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By kmanderson on 02/21/13 19:08 PM (PST)
Vehicle
2013 Chevrolet Sonic LS 4dr Hatchback (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
Review
Have about 600 miles now on my new Sonic LS Hatch 5speed manual.
Overall I am very pleased.
Steering is light & crisp, ride is poised and quiet and the car feels solid.
I have been impressed.
Entry to/from the rear seats is no problem and my kids all are wanting me to take them to their events in this little car.
I bought this car as my 3rd car for a runabout and for my kids to drive.
I traded in a Hyundai Elantra and have found the clutch, shifter and steering to be superior to what I had in the Hyundai.
---One thing I really dislike:
There is a terrible reflection in the windshield of the dash and its shiny materials...especially on sunny days.
So annoying.
Chevy---plz help !
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6 of 6 people found this review helpful
By jlearn on 02/03/13 12:17 PM (PST)
Vehicle
2013 Chevrolet Sonic RS 4dr Hatchback (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
Review
As a college student and an avid auto industry enthusiast, It was time for me to sell my old beast of an SUV and purchase my first NEW car. I was sorting through competitors such as the Mini Cooper S, Volkswagen GTI, Volkswagen Beetle, Fiat 500C, Hyundai Veloster Turbo. After adding up all the features I wanted in my next car purchase, and compared the competition, the answer was clear! For what I would be spending on a GTI or Mini I got a whole lot cheaper with the Sonic RS. Granted those vehicles are better performing, yes, but I'm a college guy on a limited budget, that wanted character, performance, and value! I love my Sonic RS. The 6-speed is a blast and sharp corners are my favorite!
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By musicmitch on 02/01/13 00:01 AM (PST)
Vehicle
2013 Chevrolet Sonic LT 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 6A)
Review
The suspension is poor.
It does not soak up bumps well, or handle potholes well, producing a very uncomfortable ride.
Unless you are living in an area with beautifully paved streets and you drive on them all the time - this probably won't matter.
And also suspension is designed poorly - unstable. The car jolts left and right when hitting rough pavement, making me wonder what happens if you're on the expressway going fast and you run into this. I think the car is accident prone.
The 1.8 engine is noisy, lacks passing power,
and wind/road noise is excessive. The 1.4Turbo option quiets the engine noise somewhat and increases torque, but does nothing about the excessive road noise caused by poor insulation. This car is built a little but like the old suv's. Thin and high, rather than long and wide. The center of gravity is too high and too narrow instead of being low and wide. Test drive one yourself and see if i'm right.
On the plus, it's much better than the car it replaces - The Aveo. So if you liked that car, you'll love this one. Me, i'll skip it.
Now also think about this: this same 1.8 engine is being used in the much heavier chevy cruz LS also.
So do you think you should avoid that trim line?
If you decide on the cruz, opt for a higher model with the 1.4 turbo, but it's also much more expensive.
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By jchagtdi on 01/22/13 10:14 AM (PST)
Vehicle
2013 Chevrolet Sonic LTZ 4dr Hatchback (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
Review
I own a 2013 Sonic LTZ turbo with manual transmission.
This is the quietest, most solid feeling, most fun to drive, and best equipped car you can buy at this price point.
Turbo motor provides great acceleration with excellent fuel economy.
Cabin is extremely comfortable and spacious for a subcompact, even with the sunroof, and cabin materials look richer than they actually are.
MyLInk stereo offers a LOT, but there are no knobs, You must take your eyes off the road to adjust volume or FM tuner.
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By chall1011 on 11/18/12 20:16 PM (PST)
Vehicle
2013 Chevrolet Sonic LT 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 6A)
Review
The best part is I can fit my convertible car seat, a infant car seat and still fit an adult in the back seat (traveled 150 miles like that today) The fuel seems good but i'm not sure, i went on a 2 hour drive today an back, an used almost 7 gallons of gas, i was pretty upset with that. Backing out of my drive way, whenever my tires go down the front of the car hits into the drive way, it does that on alot of people's out where I live... not much i can do about it, but they are really low to the ground.
It's a great car , but we will see as the time goes on. Oh and the throttle is horrible!
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By key1cc on 09/30/12 08:19 AM (PDT)
Vehicle
2013 Chevrolet Sonic LTZ 4dr Hatchback (1.8L 4cyl 6A)
Review
I only had it for one day but if yesterday is any indication, life just got waaaayyyy better.
I went across state to by it to get the exact features I wanted so I had a nice 55 minute ride home to test her out.
Driving at 67mph I hit the mpg reset key and it showed 40-42 mpg!! For me that is nice but the reason I purchased this car was not for the mpg or even for the looks because I like the look of the Kia Rio SX a little better.
The reason I went with the sonic was that big fat grin that comes on my face when I get behind the wheel and press the gas pedal.
This is the first turbo I have ever owned and boy is it fun to drive.
I even woke up in the night just to take her out for a spin!
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