800, 139 @ 6100
- 2.3L turbo DI I4, 263 @ 5500, 280 @ 3000
- 2.4L I4, 158 @ 6000, 162 @ 4000
- 2.4L turbo I4, 285 @ 6000, 265 @ 6000
- Engine
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- Transmission
- 5-speed manual
- 6-speed manual
- 6-speed manual
- 5-speed manual; 5-speed auto. (A)
- 6-speed manual
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- Required fuel
- Regular unleaded (Premium recommended)
- Premium unleaded
- Premium unleaded
- Regular unleaded
- Premium unleaded
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- Fuel economy, city/hwy (mpg)
- 22/30
- 21/29
- 18/26
- 22/30
- 19/27
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- Front suspension
- Independent MacPherson strut
- Independent MacPherson strut
- Independent MacPherson strut
- Independent MacPherson strut
- Independent MacPherson strut
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- Rear suspension
- Torsion beam
- Ind. multi-link
- Ind. multi-link
- Torsion beam
- Ind. multi-link
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- Drivetrain
- FWD
- FWD
- FWD
- FWD
- FWD
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- Steering
- Electric power rack-and-pinion w/ variable assist
- Electric power rack-and-pinion
- Hydraulic power rack-and-pinion w/ variable assist
- Electric power rack-and-pinion
- Hydraulic power rack-and-pinion
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- Brakes
- Brembo 4-wheel disc w/ ABS
- 4-wheel disc w/ ABS, EBD
- 4-wheel disc w/ ABS, EBD, BA
- 4-wheel disc w/ ABS, EBD, BA
- 4-wheel disc w/ ABS, BA
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- Traction control
- S
- S
- S
- S
- S
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- Stability control system
- S
- S
- S
- S
- S
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- Wheels
- 18" aluminum
- 17" aluminum
- 18" aluminum
- 17" aluminum
- 19" aluminum
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- Tires
- P225/40R18 summer-only performance
- P215/45R17 all-season; P215/45R17 summer-only (A)
- P215/45R18 summer-only
- P215/45R17 all-season
- P225/45R19 all-season; P225/45R19 summer-only (A)
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- Wheelbase (in.)
- 103.3
- 106.3
- 103.9
- 102.4
- 103.7
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- Track, front/rear (in.)
- 58.7/58.1
- 59.0/60.2
- 60.4/60.0
- 59.8/59.9
- 59.8/59.8
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- Front seats
- Premium cloth bucket
- Cloth bucket
- Cloth bucket
- Cloth sport bucket
- Premium cloth bucket
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- Leather-appointed front seats
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- Leather bolsters (Grand Touring)
- A
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- Heated front seats
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- A
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- 60/40 split-folding rear seat
- S
- S
- S
- S
- S
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- Air conditioning
- Single-zone manual
- Single-zone manual
- Single-zone manual
- Single-zone manual
- Single-zone manual
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- Remote Keyless Entry
- S
- S
- S
- A
- S
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- Driver Information Center
- S
- S
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- A
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- Tilt steering column
- S
- S (Tilt and telescopic)
- S (Tilt and telescopic)
- S (Tilt and telescopic)
- S
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- Leather-wrapped steering wheel
- S
- S
- S
- S
- S
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- Steering wheel controls w/ audio
- S
- A
- Cruise controls
- S
- S
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- Power OSRV mirrors
- S
- S
- S
- S
- S
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- Universal Home Remote
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- -
- -
- -
- A
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- Power sunroof
- A
- S
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- A
- A
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- Rear spoiler
- S
- S
- S
- S
- S
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- AM/FM/CD/MP3
- S
- S (Includes WMA capability)
- (MP3 on Grand Touring only)
- S (Includes WMA capability)
- A
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- Satellite radio
- S
- A
- A (Dealer-installed)
- A (Dealer-installed)
- A
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- 6-disc, in-dash CD changer
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- (Grand Touring only)
- A
- A
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- USB input port
- A
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- -
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- Premium speakers
- S
- S
- (Grand Touring only)
- A
- A
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- Hands-free calling
- S
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- -
- A
- A
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- Cargo volume (cu. ft.)
- 13.9
- 12.0
- 16.5
- 12.3
- 18.5
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- Max. seating capacity
- 5
- 5
- 5
- 5
- 5
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- Head room, front/rear (in.)
- 38.7/35.7
- 38.1/36.7
- 39.1/38.4
- 38.8/37.2 (37.9/37.1 w/ moonroof)
- 40.0/38.9
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- Leg room, front/rear (in.)
- 42.0/32.2
- 42.2/34.6
- 41.1/36.3
- 41.7/36.3
- 41.8/35.6
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- Shoulder room, front/rear (in.)
- 53.0/49.0
- 53.6/52.3
- 54.9/54.0
- 54.8/54.6
- 54.2/53.4
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- Hip room, front/rear (in.)
- 49.5/46.1
- 51.9/51.0
- 53.8/52.5
- 53.0/43.9
- 52.2/49.6
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- Bumper-to-bumper warranty
- 3/36,000
- 3/36,000
- 3/36,000
- 3/36,000
- 3/36,000
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- Powertrain warranty
- 5/100,000
- 5/60,000
- 5/60,000
- 5/60,000
- 3/36,000
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- Roadside assistance and courtesy transportation
- 5/100,000
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- 3/36,000 (Roadside assistance only)
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- 3/36,000 (Roadside assistance only)
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- Corrosion warranty
- 6/100,000
- 5/unlimited
- 5/unlimited
- 5/unlimited
- 5/100,000
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- Dual-stage frontal air bags
- S
- S
- S
- S
- S
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- Front passenger sensing system
- S
- S
- S
- S
- S
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- Seat-mounted side-impact air bags
- -
- S
- S
- S
- A
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- Head-curtain side-impact air bags
- S
- S
- S
- S
- S
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- Tire pressure monitor
- S
- S
- S
- S
- S
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- Daytime Running Lamps
- S
- S
- -
- S
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- OnStar
- S
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