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Chevrolet Cobalt 2-door

2005-10 models

results also apply to: 2007-09 Pontiac G5

MODERATE OVERLAP FRONT TEST

OVERALL EVALUATION: Good

Structure/safety cage	Injury measures				Restraints/dummy kinematics
Structure/safety cage	Head/neck	Chest	Leg/foot, left	Leg/foot, right	Restraints/dummy kinematics

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Test details:

The Chevrolet Cobalt was introduced in the 2005 model year, and the Pontiac G5 (available only as a 2-door) was introduced in the 2007 model year. The Pontiac G5 was discontinued after the 2009 model year and the Cobalt after the 2010 model year.

Restraints/dummy kinematics — Dummy movement was well controlled. During rebound, the dummy's head hit the roof rail after first contacting the head restraint.

Injury measures — Measures taken from the head, neck, and chest indicate low risk of injuries to these body regions in a crash of this severity. Forces on the right tibia indicate that injuries to the lower leg would be possible. Head acceleration from the roof rail hit was negligible.

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Left to right:

Action shot taken during the frontal crash test.
The dummy's position in relation to the steering wheel and instrument panel after the crash test indicates that the driver's survival space was maintained reasonably well.
Smeared greasepaint indicates where the dummy's head hit the roof rail and head restraint during rebound. Head accelerations from these hits were negligible.
Forces on the lower right leg were high enough to indicate the possibility of injuries.

Additional features:

Side airbags: front and rear head curtain airbags (standard in 2008-10 models, optional in 2005-07 Cobalt models and 2007 G5 models)
Electronic stability control (optional on 2008-10 models)
Antilock brakes (optional)
Daytime running lights

Tested vehicle specifications:

2009 Chevrolet Cobalt LS 2-door
Class: Small car
Weight: 2,798 lbs.
Side airbags: front and rear head curtain airbags
Wheelbase: 103 in.
Length: 181 in.
Width: 68 in.
Engine: 2.2 L 4-cylinder
EPA ratings: 24 mpg city | 33 mpg highway

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Last updated: November 5, 2010