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Used 2016 Chevrolet Sonic Consumer Reviews

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Great For College Student, Many Standard Features

ASA203, 05/08/2017
2015 Chevrolet Sonic LT 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 6A)
3 of 5 people found this review helpful

I own 2 Sonic LT's one a 2012 and the second a 2015. I bought both new and they are currently used by the students away at College. It's hard to find a car with these features for the price. Standard on the LT is PW, PL, Cruise, Alloy Wheels and Remote start. The 2015 has the option package that includes 16" wheels, fog lights, backup camera and touch screen infotainment display. The Sonic comfort and ride is better than the Corolla and Ford Fiesta. Plenty of room for 4 with luggage space in the Sedan. The other great feature is On-Star's free basic system for 5 years which allows for Remote Start and Locking/Unlocking the vehicle from your Smart Phone. My only complaint is the factory tires are really bad in the snow. I replaced the OEM tires with good all-season tires and traction is much better.

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5 out of 5 stars

Sonic a great car for a college student

Sonic Boomer, 10/11/2016
2016 Chevrolet Sonic LTZ 4dr Hatchback (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
7 of 15 people found this review helpful

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Outstanding car

Jeanne, 01/26/2016
2015 Chevrolet Sonic LTZ 4dr Hatchback (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
4 of 8 people found this review helpful

Love everything about this car and ability to flat tow is a bonus

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Nice car up to about 50,000 miles

Karjam, 03/15/2024
2016 Chevrolet Sonic LS 4dr Hatchback (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Catalytic converter needed replaced. Car rattles and vibrates terribly. I have a 2016 Sonic and was told by dealership that this is normal for these cars. Feels like I am riding in a comfortable go-kart. Still only have 75,000 Mike's on it and it's pretty rough.

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My Cheverolet sonic

L. Walker, 05/30/2016
2015 Chevrolet Sonic LT 4dr Hatchback (1.8L 4cyl 6A)
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