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ExTERIOR

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LTz RS

Foglamps

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Mirrors: Manual-adjustable 
Heated, power-adjustable, manual-folding  
Integrated blind spot mirrors

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Rear vision camera

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Spoiler: Rear, integrated decklid (Sedan) 
Rear, roof-mounted (Hatchback)

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ENgINE/chASSIS

Engine: ECOTEC® 1.8L 4-cylinder with Variable Valve  

 

Timing, 138 horsepower and 125 lb.-ft. of torque

ECOTEC 1.4L turbocharged 4-cylinder with Variable  

 

Valve Timing, 138 horsepower and 148 lb.-ft. of torque


 


 

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Transmission: 5-speed manual  
6-speed automatic with thumb-controlled gear  

 

selection on the shifter  

6-speed automatic with thumb-controlled gear  

 

selection on the shifter, RS-specific gearset 

6-speed manual 
6-speed manual, RS-specific gearset


 

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PAcKAgES

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LT

LTz RS

Dusk Package:

 ECOTEC 1.4L turbocharged 4-cylinder 

engine, 6-speed manual or automatic transmission, 
4-wheel antilock disc brakes, 18

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 Midnight Silver-

painted aluminum wheels, Mojave-accented interior 
trim, ground effects, custom exhaust tip, and matte-
finish grille, door handles and decklid trim; available 
exclusively in Ashen Gray Metallic exterior color with 
Mojave leather-appointed interior

AuDIO SySTEmS

Bluetooth® wireless technology 

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 for select phones

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Chevrolet MyLink 

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 Radio: 7-inch diagonal color  

touch-screen, AM/FM stereo with seek-scan and digital 
clock; includes Bluetooth

 audio streaming 

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 for select 

phones, Siri Eyes Free,

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 voice recognition technology, 

and smartphone app integration with BringGo,

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TuneIn,

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 Pandora

 Internet Radio 

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 and  

Stitcher SmartRadio™ 

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Premium 6-speaker sound system

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SAFETy & SEcuRITy

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LT

LTz RS

10 air bags: 

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 Driver and front passenger frontal, 

includes Passenger Sensing System; front and rear 
seat-mounted side-impact; roof rail-mounted head-
curtain for front and rear outboard seating positions; 
driver and front passenger knee

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Forward Collision Alert and Lane Departure Warning

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Tire Pressure Monitor 

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INTERIOR

Cruise control

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Power door locks

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Remote vehicle starter system 

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Remote Keyless Entry

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Sunroof: Power, tilt/sliding with express-open  
and wind deflector

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SEATINg

Heated seats: Driver and front passenger

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Seat trim: Perforated leatherette  
Leather-appointed with sueded microfiber inserts

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Based on GM Small Car segment. 

Government 5-Star Safety Ratings are part of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA’s) New Car Assessment Program (www.SaferCar.gov). 

EPA estimate for LT/LTZ with available 1.4L turbocharged engine and 6-speed manual transmission. 

Assembled in Orion Township, Michigan, of U.S. and globally sourced parts. 

The Chevrolet Sonic received the highest numerical score among sub-compact cars in the proprietary J.D. Power 2012–2013 Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout Studies.

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 2013 study based on 83,442 total responses 

from new-vehicle owners of 230 models and measures opinions after 90 days of ownership. Proprietary study results are based on experiences and perceptions of owners surveyed in February–May 2013. Your experiences may vary. Visit jdpower.com. 

Requires ECOTEC 1.8L 4-cylinder engine and available 

Wheels and Foglamp Package or 16-inch painted accessory wheels. 

Requires available Chevrolet MyLink Radio. 

Requires available 6-speed manual or automatic transmission. 

Requires available ECOTEC 1.4L turbocharged 4-cylinder engine. 

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Always use safety belts and the correct restraint for 

your child’s age and size. Even in vehicles equipped with the Passenger Sensing System, children are safer when properly secured in a rear seat in the appropriate infant, child or booster seat. Never place a rear-facing infant restraint in the front seat of any vehicle equipped with a passenger air bag. See the 

Owner’s Manual and the child safety seat instructions for more safety information. 

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Requires available Chevrolet MyLink Radio and rear vision camera. 

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Excludes spare tire when equipped. 

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Requires available 6-speed automatic transmission. 

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Requires available Fun and Sun Package or available 

LT Promotional Package. 

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Requires available Dusk Package. 

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Go to gmtotalconnect.com to find out which phones are compatible with the vehicle. 

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MyLink functionality varies by Chevrolet model. Full functionality requires compatible Bluetooth and smartphone, and USB connectivity for some 

devices. MyLink on Sonic does not include functionality such as enhanced voice recognition, Gracenote and CD player. 

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Requires available Chevrolet MyLink and compatible iPhone running iOS 6. 

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Requires Chevrolet MyLink. BringGo app must be purchased separately. Requires compatible smartphone. 

Data plan rates apply. See dealer or call 1-855-4-SUPPORT (1-855-4-787-7678) for more information. 

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Data plan rates apply. 

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Eliminates card holder. 

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Eliminates CD player and card holder.

a caR foR fiRsts   

Chevrolet Sonic is the first and only small car in its class

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 to 

receive a 5-Star Overall Vehicle Score for Safety from NHTSA.

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With its available turbocharged engine, Sonic offers up to 40 MPG 
on the highway.

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 It’s also the only small car built right here in 

the United States.

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 And for the second year in a row, Sonic was 

recognized by the J.D. Power APEAL Study as the “Highest 
Ranked Vehicle Appeal among Sub-Compact Cars.”

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 Sonic invites 

everyone to experience life with three words: Let’s do this!

Sonic RS Hatchback in Red Hot.

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