2020 Chevy Sonic Review

Name: 2020 Chevrolet Sonic Review
Brand: Chevrolet
Rating: 4.0 (36 reviews)

Price Range: $9,999 - $18,998

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2020 Chevrolet Sonic Review

by the Edmunds Experts

What's new

Two new exterior colors
Six-speed manual transmission has been discontinued
Part of the first Sonic generation introduced for 2012

Cost to Drive^{Cost to drive estimates for the 2020 Chevrolet Sonic LS 4dr Sedan (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6A) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $2.84 per gallon for regular unleaded in North Carolina.}

Monthly estimates based on costs in North Carolina

$120/mo

$151/mo

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Reliability Ratings by RepairPal

3.5/5Above Average

#23 out of 27 among Subcompact Cars

RepairPal Reliability Ratings are based on the actual cost, frequency, and severity of unscheduled repairs and maintenance on make/model data for select 2008-2022 vehicles. The reliability of a specific vehicle may vary depending on its maintenance and driving history, model year, trim, and features.

Cost

^{The average total annual cost for unscheduled repairs and maintenance across all model years of the Chevrolet Sonic from 2008-2022.}

$580/yr

vs. $416/yr
for Average Subcompact Car

Frequency

^{The average number of times this model is brought into the shop for unscheduled repairs and maintenance in a single year. RepairPal calculates this metric by tracking millions of unique vehicles over multiple years to determine an average number of visits per year (omitting small routine visits, e.g., oil changes).}

1.31x/yr

vs. 1.22x/yr
for Average Subcompact Car

Severity

^{The probability that a repair will be a major issue, meaning the repair costs 3x the average annual repair cost for all models. This threshold will be higher for vehicles that have higher labor rates and parts costs (such as a premium brand).}

12.3%

vs. 10.1%
for Average Subcompact Car

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Chevrolet Sonic Reviews

Owner Reviews

4.0

36 reviews

5(56%)

4(17%)

3(8%)

2(11%)

1(8%)

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Great Surprise

sogo, 11/05/2019

2017 Chevrolet Sonic Premier 4dr Hatchback (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6A)

The 2017 Sonic Hatchback has more passenger & cargo room than the new Toyota Corolla Hatchback. The Sonic LT/RS comes with power drivers seat and heated seats and pushbutton start. You have to step up to Corollas XSE hatchback model to get these features. The Sonic comes with a sunroof not available in the Toyota. The Sonic has a turbo charged cast iron engine with a 6 speed …

great value

No name given, 03/03/2017

2017 Chevrolet Sonic LT 4dr Hatchback (1.8L 4cyl 6A)

Bought it and have not regretted it. It is an inexpensive car, but has great technology and drives well for a small car. I also think it is a good looking car.

An fun and safe sub compact, with a catch.

Andrew M., 06/04/2020

2017 Chevrolet Sonic LT 4dr Hatchback (1.8L 4cyl 6A)

I've had my Sonic for around three years. The seats are comfortable, the dash is modern. It is equipt with an infotainment center which poweres some lacking, but alright, sounding speakers. It has a smooth ride, as well as a very well build set of struts and shocks. The brakes are more than adequate, even when you decide to drive it more aggressively than usual! My specific model has …

A Amazing Sporty Battle Tank With That Luxury Feel

Christopher Vizcarra, 04/20/2017

2017 Chevrolet Sonic LT 4dr Hatchback (1.8L 4cyl 6A)

I bought the 2017 Chevrolet Sonic LT (Auto) RS Hatchback and added the Convenience & Drivers Confidence Packages to match the goodies of the Premier Trim. There is a reason why I chose the trim I chose; the Hatchback only comes in 2 trims, the LT & Premier, there is a slight difference between the two trims. The LT has an amazingly quiet cabin equal to the highest trim of a $70k+ luxury …

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2020 Sonic Highlights

Type:

Sedan

Trim:

Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee	$16,720
Engine Type	Gas
Combined MPG	29 MPG
Cost to Drive	$120/month
Seating	5 seats
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place	14.9 cu.ft.
Drivetrain	front wheel drive
Warranty	3 years / 36,000 miles

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Safety

Our experts like the Sonic models:

Forward Collision Alert: Detects potential obstacles and warns the driver to take action to avoid a collision.
Lane Departure Warning: Alerts the driver if the car drifts out of its lane without the turn signal engaged.
Rear Park Assist: Sounds an audible tone when reversing to alert the driver to obstacles that may not be visible behind the car.

NHTSA Overall Rating

The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration offers independent analysis.

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating
Overall5 / 5
Driver5 / 5
Passenger5 / 5
Side Crash Rating
Overall5 / 5
Side Barrier Rating
Overall5 / 5
Driver5 / 5
Passenger5 / 5
Combined Side Barrier & Pole Ratings
Front Seat5 / 5
Back Seat5 / 5
Rollover
Rollover4 / 5
Dynamic Test ResultNo Tip
Risk Of Rollover12.6%

IIHS Rating

The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety uses extensive crash tests to determine car safety.

Small Overlap Front Driver-Side Test
Good
Small Overlap Front Passenger-Side Test
Good
Moderate Overlap Front Test – Original
Good
Moderate Overlap Front Test – Updated
Not Tested
Side Impact Test – Original
Good
Side Impact Test – Updated
Not Tested
Roof Strength Test
Good
Rear Crash Protection / Head Restraint
Good

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Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 2020 Chevrolet Sonic LS 4dr Sedan (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6A) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $2.84 per gallon for regular unleaded in North Carolina.

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great value

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A Amazing Sporty Battle Tank With That Luxury Feel

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