2011 NAIAS: Chevrolet Sonic Sedan

Joining the hatchback version we showed to you earlier today in Chevrolet’s booth at this year’s NAIAS in Detroit there is also the four-door Sonic sedan, a car that had just made its official debut at the event. The stylish variant delivers class-leading rear-seat roominess and cargo space, while offering customers a variety of connectivity features enhance the driving experience.

Connectivity includes OnStar with six months of Turn-by-Turn navigation. Available features include XM Satellite Radio, USB and Bluetooth functionality and MyChevrolet mobile application with OnStar MyLink vehicle connectivity.

"The all-new Chevrolet Sonic blends the practicality of a small car with the passion for driving that Chevrolet vehicles like the Corvette are known for," said Chris Perry, vice president of Chevrolet marketing. "Its combination of great design, fun driving experience and the latest connectivity features create a serious competitor with a fun spirit."

The new Sonic will enter production later this year at the General Motors Orion Assembly Center in Michigan, a facility that will help restore approximately 1,000 jobs in the metropolitan Detroit area.

"Chevrolet is the only company building a small car in the United States," said Perry. "We believe the Sonic will bring substance to the segment, with progressive styling, performance and value that will change perceptions of what a small car can be in America."

There will be two engine configurations available, an Ecotec 1.4L turbo (138 hp and 200Nm / 148 lb-ft. of torque) and an Ecotec 1.8L (135hp and 167Nm / 123 lb.ft. of torque). Customers can choose between three transmissions, namely a five-speed manual and six-speed automatic (1.8L) and a six-speed manual (1.4L turbo).