2009 Chevrolet Cobalt

Pros: Great handling (downhill). Good mileage. Some nice surprises in gadgetry (i.e. tire pressure sensors)

Cons: Somewhat underpowered.

The Bottom Line: A great, economical Chevy with excellent handling characteristics and good features. Even if perhaps slightly underpowered, this is a great car in this price range.

Review: One of the best ways to test drive a car is to rent one for a few days. Better still is to rent one for a few weeks. That's exactly what I was able to do with the new 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt. Now I can't say it's the best car I've ever driven; but is it a ...

Pros: Performance, handling, seats, entertaining performance meter

Cons: Front end styling, interior materials, imprecise assembly

The Bottom Line: Great performance, low grade interior. What are your priorities?

Review: Many cars are so middle-of-the-road in so many ways that nothing about them, good or bad, is memorable. Then there's the Chevrolet Cobalt SS.Chevrolet Cobalt SS StylingThe Cobalt isn't a bad-looking car...if you stand 50 feet ...