2020 Chevrolet Sonic Review, Pricing, and Specs (2024)

2020 Chevrolet Sonic Review, Pricing, and Specs (1)

EPA Classification

Compact Cars

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

Engine Order Code

LUV

Engine Type and Required Fuel

Turbocharged Gas I4

Displacement (liters/cubic inches)

1.4L/83

Fuel System

Electronic Fuel Injection

Maximum Horsepower @ RPM

138 @ 4900

Maximum Torque @ RPM

148 @ 1850

Cooling System Capacity (quarts)

NA

Transmission Order Code

MH8

Transmission Description

Automatic

Number of Transmission Speeds

6

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.58

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.96

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.91

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.45

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.75

Reverse Ratio (:1)

2.94

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.23

Clutch Size

NA

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score

NA

CO2 Emissions, 15K mi/year (tons)

6.2

Range, city/highway (miles)

317.20 / 414.80

EPA Fuel Economy, combined/city/highway (mpg)

29 / 26 / 34

EPA Fuel Economy Equivalent (for hybrid and electric vehicles), combined/city/highway (MPGe)

N/A / N/A / N/A

Fuel Capacity / Gas Tank Size

12.2

Aux Fuel Tank Capacity (gallons)

NA

Wheelbase (inches)

99.4

Width, without mirrors (inches)

68.3

Height (inches)

59.7

Front Track Width (inches)

59.4

Rear Track Width (inches)

59.4

Minimum Ground Clearance (inches)

NA

Liftover Height (inches)

NA

Passenger / Seating Capacity

5

Total Passenger Volume (cubic feet)

90.3

Front Head Room (inches)

38.7

Front Leg Room (inches)

41.8

Front Shoulder Room (inches)

53.4

Front Hip Room (inches)

51.4

Second Row Head Room (inches)

37.8

Second Row Leg Room (inches)

34.6

Second Row Shoulder Room (inches)

53

Second Row Hip Room (inches)

51.6

Trunk Space (cubic feet)

14.9

Steering Type

Electric Pwr Steering

Steering Ratio (:1)

NA

Turns, lock to lock

NA

Turning Diameter / Radius, curb to curb (feet)

34.5

Turning Diameter / Radius, wall to wall (feet)

NA

Front Suspension Type

MacPherson Strut

Rear Suspension Type

Semi-Independent Torsion Beam

Front Shock Absorber Diameter (mm)

NA

Rear Shock Absorber Diameter (mm)

NA

Front Anti-Roll Bar Diameter (inches)

NA

Rear Anti-Roll Bar Diameter (inches)

NA

Brake Type

Pwr

Anti-Lock-Braking System

4-Wheel

Front Brake Rotors, diameter x thickness (inches)

10.8 x 1.0

Rear Brake Rotors, diameter x thickness (inches)

NA

Rear Drums, diameter x width (inches)

9.0 x -TBD-

Front Wheel Size (inches)

15 x -TBD-

Front Wheel Material

Steel

Front Tire Size

P195/65R15

Rear Wheel Size (inches)

15 x -TBD-

Rear Wheel Material

Steel

Rear Tire Size

P195/65R15

Spare Wheel Size (inches)

NA

Spare Wheel Material

NA

Spare Tire Size

T115/70R16

Maximum Trailer Weight, dead weight hitch (pounds)

NA

Maximum Tongue Weight, dead weight hitch (pounds)

NA

Maximum Trailer Weight, weight distributing hitch (pounds)

NA

Maximum Tongue Weight, weight distributing hitch (pounds)

NA

Base Curb Weight (pounds)

2857

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F

438

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

100

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  • 2016 Chevrolet Sonic hatchback
  • 2016 Chevrolet Sonic RS sedan
  • 2016 Chevrolet Sonic RS hatchback
  • 2016 Chevrolet Sonic sedan
  • 2015 Chevrolet Sonic RS hatchback
  • 2015 Chevrolet Sonic hatchback
  • 2015 Chevrolet Sonic RS sedan
  • 2015 Chevrolet Sonic sedan
  • 2014 Chevrolet Sonic hatchback
  • 2014 Chevrolet Sonic RS hatchback
  • 2014 Chevrolet Sonic sedan
  • 2014 Chevrolet Sonic RS sedan
  • 2013 Chevrolet Sonic RS hatchback
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  • 2012 Chevrolet Sonic sedan
  • 2012 Chevrolet Sonic hatchback

Engine, ECOTEC Turbo 1.4L Variable Valve Timing DOHC 4-cylinder sequential MFI (138 hp [103 kW] @ 4900 rpm, 148 lb-ft of torque [199.8 N-m] @ 1850 rpm)

Transmission, 6-speed automatic

Axle, 3.23 final drive ratio

Front wheel drive

Battery, 438 cold-cranking amps

Battery rundown protection

Alternator, 100 amps

Suspension, Touring

Steering, power, Electric Power Steering (EPS)

Brakes, front disc/rear drum

Exhaust, stainless-steel, heavy-duty

Mechanical jack with tools

Wheels, 15" (38.1 cm) steel with full bolt-on wheel covers

Tires, P195/65R15 all-season, blackwall

Tire, T115/70R16, blackwall, compact spare

Headlamps, projector type

Headlamp control, automatic on and off

Mirrors, outside manual, body-color, manual-folding

Glass, solar absorbing, tinted

Wipers, front intermittent, variable

Door handles, body-color

Audio system, Chevrolet Infotainment 3 system, 7" diagonal color touchscreen, AM/FM stereo. Additional features for compatible phones include: Bluetooth audio streaming for 2 active devices, voice command pass-through to phone, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto capable.

Audio system feature, 4-speaker system includes 2 tweeters and 2 front speakers located in front doors

Bluetooth for phone, personal cell phone connectivity to vehicle audio system

Bluetooth audio streaming

4G LTE Wi-Fi Hotspot capable (Terms and limitations apply. See onstar.com or dealer for details.)

Seats, front bucket with recline and height-adjustable headrests

Seat trim, Sport Cloth

Seat adjuster, driver 4-way manual, fore/aft, up/down

Seat adjuster, front passenger 2-way manual, fore/aft

Armrest, driver seat

Seat, rear bench 60/40 split-folding with outboard height-adjustable headrests

Floor mats, carpeted front and rear

Steering column, tilt and telescoping

Steering wheel, sport, 3-spoke

Steering wheel controls, mounted audio and phone interface controls

Keys, ignition, foldable, 2

Temperature sensor, outside

Oil life monitoring system

Driver Information Center with trip odometer, fuel range, average fuel economy and average vehicle speed

Windows, manual

Window, manual operated, rear

Battery, retained accessory power

Door locks, power

Remote Keyless Entry

Trunk release, inside, remote

Engine immobilizer, theft-deterrent system

Theft-deterrent system, content theft alarm

Audio system feature, USB ports, 2 and auxiliary input jack

Audio system feature, auxiliary input jack

Power outlet, auxiliary, front center console

Air conditioning, single-zone manual

Air filtration system, pollutant and odor

Defogger, rear-window electric

Instrument panel, Jet Black accents

Cup holders, 2 front and 1 rear

Bottle holders, 2, on driver and front passenger doors with storage pockets

Mirror, inside rearview manual day/night

Visors, driver and front passenger vanity mirrors, covered

Assist handles, driver, front passenger and rear outboard

Lighting, interior overhead courtesy, rear and dual front reading lamps

Lighting, interior, trunk/cargo area

Shift knob, satin silver

Map pocket, front passenger seatback

Chevrolet Connected Access capable (Subject to terms. See onstar.com or dealer for details.)

Brakes, 4-wheel antilock

Brake Assist, panic

Electronic brake force distribution

Hill Start Assist

StabiliTrak, stability control system

Traction control

Daytime Running Lamps, LED

Airbags, 10 total (Always use seat belts and child restraints. Children are safer when properly secured in a rear seat in the appropriate child restraint. See the Owner's Manual for more information.)

Airbags, dual-stage, frontal, driver and right-front passenger includes Passenger Sensing System (Always use seat belts and child restraints. Children are safer when properly secured in a rear seat in the appropriate child restraint. See the Owner's Manual for more information.)

Airbags, thorax side-impact seat-mounted, side-front and rear outboard seating positions (Always use seat belts and child restraints. Children are safer when properly secured in a rear seat in the appropriate child restraint. See the Owner's Manual for more information.)

Airbags, head curtain, side-front and rear outboard seating positions (Always use seat belts and child restraints. Children are safer when properly secured in a rear seat in the appropriate child restraint. See the Owner's Manual for more information.)

Airbags, knee, driver and front passenger (Always use seat belts and child restraints. Children are safer when properly secured in a rear seat in the appropriate child restraint. See the Owner's Manual for more information.)

OnStar and Chevrolet connected services capable (Terms and limitations apply. See onstar.com or dealer for details.)

Rear Vision Camera

Seat belts, 3-point, driver and front passenger, height-adjustable includes pretensioners and load limiters

Seat belts, 3-point, rear, all seating positions, rear

Door locks, rear child security

LATCH system (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren), for child restraint seats

Trunk emergency release handle

Tire Pressure Monitoring System

<<< Preliminary 2020 Warranty Note >>> Warranty Note / 3 Basic Years

36,000 Basic Miles / 5 Drivetrain Years

60,000 Drivetrain Miles / Qualified Fleet Purchases: 5 Years/100,000 Miles Drivetrain Note

5 Roadside Assistance Years / 6 Corrosion Years

3 Corrosion Years / 100,000 Corrosion Miles

36,000 Corrosion Miles / 60,000 Roadside Assistance Miles/km

Qualified Fleet Purchases: 5 Years/100,000 Miles Roadside Assistance Note / 1 Year/1 Visit Maintenance Note

Overall Rating

5/5

Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating

5/5

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver

5/5

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger

5/5

Overall Side Crash Rating

5/5

Side Barrier Rating

5/5

Side Barrier Rating Driver

5/5

Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat

5/5

Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat

5/5

Combined Side Rating Front Seat

5/5

Combined Side Rating Rear Seat

5/5

Rollover Rating

4/5

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