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Used 2013 Chevrolet Sonic Hatchback Consumer Reviews

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4 out of 5 stars

Great car but am worried about he future

Jag, 08/31/2016
2013 Chevrolet Sonic LT 4dr Hatchback (1.8L 4cyl 6A)
2 of 6 people found this review helpful

Great little car bought it used with 39,000 miles I now have 59,000, it drives and runs great. But it's cheap. It had been running rough for a a while and I did some research and found two big holes in the air intake hose . Electrical tape fixed it up for now lol. But that worried me and also the transmission is hesitant and jerky at times. But I salt its first thing in the morning before It warms up. The thing that worrys me the most is will this car last for 10 years. It has so much electrical cool stuff that it's nice now but will it still be working 10 years from now. Idk lol. Oh and the seats are not too comfortable but they do the job lol. Besides that it's a great car. :)

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1 out of 5 stars

Emission problem

Sonny bumanlag, 02/16/2016
2013 Chevrolet Sonic LT 4dr Hatchback (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
4 of 14 people found this review helpful

Don't buy this car the warranty is not good after 3 years the car will break down emission problem check engine on problem eat a lot of gas when you put gas car dies if you want buy this car

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5 out of 5 stars

From a Jaguar to a Sonic

bob yates, 10/25/2016
updated 04/29/2021
2013 Chevrolet Sonic RS 4dr Hatchback (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful

Just thought I would try a cheaper small car for a change,, it is fun to drive,, averaging 37 miles per gallon,,,

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4 out of 5 stars

Nice ride, nice price for the RS package

Irena, 05/24/2017
2013 Chevrolet Sonic RS 4dr Hatchback (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful

I purchased this car when it was one year old with 15k miles. I haven't had any problems with it, but it has been recalled a few times for minor stuff, nothing that affected it's performance or was dangerous. I tend to look for affordability, style, and a small climate footprint. I prefer a small vehicle and hatchback, which makes it a versatile car. That being said, I spotted my Sonic RS right off the bat in the dealer lot. Mine is graphite gray, I love the look of the RS. The front and rear end have a sporty look for a small car. The interior is black leather with red stitching, looks nice. I'm satisfied with the storage in front. Mine is an automatic, I'd have preferred the manual. It says "turbo", but I wouldn't call this car fast. Peppy is probably a better word. Decent acceleration for a small car. Handles well during city and highway driving, it keeps up with the larger cars well. It's also a fun little car to drive, and the entertainment center is nice. The AC and heat could be better, it's slow to cool or heat the car for as small as it is. I love the moon roof, a must have in any vehicle, IMHO. All in all, I'm very happy with this purchase.

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4 out of 5 stars

nice car to drive!

kerry g., 10/03/2021
2013 Chevrolet Sonic LT 4dr Hatchback (1.8L 4cyl 6A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

This is a very comfortable car to drive and handles great. It is easy to park and has a lot of features for the money.

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