Used 2012 Chevrolet Sonic LS Hatchback Review
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Great Buy
stompthegas, Charlestown, IN, 07/12/2012
2012 Chevrolet Sonic LS 4dr Hatchback (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
I have owned a string of Japanese cars for the past 20 years including 2 Camrys, Corolla, Sequioa, Maxima, Infinti, Sentra, Frontier plus a few domestics, Cavalier, Corsica, Dakota RT, Durango, Contour V6, Corvette, and a Taurus.
I grew up up on Pintos, Dusters, and other rust buckets.
Plus I have rented 100's of car of all various makes and models.
This is by far the biggest bang for … the buck I have ever owned or drove.
I have the base model purchased at a steep discount but the car still far exceeds my expectations.
The 1.8 engine combined with the manual 5 speed is a hoot to drive.
It feels quick, handles great, and is reasonably comfortable and quiet.
brand new sonic
igelbuki, Cohoes, NY, 02/12/2012
2012 Chevrolet Sonic LS 4dr Hatchback (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
Picked up a new 1.4 liter, turbo today. The drive home was minimal hiway, mainly a 170 mile route on state back roads and through small villages. The car handles very nicely, and is very comfortable front seat for over 3 hrs. first drive. I've read a number of online reviews and the pickup was as advertised with the turbo. With a real mix of driving I averaged just over 37 mpg, and it … was in cold weather. The controls are pretty intuitive, and the simple drivers side arm rest a small but nice feature ( plenty of smaller cars lack this ). Plenty of storage places all around. I'm hoping to add to this review after it is broken in.
Loving it
Pat, Wellford, SC, 06/28/2017
2012 Chevrolet Sonic LS 4dr Hatchback (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
I have 2012 . I dives like a new car. I love it . Quiet, feels good, rides great. I bought it with 102,000 miles for 5,000.
not worth it!
Emily, Philadelphia, PA, 12/12/2015
2012 Chevrolet Sonic LS 4dr Hatchback (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
The gas and brake pedals are super sensitive. This car also sucks on gas. Im putting $10 in every other day and im only renting the car while mine is being fixed. I would definitely not recommend this carm
Edmunds Summary Review of the 2012 Chevrolet Sonic LS Hatchback
Pros & Cons
- Pro:Excellent power and fuel economy from optional turbocharged engine
- Pro:attractive, livable cabin
- Pro:crisp handling
- Pro:low price
- Pro:top safety scores.
- Con:The 2012 Chevrolet Sonic is an all-new subcompact, available in both sedan and four-door-hatchback configurations.
Full Edmunds Review: 2012 Chevrolet Sonic Hatchback
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