2008 Chevrolet Cobalt

1. ConsumerReports.orgDetails/Subscribe

Editors at Consumer Reports road-tested the 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt LT sedan and offer a fairly detailed review. An interactive tool on this website allows users to compare the Cobalt with other small cars.

Review: 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt, Editors of Consumer Reports

2. ConsumerGuide.com

Editors at ConsumerGuide.com say that the 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt gets good gas mileage and that the high-performance SS is quick in sprints and passing maneuvers. Unfortunately, the Cobalt also has an unusually restrictive rear seat and a noisy engine.

Review: 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt, Editors of ConsumerGuide.com, Sept. 9, 2008

3. Edmunds.com

In this comprehensive and detailed single-vehicle review, Edmunds.com's editors conclude that – with the exception of the SS coupe version – the 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt simply can't compete with class leaders like the Mazda3 or Honda Civic.

Review: 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt Review, Editors at Edmunds.com

4. CarCritic.comDetails/Subscribe

While the Chevrolet Cobalt is a vast improvement over the Chevy Cavalier it replaced, it still pales in comparison to many Japanese rivals, according to Vorderman. He cites "middle of the road reliability" and below-average resale as significant issues.

Review: 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt, Don Vorderman

5. Money MagazineDetails/Subscribe

The 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt wins the ignominious title of least-reliable small car in this Money magazine article based on Consumer Reports' extensive collection of owner-survey data.

Review: Most Reliable Cars, Editors of Money magazine, Nov. 10, 2006

6. Motorists.org

The Chevrolet Cobalt wasn't tested for this comparative review – which looks at vehicles from the viewpoints of a mother, a father, a working woman and a male college student – but it is cited as a superior alternative for a little more money.

Review: The Best Cars Under $15,000, Editors of The Car Family, May 2007

7. About.com

In this listing of sporty cars that offer fuel efficiency, About.com's guide to cars Aaron Gold declares that the Chevrolet Cobalt SS is a great choice for drivers who like to race but need to commute. (Note: ConsumerSearch is owned by About.com, but the two don't share an editorial affiliation.)

Review: Top 10 Fun, Fuel-Efficient Cars, Aaron Gold