Used 2013 Chevrolet Sonic LS Hatchback Review
Consumer reviews
Read what other owners think about the 2013 Chevrolet Sonic LS Hatchback.
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Very poorly made car
Nick, Indianapolis, IN, 06/11/2018
2013 Chevrolet Sonic LS 4dr Hatchback (1.8L 4cyl 6A)
Just buy a foreign made car. This thing is garbage. Nothing but issues. Bought at 26000 miles, put $3000+ into it....and that with me fixing the issues! Needed new alternator, belt, 2 thermostats and sensors as well as new coil pack and spark plugs. All within 1 year and 15000 miles?!?! I had a Honda prior to this car and it rarely needed any repairs and was very reliable. This thing has … very poor acceleration, shifts very hard, and breaks down every month.
A great little "Tow'd"
Don Rasmussen, Monroe, LA, 02/24/2016
2013 Chevrolet Sonic LS 4dr Hatchback (1.8L 4cyl 6A)
We bought this car because it can be towed behind our motorhome with all 4 tires on the road. It's simple to prep it for towing - one fuse to remove while towing. It tracks beautifully with the Blue Ox tow bar attached to the base plate on the car.
There is exceptional cargo space when the back seats are down.
The only negatives would be that sometimes it is difficult to remove the … key from the ignition lock, and the back hatch door rattles some which I think is typical of hatch back cars.
Overall - a great little car.
8/17 update
Key comes out fine now . . . Paid over 1k for the Blue Ox tow bar and looking to sell both car and tow Ox as a dinghy for a RVer!
8/18 update
The car races when first started each day. Although i paid over $600 extra for the platinum 7 year warranty when I purchased the new car in 2012, I was told that the "fix" for that problem was not covered. Fidelity Warranty Services! I won't do that again!!! I still own the car and will keep it as a second car for another few years. Estimated resale value - $4K.
I have been amazed at the low resale estimates for the car. Much different than the Toyota's and other foreign autos I have owned. Is there something wrong with this picture?
Edmunds Summary Review of the 2013 Chevrolet Sonic LS Hatchback
Pros & Cons
- Pro:Powerful and efficient turbocharged engine
- Pro:generous amount of features
- Pro:excellent crash test scores
- Pro:comfortable and spacious cabin
- Pro:fun to drive.
- Con:Sluggish throttle response
- Con:cabin materials inferior to top competitors
- Con:hatchback's mediocre cargo capacity.
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