chevy cobalt 37 mpg

[NJBob]

Funny, the Chevy Web site doesn't offer a "Build it" page for the LS XFE and the car has a starting price near $15,600

Chevy introduced the XFE (XFE stands for “Xtra Fuel Economy”) package for the 2008 Cobalt. For an extra $600, the ’08 XFE package came equipped with a 148-hp, 2.2-liter four-cylinder mated to a manual transmission, low-rolling resistance tires, a taller final-drive ratio (3.74:1), and a fuel-sipping engine calibration. Fuel economy jumped from 24 mpg city and 33 highway to 25 mpg in the city cycle and an impressive 36 mpg on the highway.

That makes sense.....paying $600 extra to get better mileage. CRIPES! Yeah, sarcasm doesn't come off easily in print.

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Originally Posted by NJBob

Funny, the Chevy Web site doesn't offer a "Build it" page for the LS XFE and the car has a starting price near $15,600


That makes sense.....paying $600 extra to get better mileage. CRIPES! Yeah, sarcasm doesn't come off easily in print.

That's nothing! The Silverado/Sierra SFE truck package runs close to $2100 for that extra 1mpg highway and wimpy (read: un-truck like) 3.08 axle ratio. Unless one drives 100% highway, these vehicles are useless as the taller gearing makes the transmission more likely to hunt/shift for the correct gear which can impact mileage negatively when driven around town.

XFE (GM)/SFE (Ford) just found a way to get more money from the consumer. It's like spending money on a light hybrid vehicle, but will take 2-3 years before you'll recoup the 'possible' fuel savings rather than going with a standard model. Not worth it in my book. If I buy a truck, it'll be used as a truck, not as a mileage commuter just to carry my fat arse around.

The Cobalt 2 door and 4 door are the same price but have a 80lb weight difference and the sedan is over an inch taller. The only thing I like about the Cobalt (non-SFE) is the fact that the interior is well laid out, gauges are in front of the driver and there is enough space to feel relaxed while taking long trips. Not to mention the engine turns under a quiet 2500rpm at 75mph. Anyway....