Chevy Cobalt made a strong debut in 2005

People in the market for a used car in New Jersey may want to take a look at the 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt, the long-awaited replacement for the decade-old Cavalier.

The creation of the Cobalt was an effort by Chevrolet to target higher-end clientele in the compact sedan sector. Its inaugural model has a more powerful engine, improved styling and is made with more quality materials than the Cavalier, according to Inside Line.

A loaded '05 LT sedan comes with leather seats, XM radio, a moonroof and a rear spoiler. The Cobalt has a 145-horsepower engine, making it one of the most powerful vehicles in its class.

Inside Line's Senior Content Editor Erin Riches noted that the Cobalt has "good midrange torque from the 2.2-liter engine and quick downshifts from the four-speed automatic transmission give it excellent passing capability."

The 2005 Cobalt is a remarkably fuel efficient vehicle, AutoMedia.com reports. It has an estimated fuel economy of 30 miles per gallon in the city and 46 mpg on the highway. In 2005, it had a starting base price of $14,190.