Used 2014 Chevrolet Sonic LS 4dr Hatchback (1.8L 4cyl 5M) Consumer Reviews

Name: 2014 Chevrolet Sonic Review
Brand: Chevrolet
Rating: 4.0 (2 reviews)

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Melissa, Tempe, AZ, 09/11/2016

Chevrolet Sonic LS 4dr Hatchback (1.8L 4cyl 5M)

2 of 3 people found this review helpful

Purchased my car new in 2014. It fit my then situation and lifestyle. I liked the layout and look of the inside and the ability to lay down seats to carry more cargo. After 3-4 months of owning it, the battery exploded and ate through the cables. I live in AZ, and yes it's hot, but no reason a battery should fail THAT fast. Covered under warranty so no biggie. I think started having cosmetic issues : rear view mirror came loose and fell off, left driver mirror became lose, exhaust rattled causing a lot of noise in the rear end, and the tires constantly needed air. I'm a careful driver so we can't blame any of that on driving habits. I also had a fuel sensor replaced about six months into the car, and recently replaced again about 2 months ago. My battery also died again 2 weeks ago, so in 2 years the car has had 3 batteries. I took a trip to the Grand Canyon recently and the car struggled terribly to climb the mountains from Phoenix to Northern AZ. It did not want to shift gears and worked very hard climbing with no acceleration. All in all, I would not purchase this car again for the maintenance issues alone. This car is more so for a teenage driver just starring out, who doesn't drive in hill/mountainous areas (flat land only). The interior is nice and it's fun to drive, but mechanically, very much so on the low end. I do not recommend for people over 6'0 or someone with taller children as I have an 11 year old who is 5'5 and can no longer fit in the backseat.

Safety: 2 out of 5 stars

Technology: 4 out of 5 stars

Performance: 2 out of 5 stars

Interior: 5 out of 5 stars

Comfort: 4 out of 5 stars

Reliability: 3 out of 5 stars

Value: 2 out of 5 stars

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Sherry Raimey, Cape Girardeau, MO, 10/29/2016

Chevrolet Sonic LS 4dr Hatchback (1.8L 4cyl 5M)

0 of 0 people found this review helpful

If you prefer the "extras" - camera, navigation, entertainment system - purchase one with it included. Car rides well, has great sound system, great gas mileage, handles well, and the safety features are outstanding! Great first-car for new drivers; adorable for more-seasoned drivers. Very reliable-just keep up basic maintenance. I <3 this car!!!