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2012 Chevrolet Sonic Sedan (US) Photos, engines & full specs

Segment: Small
Production years: 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016

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Also known as the Aveo Sedan in Europe, the Sonic was the car that aimed to put more people behind a wheel that sported a Chevy badge and was not a hatchback.

Since the car was built on top of an old Daewoo platform, it was cheap to produce and, as a consequence, lower priced. Thus, apart from fleet owners, the Sonic was an excellent commuter vehicle, at least in terms of running costs. And that mattered for many people, especially during the recovering hard years that followed the financial crisis that drained GM's bank accounts.

GM's design department created the sedan version for those looking for a small-sized family sedan. While the front fascia was shared with its hatchback sibling, featuring four round headlights and a horizontally-split grille between, the profile was different. Its ascending side lines offered a dynamic view for the small sedan, but due to its short overall length, it looked shrunk and too tall. Depending on the trim level, the Sonic sedan was available with 17" light alloy wheels. At the back, the short trunk lid was adorned with a chromed bar above the license plate and was flanked by corner-mounted taillights.

Inside, there were not too many surprises regarding the budget-friendly materials used. Still, it featured standard AC, central locking, and stereo. In addition, the trunk was huge for its class, with a total volume of 502 liters (17.7 cu-ft).

The Sonic was available for the North American market with either a 1.8-liter naturally-aspirated engine or a 1.4-liter turbocharged powerplant. The former version was paired with a five-speed manual fitted as standard or a six-speed automatic as an option, while the latter was an exclusively five-speed manual affair.

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CHEVROLET Sonic Sedan 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016
  1 gasoline engine
  • 1.6L 6AT FWD (115 HP)
  1 diesel engine
  • 1.4L 5MT FWD (100 HP)

CHEVROLET Sonic Sedan
1.6L 6AT FWD (115 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 1.6L 6AT FWD (115 HP)
Cylinders:L4
Displacement:1598 cm3
Power:86 KW @ 6300 RPM
117 HP @ 6300 RPM
115 BHP @ 6300 RPM
Torque:114 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM
155 Nm @ 4000 RPM
Fuel System:Multipoint Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:116 mph (187 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):12.1 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:6-speed automatic
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Drums
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:195/65R15
DIMENSIONS
Length:173.1 in (4397 mm)
Width:68.3 in (1735 mm)
Height:59.7 in (1516 mm)
Front/rear Track:59.4/59.4 in (1,509/1,509 mm)
Wheelbase:99.4 in (2525 mm)
Ground Clearance:5.2 in (132 mm)
Cargo Volume:14 cuFT (396 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.315
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:2608 lbs (1183 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:3569 lbs (1619 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:28.3 mpg US (8.3 L/100Km)
Highway:42.8 mpg US (5.5 L/100Km)
Combined:33.1 mpg US (7.1 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:155 g/km

CHEVROLET Sonic Sedan
1.4L 5MT FWD (100 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 1.4L 5MT FWD (100 HP)
Cylinders:L4
Displacement:1398 cm3
Power:75 KW @ 4900 RPM
101 HP @ 4900 RPM
101 BHP @ 4900 RPM
Torque:96 lb-ft @ 1850 RPM
130 Nm @ 1850 RPM
Fuel System:Multipoint Injection
Fuel:Diesel
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:110 mph (177 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):12.6 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Drums
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:195/65R15
DIMENSIONS
Length:173.1 in (4397 mm)
Width:68.3 in (1735 mm)
Height:59.7 in (1516 mm)
Front/rear Track:59.4/59.4 in (1,509/1,509 mm)
Wheelbase:99.4 in (2525 mm)
Ground Clearance:5.2 in (132 mm)
Cargo Volume:14 cuFT (396 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.315
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:2421 lbs (1098 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:3468 lbs (1573 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:30.5 mpg US (7.7 L/100Km)
Highway:48 mpg US (4.9 L/100Km)
Combined:39.9 mpg US (5.9 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:155 g/km
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