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Originally Posted by ColoradoZQ8
Why all the 2.2 hating?
I disagree -- I bought my Cobalt because of the 2.2's performance.... and the EPA numbers are understated on the Cobalt. I average 37-38 mpg on the Highway with the 5 speed manual. If you want a 1.8 Liter Aveo, fine. But please GM -- don't ruin the Cobalt by axing the wonderful 2.2. Anyone who has driven the torqueless wonders that are known as Civic and Corolla would most likely rather have the Cobalt's 2.2 under the hood
Powertrains have never been a Cobalt weak spot -- its interior plastics, bland styling, etc. that the car needs improvement.
The 2.2 is far more powerful than the base Honda or Toyota junk. The Cobalt's mission ain't an economy car -- its a premium compact. Leave the fuel misers to the Aveo.
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this is true. I as well have recorded mpg's with a 2.2 manual. Between 60 and 80 mph too. Most corolla/civic owners won't admit that there car is not completely ideal. If you can get them to admith there are some downsides, being underpowered will likely be one of them.