Sonic Hatchback was made to be on the move. You can see it in the dynamic lines and aggressive, ready-to-pounce stance. Or feel it with the available ECOTEC® 1.4L turbocharged engine with 6-speed manual transmission, the only turbocharged engine in its class. It's the most fun-to-drive car and offers 40 MPG highway3. You'll feel the difference within seconds, because Sonic offers the most available torque in its class, achieved 0-to-60 mph in 7.8 seconds on the test track, and boasts fine-tuned ride and handling.
Sonic keeps every detail in mind, including you and your passengers' comfort and safety—it's the first and only car in its class18 with 10 standard air bags4 and comes with the support of OnStar®5, standard for six months. No wonder it's also a 2011 Top Safety Pick by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). There's also flexible cargo space in the back so you can find the right configuration for just about anything.
Stay connected while you're out and about. Bluetooth® wireless technology6 allows you to stream your favorite audio services on select smartphones, and connect to your Sonic through mobile apps7. It's the power of Sonic in the palm of your hand.
Sonic wants to go for a ride. Are you game?
The 2012 Sonic LTZ shown in Inferno Orange Metallic (extra-cost color), with available sunroof.
Its aggressive and athletic stance is paired with 17-inch, five-spoke aluminum wheels, standard on the 2012 Sonic LTZ.
You're on the move, and the 2012 Sonic is game for whatever. LTZ model shown in Inferno Orange Metallic (extra-cost color).
Sonic is the only small car built in the United States8 and packs a whole lot of attitude. You can see it in its chiseled front end to the rear spoiler. Even the rear door handles are hidden to keep that sporty, clean look without sacrificing functionality. Its aggressive stance, dynamic lines and expressive wheel arches let people know that Sonic is ready for some fun. When you have a car with this much power under the hood, it has to be backed up by a look to match.
Sonic is going to catch an eye or two. Its defined front end with motorcycle-inspired, exposed headlamps and unique dual-port grille make a strong visual statement. Kick it up a notch with the front foglamps and chrome accents standard on LTZ and rest assured you'll make an all-eyes-on-you entrance long before you even arrive.
Boost its aggressive and sporty stance with eye-catching wheel options. The LS and LT models feature 15-inch painted aluminum wheels, or you can upgrade to the optional 16-inch wheels available with the Wheels and Foglamp Package on LT. For a little more edge to your ride, go for the LTZ model with standard 17-inch painted aluminum wheels.2
Be open to possibility—Sonic LTZ is. Shown with available sunroof.
Opt for the available 6-speed automatic transmission with thumb-controlled gear selection on the shifter. There's a 2012 Sonic performance option just right for you.
No detail was overlooked in the 2012 Sonic LTZ interior design, which preps you for the ride you're about to go on.
Sonic is ready to be driven, so grab onto its steering wheel designed with a thick rim section for better grip and feel, and hold on tight.
The performance-inspired design elements Sonic boasts on the exterior are exactly what you find when you get behind the wheel. The dual cockpit interior and instrument cluster with graphite silver accents get your blood pumping before you even turn the key. Sonic is ready to be driven, so grab onto its three-spoke steering wheel designed with a thick rim section for optimal grip and hold on tight.
Sure, Sonic has an edge, but it's made for comfort too. Every seat in Sonic was designed to give you and your passengers the best ride possible. Go for the LTZ and you get perforated leatherette heated front seats. And rest assured, Sonic has your back with OnStar® Turn-by-Turn Navigation5, standard for the first six months. With the press of a button you'll be connected with a friendly OnStar® representative ready to help get you where you're going. So buckle up and get ready to go.
That hatchback is good for more than just a sporty look. Sonic offers flexible cargo space with 19 cubic feet and up to 30.7 cubic feet with the rear seats folded down9. With its 60/40 split folding rear seats you'll be able to find a configuration that's just right. Sonic even gives you unique storage solutions for everything you want to keep within reach including upper and lower glove boxes. Bringing a water bottle with you? There are holders incorporated right into the front doors. Have a tendency to misplace your parking stubs? Not anymore with the specialized holder right in the dash. There's a smart way to make use of space, and the Sonic Hatchback is brilliant.
Gentleman Hall, 2011 winners of the Chevy-sponsored Billboard Battle of the Bands with the 2012 Sonic.
The 2012 Sonic LTZ with 60/40 split-folding rear seats offers the space you need to bring along everything that makes your journey uniquely yours.
The 2012 Sonic LTZ rear seats can fold down and give you 30.7 cubic feet of available cargo space.
Be forewarned: After you take your friends for a ride they may begin to show signs of Sonic envy because when you turbocharge the drive, things get a whole lot more interesting. Sonic achieved 0-to-60 mph in 7.8 seconds on the test track with its available turbocharged engine offering 138 horsepower and 148 lb.-ft. of torque. That's the most torque in its class. You'll soon find out that Sonic is the most fun-to-drive car and it offers 40 MPG hwy3.
Sonic engineers went through hundreds of suspension variations until they found the perfect blend of handling and comfortable ride, giving Sonic extraordinary agility and sportiness. It's a tight and sporty drive that will get you excited when you step on the gas. Sonic offers the most torque in its class, which means the most get-up-and-go. You'll soon find out why Sonic is the most fun-to-drive small car. Sonic is pumped and ready for a good ride.
No matter how you slice it, Sonic offers a performance option that will get you excited to hit the road. Its standard ECOTEC 1.8L I-4 engine with 5-speed manual transmission puts the control of driving back in your hands, and takes care of business with 138 horsepower and 125 lb.-ft. of torque. Sonic even offers Hill Start Assist, which helps you stay put on steep inclines while you transition from the brake pedal to the gas pedal, then automatically releases once you take your foot off the clutch. Or opt for the available 6-speed automatic transmission with thumb-controlled gear selection on the shifter.
Just try and keep up. The 2012 Sonic shown in Silver Ice Metallic.
Imagine a road trip from Boston to Philadelphia, New Orleans to Houston, or Los Angeles to San Francisco on one full tank of gas. Sonic Turbo offers up to 488 highway miles on a single tank of gas. Engineering technology in performance and design makes it possible. Its available 1.4L turbocharged engine offers 40 MPG on the highway3 without sacrificing its power and athleticism. There's a lot that goes into making a car as fuel efficient as possible, which translates into money in your pocket after the pump and more time spent out in the world.
Stay connected to your Sonic using the myChevrolet mobile app plus OnStar® RemoteLink™12.
Getting into your car just got easier because Sonic keeps you connected to your friends and entertainment on the go. Sonic offers extensive technology features like available Bluetooth® wireless technology for select phones6 that allows you to take calls while keeping your hands on the wheel, or OnStar® Turn-by-Turn Navigation standard for six months5. And with the available USB port10 and SiriusXM Satellite Radio with a three-month trial on most models11, you get the music and entertainment you want, when you want it.
Take calls and stream your music without ever taking your hands off the steering wheel through the connectivity of Bluetooth® wireless technology for select phones6. Standard on LTZ and available on LT with the Connectivity Plus Cruise Package.
Sonic keeps you in the loop with the myChevrolet mobile app7 with the connectivity of OnStar RemoteLink™12. You'll never get lost in a parking lot with a real map reminder. Want to schedule a service appointment? It's done in a click. And should you ever need help, roadside assistance is there 24/7. Available from the iTunes Store and Android Marketplace.
Stream your favorite audio services, like Pandora® and Stitcher SmartRadio7,13, or your own music library, from your smartphone through its available Bluetooth6 audio streaming feature for select phones. Just download the Pandora® or Stitcher SmartRadio™ app to your mobile device.
Being lost can be a thing of the past with Sonic. You'll get OnStar® Turn-by-Turn Navigation5 standard for the first six months, which means you can press the button on the rearview mirror and, within seconds, be connected to a representative who will help you get to your destination anytime, day or night. You can even alter your route and the new moment-to-moment directions will be updated. Or plan ahead with OnStar® eNavSM, which lets you send destinations from Google Maps® or MapQuest® to your OnStar® system. OnStar® eNavSM is available at no additional cost to all OnStar® subscribers with an active Directions & Connections® plan.
Attention to details is what turns a good experience into a great experience. That's why Sonic offers available remote start capability12,17 through the OnStar RemoteLink™ app12, so you can start your Sonic before you even open the door. It means in the dead of winter you can let your car warm up without having to brave the cold, or in the height of summer let it cool down before you get in the driver's seat. It's just another way Sonic keeps your comfort in mind.
Plug in and play on when you insert your iPod®,14 MP3 player or music-loaded flash drive into the available USB port10. Or plug into the auxiliary input jack for a direct line from your MP3 player to your stereo. Add SiriusXM Satellite Radio with a three-month trial on most models11 and ensure that you can always find the perfect song for every driving moment. You get over 170 channels on your satellite radio-commercial-free music, every major sport, entertainment, news and every premium channel. See channel listings and more info.
Sonic makes you unique with a variety of available graphics15 designed to turn heads when you're cruising down the strip. Standing still you'll look sharp too, with dealer-installed white or black wheels, designed to complement your graphics. Inside, you can add Chevy Accessories like available doorsill plates to give stepping in a stepped-up look. Finally, hit the gas in super style with an available Sport Pedal Kit featuring brushed aluminum covers with rubber grips. Be the first in your crew to put your spin on Sonic. Start your customization at Chevrolet Graphics.
The 2012 Sonic LT shown with dealer-installed Z-spec appearance accessories and graphic wrap15.
The 2012 Sonic LT shown with dealer-installed Z-spec appearance accessories and graphic wrap15.
The 2012 Sonic LT shown with dealer-installed Z-spec appearance accessories and graphic wrap15.
The 2012 Sonic LT shown with dealer-installed Z-spec appearance accessories and graphic wrap15.
What's the best safety philosophy? Avoid a collision in the first place. That's why Sonic offers extensive safety features for prevention, reaction and response technology to optimize safety before, during and after a crash, if needed. And it's the first and only car in its class18 with 10 standard air bags4. Recently the 2012 Sonic Hatchback and Sedan both received a 5-Star Overall Vehicle Score for safety19 – the highest rating possible. That comes on the heels of Sonic's 2012 Top Safety Pick by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety(IIHS). Who said fun and safe couldn't drive hand in hand?
From the moment you set out on the road, technologies like the StabiliTrak® Electronic Stability Control System with traction control are at the ready. On slippery surfaces, StabiliTrak® helps you stay on course by detecting the difference between the path being steered and the direction the vehicle is actually traveling.
It then uses the brakes and, if necessary, adjusts engine torque to help you keep your Sonic on track. What's more, four-wheel antilock brakes help maintain control and stability during hard braking by preventing wheel lockup. And Electronic Brake Force Distribution on the front disc and rear drum brakes has panic assist to help optimize stopping power. Other advancements you can count on—including daytime running lamps and a Tire Pressure Monitoring System16—are just a few of the ways we help you avoid trouble on the road.
Sometimes, however, trouble finds you. And if a moderate to severe collision does happen, Sonic is designed to respond quickly as the first car in its class18 with 10 standard air bags4. Sensors throughout the vehicle determine how many air bags deploy—including knee air bags for the driver and front passenger. Adding to this protection, the cabin is reinforced with high-strength steel throughout. Meanwhile, front and rear "crush zones" are designed to compress in a controlled manner, helping absorb and channel energy away from the cabin. But our protective measures don't end there.
Should a collision occur, crucial information is constantly relayed to the OnStar® command center via the OnStar® Automatic Crash Response system5. There, trained Advisors utilize GPS technology to pinpoint your exact location and can request help be sent right away—even if you're unable to respond. It's part of OnStar® Directions & Connections®5, which is standard for six months, because nothing is more important than your safety.
Here at Chevrolet, we believe in being a responsible steward of our environment. Recently, we've developed a new way to communicate some of the environmentally significant features of each vehicle we make. We call it "Ecologic."
Every aspect of Ecologic is audited by Two Tomorrows, an independent third party sustainability auditor. To learn more about Ecologic and the Two Tomorrows process, click here.
To see how the Sonic measures up, click on the interactive sticker below.
