What is the Chevrolet Sonic?
The Sonic is a small Chevrolet offered as a four-door sedan or five-door hatchback. The sedan has a separate boot, while the hatchback’s rear opening makes the cargo area easier to access. Chevrolet used the Sonic name in North America, while the related car continued to be called Aveo in other parts of the world.
Sonic generation
The Sonic’s single generation, identified by the T300 code, ran from 2012 to 2020 in the United States. Canadian figures cover it through 2018. Chevrolet offered a turbocharged petrol engine alongside a naturally aspirated option.
Engines and power
The Sonic used petrol engines ranging from 1.4 to 1.8 litres. The range included a 1.4-litre turbo and a 1.8-litre engine.
How economical is the Sonic?
US EPA figures cover 2012–2020, with a lowest combined consumption of 7.4 L/100 km and a best combined rating of 32 MPG. Canadian figures cover 2012–2018, also with a lowest consumption of 7.4 L/100 km on the 5-cycle test. The procedures differ between the EPA and NRCan, even where the reported consumption figures match.
Questions and answers
Was the Sonic a sedan or a hatchback?
It was offered as both a four-door sedan and a five-door hatchback.
What engine sizes were available?
The petrol engines ranged from 1.4 to 1.8 litres.
What is the Sonic’s best combined EPA rating?
Its best combined EPA rating is 32 MPG.