Info & specs
Chevrolet Sonic
Pros and cons of the Chevrolet Sonic
- Four-door sedan or five-door hatchback
- Standard infotainment system
- Powerful turbo engine
- Hatchback roofline can limit visibility
- Limited space in rear seats
- Sub-standard cabin materials in early models
Safety ratings of the Chevrolet Sonic

Safety ratings provided by NHTSA
- Number of airbags6 - 10Number of airbags depend on trim choice
Specifications of the Chevrolet Sonic
Key specifications available across all trim levels- Seats5
- Doors5
- Fuel typeGas
- TransmissionManual or Automatic
- City consumption7.3 - 9.7 L/100km
- Highway consumption5.1 - 7.1 L/100km
- Width1735 mm
- Length4039 - 4059 mm
- Trunk space378 - 539 L
- Cargo space869 - 1351 L
Trims available with the Chevrolet Sonic
What is a trim? Trims are different options of the same car with different features and equipment. The specs depend on the trim you choose.This version of the Chevrolet Sonic 2012 - 2018 is available in 5 trims:LS trim features and specs
Available with the LS trim:
- Driver seat has lumbar support (optional)
Available across all trims:
- Center arm rest between front seats
- Emergency wheel
- ISOFIX installation points
- Multifunction steering wheel
- Power steering
Available with the LS trim:
- Alloy wheels (optional)
- Steel wheels (optional)
Available across all trims:
- Daytime running lights
- Short wheel base
Available with the LS trim:
- Knee airbag (optional)
- Tire pressure indicator (optional)
Available across all trims:
- Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
- Brake assist system
- Disc brakes
- Dusk sensor
- Electronic traction control
- Emergency call system
- Front-driver airbag
- Front-passenger airbag
- Front-wheel drive
- Side airbag
- Side curtain airbag
- Stability control
Available with the LS trim:
- WiFi (optional)
Available across all trims:
- Bluetooth
- Computer
- Digital cockpit
- Hill start assist
- Navigation system
- Power door locks
- Radio
1 engine is available with the LS trim:
1.8 L - Gas - 138 hp
City consumption:7.7 - 9.6 L/100km
Highway consumption:5.5 - 6.8 L/100km
Transmission:Automatic or Manual
Range:554 - 680 km
RS trim features and specs
Available with the RS trim:
- Driver seat has lumbar support (optional)
- Electric windows
- Heated front seats
- Leather steering wheel
Available across all trims:
- Center arm rest between front seats
- Emergency wheel
- ISOFIX installation points
- Multifunction steering wheel
- Power steering
Available with the RS trim:
- Alloy wheels
- Door mirrors electrically adjustable
- Fog lights
- Sunroof (optional)
Available across all trims:
- Daytime running lights
- Short wheel base
Available with the RS trim:
- Collision warning system (optional)
- Knee airbag
- Lane departure warning (optional)
- Tire pressure indicator
Available across all trims:
- Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
- Brake assist system
- Disc brakes
- Dusk sensor
- Electronic traction control
- Emergency call system
- Front-driver airbag
- Front-passenger airbag
- Front-wheel drive
- Side airbag
- Side curtain airbag
- Stability control
Available with the RS trim:
- CD player (optional)
- Cruise control
- MP3-CD player (optional)
- Rear sensors
- Rear view camera
- Touchscreen
- USB port for front passengers
- WiFi (optional)
Available across all trims:
- Bluetooth
- Computer
- Digital cockpit
- Hill start assist
- Navigation system
- Power door locks
- Radio
1 engine is available with the RS trim:
1.4 L - Gas - 138 hp
City consumption:7.5 - 9.4 L/100km
Highway consumption:5.8 - 7 L/100km
Transmission:Manual or Automatic
Range:553 - 684 km
Premier trim features and specs
Available with the Premier trim:
- Electric windows
- Front seats electrically adjustable
- Heated front seats
- Leather steering wheel
Available across all trims:
- Center arm rest between front seats
- Emergency wheel
- ISOFIX installation points
- Multifunction steering wheel
- Power steering
Available with the Premier trim:
- Alloy wheels
- Door mirrors electrically adjustable
- Fog lights
- LED daytime running lights
- Roof bars (optional)
- Roof rails (optional)
- Sunroof
Available across all trims:
- Daytime running lights
- Short wheel base
Available with the Premier trim:
- Collision warning system
- Knee airbag
- Lane departure warning
- Tire pressure indicator
Available across all trims:
- Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
- Brake assist system
- Disc brakes
- Dusk sensor
- Electronic traction control
- Emergency call system
- Front-driver airbag
- Front-passenger airbag
- Front-wheel drive
- Side airbag
- Side curtain airbag
- Stability control
Available with the Premier trim:
- Android Auto
- Apple CarPlay
- Cruise control
- Keyless entry
- Rear sensors
- Rear view camera
- Touchscreen
- USB port for front passengers
- WiFi
Available across all trims:
- Bluetooth
- Computer
- Digital cockpit
- Hill start assist
- Navigation system
- Power door locks
- Radio
1 engine is available with the Premier trim:
1.4 L - Gas - 138 hp
City consumption:8.8 L/100km
Highway consumption:6.6 L/100km
Transmission:Automatic
Range:589 km
LTZ trim features and specs
Available with the LTZ trim:
- Driver seat has lumbar support (optional)
- Electric windows
- Front seats electrically adjustable (optional)
- Heated front seats
- Leather steering wheel
Available across all trims:
- Center arm rest between front seats
- Emergency wheel
- ISOFIX installation points
- Multifunction steering wheel
- Power steering
Available with the LTZ trim:
- Alloy wheels
- Door mirrors electrically adjustable
- Fog lights
- LED daytime running lights
- Roof bars (optional)
- Roof rails (optional)
- Sunroof (optional)
Available across all trims:
- Daytime running lights
- Short wheel base
Available with the LTZ trim:
- Collision warning system (optional)
- Knee airbag
- Lane departure warning (optional)
- Tire pressure indicator
Available across all trims:
- Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
- Brake assist system
- Disc brakes
- Dusk sensor
- Electronic traction control
- Emergency call system
- Front-driver airbag
- Front-passenger airbag
- Front-wheel drive
- Side airbag
- Side curtain airbag
- Stability control
Available with the LTZ trim:
- Android Auto
- Apple CarPlay
- CD player (optional)
- Cruise control
- Keyless entry
- MP3-CD player (optional)
- Rear sensors
- Rear view camera
- Touchscreen
- USB port for front passengers
- WiFi (optional)
Available across all trims:
- Bluetooth
- Computer
- Digital cockpit
- Hill start assist
- Navigation system
- Power door locks
- Radio
1 engine is available with the LTZ trim:
1.4 L - Gas - 138 hp
City consumption:7.3 - 9 L/100km
Highway consumption:5.1 - 6.8 L/100km
Transmission:Automatic or Manual
Range:574 - 728 km
LT trim features and specs
Available with the LT trim:
- Driver seat has lumbar support (optional)
- Electric windows
- Front seats electrically adjustable (optional)
- Heated front seats (optional)
- Heated steering wheel (optional)
- Leather steering wheel (optional)
Available across all trims:
- Center arm rest between front seats
- Emergency wheel
- ISOFIX installation points
- Multifunction steering wheel
- Power steering
Available with the LT trim:
- Alloy wheels
- Door mirrors electrically adjustable
- Fog lights (optional)
- LED daytime running lights
- Roof bars (optional)
- Roof rails (optional)
- Sunroof (optional)
Available across all trims:
- Daytime running lights
- Short wheel base
Available with the LT trim:
- Collision warning system (optional)
- Knee airbag (optional)
- Lane departure warning (optional)
- Tire pressure indicator (optional)
Available across all trims:
- Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
- Brake assist system
- Disc brakes
- Dusk sensor
- Electronic traction control
- Emergency call system
- Front-driver airbag
- Front-passenger airbag
- Front-wheel drive
- Side airbag
- Side curtain airbag
- Stability control
Available with the LT trim:
- Android Auto
- Apple CarPlay
- CD player (optional)
- Cruise control
- Keyless entry (optional)
- MP3-CD player (optional)
- Rear sensors (optional)
- Rear view camera (optional)
- Touchscreen (optional)
- USB port for front passengers (optional)
- WiFi (optional)
Available across all trims:
- Bluetooth
- Computer
- Digital cockpit
- Hill start assist
- Navigation system
- Power door locks
- Radio
1 engine is available with the LT trim:
1.8 L - Gas - 138 hp
City consumption:7.7 - 9.7 L/100km
Highway consumption:5.5 - 7.1 L/100km
Transmission:Automatic or Manual
Range:545 - 680 km