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

Engine, ECOTEC 1.8L Variable Valve Timing DOHC 4-cylinder sequential MFI estimated (138 hp [103 kW] @ 6300 rpm, 125 lb-ft of torque [168.8 N-m] @ 3800 rpm)

Transmission, manual

Axle, 3.94 ratio

Front wheel drive

Transmission, 5-speed manual

Battery, 438 cold-cranking amps

Alternator, 100 amps

Suspension, Touring

Brakes, 4-wheel antilock

Steering, power, Electric Power Steering (EPS)

Exhaust, stainless-steel, heavy-duty

Mechanical jack with tools

Wheels, 17" (43.2 cm) painted aluminum

Tires, P205/50R17 all-season, blackwall

Tire, compact spare

Headlamps, halogen composite

Headlamp control, automatic on and off

Fog lamps, front

Mirrors, outside heated power-adjustable, body-color, manual-folding

Glass, solar absorbing, tinted

Wipers, front intermittent, variable

Wiper, rear intermittent with washer

Spoiler, rear, roof-mounted, large, body-color

Moldings, chrome belt-line

Door handles, body-color with chrome strip

Lift handle and release lever, rear, chrome

Audio system, AM/FM stereo with USB port, CD player and MP3 playback/WMA seek-and-scan, digital clock, DSP, auxiliary input jack, Bluetooth audio streaming and digit dial

Audio system feature, premium 6-speaker system

Audio system feature, USB port

Audio system feature, auxiliary input jack

Bluetooth for phone, personal cell phone connectivity to vehicle audio system and HMI (Human Machine Interface)

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Roof antenna

Seats, front bucket with recline and height-adjustable headrests

Seat trim, perforated leatherette seating surfaces

Seat adjuster, driver 4-way manual

Seat adjuster, front passenger 2-way manual

Seats, heated driver and front passenger

Armrest, driver seat

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

Cup holders, 2 front and 1 rear

Bottle holders, 2, on driver and front passenger doors

Floor mats, carpeted front and rear

Steering column, tilt and telescoping

Steering wheel, leather-wrapped

Steering wheel controls, mounted audio and phone interface controls

Instrumentation, with analog tachometer; digital speedometer, odometer, trip odometer and fuel gauge

Temperature sensor, outside

Oil life monitoring system

Driver Information Center with trip odometer, fuel range, average fuel economy, average vehicle speed, tire pressure and oil life remaining

Door locks, power

Remote Keyless Entry

Windows, power with driver Express-Up and Down with anti-pinch feature

Cruise control, electronic with set and resume speed

Engine immobilizer, theft-deterrent system

Theft-deterrent system, content theft alarm

Cabin air filter, pollutant

Air conditioning, single-zone manual

Defogger, rear-window electric

Map pocket, front passenger seatback

Power outlet, auxiliary, front center console

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

Cargo shade, rear

Keys, ignition, foldable, 2

Brakes, front disc/rear drum

Brake Assist

Electronic brake force distribution

Hill hold feature

StabiliTrak, stability control system

Traction control

Daytime Running Lamps

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

Air bags, 10 total (Always use safety belts and child restraints. Children are safer when properly secured in a rear seat in the appropriate child restraint. See the Owners Manual for more information.)

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

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

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

Automatic Crash Response

OnStar, 6 months of Directions and Connections plan includes Automatic Crash Response, Emergency Services, Crisis Assist, Stolen Vehicle Assistance including Stolen Vehicle Slowdown, Remote Door Unlock (requires power locks), Navigation, OnStar Vehicle Diagnostics, Roadside Assistance, and Hands Free Calling. (Visit onstar.com for details and system limitations.)

Stolen Vehicle Assistance

OnStar Vehicle Diagnostics

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

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

Door locks, rear child security, power

LATCH system (Lower Anchors and Top tethers for CHildren), for child safety seats

Tire Pressure Monitor System

3 Basic Years / 36,000 Basic Miles

5 Drivetrain Years / 100,000 Drivetrain Miles

5 Roadside Assistance Years / 6 Corrosion Years

100,000 Roadside Assistance Miles / 3 Corrosion Years

100,000 Corrosion Miles / 36,000 Corrosion Miles/km