The Cobalt is pleasant, if not powerful, on the highway. However, reviewers accentuate the positive -- calling attention to the car's great fuel economy or solid ride quality.
The 2010 Chevy Cobalt doesn't have overwhelming engine power from its base 2.2-liter engine, plus neither the five-speed manual transmission nor the four-speed electronically controlled automatic transmission has the gumption to leave its competition in the slow lane. But test drivers are very pleased with the car's fuel economy. According to the EPA, the base engine rates at 22/30 mpg with the manual transmission, and 24/33 mpg with the automatic.
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new Camaro's strong powertrain and sporty handling dynamics -- which give V6 competitors like the G8, Mustang and Challenger a run for their money.
The Camaro LS, 1LT, and 2LT feature a 3.6-liter V6 engine that produces 304 horsepower at 6,400 rpm and 273 pound-feet of torque at 5,200 rpm. Critics commend Chevy for engineering the Camaro to be more powerful than its V6 competitors, but find its low-end torque lacking.
Car shoppers should note that unlike its rivals, the Camaro is only available with two engine options, the 304-horsepower V6 and the high-performance SS trim's 426-horsepower V8. Meanwhile, competitors like the G8, Mustang and Challenger offer intermediate trims that provide V8 power, but don't directly compete with the SS. For that purpose, each muscle car offers its own high-performance model.
The V6 Camaro is mated to a standard six-speed manual transmission. However, a six-speed automatic transmission with tapshift control is available. According to the EPA, the manual Camaro nets a city/highway fuel economy of 17/29 mpg. The automatic nets 18/29 mpg. Altogether, the V6 Camaro's fuel economy is competitive for this class.
The Camaro LS, 1LT, and 2LT feature a 3.6-liter V6 engine that produces 304 horsepower at 6,400 rpm and 273 pound-feet of torque at 5,200 rpm. Critics commend Chevy for engineering the Camaro to be more powerful than its V6 competitors, but find its low-end torque lacking.
Car shoppers should note that unlike its rivals, the Camaro is only available with two engine options, the 304-horsepower V6 and the high-performance SS trim's 426-horsepower V8. Meanwhile, competitors like the G8, Mustang and Challenger offer intermediate trims that provide V8 power, but don't directly compete with the SS. For that purpose, each muscle car offers its own high-performance model.
The V6 Camaro is mated to a standard six-speed manual transmission. However, a six-speed automatic transmission with tapshift control is available. According to the EPA, the manual Camaro nets a city/highway fuel economy of 17/29 mpg. The automatic nets 18/29 mpg. Altogether, the V6 Camaro's fuel economy is competitive for this class.
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the 2010 Chevy Aveo's driving excitement to the thrill of watching grass grow. But on the plus side, both the sedan and hatchback get great gas mileage, and handling is pleasing for a city commute.
With a 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine that ekes out 103-horsepower and 107 pound-feet of torque, the 2010 Chevy Aveo has no brawn to speak of. Not only that, but acceleration is slow with the five-speed manual transmission or the four-speed automatic. Still, most reviewers say that the car does well with the power it has. The Aveo still has a marginal advantage over much of its class when it comes to fuel economy. According to the EPA, both the Aveo and the Aveo5 should achieve 27/34 mpg city/highway with a manual transmission, and 25/34 mpg city/highway with the automatic.
With a 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine that ekes out 103-horsepower and 107 pound-feet of torque, the 2010 Chevy Aveo has no brawn to speak of. Not only that, but acceleration is slow with the five-speed manual transmission or the four-speed automatic. Still, most reviewers say that the car does well with the power it has. The Aveo still has a marginal advantage over much of its class when it comes to fuel economy. According to the EPA, both the Aveo and the Aveo5 should achieve 27/34 mpg city/highway with a manual transmission, and 25/34 mpg city/highway with the automatic.
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The Avalanche's performance is good for a truck, but car-buyers trading up for the first time might be disappointed. A stiffer frame and new suspension and steering systems, acquired during a 2007 redesign, help somewhat but reviewers still complain about an anemic engine and lackluster handling. Towing and hauling capabilities are high points, however.
The Avalanche comes one engine, a 5.3-liter V8 with Active Fuel Management. Most reviewers say the engine is fine for in-town driving, but its performance on the highway leaves feels slow. The Avalanche's engine features cylinder deactivation technology for increased fuel economy. It automatically shuts down four cylinders when they are not needed, like when the vehicle is cruising at speed or coasting. All engines are paired with a Hydra-Matic six-speed electronically controlled automatic transmission with overdrive that reviewers like.
The Avalanche comes one engine, a 5.3-liter V8 with Active Fuel Management. Most reviewers say the engine is fine for in-town driving, but its performance on the highway leaves feels slow. The Avalanche's engine features cylinder deactivation technology for increased fuel economy. It automatically shuts down four cylinders when they are not needed, like when the vehicle is cruising at speed or coasting. All engines are paired with a Hydra-Matic six-speed electronically controlled automatic transmission with overdrive that reviewers like.
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