2016 Chevrolet Sonic RS sedan

2016 Chevrolet Sonic sedan



The Chevrolet Sonic replaces the Korean-built Aveo in the lineup. Like many automakers, Chevrolet offers two vehicles in the compact segment. Chevrolet positions the significantly larger and more expensive Cruze as a premium compact leaving room for the Sonic as a value-oriented alternative. In terms of competitive vehicles, the Sonic sedan is larger than the Toyota Yaris, and Ford Fiesta, but smaller than the Nissan Versa. The Sonic shares its powertrains with its larger sibling the Cruze. Buyers can opt for either a 1.8l four-cylinder engine or a turbocharged 1.4l with similar output. Even though the Sonic touts a low starting price, it does so by omitting common equipment like power windows, power mirrors, and cruise control and rear disc brakes. There are competitive vehicles in the class that offer this equipment in similarly priced vehicles.

Configurations

Model/Trim/PackageEngineMPGOriginal MSRP
Sonic sedan LS 1.8l I4 (138 bhp) M5 FWD 26 / 35 / TBD $14,345
Sonic sedan LS 1.8l I4 (138 bhp) A6 FWD 25 / 35 / TBD $15,595
Sonic sedan LT 1.8l I4 (138 bhp) M5 FWD 26 / 35 / TBD $16,155
Sonic sedan LT 1.4l I4 T (138 bhp) M6 FWD 29 / 40 / TBD $16,685
Sonic sedan LT 1.8l I4 (138 bhp) A6 FWD 25 / 35 / TBD $17,545
Sonic sedan LT 1.4l I4 T (138 bhp) A6 FWD 27 / 37 / TBD $18,245
Sonic sedan LTZ 1.4l I4 T (138 bhp) A6 FWD 27 / 37 / TBD $19,780
Sonic sedan RS 1.4l I4 T (138 bhp) M6 FWD 29 / 40 / TBD $20,095
Sonic sedan RS 1.4l I4 T (138 bhp) A6 FWD 27 / 37 / TBD $21,495