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3.5 out of 5 stars
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3 out of 5 stars

Ok little car but has issues

Bryan, 12/20/2018
2013 Chevrolet Sonic LS 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
6 of 8 people found this review helpful

I purchased my 2013 Sonic new in ‘13 and it has been an ok car...Nothing to write home about.My a.c compressor went out at approximately 17,000 miles(The little oil seal in the center blew out and it leaked out all of the Freon).GM covered the cost of the compressor and I was stuck paying the labor.The transmission gives me a bump or shudder at stops first thing in the morning.Honestly I’m never buying another GM product again.

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4 out of 5 stars
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2 out of 5 stars
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3 out of 5 stars
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4 out of 5 stars
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2 out of 5 stars
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2 out of 5 stars
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3.13 out of 5 stars

2013 Chevy Sonic RS review

viperaider, 09/09/2013
2013 Chevrolet Sonic RS 4dr Hatchback (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
7 of 10 people found this review helpful

I spent several months looking into my next gas saver. Keep in mind; GAS SAVER. This car won me over with features versus SAVING money. I settled with a brand new RS out the door for $18,900 after negotiating.

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2 out of 5 stars

Worst chevy ever!

Kaleigh, 02/23/2017
2013 Chevrolet Sonic LT 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
4 of 6 people found this review helpful

Was lookING for affordable but reliable new car. Biggest mistake. 2013 have replaced thermostate 4 times in 1 year, no low oil, antifreeze light. Paint bubbling. All parts are cheap on the car. Nothing bUT problems and to avoid issues like this I purchased a brand new car.... mistake. Cheaply made not worth the trouble or the money.

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3 out of 5 stars
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1 out of 5 stars
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2 out of 5 stars
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1 out of 5 stars
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2 out of 5 stars
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2 out of 5 stars
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1 out of 5 stars
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4.75 out of 5 stars

Just got 2013 Sonic LTZ Hatchback Turbo Automatic

key1cc, 09/30/2012
2013 Chevrolet Sonic LTZ 4dr Hatchback (1.8L 4cyl 6A)
44 of 87 people found this review helpful

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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1 out of 5 stars

If you want a horrible car, he is the one!!!!

Alexis, 04/22/2016
2013 Chevrolet Sonic LTZ 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 6A)
7 of 13 people found this review helpful

I bought this car 1 yr ago with 29,000 miles on it, and have had nothing but issues! I have been to dealer literally 18 times! Constant shaking and rough idle that they say is "normal". They have replaced an A/C hose of some kind, water pump, thermostat, camshaft position sensor, head gasket, and 2 motor mounts, stitching on rear seat and that's just what i can think of off the top of my head. It doesn't have a good throttle at all, but once you get going its fine. Really loud engine for such a small car, and gas mileage is crap! Cheap car in price, cheap car in quality. I guess you get what you pay for, but don't waste your money. Once the warranty is out your out of luck!!!!!

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1 out of 5 stars
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3 out of 5 stars
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3 out of 5 stars
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1 out of 5 stars
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3 out of 5 stars
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