Chevrolet Cobalt

2005-09 models

FRONTAL OFFSET 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

Important: Frontal crash test ratings can be compared only among vehicles of similar weight.

Test details:

The Chevrolet Cobalt was introduced in the 2005 model year as a replacement for the Cavalier.

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

Injury measures — Measures taken from the dummy indicate a low risk of any significant injuries in a crash of this severity. Head acceleration from the roof rail hit was low.

Left to right:

Action shot taken during the frontal crash test. Larger photo
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 well. Larger photo
Smeared greasepaint indicates where the dummy's head hit the roof rail and head restraint during rebound. Head accelerations from these hits were low. Larger photo
Intrusion into the driver's space was minimal, and all leg and foot injury measures were low. Larger photo

Additional features:

Side airbags: front and rear head curtain airbags (standard beginning with 2008 models for retail purchase, optional in all 2005-07 models and in 2008 models sold to fleets)
Electronic stability control (optional beginning with 2008 models)
Antilock brakes (optional)
Daytime running lights

Tested vehicle specifications:

2005 Chevrolet Cobalt 4-door
Class: Small car
Weight: 2,813 lbs.
Side airbags: none
Wheelbase: 103 in.
Length: 178 in.
Width: 68 in.
Engine: 2.2 L 4-cylinder
EPA ratings: 24 mpg city | 32 mpg highway

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Last updated: September 25, 2008