Explore the Sonic

Made for city commuting and budget-friendly trips

Why you'll love this Sonic

A practical subcompact hatchback that's nimble, efficient, and tech-equipped

25 city/34 hwy

Miles Per Gallon

Blue

Exterior Color

Black

Interior Color

Front Wheel Drive

Drive Type

4-cyl, Gas, 1.8L

Engine

Automatic

Transmission

138

Horsepower

125 ft-lbs

Torque

159.80" x 68.30" x 59.70"

Dimensions (L x W x H)

99.40"

Wheelbase

Vehicle Features and Specs

Features

Installed Upgrades
RS Package
Comfort & Convenience
Remote Start
Cruise Control
Power Seat(s)
Air Conditioning
Power Mirrors
Rear Defroster
Power Windows
Power Locks
Driver Assistance‡
Rear View Camera
Traction Control
ABS Brakes
Entertainment & Technology
Apple CarPlay®
Android Auto™
Bluetooth Technology
Satellite Radio Ready
SiriusXM Trial Available
Auxiliary Audio Input
AM/FM Stereo
Interior
Cloth Seats
Side Airbags
Overhead Airbags
Exterior
Rear Spoiler
Alloy Wheels
Daytime Running Lights
Mechanical
Automatic Transmission
Key Specifications
Front Wheel Drive
Drive Type
4-cyl, Gas, 1.8L
Engine
Blue
Exterior Color
Black
Interior Color
25 city/34 hwy
Miles Per Gallon
Automatic
Transmission
Performance
12.2 gal
Fuel Capacity
138
Horsepower
125 ft-lbs
Torque
Measurements
159.80" x 68.30" x 59.70"
Dimensions (L x W x H)
38.70"
Driver Head Room
41.80"
Driver Leg Room
P205/55R16
Front Tire Size (standard)
99.40"
Wheelbase

for the 2018 Chevrolet Sonic LT

Specs

Installed Upgrades
RS Package
Comfort & Convenience
Remote Start
Cruise Control
Power Seat(s)
Air Conditioning
Power Mirrors
Rear Defroster
Power Windows
Power Locks
Driver Assistance‡
Rear View Camera
Traction Control
ABS Brakes
Entertainment & Technology
Apple CarPlay®
Android Auto™
Bluetooth Technology
Satellite Radio Ready
SiriusXM Trial Available
Auxiliary Audio Input
AM/FM Stereo
Interior
Cloth Seats
Side Airbags
Overhead Airbags
Exterior
Rear Spoiler
Alloy Wheels
Daytime Running Lights
Mechanical
Automatic Transmission
Key Specifications
Front Wheel Drive
Drive Type
4-cyl, Gas, 1.8L
Engine
Blue
Exterior Color
Black
Interior Color
25 city/34 hwy
Miles Per Gallon
Automatic
Transmission
Performance
12.2 gal
Fuel Capacity
138
Horsepower
125 ft-lbs
Torque
Measurements
159.80" x 68.30" x 59.70"
Dimensions (L x W x H)
38.70"
Driver Head Room
41.80"
Driver Leg Room
P205/55R16
Front Tire Size (standard)
99.40"
Wheelbase

for the 2018 Chevrolet Sonic LT

Standard OEM Features

These are standard original equipment manufacturer features for the 2018 Chevrolet Sonic LT. All available options are not listed below and may vary by car.

  • Air bags, 10 total (Always use safety belts and child restraints. Children are safer when properly secured in a rear seat in the appropriate child restraint. See the Owner's Manual for more information.)
  • Air bags, dual-stage, frontal, driver and right-front passenger includes Passenger Sensing System (Always use safety belts and child restraints. Children are safer when properly secured in a rear seat in the appropriate child restraint. See the Owner's Manual for more information.)
  • Air bags, head curtain, side-front and rear outboard seating positions (Always use safety belts and child restraints. Children are safer when properly secured in a rear seat in the appropriate child restraint. See the Owner's Manual for more information.)
  • Air bags, knee, driver and front passenger (Always use safety belts and child restraints. Children are safer when properly secured in a rear seat in the appropriate child restraint. See the Owner's Manual for more information.)
  • Air bags, thorax side-impact seat-mounted, side-front and rear outboard seating positions (Always use safety belts and child restraints. Children are safer when properly secured in a rear seat in the appropriate child restraint. See the Owner's Manual for more information.)
  • Air conditioning, single-zone manual
  • Air filtration system, pollutant and odor
  • Alternator, 100 amps
  • Armrest, driver seat
  • Assist handles, driver, front passenger and rear outboard
  • Audio system feature, 4-speaker system includes 2 tweeters and 2 front speakers located in front doors
  • Audio system feature, auxiliary input jack
  • Audio system feature, USB ports, 2 and auxiliary input jack
  • Audio system, Chevrolet MyLink Radio with 7" diagonal color touch-screen, AM/FM stereo includes Bluetooth streaming audio for music and select phones, featuring Android Auto and Apple CarPlay capability for compatible phone
  • Axle, 3.47 final drive ratio
  • Battery rundown protection
  • Battery, 438 cold-cranking amps
  • Battery, retained accessory power
  • Bluetooth audio streaming
  • Bluetooth for phone, personal cell phone connectivity to vehicle audio system
  • Bottle holders, 2, on driver and front passenger doors with storage pockets
  • Brake Assist, panic
  • Brakes, 4-wheel antilock
  • Brakes, front disc/rear drum
  • Cargo privacy shade, upper rear
  • Cargo shelf floor, adjustable
  • Chevrolet 4G LTE and available built-in Wi-Fi hotspot offers a fast and reliable Internet connection for up to 7 devices; includes data trial for 1 month or 3GB (whichever comes first); EFFECTIVE WITH RETAIL SALES STARTING 5/1/2018. (Available Wi-Fi requires compatible mobile device, active OnStar service and data plan. Data plans provided by AT&T. Visit onstar.com for details and system limitations.)
  • Chevrolet Connected Access with 10 years of standard connectivity which enables services such as, Vehicle Diagnostics, Dealer Maintenance Notification, Chevrolet Smart Driver, Marketplace and more; EFFECTIVE WITH SALES STARTING 5/1/2018. (Limitations apply. Not transferable. Standard connectivity available to original purchaser for ten years from the date of initial vehicle purchase for model year 2018 or newer Chevrolet vehicles. See onstar.com for details and further plan limitations. Connected Access does not include emergency or security services. Availability and additional services enabled by Connected Access are subject to change.)
  • CONVENIENCE PACKAGE includes (KA1) heated driver and front passenger seats, (AMM) driver, 6-way power seat adjuster, (ATH) Keyless Open, (BTM) Keyless Start, (5H1) 2 spare keys, (UDC) enhanced Driver Information Center and (U80) Compass Display
  • Cruise control, electronic with set and resume speed
  • Cup holders, 2 front and 1 rear
  • Daytime Running Lamps, LED
  • Defogger, rear-window electric
  • Door handles, body-color
  • Door locks, power
  • Door locks, rear child security
  • Driver Information Center with trip odometer, fuel range, average fuel economy and average vehicle speed
  • Electronic brake force distribution
  • Engine immobilizer, theft-deterrent system
  • Engine, ECOTEC 1.8L Variable Valve Timing DOHC 4-cylinder sequential MFI (138 hp [103 kW] @ 6300 rpm, 125 lb-ft of torque [168.8 N-m] @ 3800 rpm) (Available with (YF5) California state emissions requirements or (NE1) Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont or Washington state emissions requirements when (NC7) Federal emissions override is ordered. Available with FEF order type.)
  • Exhaust, stainless-steel, heavy-duty
  • Floor mats, carpeted front and rear
  • Floor mats, carpeted front and rear, deluxe
  • Fog lamps, front
  • Front wheel drive
  • Glass, solar absorbing, tinted
  • Headlamp control, automatic on and off
  • Headlamps, projector type
  • Hill Start Assist
  • Instrument panel, Jet Black accents
  • Keys, ignition, foldable, 2
  • LATCH system (Lower Anchors and Top tethers for CHildren), for child safety seats
  • Lighting, interior overhead courtesy, rear and dual front reading lamps (Requires (UE1) OnStar.)
  • Lighting, interior, trunk/cargo area
  • Map pocket, front passenger seatback
  • Mechanical jack with tools
  • Mirror, inside rearview manual day/night
  • Mirrors, outside heated power-adjustable, body-color, manual-folding
  • Mirrors, outside manual, body-color, manual-folding
  • Oil life monitoring system
  • OnStar and Chevrolet connected services capable; EFFECTIVE WITH RETAIL SALES STARTING 5/1/2018. (Visit onstar.com for coverage map, details and system limitations. Services vary by model.)
  • Power outlet, auxiliary, front center console
  • Rear Vision Camera
  • Remote Keyless Entry
  • Remote Keyless Entry (Deleted when (PDB) Convenience Package is ordered.)
  • Remote vehicle starter system
  • RS Package includes (T3U) front fog lamps, (B6E) sporty rocker moldings, Black Chevrolet emblems, (T56) rear Sport spoiler, (E38) RS lettering, (VWC) Piano Black accented instrument panel, (N35) sport, 3-spoke leather-wrapped with contrasting stitching and Black Chevrolet emblem, flat bottom steering wheel and (B54) carpeted front and rear, deluxe floor mats
  • Safety belts, 3-point, all seating positions, rear
  • Safety belts, 3-point, driver and right-front passenger, height-adjustable include pretensioners and load limiters
  • Seat adjuster, driver 4-way manual, fore/aft, up/down
  • Seat adjuster, front passenger 2-way manual, fore/aft
  • Seat trim, Deluxe Cloth
  • Seat trim, Sport Cloth
  • Seat, rear bench 60/40 split-folding with outboard height-adjustable headrests
  • Seats, front bucket with recline and height-adjustable headrests
  • Shift knob, satin silver
  • SiriusXM Satellite Radio is standard on nearly all 2018 GM models. Enjoy a 3-month All Access trial subscription with over 150 channels including commercial-free music, plus sports, news and entertainment. Plus listening on the app and online is included, so you'll hear the best SiriusXM has to offer, anywhere life takes you. Welcome to the world of SiriusXM. (If you decide to continue service after your trial, the subscription plan you choose will automatically renew thereafter and you will be charged according to your chosen payment method at then-current rates. Fees and taxes apply. To cancel you must call us at 1-866-635-2349. See our Customer Agreement for complete terms at www.siriusxm.com. All fees and programming subject to change.)
  • Spoiler, rear, Sport
  • StabiliTrak, stability control system
  • Steering column, tilt and telescoping
  • Steering wheel controls, mounted audio and phone interface controls
  • Steering wheel, sport, 3-spoke
  • Steering wheel, sport, 3-spoke leather-wrapped with contrasting stitching, flat bottom
  • Steering, power, Electric Power Steering (EPS)
  • Suspension, Touring
  • Temperature sensor, outside
  • Theft-deterrent system, content theft alarm
  • Tire Pressure Monitoring System
  • Tire, T115/70R16, blackwall, compact spare
  • Tires, P195/65R15 all-season, blackwall
  • Tires, P205/55R16 all-season, blackwall (Replaced with (RKJ) 17" P205/50R17 all-season blackwall tires when an LPO wheel is ordered.)
  • Traction control
  • Transmission, 6-speed automatic
  • Visors, driver and front passenger vanity mirrors, covered
  • Wheels, 15" (38.1 cm) steel with full bolt-on wheel covers
  • Wheels, 16" (40.6 cm) aluminum (Replaced with (RS7) 17" Painted Aluminum wheels when an LPO wheel is ordered.)
  • Window, manual operated, rear
  • Windows, manual
  • Windows, power with driver and front passenger Express-Up and Express-Down on all
  • Wiper, rear intermittent with washer
  • Wipers, front intermittent, variable

Comfort & Convenience
Remote Start
Cruise Control
Power Seat(s)
Air Conditioning
Power Mirrors
Rear Defroster
Power Windows
Power Locks
Driver Assistance‡
Rear View Camera
Traction Control
ABS Brakes
Entertainment & Technology
Apple CarPlay®
Android Auto™
Bluetooth Technology
Satellite Radio Ready
SiriusXM Trial Available
Auxiliary Audio Input
AM/FM Stereo

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$1,150

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67%

4 star

17%

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The 2018 Chevrolet Sonic is praised for its fuel efficiency, power, and road handling. It has good cabin insulation, but some find seat comfort lacking for long trips. Mixed opinions on technology features, and one reviewer noted reliability issues. Overall, the Sonic is a solid subcompact choice with strong urban and highway performance.

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