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USED 2012

2020 Chevrolet Sonic

LT sedan Front 1.4-liter 4 (138 hp) turbo (Regular Gasoline) Automatic 6-speed

Retail Value: $10075 ~ $12975

Trade-in Value: $6945 ~ $9680

MSRP: $16720 ~ $21520

2020 Chevrolet Sonic

Chevrolet sells a wide range of sedans, coupes, compact SUVs, large SUVs, EVs, and pickup trucks. Most models have roomy interiors and come with standard safety and convenience technology. Several models, however, have poor visibility and lack steering agility. Many Chevrolets rank average or below average for reliability in CR’s rankings. The brand stands out for selling historically significant and category-defining vehicles. The Suburban and Tahoe can keep three rows of passengers comfortable within their enormous cabins. The Silverado pickup truck competes with the best-selling Ford F-150 and Ram 1500 by balancing interior comfort with towing and cargo capability. In the past and today, the Camaro and Corvette are performance car bargains. The rear/mid-engined “C8” Corvette can be as thrilling as much more expensive European supercars. With some exceptions, used Chevrolets can have reliability issues, but are often less expensive to maintain and repair than competitors.

The standard Sonic uses an unimpressive 1.8-liter four-cylinder engine, which makes the expense of upgrading to the modestly quicker and more fuel-efficient 1.4-liter turbocharged four-cylinder worthwhile. The six-speed manual transmission is somewhat balky, but the automatic has to dig for gears constantly. Handling is fairly nimble, the brakes are excellent, and the ride is civilized for this class. The sedan has a huge trunk and gives a better view out, but the hatchback version has more cargo versatility. Both offer a relatively quiet cabin, but the rear seats are cramped. We'd opt for the LT automatic sedan for its extra cargo space and visibility and the MyLink system. We'd also look for the quicker and more efficient turbocharged engine. Crash-test results are impressive. 2020 was the final year for the Sonic.


Car Specifications

Air Pollution Score5
EPA City MPG26
EPA Combined MPG29
EPA Highway MPG34
Front Head Room5.5
Front Leg Room42.0
Front Shoulder Room52.0
Greenhouse Gas Score6
Height60
Length174
Luggage3+0
Max Load895
Max Seating Capacity5
Rear Head Room2.5
Rear Leg Room24.0
Rear Shoulder Room52.0
SmartwayNo
Weight2765
Wheel Base99
Width68

Ratings

Primary Car TypeSedans & Hatchbacks