Chevrolet Sonic
The Aveo’s contract is up, and the spunky Sonic has stolen the limelight as Chevrolet’s new sub-compact. Sold as a sedan or hatchback, it is sure to garner attention with its motorcycle-inspired instrument cluster. The more affordable versions of the Sonic come with the same 1.8L engine as the now-defunct Saturn Astra, while the LTZ is equipped with a turbocharged engine. The turbo should be the more popular choice.
Chevrolet Sonic
Pricing | |
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MSRP | CA$14,495 |
Fees | CA$1,495 |
Gas guzzler tax | CA$0 |
Monthly payments | CA$272/month |
Powertrain | |
Transmission | 5-speed manual |
Drivetrain | FWD |
Vehicle type / Category | |
Vehicle type | Sedan |
Category | N/A |
Assembly | N/A |
Generation | N/A |
Fuel efficiency / Autonomy | |
City | 7.7 L/100km |
Highway | 5.6 L/100km |
Combined | 6.8 L/100km |
CO₂ emissions | 156 g/km |
Equipment | |
Infotainment | |
Auxiliary audio input | standard |
CD player | standard |
Apple CarPlay compatible | not available |
Android Auto compatible | not available |
Steering / Suspension / Brakes / Tires | |
Steering | rack and pinion, electric assistance |
Turning diameter | 10 m (34′) |
Front suspension | N/A |
Rear suspension | N/A |
Front brakes | Disc (ABS) |
Rear brakes | Drum (ABS) |
Front tires | P195/65R15 |
Rear tires | P195/65R15 |
Safety | |
Seat belts | 5 |
Dimensions / Weight | |
Length | 4,397 mm (173″) |
Width | 1,735 mm (68″) |
Height | 1,516 mm (60″) |
Wheelbase | 2,525 mm (99″) |
Front track | 1,509 mm (59″) |
Rear track | 1,509 mm (59″) |
Weight | 1,220 kg (2,690 lb) |
Capacities | |
Passengers | 5 |
Trunk | 396 l |
Fuel tank | 46 l (10 gal) |
Towing capacity | N/A |
Performance | |
0-100 km/h | N/A |
80-120 km/h | N/A |
Top speed | N/A |
Braking distance | N/A |
Warranty | |
Base warranty | 3 years/60,000 km |
Powertrain warranty | 5 years/160,000 km |
The Car Guide rating | |
Driving | 7/10 |
Safety | 7/10 |
Interior | 7/10 |
Reliability | 7/10 |
Winter driving | N/A |
Comfort | 7/10 |
Average | 70%(view ratings) |