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2012 Chevrolet Sonic

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REBECCA K.
2012 Chevrolet Sonic
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02/06/2024
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Done

Gets great gas mileage. I liked the onstar service but it is outdated and not available anymore. Hands free phone is great too. Would have liked a sun roof and heated seats. When the seats fold down you can haul a lot in such a small vehicle.
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DEBRA M.
2012 Chevrolet Sonic
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10/24/2023
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Love this zippy car !

Chevy made a super-star car: the Sonic, the only subcompact both built and sold in North America. Introduced at the 2010 Paris Motor Show, by 2013, it won the Consumer Guide Automotive Best Buy award. Very impressive. I own the LTZ 5-speed hatchback, 138 hp turbocharged 1.4-liter 4-cylinder with 148 ft-lb of torque. It is safe, great on gas mileage, and comfortable for young drivers, and short, old people like me. The color palette is daring (not your grandma's bland silver); mine is Inferno orange metallic: spicy! I've seen newer models in bright green, deep purple and copper. It is equipped with OnStar (never used after initial trial) and a power sun roof. DO NOT lose the jackknife key fob: they are pricey $$$. There are long-term issues, so oil maintenance and thermal system checks cannot be ignored. Hoses are nylon and one of mine disintegrated, so heat is an enemy. It has been a great vehicle for 11 years. With proper maintenance, it'll make 250,000. Plastic interior details could have been better: both sun visors do not fold up, the gear shift head fell off and radio knobs have worn. Recently, the mini tilt control that mimics a joy stick to position both rear-view mirrors is flopping. I was able to haul all kinds of stuff with the rear seats flat. Great storage capacity. Too bad Chevy stopped production on the Sonic in 2020 to ramp up the Bolt. This car is SOLID. Equipped with Bluetooth hands-free connectivity, and a USB port hidden in the glovebox. I LOVE IT !! ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥
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Morton E.
2012 Chevrolet Sonic
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10/02/2023
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Great car

Size and power are great. My 2012 had no repairs until now (2023). Originally purchased the car due to it's size, power, and the fact that the trunk was flat, without a lip. Many cars this size have the trunk floor lower than the opening making it difficult to load and unload packages. Fun to drive.
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iona g.
2012 Chevrolet Sonic
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12/12/2020
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Still hear a little rattle but car running smooth now

I’m pleased with how my car sounds and runs now. I feel much more safer driving the car now. My mileage is very good on this car and I have traveled quite a bit from one state to the next. I love this car.
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LISA P.
2012 Chevrolet Sonic
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05/11/2020
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My Chevy Sonic Review

My Chevy Sonic is : . Good on gas . Tires and parts are affordable . My hatchback comes in handy. . Four of us fit comfortably in the car. . Very dependable . My car needs minimal service
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DAVID W.
2012 Chevrolet Sonic
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12/31/2019
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Happy Sonic owner

Have been very please with my first small car. It is fast. It is great in snow. Great trunk space. It is difficult to discover vehicles painted orange and Sonic had that choice for me. I like the round steering wheel.
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DAVID C.
2012 Chevrolet Sonic
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06/14/2019
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GREAT!

Fun to drive, very quiet (if you run the fan over the 2 setting, you won't hear the engine!), great mileage (over 46.54mpg on a recent road trip). Needs a deeper tone horn and far better speakers.
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CHRISTINA O.
2012 Chevrolet Sonic
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05/26/2019
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Great Car

I have had no problems with this vehicle. I travel a lot and the Sonic gets great gas mileage. 119000 miles so far. Plenty of leg room for being a small car. Has great acceleration. I would recommend buying this vehicle.
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JIM V.
2012 Chevrolet Sonic
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01/08/2019
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Dave M.
2012 Chevrolet Sonic
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12/29/2018
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Sardine can

If can get in the car without more than 15 distorted moves your good.!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!+!!!!+++++×@+×÷/_/33rdghgfff ÷××++++×+++++××÷÷÷÷×22233+××××÷××××××××××××÷××××÷÷÷÷÷÷
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DAVID C.
2012 Chevrolet Sonic
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03/17/2018
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2012 Chevy Sonic

FANTASTIC!!! Fun car to drive and I save LOTS of gas!!!
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KEITH T.
2012 Chevrolet Sonic
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01/21/2018
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Fun to drive and efficient

If you like to drive go karts the turbo version is lots of fun. On the practical side its a very efficient mode of transportation. Only is is the heating elements in the seats have broken twice. Mechanically very sound and relatively low maintenance costs.
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MELISSA E.
2012 Chevrolet Sonic
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09/27/2017
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Comfortable ride

This is a comfortable car to drive. I've had to get use to how loose the steering is but for a base line car I'm enjoying it.
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DAVID C.
2012 Chevrolet Sonic
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09/09/2017
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great ride

I have never owned such a little car that gave such a great ride and such fun to drive!
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CINDY W.
2012 Chevrolet Sonic
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02/13/2017

Love Bug

This is my favorite car in years, fun easy and great mileage
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SUSAN W.
2012 Chevrolet Sonic
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08/27/2016

Great car

Love my Sonic - runs great, looks great.
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MARY BETH J.
2012 Chevrolet Sonic
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06/26/2016

2012 Sonic Hatchback

The one we drive has the 6 speed manual transmission and the 1.5 litre in line 4 with the turbo. It certainly is peppy. It handles well and is reasonably quiet. It hold a lot of stuff. Seats are a bit hard and it is a little bouncy. Not a great long distance car.
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JACLYN W.
2012 Chevrolet Sonic
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05/27/2016

Ok car

Cheap build quality lots of random little issues issues with thumping under drivers side floor board off and on no one can seem to figure out would never buy another would not recommend to anyone
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