The 2012 Chevrolet Sonic has aluminum wheels standard. The Sonic, on sale this fall, seeks to recruit buyers with quality, features, and-to borrow a phrase overused by Germany companies car-driving pleasure.A brief disclaimer: Our driving exposure was limited to the preproduction prototypes in-one configuration (1.4-liter turbo, manual transmission, five-door) on an improvised circuit at Lucas Oil Raceway in Indianapolis, Indiana. The Sonic's turbo pulls well above 3000 rpm; there is noticeable lag at lower engine speeds, despite a low-rpm torque peak of 1850. Chevrolet had a Honda Fit and a Ford Fiesta on hand for comparison, and the Sonic held up well.The Chevrolet Sonic is an economy car, the which means sacrifices in creature comforts. Both sedan and hatchback Sonic share the same 99.4-inch wheelbase. The hatch also has slightly better rear-seat headroom. Chevrolet will not divulge until the fall of Sonic pricing on-sale date gets closer, only hinting That it Will be competitive in the segment. Even in base LS trim, the Sonic comes with the aforementioned wheels, plus air conditioning, power locks, keyless entry, stability control, and an impressive 10 bags of water.As part of GM's restructuring, the Sonic Will be assembled in Lake Orion, Michigan.
The 2012 Chevrolet is the all-new Sonic.General Motors' recovery looks just a bit Brighter with the on the horizon. As a small economy car, the new Sonic Will replace the outgoing Aveo.Buyers Will be Able to choose the between a sedan or four-door hatchback body style as well as two different four-cylinder engines drive the front wheels That. A five-speed manual or six-speed automatic transmission Will be Offered for the 1.8-liter engines, but the 1.4 turbo Will only be available with a six-speed manual. Chevrolet is also quick to point out That the Sonic sedan is the most capacious in this class and the rear seats are roomier than the Ford Fiesta's. So far, it looks as if the 2012 Chevrolet Sonic Will put up a good fight against the Ford Fiesta, Honda Fit, Toyota Yaris and Mazda 2. Keep an eye out for the complete buying advice and driving impressions As We Get Closer to the Sonic's Fall 2011 on-sale date.
