New features for the 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt LS Coupe include safety features like head side-curtain airbags and a tire-pressure monitoring system, as well as entertainment features like XM satellite radio and an MP3 input jack for the audio system. Other than that, the '08 Cobalt LS Coupe is essentially a carryover from last year, with such features as power speed-sensing steering, air conditioning, antilock brakes, traction control, and OnStar included on the standard equipment list.

A fuel-efficient, 148-horsepower, 2.2-liter Ecotec four-cylinder engine powers the front-wheel-drive Cobalt LS Coupe. The engine links to a five-speed manual transmission or an optional four-speed automatic.

The Cobalt LS Coupe gets high marks overall for its economy, build quality, handling, and interior comfort, though naturally legroom suffers due to its compact nature, and access to the backseat can be tricky in the coupe due to its long doors. In addition, drivers noted that the LS's ride could be rough at times, and that the coupe's four-cylinder engine sometimes seemed to struggle and strain under hard acceleration.