The Chevrolet Sonic is the brand’s subcompact entry, and it comes in both practical hatchback and mature sedan body styles. The base powerplant is a 1.8-litre, four-cylinder engine, but it can also be ordered with a turbocharged 1.4-litre four- cylinder. Each generate 138 ponies, but the turbo motor pulls ahead in terms of both torque and fuel economy. Transmission choices for the Sonic include a six-speed manual and a six-speed automatic
Chevrolet took a considerable step forward in performance and driving pleasure when it replaced the not-so-exciting Aveo with the Sonic in 2012. While the Aveo represented basic transportation for drivers on a budget, the Sonic adds a little bit of gusto and pizzazz to the formula. Subcompact hatchbacks have never …
In Quebec, the subcompact car market is considerable, as buyers have a real appetite for affordable, fuel-efficient cars. So it’s no surprise that many automakers achieve their best sales figures in this category in la Belle Province. Mazda is a relative newcomer to this segment, as it only decided to …
The brand new Chevrolet Sonic is replacing the Aveo, which will hardly be missed. If all that matters to you is whether or not the Sonic is better than its predecessor, the answer is a resounding YES, so you can stop reading immediately. But if you want to know if …
Small cars and muscle cars are by far some of the deadliest vehicles on the road in terms of driver death rate, according to a new study released by the U.S. Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). “We typically find that smaller vehicles have high driver death rates because they …
Chevrolet and BMW top J.D. Power’s 2020 Seat Quality and Satisfaction Study released a few days ago. Surprised? The former leads all mainstream car brands with four award-winning vehicles. The Sonic, Impala and Equinox are segment winners, while the Silverado is among the three best pickups/vans. On the luxury side, …
Another week, another car for which the bell tolls. Not long after Ford said it would drop most of its cars in North America and General Motors signaled the end for the Cadillac ATS sedan , Chevrolet has just announced that it will end sale of the Sonic in Canada …
Chevrolet is continuing to overhaul its model lineup, introducing refreshed versions of the Sonic hatchback and sedan that will go on sale later this year. The 2017 Sonic's front end most closely resembles the 2016 Volt and Cruze , and the upcoming Bolt EV and Cruze hatchback , thanks to …
Under the cover of an all-new identity, the Chevrolet Sonic is in fact the second-generation of the Chevrolet Aveo, so it comes as no surprise that some of its parts were made with cost-cutting in mind. For example, it would seems that 2012 Sonics equipped with the 1.8 litre engine …
Unique exterior and interior styling, sport-tuned suspension and standard MyLink A hotter Chevrolet Sonic is about to sound off – the 2013 Sonic RS. It goes on sale in late 2012, after making its public debut at the North American International Auto Show Jan. 14-22. The new RS amplifies the …
Chevrolet’s small cars have a big presence at the 2011 SEMA Show, with tricked-out Sonics and Cruzes showing off the personalization possibilities for a new generation of performance enthusiasts. Most of the show cars wear conceptual Z-Spec styling enhancements, which are being evaluated for production. Z-Spec is a line of …
• 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 Chevrolet introduces the all-new 2012 Sonic to Canada with an MSRP beginning …
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2014 Chevrolet Sonic : Chevy’s Warmed-up Hatch
