The 2012 Chevrolet Sonic has a distinctive street presence and versatile 5-door configuration. Its well-finished interior has pleasing leatherette and textured plastic. Though small, it has an inviting and sporty instrument panel, comfortably seats adults in back, and the hatch and rear doors provide convenient versatility. It also has class-leading 138-horsepower and reasonable torque from its turbo engine, making for a responsive drive around town and on the highway.

1. 2012 Chevrolet Sonic
Review
by
Strada
October 2011

2. Small is the new cool.
Augmented by a
distinctive street
presence.
Small is Cool…

3. The 5 door configuration
is useful, convenient, and
versatile.
Small is Versatile

4. Well finished interior with
leatherette that looks and
feels like leather.
Pleasing to the eye and
touch grey textured
plastic.
Inviting

5. The youthful, original
sport bike look of the
instrument panel.
Sport Bike

6. The rear seat
comfortably
accommodates adults for
brief trips.
Impressive for such a
small car.
Roomy

7. Hatch with the fold down
rear seat, as well as rear
doors is as versatile as it
gets.
Convenient

8. Class leading power with
the turbo. Reasonable
mid range torque.
Easy shifting 6 speed
manual transmission.
138 HP

9. Responsive on surface
streets, great to navigate
shopping malls.
Impressive highway
performance with tall
gearing in 6th.
The Drive