Be it comfort, style or performance, it’s easy for a small car to get one thing right. True versatility often comes in a much larger package with a much higher price tag—often, but not always. Meet the 2010 Chevy Cobalt, the small car that gets many things right.

Available as either a four-door sedan or two-door coupe, Chevy’s entry into the small car segment brings modern, expansive style in a compact package. The newest Cobalt’s aerodynamic body style more than keeps up with class trends, and gives the newest Chevy an exceptionally contemporary and sporty appeal.

The 2010 Cobalt’s front end features an athletic grille flanked by standard daytime running lights and available foglamps. The vehicle itself rests comfortably on available 17-inch alloys, which can be upgraded to an aggressive set of 18-inch aluminum alloys on the sporty SS coupe model. Softly arching fenders and fluid lines lead around the Cobalt’s compact frame, over the integrated roof antenna and back to an optional rear spoiler.

Except for the SS coupe, new Cobalts come powered by an exceptionally efficient 2.2-liter ECOTEC inline four-cylinder engine with Variable Valve Timing (VVT) that makes a generous 155 hp and 150 lb/ft of torque. SS models boost the powerplant to a turbocharged 2.0-liter VVT ECOTEC capable of a surprising 260 hp and 260 lb/ft of torque (more than a comparable Civic Si). While the 2.2-liter engine is controlled by a standard five-speed manual or available four-speed automatic transmission, the SS turbo features a five-speed manual only, with designs on squeezing every ounce of performance and enjoyment out of Chevy’s dynamic engine.