Chevrolet Sonic
The Aveo replacement’s base engine, a 1.8L four-cylinder developing 138 horsepower and 125 lbs.-ft. of torque, is not the most exhilarating. It is the 1.4L turbocharged engine that garners all the attention. Producing 138 horsepower, its higher torque (148 lbs.-ft.) and added spunkiness transform the six-speed manual-equipped Sonic into a vehicle that’s fun to drive. Both engines offer six-speed automatic transmissions while the manual gearbox-equipped 1.8L makes do with only five gears.
Chevrolet Sonic
| Pricing | |
|---|---|
| MSRP | CA$13,995 |
| Fees | CA$1,550 |
| Gas guzzler tax | CA$0 |
| Monthly payments | CA$263/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 | 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 | 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 | 4,397 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 | 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 | 8/10 |
| Average | 75%(view ratings) |