About the Chevrolet Sonic

  • Offers more safety equipment than any vehicle in its class with up to 10 airbags and the security and convenience of OnStar
  • Available 1.4L Turbo expected to achieve best-in-class acceleration and 5.1 L/100km on the highway

The Chevrolet Sonic combines a fuel efficient engine, seating for five and ample cargo space to its sporty entry into the sub-compact market.

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The front-wheel drive Sonic is offered in two body styles; sedan and hatchback. All models come standard with a 138-hp 1.8-liter engine mated to a five-speed manual transmission. There are two available transmissions, a six-speed manual and a six-speed automatic. A 138-hp 1.4-litre engine is also available on the LT and LTZ trims. Standard safety equipment includes stability control, ABS brakes, automatic headlamps, panic brake assist, hill hold control, OnStar and ten airbags. Standard and optional features depending on the trim level include front fog lights, power windows, heated front seats, cruise control, a security system, air conditioning, XM satellite ratio, alloy wheels, remote engine start and Bluetooth.

Sonic LS starting at $14,495 sedan, $15,495 hatchback, including:

  • Standard 1.8L Ecotec engine and five-speed manual transmission
  • The most standard safety features in the segment, with 6 air bags, StabiliTrak electronic stability control with rollover sensing, traction control, anti-lock brakes, collapsible pedal system and power rear-door child safety locks
  • Standard OnStar, with a six-month subscription including Turn-by-Turn navigation
  • Standard convenience features, including bluetooth, power door locks with remote keyless entry, hill hold assist and tilt/telescoping steering wheel

Sonic LT starting at $16,495 sedan, $17,495 hatchback, including:  

  • Air Conditioning
  • Cruise Control
  • Body colour door handles with chrome strip
  • Six-speaker premium sound system with CD player and MP3 Playback
  • Power windows with driver’s express up/down
  • Power, heated side mirrors
  • Chrome shift knob

Sonic LTZ starting at $20,495 sedan, $20,995 hatchback, including:

  • 1.4L Turbo engine with six-speed manual transmission
  • Connectivity package with a USB port, Bluetooth for select phones and music, steering-wheel-mounted audio controls
  • 17” Aluminum wheels
  • Tire pressure monitor
  • Perforated leather seating surfaces
  • Heated driver and front passenger seats
  • Leather-wrapped steering wheel
  • AM/FM stereo with XM and USB port, CD player, MP3 playback, auxiliary input jack and Bluetooth audio streaming, with six-speaker sound system
  • Steering wheel audio/phone controls
  • Fog lamps
  • Chrome decklid, beltline and trunk handle
2012 Chevrolet Sonic 2012 Hyundai Accent 2012 Ford Fiesta 2012 Honda Fit
MSRP* $14,495 $13,199 $12,999 $14,480
Fuel Consumption (City/Hwy per 100km) 7.7L/5.6L 6.7L/4.9L 7.1L/5.3L 7.1L/5.7L
Horsepower 138 @ 4900 RPM 138 @ 6300 RPM 120 @ 6350 RPM 117 @ 6600 RPM
Torque (lb.ft) 125 @ 3800 RPM 123 @ 4850 RPM 112 @ 5000 RPM 106 @ 4800 RPM
Wheels 15 inch 14 inch 15 inch 15 inch
IIHS Top Safety Pick Yes No Yes No
Remote Keyless Entry Standard Optional Optional Optional
Bluetooth Standard Optional Optional Not Available
OnStar® with Standard Navigation Standard Not Available Not Available Not Available
Passenger Room (L) 2,556 2,539 2,410 2,572
Head Room Front/Rear (mm) 995/961 1014/964 993/942 1027/991
Leg Room Front/Rear (mm) 1062/881 1113/780 1072/792 1050/888
Cargo Volume (L) 397 389 363 585
Hill Hold Assist Standard No Standard No
Powertrain Warranty*** 5 year / 160,000 km 5 year / 100,000 km 5 year / 100,000 km

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