2016 Chevrolet Sonic Sedan

2016 Sonic Sedan

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Exterior
Interior
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Competition

$14,345 MSRP From
29.7 mpg AVG, Comb.
138 hp Max. Power
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Chevrolet Sonic Sedan is a five-seat compact vehicle in the Sedan 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 Sedan has received a 5-stars crash rating from NHTSA.

2016 Chevrolet Sonic Sedan LS / LT / LTZ

2016 Chevrolet Sonic Sedan RS

Exterior

Exterior Dimensions

Width: -
Width W/O Mirrors: 68.3 in
Length: 173.1 in
Height: 59.3 - 59.7 in
Wheelbase: 99.4 in

2016 Sonic Sedan 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 2733 - 2894 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: 37.8 inShoulder Room: 53.0 in

Trunk Volume

14.9 ft³

2016 Sonic Sedan 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 Sedan ia a class-leader on only one measurement - head - and has a larger than average room for second-row passengers on shoulders and hips. Trunk volume is the largest among its peers with 14.9 cu. ft.

Full Specifications

Trim	2016 Sonic LS	2016 Sonic LT	2016 Sonic LTZ	2016 Sonic RS
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, Auto, FWD	1.4 L, Turbo, Man, FWD 1.4 L, Turbo, Auto, FWD
Starging MSRP	$14,345	$15,595	$16,155	$17,545	$19,780	$20,095	$21,495
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	25 - 27 MPG	26 - 28 MPG	25 - 27 MPG
Highway	34 MPG	34 MPG	34 MPG	34 MPG	33 - 36 MPG	33 - 38 MPG	33 - 36 MPG
Combined	29 MPG	28 MPG	29 MPG	28 MPG	28 - 30 MPG	29 - 32 MPG	28 - 30 MPG
Annual Fuel Cost	$1,950	$2,050	$1,950	$2,050	$1,900 - $2,050	$1,800 - $1,950	$1,900 - $2,050

2016 Sonic Sedan comes in four trim levels, with an average price that is $479 more compared to its rivals. With a heavier body, and on average more powerful engine, Sonic Sedan

Safety

2016 Chevrolet Sonic Sedan Front Crash Test

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Front Crash Rating

2016 Chevrolet Sonic Sedan Side Crash Test

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Side Crash Rating

2016 Chevrolet Sonic Sedan Side Pole Crash Test

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Side Pole Crash Rating

Complaints: 44
Recalls: 2

2016 Sonic Sedan 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.