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The Cobalt replaced the Cavalier compact car that was definitely overdue for retirement. As with the “Cav,” the Cobalt was available in both coupe and sedan formats. Base models were originally equipped with a145-148 horsepower 2.2-liter four-cylinder engine, while a 205-horsepower 2.0-liter supercharged four-cylinder came with the more robust SS coupe. For 2006 a 171-173-horsepower 2.4-liter four-cylinder became optional while a 260-horsepower turbocharged powerplant found its way into the SS model for the 2009 model year. The Cruze replaced the Cobalt for the 2010 model year.