2016 Chevrolet Sonic Hatchback

2016 Sonic Hatchback

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Exterior
Interior
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Competition

$14,945 MSRP From
29.7 mpg AVG, Comb.
138 hp Max. Power
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Chevrolet Sonic Hatchback is a five-seat compact vehicle in the Hatchback category. For the 2016 model year, there are four trim-lines to choose from with two different gas engines that produce 138 horsepower. EPA-estimated annual regular gasoline expense is $1,800 to $2,050, which over the course of five years will save you $1,500 in extra fuel spending. Chevrolet Sonic Hatchback has received a 5-stars crash rating from NHTSA.

2016 Chevrolet Sonic Hatchback LS / LT / LTZ

2016 Chevrolet Sonic Hatchback RS

Exterior

Exterior Dimensions

Width: -
Width W/O Mirrors: 68.3 in
Length: 159.0 in
Height: 59.3 - 59.7 in
Wheelbase: 99.4 in

2016 Sonic Hatchback has a relatively short wheelbase ( 99.4 in) and a wider body structure compared to vehicles of similar length and class. It is relatively heavier with curb weight of 2720 - 2868 lbs.

Interior

First Row Dimensions

Leg Room: 41.8 inHip Room: 51.4 inHead Room: 38.7 inShoulder Room: 53.4 in

Second Row Dimensions

Leg Room: 34.6 inHip Room: 51.6 inHead Room: 38.1 inShoulder Room: 53.0 in

Trunk Volume

19.0 ft³

2016 Sonic Hatchback seats five adults. On first-row passenger room it falls below average on all four measurements: legs, shoulders, hips, and head room. When it comes to second-row passenger room, Sonic Hatchback ia a class-leader on only two measurements - hips and head - and has a larger than average room for second-row passengers on legs and shoulders. Trunk volume is the larger than average among its peers with 19.0 cu. ft.

Full Specifications

Trim	2016 Sonic LS	2016 Sonic LT	2016 Sonic RS	2016 Sonic LTZ
Configuration	1.8 L, Man, FWD 1.8 L, Auto, FWD	1.8 L, Man, FWD 1.8 L, Auto, FWD	1.4 L, Turbo, Man, FWD 1.4 L, Turbo, Auto, FWD	1.4 L, Turbo, Auto, FWD
Starging MSRP	$14,945	$16,195	$16,755	$18,145	$20,095	$21,495	$20,345
Engine	1.8L Inline-4	1.8L Inline-4	1.8L Inline-4	1.8L Inline-4	1.4L Inline-4 Turbo	1.4L Inline-4 Turbo	1.4L Inline-4 Turbo
HP	138 hp	138 hp	138 hp	138 hp	138 hp	138 hp	138 hp
Drivetrain	Front Wheel Drive	Front Wheel Drive	Front Wheel Drive	Front Wheel Drive	Front Wheel Drive	Front Wheel Drive	Front Wheel Drive
City	26 MPG	24 MPG	26 MPG	24 MPG	26 - 28 MPG	25 - 27 MPG	25 - 27 MPG
Highway	34 MPG	34 MPG	34 MPG	34 MPG	33 - 38 MPG	33 - 36 MPG	33 - 36 MPG
Combined	29 MPG	28 MPG	29 MPG	28 MPG	29 - 32 MPG	28 - 30 MPG	28 - 30 MPG
Annual Fuel Cost	$1,950	$2,050	$1,950	$2,050	$1,800 - $1,950	$1,900 - $2,050	$1,900 - $2,050

2016 Sonic Hatchback comes in four trim levels, with an average price that is $857 more compared to its rivals. With a heavier body, and on average more powerful engine, Sonic Hatchback

Safety

2016 Chevrolet Sonic Hatchback Front Crash Test

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Front Crash Rating

2016 Chevrolet Sonic Hatchback Side Crash Test

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Side Crash Rating

2016 Chevrolet Sonic Hatchback Side Pole Crash Test

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Side Pole Crash Rating

Complaints: 44
Recalls: 2

2016 Sonic Hatchback has a 5-star NHTSA overall crash safety rating, which is higher than the average among other competing models. Furthermore, it has higher than average ratings for all three crash tests: Front, Side, and Side Plole. Customers have filed forty-four complaints, which is less than the average for its rivals. There are also two recalls issued by Chevrolet.