Chevrolet Sonic
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 Sonic
Pricing | |
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MSRP | CA$13,665 |
Fees | CA$1,500 |
Gas guzzler tax | CA$0 |
Monthly payments | CA$257/month |
Powertrain | |
Engine | 1,8 l I-4 |
Power | 138 hp @ 6,300 rpm (103 kW) |
Torque | 125 lb·ft @ 3,800 rpm (169 N·m) |
Induction | Atmospheric |
Fuel type | Regular |
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 |
Autonomy | 676 km |
CO₂ emissions | N/A |
Equipment | |
Infotainment | |
Auxiliary audio input | standard |
CD player | standard |
Apple CarPlay compatible | not available |
Android Auto compatible | not available |
Steering / Suspension / Brakes / Tires | |
Steering | N/A |
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 | 4,399 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 | 422 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 | 8/10 |
Interior | 8/10 |
Reliability | 7/10 |
Winter driving | 7/10 |
Comfort | 7/10 |
Average | 73%(view ratings) |