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2012 Chevy Sonic Hatchback
katiec3, 05/15/2015
2012 Chevrolet Sonic LS 4dr Hatchback (1.8L 4cyl 6A)
7 of 8 people found this review helpful
I just bought this car used a few days ago, and so far I really enjoy it. My last car was a Jeep Wrangler, and while nothing compares to that, I am pleasantly surprised at how much I like this car. It gets pretty decent gas mileage, the inside is surprisingly roomy and with the folding seats and extra space from the hatchback, I'm excited to see what I can fit back there. I commute to two different jobs and to school 6 days a week, so having a fuel efficient and more reliable car was becoming a must have. I wanted something with a similar amount of room as my Jeep and in the hatchback style. I will be sure to post if my opinion changes, but so far I am very happy!
Things start falling appart
wilhitejm, 09/08/2014
2012 Chevrolet Sonic LT 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 6A)
12 of 15 people found this review helpful
I drive about 120 miles per day and do get a little better gas mileage than my last car. The problem is the gas tank is so small I have to fuel up every other day, although the tank is smaller than my last car. My check engine light started coming on recently and I had the codes checked, indicating an oxygen sensor. I checked and the bold that holds the bracket and wiring for the oxygen sensor had fallen out and was gone leaving the oxygen sensor cable on the hot manifold. Can't find the bolt so I have it zip tied to a little loop on the engine. I have checked some forums and it is common on the Sonic and Cruz (same motor) The engine over temp light started coming on as well.
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Loving it
Pat, 06/28/2017
2012 Chevrolet Sonic LS 4dr Hatchback (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
9 of 11 people found this review helpful
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.
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gnonnemacher, 08/10/2014
2012 Chevrolet Sonic LT 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 6A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
Bought this car new. Stock tires are useless in MI winters, so 4 snows are used in winter. Still gets 30+ mpg with snows! Good equipment package on LT models. We just got back from a trip to the UP of Michigan. Got 38.5 mpg overall and its rated at 35 hwy. I'm picky about my cars and this one has had minor damage and repairs (others fault) twice. Drives very well at highway speeds and has usable seating for four. Holds a good amount of cargo with rear seats folded down, even in the sedan. No mechanical problems or issues to date. My only complaint is that it is not very forgiving on rough roads and we have a lot of those around here.
Great little car for the money
stoopid3, 10/05/2012
2012 Chevrolet Sonic LT 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 6A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
Went from a 2007 Civic to the Sonic. Got a good deal on a 2LT ($16,500). Now at 5k miles on the Sonic. Handling is solid, though I've ordered some new tires to get rid of that squishy ride that I attribute to the stock (soft) tires. Gas mileage is on par with the civic (~30 MPG mixed). If I had a lighter foot on the highway I'm sure I'd get the rated 35MPG and then some. Features set can't be beat in the price category. Only the Kia Rio (?) comes close. What Edmunds fails to stress is that dollar for dollar you get much more with the Sonic than any competing vehicle. No brainer.