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2012 Chevrolet Sonic
$13,865 - $18,625Starting MSRP
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Model Highlights
Fuel Economy
28 MPG Comb.
Transmission
Automatic
Body Type
Hatchback, Sedan
Seatings
5 Seats
Overview
The Chevrolet Sonic is all-new for 2012. The new subcompact comes loaded with personality, and is available in enough configurations to suit most buyers.
For starters, buyers can choose between a 5-door hatchback or 4-door sedan, with LS, LT...
What’s new in the 2012 model?
The 2012 Chevrolet Sonic is a front-wheel-drive 5-door hatchback or 4-door sedan in the growing subcompact segment. This successor to the Aveo bene...
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Exterior
Black
Blue Topaz Metallic
Cyber Gray Metallic
Inferno Orange Metallic
Crystal Red Tintcoat
Victory Red
Silver Ice Metallic
Summit White
Specs
EPA Classification: Midsize Cars
Number of Passenger Doors: 4
Engine Order Code: LUW
Engine Type: Gas I4
Displacement: 1.8L/110
Fuel System: Electronic Fuel Injection
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM: 138 @ 6300
SAE Net Torque @ RPM: 125 @ 3800
Drivetrain: Front Wheel Drive
Trans Order Code: MH9
Trans Type: 6
Trans Description Cont.: Automatic
Trans Description Cont. Again:
First Gear Ratio (:1): 4.45
Second Gear Ratio (:1): 2.91
Third Gear Ratio (:1): 1.89
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1): 1.44
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1): 1.00
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1): 0.74
Reverse Ratio (:1): 2.87
Clutch Size (in):
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1): 3.47
Seventh Gear Ratio (:1):
Eighth Gear Ratio (:1):
Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG): 28
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG): 25
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG): 35
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary): 438
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps): 100
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts): - TBD -
Base Curb Weight (lbs): 2776
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs):
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs):
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs):
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs):
Suspension Type - Front: MacPherson Strut
Suspension Type - Rear: Torsion Beam
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.): w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.): w/Coil Springs
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm):
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm):
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in): - TBD -
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in):
Brake Type: Pwr
Brake ABS System: 4-Wheel
Disc - Front (Yes or ): Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or ):
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in): 10.8 x - TBD -
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in):
Drum - Rear (Yes or ): Yes
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in): 9.0 x - TBD -
Front Tire Order Code: RKJ
Rear Tire Order Code: RKJ
Spare Tire Order Code:
Front Tire Size: P205/50R17
Rear Tire Size: P205/50R17
Spare Tire Size: Compact
Front Wheel Size (in): 17 x - TBD -
Rear Wheel Size (in): 17 x - TBD -
Spare Wheel Size (in): Compact
Front Wheel Material: Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material: Aluminum
Spare Wheel Material: Steel
Steering Type: Electric Pwr Steering
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall: 14.1
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering): 2.7
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft): 36.1
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft):
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal): 12.2
Wheelbase (in): 99.4
Length, Overall (in): 159.0
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in): 68.3
Height, Overall (in): 59.7
Track Width, Front (in): 59.4
Track Width, Rear (in): 59.4
Min Ground Clearance (in): 4.9
Liftover Height (in): - TBD -
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up (ft³): 19.0
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down (ft³): 47.7
Passenger Capacity: 5
Passenger Volume (ft³): 90.6
Front Head Room (in): 38.7
Front Leg Room (in): 41.8
Front Shoulder Room (in): 53.4
Front Hip Room (in): 51.4
Second Head Room (in): 38.1
Second Shoulder Room (in): 53.0
Second Leg Room (in): 34.6
Second Hip Room (in): 51.6
Vehicle Name: Chevrolet Sonic
Body Style: 4 Door Hatchback
EPA Greenhouse Gas Score: 7
Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year: 5.2
Pricing
This model has 12 different trims.
MSRP
$18,625
Invoice
$17,693
Description
1.8L/110, 138 @ 6300, Automatic
Fuel Economy
This model has 12 different trims.
City
25 MPG
Hwy
35 MPG
Combined
28 MPG
Description
1.8L/110, 138 @ 6300, Automatic
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