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2017 Chevrolet Sonic

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Chevrolet Sonic highlights

Customer reviews

4.5 out of 5

RepairPal reliability rating

4 out of 5

Mileage (EPA estimate)

28 city, 38 highway, 32 combined

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New for 2017

  • The Sonic is available in a new trim called the Premier.
  • The LTZ and RS trims have been discontinued for 2017.
  • Sonic trims have been upgraded with Smart Key, Power Seat(s), Android Auto, and Apple CarPlay as standard equipment this year.
  • Parking Sensors, Heated Steering Wheel, and Full Roof Rack features are now available as options on select trims.
  • The LT trim now comes with Rear View Camera, Rear Spoiler, and Turbo Charged Engine as standard equipment.
  • The LS trim now comes with Rear View Camera as standard equipment.

Explore Chevrolet Sonic details

LT 2WD 4D Hatchback

Standard Features

  • ABS Brakes
  • Air Conditioning
  • Alloy Wheels
  • AM/FM Stereo
  • Android Auto
  • Apple CarPlay
  • Automatic Transmission
  • Auxiliary Audio Input
  • Bluetooth Technology
  • Cloth Seats
  • Cruise Control
  • Manual Transmission
  • Overhead Airbags
  • Power Locks
  • Power Mirrors
  • Power Windows
  • Rear Defroster
  • Rear Spoiler
  • Rear View Camera
  • Remote Start
  • Satellite Radio Ready
  • Side Airbags
  • Traction Control

Optional Features

  • Front Seat Heaters
  • Full Roof Rack
  • Lane Departure Warning
  • Parking Sensors
  • Power Seat(s)
  • Rear Spoiler
  • Sunroof(s)
  • Turbo Charged Engine

Drive type

2WD

Engine size

1.4L

Horsepower

138

Torque (ft-lbs)

148

Engine type

Turbo Gas

Fuel capacity

12.2

Wheelbase

99.4"

Overall length

159.8"

Width

68.3"

Height

59.7"

Leg room

F 41.8"/R 34.6"

Head room

F 38.7"/R 38.1"

Front tires

P205/55R16

Rear tires

P205/55R16

Seating capacity

5

Transmission

Manual 5

Ratings & reliability

Customer ratings

4.5 out of 5

8 customer reviews

RepairPal reliability rating

4
Excellent

RepairPal gave the Chevrolet Sonic an overall reliability rating of 4 out of 5 stars, which RepairPal describes as Excellent. This rating ranks Chevrolet Sonic 20th out of 24 among Subcompact Cars.

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