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 | |
|---|---|
| MSRP | CA$20,995 |
| Fees | CA$1,495 |
| Gas guzzler tax | CA$0 |
| Monthly payments | CA$395/month |
| Powertrain | |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual |
| Drivetrain | FWD |
| Vehicle type / Category | |
| Vehicle type | Sedan |
| Category | N/A |
| Assembly | N/A |
| Generation | N/A |
| Fuel efficiency / Autonomy | |
| City | 7.3 L/100km |
| Highway | 5.1 L/100km |
| Combined | 6.3 L/100km |
| CO₂ emissions | 145 g/km |
| Equipment | |
| Sunroof | optional |
| Infotainment | |
| Auxiliary audio input | standard |
| CD player | standard |
| Apple CarPlay compatible | not available |
| Android Auto compatible | not available |
| Bluetooth audio | standard |
| Steering / Suspension / Brakes / Tires | |
| Steering | rack and pinion, electric assistance |
| Turning diameter | 11 m (36′) |
| Front suspension | independent, Macpherson strut |
| Rear suspension | N/A |
| Front brakes | Disc (ABS) |
| Rear brakes | Drum (ABS) |
| Front tires | P205/50R17 |
| Rear tires | P205/50R17 |
| Safety | |
| Seat belts | 5 |
| Dimensions / Weight | |
| Length | 4,039 mm (159″) |
| 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 | 1,237 kg (2,727 lb) |
| Capacities | |
| Passengers | 5 |
| Trunk | between 538 l and 869 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) |