I loved my 2013 Sonic RS. It was quick enough to be entertaining, featured leather seats and a more aggressive 6-speed, and was totally flingable. I miss “Sonny” to this day
Trust me, it’s not worth it. They’re considered Throwaways, I bought one used at 104k thousand, got to 120k and having to get the engine replaced due to misfiring, there were so many mechanical and electrical issues
@@kaelobstewart1317 I would think a lot of things can cause a misfire.. bad sensors. Spark plugs, timing issue.. did they say exactly why they determined the engine needed to replace, other than misfiring? I had a chevy cobalt that got me to 185k before someone hit me and totaled it. The engine was still going strong..
I have a 2015 Sonic LT Sedan and I'm averaging 30.3 mpg (That's a combination of highway and city.) Overall, I'm satisfied with the Sonic. It's a sporty little car and so much nicer than most of its competitors, like the Fiesta and Rio.
@@matt9759 Lol bout to say....The Sonic has been getting bad reviews for reliability from owners. Remember its really a Korean Daewoo, part of a GM collaboration. Im glad I got the Mitsubishi Mirage instead, less fun but more reliable.
Have had my 2012 Sonic LS hatch (with the 1.8L NA and a 5-speed manual) for two years now (bought it January 2022). Solid car, hell of a lot of fun to drive, and the shifting on the 5-speed is still crisp. Have never had any issue putting whatever I want in it, and -- important for the upper Midwest -- it gets to operating temperature and heats up the cabin incredibly quickly. Chevy crushed it with this one.
Just picked up a LT hatchback with the 1.4 turbo a few weeks ago and can't find a single thing to complain about. I'm 21 and have had a few cars, mostly turbo cars that make more power, but I still think this car moves for what it is, and when you look at what Chevy tried to accomplish with the sonic you can't argue they did a very good job. Great gas mileage, smooth ride and decent amount of cargo room. on the highway you have to drop two gears to quickly pass someone though.
Depends on the terrain and speed. Automatics downshift, so of course you might have to downshift with a manual, as well. I've noticed nothing unusual or annoying. Actually a joy to drive (I'm 52yo, conservative driver). Engine has plenty of torque, easily merges with hwy traffic. Have read negative comments regarding the newly available 6 spd automatic, but I have no regrets with the 6 spd manual. A friend has the same Sonic as mine. He's racked up 7K miles in 6 weeks and loves his, as well!
@nismofury the base price of the turbo is 16,400 with the sedan and 17,200 with the hatch. the auto is coming early in 2012, and if you want more hp there is a tune already out that bumps hp at the flywheel to 180hp.
I drove them all, Toyota, Honda, Ford, and this car hands down beat the rest. This review was not bad, but it doesn't really tell you how satisfying this car is to drive, I bought the LTZ. Driving my GMC Sierra all the time was just too expensive, I love this little car and am saving a bundle on gas.
I had a couple of veh that were manual but for the last 10 plus i have driven auto. i do like the not shifting but i do remember when i first changed to automatic that i always wanted to shift,.
I believe the vehicle needs to be in motion and up to speed to see all 6 speeds. That happened on mine with only three speeds but I wasn't moving, after going down the road a bit and picking up speed the transmission shifted to all 6 gears (in manual mode of course).
the sonic is ment for a fun drive and economical if chevy wanted to the could crank up the boost and make it have much more hp and torque than it has now. its called comprimise between fun to drive, sporty, and fuel economy and for a car with that 0-60 time which isnt bad at all. and almost 40 mpg i would say they did a good job in the gas mileage department and sportiness.
You had the same circumstance as my dad. He has a 2011 Silverado Dually. He needed another car to drive. It was getting expensive. He didn't buy a Sonic, though. He bought a Camaro. If gas prices are this crazy when I drive, I will get a Sonic or a Cruze.
i have the 2013 sonic, its an automatic it feels like a gas saver in automatic but switch it to manual mode and it comes alive some what. the engine gets louder and you feel like it has more power to it.
Actually the engine is an air pump. The turbo just forces more air in. The Sonic is designed to run on 87 Octane fuel. Oil impregnated filters can ruin the mass airflow sensor, which is an expensive fix, and not covered by warranty if you have such a filter. I learned the hard way with a new, 2004 Scion xB with dealer installed, K&N cold air intake. There are dry, high-flow/low restriction filters that provide the same benefits, but won't damage this sensor (because of the oil) that's in a K&N.
Lots of tuning options for this car now. Computer reflash alone will gain 30whp and 50lbft of torque on average. Apparently these cars are way under tuned from the factory and the engines can easily handle alot more boost.
I have the cruze with the 1.4T. You CAN run it on regular 87. But it will get better gas mileage, and have better performance on 91 or 93. Reason for that is that on lower octane the ECM really has to pull the timing to prevent knock. It has to do less of that on higher octane.
Clutch is easy to engage and only takes a few drives to adjust to it from my old car....A turbo this size wont have much if any heat issues...I have had 4 turbo cars and one of them I swapped in a 50 trim turbo....This small garrett turbo do not draw enough heat to cause problems.
im sure you got it by now but if not while in manual if you don't have enough speed you cant shift up watch the gear indicator when pressing + to see if it flashes
Another question. How is the shilfting. I read you have to downshift when passing for more power.Forgive my ignorance about cars. I dont care if its sporty.
A KOREAN car "assembled" in US. It is probably the BEST car GM has ever had, thanks to the fact that it IS NOT American. John was REALLY impressed by the instrument panel, but forgot to mention that there is an "idiot light" in place of a temperature gauge. Nice to know that when that light comes on, the engine is ALREADY OVERHEATED! Nice touch, GM!
Where did all of these cars go? The earliest examples are just now a decade-old and yet I don't see any of these on the road..is that a sign that they were not very reliable?
brilliant vehicle. built in america, 40+mpg capacity, a turbo, manual, honda fit space and room for tuning improvements to the hp all for under 20 grand :)
I have the LTZ (1LZ) Hatchback. Was shopping for a 1LT with the same drivetrain, but am happy that I went up to the LTZ (1LZ) trim level. I'm enjoying the car very much and highly recommend the 1.4L and 6 spd manual. The front seats are a bit narrow, but there's plenty of room, even in the back seats (I'm 6'1", 180#.) Fun to drive, very quiet and solid. Overall I'm enjoying the car (and the mpg)! Notice the front seats when you take a test drive. Check out SonicOwnersForum. Good info!
Here is the exact words from the owners manual.... Recommended Fuel Use regular unleaded gasoline with a posted octane rating of 87 or higher. If the octane rating is less than 87, an audible knocking noise, commonly referred to as spark knock, might be heard when driving. If this occurs, use a gasoline rated at 87 octane or higher as soon as possible. If heavy knocking is heard when using gasoline rated at 87 octane or higher, the engine needs service.
Just wrecked mine yesterday. Car cut across the highway like a jackass. I was doing 65, I tboned them. I walked away. I'm even 6'3 only set belt bruises and hit my hand on something. Pretty safe front impact car. Edit: Sedan not hatch Edit 2: Turns out I'm 6'5
I like my Sonic LT. great stereo, good pep, good braking and decent handling. Complaint: I have the auto and the gas mileage is not great for a 1.4L turbo. Gets 27-29mpg and that's not city driving. My 2016 Z06 (garage princess) gets 23.3mpg without beating on it. That has a 6.2l supercharger.
Scott S it's definitely the auto trans that's the problem. When I dropped my 13 hatch turbo manual in for service, they gave me a 17 hatch turbo auto to drive around and I was extremely disappointed with the mpg. Trying hard, I was barely able to average 30 , but in mine with a manual it's hard to go under 30mpg... usually averaging about 35 not even trying, 39 if I stay out of my turbo, and I've seen as high as 69 on roads with 60mph speed limits. It's crazy how much a difference the transmission makes.
they only have like 4-5 psi of boost so its not alot for the ECM to really go crazy with timing. If it was like 8-10 then it would be a different story...
Wrong. These 1.4T engines make 16 PSI of boost. These aren't low pressure turbo engines, these are full pressure, high boost. The trifecta tune bumps it to 22psi.
My neighbor's daughter has a 13 sedan. It has been in to the dealer twice for the keys getting stuck in the ignition, that wouldn't release when he car was shut off. It also ate at set of frt brake pads within 12k miles. She is very disappointed with this car.
Adam Trombino I have 16 sedan and have had no issues. that seems to me that that person is an idiot as their are no known ignition problems this is a great car good price
The problem with the ignition may actually be with the shifter, the front button actually gets stuck within the shifter body and the car has not disengaged the gear therefore what she is experiencing is actually a safety feature (this only applies to the automatic version) this has happened to me a few times and that’s been it all of them, I fixed the button and all was right
Actually, I wasn't so impressed by the 0-60, but its not bad for the 138 bhp rating. For those who spend time at the strip though, 89 mph is quite a top end charge for a car that ran a 16.4 second 1/4 mile. Most cars running mid 16s are between 82 and 86 mph. 89 puts this car in mid to low 15 second territory if you can get it off the line. I'm guessing the stock tires aren't meant for drag strip duty. :-)
I drove and admire the Scion IQ. Impressed by front passenger room and the solidity/engineering. The back seat isn't roomy, but it can provide some utility. But the IQ is overpriced, especially when you can get a Fiat 500 (or Sonic), with more room, style, utility and many more features (and perhaps more safety) for the same $. The laughter from those salesmen will most cost them in the end. I have yet to meet a salesperson that is educated regarding the vehicles that they're selling!
finally a sub compact chevy that does better in every way than the aveo. 10 seconds to hit 60 with the aveo? NO GO FOR THIS NEW CAR. I LOOOOOOOVE THE SONIC
The wrong is refering to MPG going to shit. I am at 200 miles halfway through this tank with 93 octane. No different then with the 87 and I have been babying it a lot.
thank you so much. I was wondering about the manual transmission. They make it sound like of crappy. I havent driven a manual trans in about 10 years but I sure it will come back to me (i use to have a Saturn with manual that got 39 mpg)
Actually, I have sat in both vehicles. I find both the Honda and Toyota's to be much higher in quality of build and performance. Been driving Hondas since the early 90's and both Honda and Toyota have become tons better than they used to far exceeding American manufacturers, not the other way around. I ignore the magazines, and go off of my own opinions, in the end, it is me buying the car, not consumer reports or motortrend.
Yes, the next gen Daewoo Matiz... oops, Chevy Spark (the way the Sonic is deviating from their Daewoo origins [Lanos 2 gens ago] they finally might be worth much more than what GM paid for...) will be both smaller (almost as small as a MX-built US-spec Fiat 500 3-door) and less powerful (1.2L < 100hp I4 Stateside). To me the one car that's expensive is the Cruze (needs a ~ 160hp gas engine to complement its' similary-powered 2.2L TDi that'll be optional in '13 MY...).
please forgive my stupidity but what does the turbo mean. I can drive a manual transmission. I don't care about sporty. I want a car that has enough power to pass cars, go up hills and gets good gas milage. This clip makes it sound like the automatic is better than the manual. I am thinking about the hatchback.
You had me all excited when you said that they changed the awful speedometer to a real, round one. But no, it's still just the tach that's round with a stupid, ugly, silly, hideous speedometer which probably will prevent me from buying the car in which I like everything else. Including the way the 1.8 with automatic transmission drives.
I loved my 2013 Sonic RS. It was quick enough to be entertaining, featured leather seats and a more aggressive 6-speed, and was totally flingable. I miss “Sonny” to this day
The one GM compact car that actually succeeded...
37.2 mpg average?!?! Man, I need this car in my life as a daily commuter. My F-150 Supercrew is killing me at the pump.
Trust me, it’s not worth it. They’re considered Throwaways, I bought one used at 104k thousand, got to 120k and having to get the engine replaced due to misfiring, there were so many mechanical and electrical issues
@@kaelobstewart1317 I would think a lot of things can cause a misfire.. bad sensors. Spark plugs, timing issue.. did they say exactly why they determined the engine needed to replace, other than misfiring? I had a chevy cobalt that got me to 185k before someone hit me and totaled it. The engine was still going strong..
It's closer to 33mpg, at least the way I drive. Still, it's not a bad little car.
@@SageSavage closer to 27 mpg with half highway and half city driving.
Nice to.see.u once again Mr.Davis. Thank u
I have a 2015 Sonic LT Sedan and I'm averaging 30.3 mpg (That's a combination of highway and city.) Overall, I'm satisfied with the Sonic. It's a sporty little car and so much nicer than most of its competitors, like the Fiesta and Rio.
Well fuck that Sonic. I traded it in 2 and a half months ago and I got a 2017 Chevy Cruze. So much nicer and even better gas mileage
@@matt9759 Lol bout to say....The Sonic has been getting bad reviews for reliability from owners. Remember its really a Korean Daewoo, part of a GM collaboration. Im glad I got the Mitsubishi Mirage instead, less fun but more reliable.
@@kylemas2005
The Cruze has performed flawlessly. I plan on keeping it for a long time :D
@@matt9759 manual?
@@kylemas2005
Automatic. 1.4L with a small turbo
I'm not a big Chevy fan but they knocked it out the park with this one! The Aveo was in the rearview mirror when the Sonic came out
Have had my 2012 Sonic LS hatch (with the 1.8L NA and a 5-speed manual) for two years now (bought it January 2022). Solid car, hell of a lot of fun to drive, and the shifting on the 5-speed is still crisp. Have never had any issue putting whatever I want in it, and -- important for the upper Midwest -- it gets to operating temperature and heats up the cabin incredibly quickly. Chevy crushed it with this one.
I do genuinely like these cars. But... I'll stick with my Town Car.
Amazing car loving my 16 sedan
Drove a rental LTZ Turbo...beat the shit out of it...LOVED IT. BOUGHT ONE!
Is it still around?
Just got a '15 Sonic Sedan LT. Very good car for a 20 year-old!
Bought 2...great commuter car, nice handling. Who's racing to work anyway.
This model looks cool!
Just picked up a LT hatchback with the 1.4 turbo a few weeks ago and can't find a single thing to complain about. I'm 21 and have had a few cars, mostly turbo cars that make more power, but I still think this car moves for what it is, and when you look at what Chevy tried to accomplish with the sonic you can't argue they did a very good job. Great gas mileage, smooth ride and decent amount of cargo room. on the highway you have to drop two gears to quickly pass someone though.
Depends on the terrain and speed. Automatics downshift, so of course you might have to downshift with a manual, as well. I've noticed nothing unusual or annoying. Actually a joy to drive (I'm 52yo, conservative driver). Engine has plenty of torque, easily merges with hwy traffic. Have read negative comments regarding the newly available 6 spd automatic, but I have no regrets with the 6 spd manual. A friend has the same Sonic as mine. He's racked up 7K miles in 6 weeks and loves his, as well!
very good car.
@nismofury the base price of the turbo is 16,400 with the sedan and 17,200 with the hatch. the auto is coming early in 2012, and if you want more hp there is a tune already out that bumps hp at the flywheel to 180hp.
@ 4:28 What's a "hell-hold" feature ??
THATS MY PUPPY,LOVE IT.
agreed, I enjoy my Sonic the more I drive it...I came from a 350whp car previously and can honestly say I dont miss the power.
I drove them all, Toyota, Honda, Ford, and this car hands down beat the rest. This review was not bad, but it doesn't really tell you how satisfying this car is to drive, I bought the LTZ. Driving my GMC Sierra all the time was just too expensive, I love this little car and am saving a bundle on gas.
How’d it hold up over time?
I had a couple of veh that were manual but for the last 10 plus i have driven auto. i do like the not shifting but i do remember when i first changed to automatic that i always wanted to shift,.
I sat in one and was amazed at the build quality. And its design isn't boring. Finally GM is making good cars again. USA
What kind do you have? Do you like it? I am considering a hatchback
I wanted a 5 speed standard but after what I just heard I guess it's a good thing I chose the automatic.
Really? I own a 2013 LT and the little button on the shifter only goes up to 3 when I put it in manual.
I believe the vehicle needs to be in motion and up to speed to see all 6 speeds. That happened on mine with only three speeds but I wasn't moving, after going down the road a bit and picking up speed the transmission shifted to all 6 gears (in manual mode of course).
No braking test?
the sonic is ment for a fun drive and economical if chevy wanted to the could crank up the boost and make it have much more hp and torque than it has now. its called comprimise between fun to drive, sporty, and fuel economy and for a car with that 0-60 time which isnt bad at all. and almost 40 mpg i would say they did a good job in the gas mileage department and sportiness.
Wait till the rs comes out. Pretty nice hatch back.
I love my 16 sonic LT 1.8 sedan though I do hate the hatch
i cant believe this dude still does this.
i have one and it gets 40+mpg avg and i live in washington so hills are present
@coolgames14 Yeah, it doesn't look very safe, does it?
really? im guessing you do a lot of low speed cruising to get that type of mileage
You had the same circumstance as my dad. He has a 2011 Silverado Dually. He needed another car to drive. It was getting expensive. He didn't buy a Sonic, though. He bought a Camaro. If gas prices are this crazy when I drive, I will get a Sonic or a Cruze.
i have the 2013 sonic, its an automatic it feels like a gas saver in automatic but switch it to manual mode and it comes alive some what. the engine gets louder and you feel like it has more power to it.
I love my Sonic💁🏻♀️
Actually the engine is an air pump. The turbo just forces more air in. The Sonic is designed to run on 87 Octane fuel. Oil impregnated filters can ruin the mass airflow sensor, which is an expensive fix, and not covered by warranty if you have such a filter. I learned the hard way with a new, 2004 Scion xB with dealer installed, K&N cold air intake. There are dry, high-flow/low restriction filters that provide the same benefits, but won't damage this sensor (because of the oil) that's in a K&N.
interstate mostly but i do have a led foot
turbos doesn't always mean race car... it's added in this case to increase fuel mileage.
Lots of tuning options for this car now. Computer reflash alone will gain 30whp and 50lbft of torque on average. Apparently these cars are way under tuned from the factory and the engines can easily handle alot more boost.
Yeah, these cars are detuned for efficiency. There is definitely some potential for this engine yet. Gonna test one soon.
That's a sharp car.
The Hyundai Sonata turbo also runs on 87 octane, but it has direct fuel injection.
I have the cruze with the 1.4T. You CAN run it on regular 87. But it will get better gas mileage, and have better performance on 91 or 93. Reason for that is that on lower octane the ECM really has to pull the timing to prevent knock. It has to do less of that on higher octane.
Clutch is easy to engage and only takes a few drives to adjust to it from my old car....A turbo this size wont have much if any heat issues...I have had 4 turbo cars and one of them I swapped in a 50 trim turbo....This small garrett turbo do not draw enough heat to cause problems.
In manual mode you cannot upshift past what the recommend speed is for that gear. Example u cant upshift to 6th gear and try to take off from a start.
What is the point of having two engines to select from that put up almost the same power ratings?
Were u drunk when u drove this?
im sure you got it by now but if not while in manual if you don't have enough speed you cant shift up watch the gear indicator when pressing + to see if it flashes
Another question. How is the shilfting. I read you have to downshift when passing for more power.Forgive my ignorance about cars. I dont care if its sporty.
A KOREAN car "assembled" in US. It is probably the BEST car GM has ever had, thanks to the fact that it IS NOT American. John was REALLY impressed by the instrument panel, but forgot to mention that there is an "idiot light" in place of a temperature gauge. Nice to know that when that light comes on, the engine is ALREADY OVERHEATED! Nice touch, GM!
Not bad for acceleration. 16.4@89 in the 1/4 mile...my 06 monte carlo ran 15.7@93mph on an 85 degree day.
Where did all of these cars go? The earliest examples are just now a decade-old and yet I don't see any of these on the road..is that a sign that they were not very reliable?
brilliant vehicle. built in america, 40+mpg capacity, a turbo, manual, honda fit space and room for tuning improvements to the hp all for under 20 grand :)
Big fan of this car although I think a 3-door SS version with a 260 HP 2.0T is necessary, I really don't like the rear door hinges in the C-Pillar.
I have the LTZ (1LZ) Hatchback. Was shopping for a 1LT with the same drivetrain, but am happy that I went up to the LTZ (1LZ) trim level. I'm enjoying the car very much and highly recommend the 1.4L and 6 spd manual. The front seats are a bit narrow, but there's plenty of room, even in the back seats (I'm 6'1", 180#.) Fun to drive, very quiet and solid. Overall I'm enjoying the car (and the mpg)! Notice the front seats when you take a test drive. Check out SonicOwnersForum. Good info!
WOW it looks like it wants to powerslide!!!
It is developed by DAEWOO MOTOR in South Korea, now it's Gm korea.
Predecessor is Daewoo kalos(Chevrolet aveo).
I don't know, i just press the + button and it shifts all the way up to 6 you might want to get it checked out by the dealership u got it from.
Here is the exact words from the owners manual....
Recommended Fuel
Use regular unleaded gasoline with
a posted octane rating of 87 or
higher. If the octane rating is less
than 87, an audible knocking noise,
commonly referred to as spark
knock, might be heard when driving.
If this occurs, use a gasoline rated
at 87 octane or higher as soon as
possible. If heavy knocking is heard
when using gasoline rated at
87 octane or higher, the engine
needs service.
I own a 2014 it’s a very nice car!
@soyntgo4it and it is assembled in the U.S. i agree with that and the parts were made in mexico still
thanks
Nice
Trust me, I believe you and I was on the forum too. But mine only goes up to 3, so what am I missing?
Nice looking car but I dig the New Abarth more
Just wrecked mine yesterday. Car cut across the highway like a jackass. I was doing 65, I tboned them. I walked away. I'm even 6'3 only set belt bruises and hit my hand on something. Pretty safe front impact car.
Edit: Sedan not hatch
Edit 2: Turns out I'm 6'5
FatherBrown Dudeist I’m glad that you where ok after that. It’s nice to know this is a safe design.
How much did you sue for
@@kakashi99908 Don't use the lawyer I used.
@TechMaven its near the end.
I like my Sonic LT. great stereo, good pep, good braking and decent handling. Complaint: I have the auto and the gas mileage is not great for a 1.4L turbo. Gets 27-29mpg and that's not city driving. My 2016 Z06 (garage princess) gets 23.3mpg without beating on it. That has a 6.2l supercharger.
Scott S it's definitely the auto trans that's the problem. When I dropped my 13 hatch turbo manual in for service, they gave me a 17 hatch turbo auto to drive around and I was extremely disappointed with the mpg. Trying hard, I was barely able to average 30 , but in mine with a manual it's hard to go under 30mpg... usually averaging about 35 not even trying, 39 if I stay out of my turbo, and I've seen as high as 69 on roads with 60mph speed limits. It's crazy how much a difference the transmission makes.
they only have like 4-5 psi of boost so its not alot for the ECM to really go crazy with timing. If it was like 8-10 then it would be a different story...
@coolgames14 Oops, I asked the question and missed where he said it was the replacement. Sorry, I missed it the first time around.
Wrong. These 1.4T engines make 16 PSI of boost. These aren't low pressure turbo engines, these are full pressure, high boost. The trifecta tune bumps it to 22psi.
My neighbor's daughter has a 13 sedan. It has been in to the dealer twice for the keys getting stuck in the ignition, that wouldn't release when he car was shut off. It also ate at set of frt brake pads within 12k miles. She is very disappointed with this car.
Adam Trombino I have 16 sedan and have had no issues. that seems to me that that person is an idiot as their are no known ignition problems this is a great car good price
The problem with the ignition may actually be with the shifter, the front button actually gets stuck within the shifter body and the car has not disengaged the gear therefore what she is experiencing is actually a safety feature (this only applies to the automatic version) this has happened to me a few times and that’s been it all of them, I fixed the button and all was right
Actually, I wasn't so impressed by the 0-60, but its not bad for the 138 bhp rating. For those who spend time at the strip though, 89 mph is quite a top end charge for a car that ran a 16.4 second 1/4 mile. Most cars running mid 16s are between 82 and 86 mph. 89 puts this car in mid to low 15 second territory if you can get it off the line. I'm guessing the stock tires aren't meant for drag strip duty. :-)
@soyntgo4it i agree but i like the looks and the power of the sonic better than the aveo. i love the fiesta and the ford focus st
I drove and admire the Scion IQ. Impressed by front passenger room and the solidity/engineering. The back seat isn't roomy, but it can provide some utility. But the IQ is overpriced, especially when you can get a Fiat 500 (or Sonic), with more room, style, utility and many more features (and perhaps more safety) for the same $. The laughter from those salesmen will most cost them in the end. I have yet to meet a salesperson that is educated regarding the vehicles that they're selling!
yes really. i have the 2013 LT as well. it goes all the way up to 6.
Best thing about the sonic it has an iron block.......tunning
350 pounds 6'1 i sit comfortable in the one im buying tomorow
I think the sedan looks better. Especially with the wheel well arches over the tires. Looks set lower.
37.2 mpg, im impressed...but im also confused to how they only get 40.2 mpg in a civic hybrid and only 37 mpg in a scion iq
I'll get it checked out I suppose.
HE said "Round speedometer, when its a round tachometer"
finally a sub compact chevy that does better in every way than the aveo. 10 seconds to hit 60 with the aveo? NO GO FOR THIS NEW CAR. I LOOOOOOOVE THE SONIC
@thegoof529 Oops...pays not to skip around while watching the vid.
The wrong is refering to MPG going to shit. I am at 200 miles halfway through this tank with 93 octane. No different then with the 87 and I have been babying it a lot.
Somehow, chevy designed it to run on 87 octane. I don't know how it does.
The manual mode only gives you three gears. Doesn't seem like a viable option for driving anywhere longer distance.
thank you so much. I was wondering about the manual transmission. They make it sound like of crappy. I havent driven a manual trans in about 10 years but I sure it will come back to me (i use to have a Saturn with manual that got 39 mpg)
Haha, yeah I figured it out. Thank you though.
Actually, I have sat in both vehicles. I find both the Honda and Toyota's to be much higher in quality of build and performance. Been driving Hondas since the early 90's and both Honda and Toyota have become tons better than they used to far exceeding American manufacturers, not the other way around. I ignore the magazines, and go off of my own opinions, in the end, it is me buying the car, not consumer reports or motortrend.
Yes, the next gen Daewoo Matiz... oops, Chevy Spark (the way the Sonic is deviating from their Daewoo origins [Lanos 2 gens ago] they finally might be worth much more than what GM paid for...) will be both smaller (almost as small as a MX-built US-spec Fiat 500 3-door) and less powerful (1.2L < 100hp I4 Stateside).
To me the one car that's expensive is the Cruze (needs a ~ 160hp gas engine to complement its' similary-powered 2.2L TDi that'll be optional in '13 MY...).
please forgive my stupidity but what does the turbo mean. I can drive a manual transmission. I don't care about sporty. I want a car that has enough power to pass cars, go up hills and gets good gas milage. This clip makes it sound like the automatic is better than the manual. I am thinking about the hatchback.
he said inchers at 1:55 lol
Success comes with time dude!?
Is this the replacement for the Aveo? It sure looks like an Asian design, too.
You had me all excited when you said that they changed the awful speedometer to a real, round one. But no, it's still just the tach that's round with a stupid, ugly, silly, hideous speedometer which probably will prevent me from buying the car in which I like everything else. Including the way the 1.8 with automatic transmission drives.
Well made? Top of it's class? I think you mean the Honda Fit!!!
It's a round TACHOmeter, Motorweek. Tachometer.