
Vehicle Overview
The subcompact Chevrolet Sonic competes with the Ford Fiesta, Honda Fit and Nissan Versa. Like the Fiesta and Versa, the Sonic is available in sedan and hatchback body styles. Two four-cylinder engines — one of which is turbocharged — are available. A sporty RS hatchback version is also offered.
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New for 2014
Forward collision warning and a lane departure warning system are newly available, as is a backup camera. A Promotional Package for LT models includes the MyLink entertainment and information system, a power sunroof and front fog lamps.
Exterior Highlights
- Five-door hatchback or four-door sedan
- Standard 15-inch steel wheels with covers; 15-, 16- and 17-inch alloy wheels available
- Available rear spoiler and fog lamps
- Available power side mirrors
- Available power sunroof
Interior Highlights
- Power locks
- Air conditioning
- Steering-wheel-mounted audio controls
- Cloth seats; simulated leather and suede-style upholstery available
- Available heated front seats
- Available MyLink entertainment and information system with Siri Eyes Free compatibility with an iPhone
- Available remote start
- Cargo volume of 14.9 cubic feet for sedan, 19 cubic feet for hatchback
Under the Hood
- 138-horsepower, 1.8-liter four-cylinder engine that makes 125 pounds-feet of torque
- Available 138-hp, turbocharged 1.4-liter four-cylinder that makes 148 pounds-feet of torque
- Both engines run on regular gas
- Five-speed manual or six-speed automatic transmission (1.8-liter four-cylinder)
- Six-speed manual or six-speed automatic transmission (turbocharged 1.4-liter four-cylinder)
Safety Features
- Front disc/rear drum antilock brakes (all disc on RS model)
- 10 standard airbags
- Hill start assist
- Electronic stability system
- Available forward collision warning
- Available lane departure warning
- Available backup camera
Sonic RS
The Sonic RS brings show plus a little more go to Chevrolet's subcompact car. It gets cosmetic updates, handling revisions and different gearing for its transmissions.
- Hatchback body style only
- 138-hp, turbocharged 1.4-liter four-cylinder
- Ground effects around the bumpers and side sills
- Unique 17-inch wheels
- Lower and stiffer suspension
- Rear spoiler
- Painted side mirrors
- Front seats with larger side bolsters
- Leather upholstery
- Leather-wrapped steering wheel with flat-bottom design
- Aluminum pedals
- Newly standard backup camera






