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Impressions of the Chevrolet Cavalier for 2005

Several things can be said about the Chevrolet Cavalier series: including the polarizing reactions most buyers have towards their car. The four-cylinder engine is at the heart of the strong emotions, it is powerful for its class and delivers a large amount of torque.

2005 Chevrolet Cavalier LS Sport Specs

The restyled Cavalier LS Sport is equipped with a 2.2-liter four-cylinder engine that utilizes 16 valves. The Ecotec engine is mated to a General Motors four-speed transaxle. This has resulted in an increase in horsepower and torque over the 2004 version.

The fuel system for the 2005 Cavalier is a SFI system, running on gasoline . The fuel is regulated by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design.

The Cavalier uses power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are drum. Steering is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The car uses coil and coil springs front and rear respectively.

Statistics

The dimensions of the Cavalier LS Sport are 68.70 inches wide by 180.90 inches long. It sits 53.00 inches off the ground. It seats a standard five passengers, with 4 doors. The wheelbase of 104.10 allows for extra leg room for the rear passengers.

The original manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP) was $14,410 when new, with a dealer invoice cost of $13,473. This price was in line with the industry average price for a 4-door Sedan.

The standard warranty period for the Cavalier is 36 months, or 36,000 miles, whichever comes first. There is also a warranty on the powertrain for 36 months or 36,000 miles respectively. This is standard in the sedan market.

Fuel Efficiency

The Cavalier LS Sport received a miles-per-gallon rating of 24 - 26 in-city driving and 34 - 36 when it came to highway driving. Being a gas-powered non-hybrid car, this was within normal parameters.

Parting Shots

There are several reasons why the Chevrolet Cavalier LS Sport sold well in 2005. Mainly the increase in availability and a marked improvement in quality meant the buying public was more apt to choose a Chevrolet, specifically a Cavalier.