Used 2012 Chevrolet Sonic Consumer Reviews
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Don't buy a Sonic!!!
doc, 12/03/2017
2012 Chevrolet Sonic LTZ 4dr Hatchback (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
10 of 18 people found this review helpful
Chevy should be ashamed to build/sell such a deathtrap! At 4.5 years, I have already replaced battery twice, alternator, A/C compressor, radiator, thermostat, fan switch, cooling fan, coil pack, and plugs
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5dr Sonic Turbo Automatic
John, 08/13/2015
2012 Chevrolet Sonic LT 4dr Hatchback (1.8L 4cyl 6A)
7 of 13 people found this review helpful
I did not pick this car - though I got it brand new - very grateful. But want to save potential buyers from getting duped. This turbo engine is very dangerous to drive - terrible lag. And car will not move when temperature is high. Seems to be worst at 100 degrees or above- but noticeable by 95. Do NOT buy a turbo of you live in a desert climate! Besides danger- it gets 16 mpg city and less than 30 hwy when it is hot! Dealer refuses to address issue or stand behind this car. Has been doing this since new. High temps means dangerous car with horrible gas mileage. I believe it is a design flaw. Also I have had a water pump and broken AC already . Car has 30k from commute and I've only used premium oil and taken meticulous care of it. Transmission is now going nuts and the entire car rattles like a 67 Buick. Again hwy miles and never abused. I wanted to like this car and give Chevrolet a chance...but after two years I can say I'd never buy another Chevrolet. Back to German, or Japanese:Korean if economy. Sonic is very safe and comfortable , spacious and quiet cabin, and has lots of features...but unfortunately the quality just isn't there. I doubt this vehicle will be running to 100 k miles. (Even with most all miles be freeway.) in addition trade in value is already 8 grand on this premium level car( a comparable Honda Fit would be worth much much more. Very high depreciation on sonic as they have become rental cars across the United States I guess) Bottom line is if you DO buy a sonic do not buy the turbo. Yes it's more fun to drive because of torque but is annoyingly slow off the line always - and dangerously slow when engine temp is affected by summer weather. I wouldn't recommend anyone buy a Sonic. 16 MPG in town and the dealer says car is fine? Speaks volumes of Chevrolet product.
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D. Meeks, 01/05/2016
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2012 Chevrolet Sonic LS 4dr Hatchback (1.8L 4cyl 6A)
4 of 7 people found this review helpful
Bought it. Love it!
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I love it
javacruz, 02/02/2012
2012 Chevrolet Sonic LS 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 6A)
4 of 7 people found this review helpful
I am 25 y/o and this is my first new car I test drove the Hyundai accent and ford fiesta and the sonic was the best of both worlds. It has an incredibly smooth ride and quiet ,spacious interior. Not to mention it was the cheapest car of the 3. I would recommend this car to anyone I have gotten about 28 mpg city and have not had it on the highway yet.
not worth it!
Emily, 12/12/2015
2012 Chevrolet Sonic LS 4dr Hatchback (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
4 of 8 people found this review helpful
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
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