Chevrolet Sonic 2012 specification
- Available efficient Ecotec 1.4L turbo engine rated at an estimated 138 horsepower – 18 horsepower more than Ford Fiesta – that delivers competitive fuel economy. It’s the same engine used in the Chevrolet Cruze in a smaller, lighter package for a greater feeling of performance
- Standard Ecotec 1.8L engine paired with five-speed manual or six-speed automatic transmissions
- Ecotec 1.4L turbo available with a six-speed manual transmission
- Standard electronic power steering and StabiliTrak electronic stability control with rollover sensing
- Ride and handling tuned by Chevy Corvette engineers Engineered for agile, athletic ride and handling
- Connectivity includes OnStar with six months of Turn-by-Turn navigation. Available features include XM Satellite Radio, USB and Bluetooth functionality and MyChevrolet mobile application with OnStar MyLink vehicle connectivity
- Sedan model offers segment-best trunk capacity that is greater than most compact cars; hatchback and sedan offer better rear-seat roominess than Ford Fiesta. With a rear seat that folds nearly flat, the Sonic hatchback has greater cargo capacity than Fiesta
- Comprehensive safety features include 10 standard air bags, antilock brakes, electronic brake force distribution, brake assist and OnStar with Automatic Crash Response.
- Remote start, heated front seats and sunroof, all rarities in the segment
- we estimate the Sonic will run from, say, $13,500 to $17,800.
- Only small car built in America

