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Old 04-19-2008, 09:47 AM   #3 (permalink)
afireinside7710
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Join Date: Feb 2007
Drives: 2007 Cobalt 2.2L Ecotec
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Re: GM needs to push this car

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Originally Posted by member12 View Post
2.2L DOHC VVT ECOTEC

5-speed manual transmission 25/36
4-speed automatic transmission 22/31

2.4L High-Output DOHC ECOTEC

5-speed manual transmission 22/32
4-speed automatic transmission 22/31

GM needs to advertise the 2.2L cobalt with the manual transmission more on national commercials. I know there was talk about giving the car some kind of badge, but I think it needs to go farther. National commercials that trains Americans to associate the Cobalt with a fun to drive fuel efficient car with a manual transmission would be a positive thing.

Marketing dollars to dealerships to advertise the 36mpg 5 speed Chevrolet, and the dealerships will need to stock this car. Extra incentives should be given to the dealerships that move 36mpg Cobalts.

There should be a companywide push to move this particular setup. It's a huge selling point for a decent car that is getting long in the tooth.
thing is, i can easily get 38mpg on the highway (going 70) in my 07 5-speed LS. So i wonder if they just calibrated it differently or something....
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