
Base price: 2-door, $14,590; LS, $15,990; LS Sport, $17,190/4-door, $14,740; LS, $16,140; LS Sport, $17,340
Vehicle type: front-engine, front-drive; 2- or 4-door 5-passenger sedan
Interior volume, F/R/cargo (cu ft) 4952/3840/1314
Wheelbase 104.1 in
Length/width/height 182.7/67.968.7/53.054.7 in
Turning circle 35.6 ft
Curb weight 26002700 lb
EPA city/hwy mpg 2425/3233
Fuel-tank capacity/range 14.1 gal/338353 mi
Passive restraints driver and passenger front and side (opt) airbags
POWERTRAIN
2.2-liter DOHC 16-valve 4-in-line, 140 hp; 5-sp man, 4-sp auto
SUSPENSION
F ind, struts, coil springs, anti-roll bar
R ind, integral trailing arms, coil springs, anti-roll bar (opt)
BRAKES
F/R vented disc/drum
ABS standard
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CHEVROLET CAVALIER
The most affordable Chevrolet gets a front and rear freshening for 2003, along with feature upgrades: side-impact airbags and a 60/40 split folding rear seatback. GMs OnStar system joins the option list on LS and LS Sport models, while XM satellite radio is available across the board. GMs new 140-hp, Ecotec DOHC 16-valve 2.2-liter aluminum four-cylinder becomes the only Cavalier engine. The wheezy old 2.2-liter four and 150-hp V-6 have been dropped, as has the sporty Z24. The simplified 2003 lineup includes base, LS, and LS Sport models in two- and four-door body styles. A five-speed manual transmission is standard on all models, and a four-speed automatic is optional. Chevy is also offering a range of new accessories, such as bike racks, cargo carriers, CD holders, and the like. Its far from exciting, but the Cavalier continues to be a good basic transportation buy.
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