2012 Chevy Sonic Small Car Features and Specs

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SONIC MSRP⁽¹⁾ Sonic family starting at $13,865 LS Hatchback shown⁽¹⁾: $14,765 All Models

CRUZE MSRP⁽¹⁾ Cruze starting at $16,800 ECO shown⁽¹⁾: $19,325 Build Your Own

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MALIBU MSRP⁽¹⁾ Malibu Family starting at $22,110 LTZ shown⁽¹⁾: $28,600 All Models

CORVETTE MSRP⁽¹⁾ Corvette family starting at $49,600 Grand Sport Coupe shown⁽¹⁾: $56,900 All Models

CAMARO MSRP⁽¹⁾ Camaro family starting at $23,280 1LT Coupe shown⁽¹⁾: $25,280 All Models

IMPALA MSRP⁽¹⁾ Impala starting at $25,760 LTZ shown⁽¹⁾: $30,300 Build Your Own

SPARK MSRP⁽¹⁾ Spark starting at $12,245 2LT shown⁽¹⁾: $15,045
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EQUINOX MSRP⁽¹⁾ Equinox starting at $23,530 LTZ shown⁽¹⁾: $29,220 Build Your Own

TRAVERSE MSRP⁽¹⁾ Traverse starting at $29,510 LTZ shown⁽¹⁾: $38,885 Build Your Own

TAHOE MSRP⁽¹⁾ Tahoe family starting at $38,755 LTZ 4WD shown⁽¹⁾: $56,075 All Models

SUBURBAN MSRP⁽¹⁾ Suburban family starting at $42,220 LTZ 4WD shown⁽¹⁾: $58,115 All Models

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SILVERADO MSRP⁽¹⁾ Silverado family starting at $22,195 1500 LTZ Crew Cab shown⁽¹⁾: $39,220 All Models

EXPRESS MSRP⁽¹⁾ Express starting at $25,090 1500 Passenger Van 1LT shown⁽¹⁾: $30,790 Build Your Own

THE 2012 Sonic Sedan

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2012 Sonic Sedan & Hatch Trim-Specific Features	1LS	2LS	1LT	2LT	1LZ	2LZ
Please note: Features to the right may be in addition to, or in place of, features in other trims.	ECOTEC® 1.8L with 5-speed manual transmission OnStar®, 6 months of Directions & Connections® Plan(2) Remote Keyless Entry StabiliTrak® Electronic Stability Control System with rollover sensor and Traction Control 15-inch aluminum wheels Ten standard air bags(6)	ECOTEC® 1.8L with 6-speed automatic transmission OnStar®, 6 months of Directions & Connections® Plan(2) Remote Keyless Entry StabiliTrak® Electronic Stability Control System with rollover sensor and Traction Control 15-inch aluminum wheels Ten standard air bags(6)	ECOTEC® 1.8L with 5-speed manual transmission SiriusXM Satellite Radio(3) with 3 trial months Power Windows with driver Express-Up and Down with anti-pinch feature StabiliTrak® Electronic Stability Control System with rollover sensor and Traction Control 15-inch aluminum wheels Ten standard air bags(6)	ECOTEC® 1.8L with 6-speed automatic transmission SiriusXM Satellite Radio(3) with 3 trial months Power Windows with driver Express-Up and Down with anti-pinch feature StabiliTrak® Electronic Stability Control System with rollover sensor and Traction Control 15-inch aluminum wheels Ten standard air bags(6)	ECOTEC® 1.8L with 5-speed manual transmission Bluetooth®(4) wireless technology for select phones AM/FM stereo with CD player and MP3 playback, equalizer, auxiliary input jack USB port(5) and Bluetooth® Audio(4) Streaming for select compatible audio devices StabiliTrak® Electronic Stability Control System with rollover sensor and Traction Control 17-inch aluminum wheels Ten standard air bags(6) Leather wrapped steering wheel with cruise control and audio control buttons Foglamps	ECOTEC® 1.8L with 6-speed automatic transmission Bluetooth®(4) wireless technology for select phones AM/FM stereo with CD player and MP3 playback, equalizer, auxiliary input jack USB port(5) and Bluetooth® Audio(4) Streaming for select compatible audio devices StabiliTrak® Electronic Stability Control System with rollover sensor and Traction Control 17-inch aluminum wheels Ten standard air bags(6) Leather wrapped steering wheel with cruise control and audio control buttons Foglamps

Highlights

Vehicle Key Features	1LS	2LS	1LT	2LT	1LZ	2LZ
Engine, ECOTEC® 1.8L with 5-speed manual transmission	Standard	Not Available	Standard	Not Available	Standard	Not Available
Engine, ECOTEC® 1.8L with 6-speed automatic transmission	Not Available	Standard	Not Available	Standard	Not Available	Standard
Engine, ECOTEC® 1.4L Turbo with 6-speed manual transmission	Not Available	Not Available	Available	Not Available	Available	Not Available
Engine, ECOTEC® 1.4L Turbo with 6-speed automatic transmission	Not Available	Not Available	Not Available	Available	Not Available	Available
OnStar®, 6 months of Directions & Connections®(2)	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
SiriusXM™ Satellite Radio with 3 trial months(3)	Available(7)	Available(7)	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Bluetooth® wireless technology for select phones(4)	Not Available	Not Available	Available - Included and only available with Connectivity Plus Cruise Package.	Available - Included and only available with Connectivity Plus Cruise Package.	Standard	Standard
Ten air bags(6)	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
StabiliTrak® Electronic Stability Control System with Traction Control and Rollover sensor	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Four-Wheel antilock brakes with Electronic Brake Force Distribution and Panic Assist	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Rear door power child safety locks and Lower Anchors and Top Tethers for CHildren (LATCH)	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Air conditioning	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Power door locks with remote keyless entry	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Power windows	Not Available	Not Available	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Remote vehicle starter system (8)	Not Available	Not Available	Not Available	Available - Included and only available with Connectivity Plus Cruise Package.	Not Available	Standard
Leatherette seats with front heated seats	Not Available	Not Available	Not Available	Not Available	Standard	Standard
AM/FM stereo with auxiliary input jack and 4 speakers	Standard	Standard	Not Available	Not Available	Not Available	Not Available
AM/FM stereo with CD player and MP3 playback, equalizer and auxiliary input jack and 6 speakers	Available	Available	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
USB port(5) and Bluetooth®(4) Audio Streaming for select compatible audio devices	Not Available	Not Available	Available - Included and only available with Connectivity Plus Cruise Package.	Available - Included and only available with Connectivity Plus Cruise Package.	Standard	Standard
Seats, front bucket with recline and height- adjustable head restraints	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Seat, 60/40 split-folding rear with outboard height adjustable head restraints	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Upper and lower glove boxes	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Sunroof, power, tilt-sliding with Express-Open and wind deflector	Not Available	Not Available	Not Available	Not Available	Available	Available
15" aluminum wheels	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Not Available	Not Available
16" aluminum wheels(9)	Not Available	Not Available	Available	Available	Not Available	Not Available
17" aluminum wheels	Not Available	Not Available	Not Available	Not Available	Standard	Standard

Powertrain

Powertrain	LS 1LS	LS 2LS	LT 1LT	LT 2LT	LT 1LZ	LT 2LZ
Standard Engine	Gas I4	Gas I4	Gas I4	Gas I4	Gas I4	Gas I4
Displacement (liters/ cu in.)	1.8L/110	1.8L/110	1.8L/110	1.8L/110	1.8L/110	1.8L/110
Transmission	5 Manual	6 Automatic	5 Manual	6 Automatic	5 Manual	6 Automatic
Horsepower @ RPM	138 @ 6300	138 @ 6300	138 @ 6300	138 @ 6300	138 @ 6300	138 @ 6300
Torque @ RPM	125 @ 3800	125 @ 3800	125 @ 3800	125 @ 3800	125 @ 3800	125 @ 3800
Fuel Injection	Electronic Fuel Injection	Electronic Fuel Injection	Electronic Fuel Injection	Electronic Fuel Injection	Electronic Fuel Injection	Electronic Fuel Injection
Drivetrain	Front Wheel Drive	Front Wheel Drive	Front Wheel Drive	Front Wheel Drive	Front Wheel Drive	Front Wheel Drive
Front Suspension	MacPherson Strut	MacPherson Strut	MacPherson Strut	MacPherson Strut	MacPherson Strut	MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension	Torsion Beam	Torsion Beam	Torsion Beam	Torsion Beam	Torsion Beam	Torsion Beam
Axle Ratio	3.94	3.47	3.94	3.47	3.94	3.47
Front Disc/Rear Drum Brakes	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
4- wheel ABS	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Front Disc/Rear Drum ABS Brakes	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
StabiliTrak® Electronic Stability Control System	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Traction Control System	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Turning circle	34.5 ft	34.5 ft	34.5 ft	34.5 ft	36.1 ft	36.1 ft
Battery Cold Cranking Amps	438	438	438	438	438	438
Alternator (amps)	100	100	100	100	100	100

Dimensions

Dimensions	LS 1LS	LS 2LS	LT 1LT	LT 2LT	LT 1LZ	LT 2LZ
Overall Length	173.1 in	173.1 in	173.1 in	173.1 in	173.1 in	173.1 in
Overall Width	68.3 in	68.3 in	68.3 in	68.3 in	68.3 in	68.3 in
Overall Height	59.7 in	59.7 in	59.7 in	59.7 in	59.7 in	59.7 in
Wheelbase	99.4 in	99.4 in	99.4 in	99.4 in	99.4 in	99.4 in
Front Head Room	38.7 in	38.7 in	38.7 in	38.7 in	38.7 in	38.7 in
Second Row Head Room	37.8 in	37.8 in	37.8 in	37.8 in	37.8 in	37.8 in
Front Hip Room	51.4 in	51.4 in	51.4 in	51.4 in	51.4 in	51.4 in
Second Row Hip Room	51.6 in	51.6 in	51.6 in	51.6 in	51.6 in	51.6 in
Front Leg Room	41.8 in	41.8 in	41.8 in	41.8 in	41.8 in	41.8 in
Second Row Leg Room	34.6 in	34.6 in	34.6 in	34.6 in	34.6 in	34.6 in
Front Shoulder Room	53.4 in	53.4 in	53.4 in	53.4 in	53.4 in	53.4 in
Second Row Shoulder Room	53.0 in	53.0 in	53.0 in	53.0 in	53.0 in	53.0 in
Seating Capacity	5	5	5	5	5	5
Cargo Volume	14.9 ft³	14.9 ft³	14.9 ft³	14.9 ft³	14.9 ft³	14.9 ft³
Front Tread Width	59.4 in	59.4 in	59.4 in	59.4 in	59.4 in	59.4 in
Rear Tread Width	59.4 in	59.4 in	59.4 in	59.4 in	59.4 in	59.4 in

Exterior

Exterior	LS 1LS	LS 2LS	LT 1LT	LT 2LT	LT 1LZ	LT 2LZ
Automatic Headlamps	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Daytime Running Lights	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Remote Keyless Entry	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Power Door Locks	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Heated Mirrors	Not Available	Not Available	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Power Mirror(s)	Not Available	Not Available	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Tires - Front All-Season	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Not Available	Not Available
Tires - Front Performance	Not Available	Not Available	Available	Available	Standard	Standard
Tires - Rear All-Season	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Not Available	Not Available
Tires - Rear Performance	Not Available	Not Available	Available	Available	Standard	Standard
Compact Spare Tire	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Traction Control System	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Aluminum Wheels	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Intermittent Wipers	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Fog Lamps	Not Available	Not Available	Available	Available	Standard	Standard
Variable Speed Intermittent Wipers	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Steel Wheels	Not Available	Not Available	Not Available	Not Available	Available	Available
StabiliTrak® Electronic Stability Control System	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Brake Assist	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard

Interior

Interior	LS 1LS	LS 2LS	LT 1LT	LT 2LT	LT 1LZ	LT 2LZ
Driver Air Bag	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Passenger Air Bag	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Thorax Side Impact	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Rear Body Air Bag	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Head Curtain Side Impact Air Bags Front	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Head Curtain Side Impact Air Bags Rear	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Single Zone Climate Control	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
AM/FM Stereo	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
CD Player	Available	Available	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Cruise Control	Not Available	Not Available	Available	Available	Standard	Standard
Rear Window Defogger	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Child Safety Locks	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Floor Mats	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Sun/Moon Roof	Not Available	Not Available	Not Available	Not Available	Available	Available
Pass-Through Rear Seat	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Cloth Seats	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Not Available	Not Available
Bucket Seats	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Power Steering	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Adjustable Steering Wheel	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Power Windows	Not Available	Not Available	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
SiriusXM Satellite Radio with 3 trial months	Available	Available	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
MP3 Playback	Available	Available	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Heated Seat(s)	Not Available	Not Available	Not Available	Not Available	Standard	Standard
Equalizer	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Not Available	Not Available
Power Outlet	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Vehicle Anti-Theft System	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Passenger Visor Vanity Mirror	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Front Reading Lamps	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Rear Reading Lamps	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel	Not Available	Not Available	Not Available	Not Available	Standard	Standard
Tire Pressure Monitoring System	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Bluetooth® connectivity	Not Available	Not Available	Available	Available	Standard	Standard
Remote Vehicle Start	Not Available	Not Available	Not Available	Available	Not Available	Standard
Auxiliary -Audio Input Jacks	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard

Safety

Safety	LS 1LS	LS 2LS	LT 1LT	LT 2LT	LT 1LZ	LT 2LZ
Driver Air bags	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Passenger Air bags	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
OnStar Automatic Crash Response	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
OnStar Emergency Services	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
OnStar Crisis Assist	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
OnStar Stolen Vehicle Assistance	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
OnStar Remote Door Unlock	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
OnStar Roadside Assistance	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
OnStar Remote Horn and Lights	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
OnStar Turn-by-Turn Navigation	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
OnStar Hands-Free Calling	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
OnStar Vehicle Diagnostics	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
OnStar Low Mileage Discount	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Daytime Running Lamps	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Traction Control System	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
StabiliTrak® Electronic Stability Control System	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Vehicle Anti-Theft System	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Front Disc/Rear Drum Brakes	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
4- Wheel ABS	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Rear Door Child Security Lockout	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Fog Lamps	Not Available	Not Available	Available	Available	Standard	Standard
Remote Keyless Entry	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Tire Pressure Monitor	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Remote Vehicle Start	Not Available	Not Available	Not Available	Available	Not Available	Standard

Fuel Efficiency

Fuel Efficiency	LS 1LS	LS 2LS	LT 1LT	LT 2LT	LT 1LZ	LT 2LZ
EPA Est. Fuel Economy City (Gas)	26 MPG	25 MPG	29 MPG*	25 MPG	29 MPG*	25 MPG
EPA Est. Fuel Economy Highway (Gas)	35 MPG	35 MPG	40 MPG*	35 MPG	40 MPG*	35 MPG
Fuel Tank Capacity (Approx.)	12.2 gal	12.2 gal	12.2 gal	12.2 gal	12.2 gal	12.2 gal
Cruising Range - City (Gas)	317.20 mi	305.00 mi	317.20 mi	305.00 mi	317.20 mi	305.00 mi
Cruising Range - Hwy (Gas)	427.00 mi	427.00 mi	427.00 mi	427.00 mi	427.00 mi	427.00 mi

Warranty

Warranty	LS 1LS	LS 2LS	LT 1LT	LT 2LT	LT 1LZ	LT 2LZ
Bumper-to-Bumper Limited Warranty	3 Years/36,000 Miles	3 Years/36,000 Miles	3 Years/36,000 Miles	3 Years/36,000 Miles	3 Years/36,000 Miles	3 Years/36,000 Miles
Powertrain/Drivetrain limited warranty	5 Years/100,000 Miles	5 Years/100,000 Miles	5 Years/100,000 Miles	5 Years/100,000 Miles	5 Years/100,000 Miles	5 Years/100,000 Miles
Rust Warranty	6 Years/100,000 Miles	6 Years/100,000 Miles	6 Years/100,000 Miles	6 Years/100,000 Miles	6 Years/100,000 Miles	6 Years/100,000 Miles
Roadside Assistance Program	5 Years/100,000 Miles	5 Years/100,000 Miles	5 Years/100,000 Miles	5 Years/100,000 Miles	5 Years/100,000 Miles	5 Years/100,000 Miles

1: The Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price excludes destination freight charge, tax, title, license, dealer fees and optional equipment. Click here to see all Chevrolet vehicles' destination freight charges.
2: Visit onstar.com for coverage map, details and system limitations. Services vary by model and conditions. OnStar acts as a link to existing emergency service providers.
3: Requires a subscription, sold separately by SiriusXM after three-month trial period. Available only in the 48 contiguous United States and Washington, D.C. Visit siriusxm.com for details.
4: Go to gm.com/bluetooth to find out which phones are compatible with the vehicle.
5: Not compatible with all devices.
6: Air bag inflation can cause severe injury or death to anyone too close to the bag when it deploys. Be sure every occupant is properly restrained
7: Requires available AM/FM stereo with CD/MP3 player.
8: Requires available 6-speed automatic transmission.
9: Available with wheels and foglamp package.
10: Requires 1.8L 4-cylinder engine. Not available on Sonic LT sedan models equipped with the 1.4L turbocharged 4-cylinder engine and 6-speed manual transmission.