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2012
Opening up the road ahead
Nothing says more about you than your ride, so it’s got to be right. Chevrolet Sonic has the energy to go up against anything else on the street. Its cool, modern design stands out with aggressive, sleek looks. 115hp (net) and dynamic handling provides real punch, and innovative interior design creates plenty of space. Put it all together and you’ve got a car that’s pretty much impossible to ignore.
Designed to earn respect
You’ve never seen a car inspired by motorcycles before. Even from the outside, it’s obvious Chevrolet Sonic is a rush to drive. Aggressive lines, with distinctive wheel arches and motorcycle-inspired round headlamps really look the part. The sporty profile incorporates hidden rear door handles* that give the car a coupe-like feel. To really set you apart, Sonic also offers jaw-dropping accessories. So expect nothing less than total awe!
*Five-door models.
Designed to inspire
Kick back behind the wheel of Chevrolet Sonic and check out the massive tachometer—it’s a call to action in itself. The motorcycle-inspired instrument cluster is backlit in cool Ice Blue and integrates stylishly into the dash. The smart center stack makes a big feature of the banging audio system—fully controlled through the fat three-spoke steering wheel. It’s everything you need to compete on the street.
It ’s pure energy
Under the hood, that’s where it counts. Chevrolet Sonic’s powerful 1.6L engine, offering up 115hp (net) of pure intent, is combined with your choice of five-speed manual or six-speed automatic transmission. A sporty suspension system has been developed and tuned by Chevrolet Corvette engineers, and anti-lock braking is on board too—ready to back you up in tricky situations. In Sonic, you’ll always be a step ahead.
S t ay c o n n e c t e d t o y o u r w o r l d
Never miss another moment of your life. Chevrolet Sonic keeps you connected with Bluetooth connectivity, while handsfree lets you stay in touch behind the wheel. The audio system packs a CD player, MP3 playback and iPod connectivity, plus a hidden USB port to put you in complete control of your tunes. Self Leveled Headlamps align themselves to the vertical height of the road, and rear parking assist gives you eyes in the back of your head. Total control.
Big on the inside
Sometimes life comes with baggage, so for the times you can’t just jump in and go Chevrolet Sonic’s spacious interior gives you all sorts of storage options. Massive pockets on either side of the upper center stack make plenty of space available, while a huge glove box features a large concealed area for your important stuff. Available 60/40 splitfolding rear seats make storing larger items no bother at all—so you can just get on with it. Nice!
T e c h n i c a l S p e c i f i c at i o n D at a Exterior
Base Sedan
LS Sedan
LT Sedan
Base Hatchback
LS Hatchback
LT Hatchback
Safety
Base Sedan
LS Sedan
LT Sedan
Base Hatchback
LS Hatchback
LT Hatchback
Fog lamps, front
-
-
S
-
-
S
Airbag, frontal, driver-side only*
S
-
-
S
-
-
Wheels, 15" steel
S
S
-
S
S
-
Airbags, frontal, driver and front passenger*
-
S
-
-
S
-
Wheels, 15" painted aluminum
-
A
-
-
A
-
Wheels, 16" painted aluminum
-
-
S
-
-
S
Airbags, frontal and side-impact, driver and front passenger*
-
-
S
-
-
S
Sunroof, power, tilt-sliding
-
A
A
-
A
A
Safety belts, 3-point rear shoulder restraint
S
S
S
S
S
S
Blade-type wipers
S
S
S
S
S
S
Restraint provisions, child, ISOFIX 2-point only
-
S
S
-
S
S
Connectivity & Sound Technology
Base Sedan
LS Sedan
LT Sedan
Base Hatchback
LS Hatchback
LT Hatchback
Engine & Chassis
Base Sedan
LS Sedan
LT Sedan
Base Hatchback
LS Hatchback
LT Hatchback
Bluetooth, wireless phone interface
-
S
S
-
S
S
Engine, 1.6L DOHC 4-cylinder MFI with Variable Valve Timing (VVT)
S
S
S
S
S
S
Audio system, AM/FM stereo with CD player and MP3 playback, seek-and-scan, digital clock, auto-tone control and Radio Data System (RDS)
A
-
-
S
-
-
Transmission, 5-speed manual
A
-
-
A
-
-
Audio system, AM/FM stereo with USB port, CD player and MP3 playback/WMA, seek-andscan, digital clock, DSP
Transmission, 6-speed automatic
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
-
S
S
Brakes, front disc/rear drum
S
S
-
S
S
-
Audio system feature, USB port
-
S
S
-
S
S
Brakes, front disc/rear drum, ABS
-
A
S
-
A
S
Audio system feature, Aux port
-
S
S
-
S
S
Audio system feature, 4-speaker system
S
S
-
S
S
-
Capacities
Base Sedan
LS Sedan
LT Sedan
Base Hatchback
LS Hatchback
LT Hatchback
Audio system feature, 6-speaker system
-
A
S
-
A
S
Cargo volume, cu. ft. (liters)
14.0 (396.5)
14.0 (396.5)
14.0 (396.5)
19.0 (538.1)
19.0 (538.1)
19.0 (538.1)
Interior
Base Sedan
LS Sedan
LT Sedan
Base Hatchback
LS Hatchback
LT Hatchback
Cargo volume, with rear seat folded, cu. ft. (liters)
--
--
--
30.7 (869.4)
30.7 (869.4)
30.7 (869.4)
Seating capacity (front/rear)
2/3
2/3
2/3
2/3
2/3
2/3
Air conditioning, single-zone manual
S
S
S
S
S
S
Cruise control
-
-
S
-
-
S
Dimensions
Sedan
Hatchback
Door locks, side door lock/unlock
-
-
-
A
S
S
Wheelbase
2525
2525
Door locks, side door lock/unlock and trunk release
A
S
S
-
-
-
Overall length
4397
4039
Lock control, liftgate, power remote open/close
-
-
-
A
S
S
Power windows, front and rear
-
S
S
-
S
S
Overall width
1735
1735
Seat, rear folding bench
S
-
-
S
-
-
Overall height
1516
1516
Seat, rear split-folding with headrests
-
S
S
-
S
S
Headroom, front
983
983
Seats, front bucket
S
S
S
S
S
S
Headroom, rear
960
968
Seat adjuster, 2-way manual front passenger
S
S
S
S
S
S
Shoulder room, front
1356
1356
Seat adjuster, driver 2-way manual
S
-
-
S
-
-
Shoulder room, rear
1346
1346
Seat adjuster, driver 4-way manual
-
S
S
-
S
S
Shift knob, urethane
S
-
-
S
-
-
Hip room, front
1306
1306
Shift knob, Satin Silver and chrome
A
S
S
A
S
S
Hip room, rear
1311
1311
Steering wheel, 3-spoke
S
S
-
S
S
-
Legroom, front
1062
1062
Steering wheel, sport, 3-spoke
-
-
S
-
-
S
Legroom, rear
879
879
Steering wheel controls, mounted audio and phone interface controls
-
S
S
-
S
S
Rear Park Assist
-
A
A
-
A
A
* Always use safety belts and the correct child restraint for your child’s age and size, even with airbags. Children are safer when properly secured in a rear seat in the appropriate infant, child or booster seat. See the Owner’s Manual for more safety information. S: Standard, A: Available, -: Not available
Exterior colors
Carbon Flash
Boracay Blue
Grand Canyon Brown
White
Urban Gray
Flame Red
Misty Lake
Switchblade Silver
T O P ACCESS O RIES Rear spoiler
Sport pedal kit Roof cross rail
Chrome mirror caps
Chrome fuel door
17� alloy wheels
Sunglasses holder
Red bezel headlamps Explore the full range of Chevrolet Sonic accessories at your local Chevrolet dealership.
G M DIFFERENCE At General Motors, we believe in making a difference. Our relationship with you doesn’t end when you buy your car. On the contrary, that’s when it begins. And what keeps it going is our commitment to your Total Peace of Mind. For this reason, we created the GM D!fference. MIDDLE EAST VEHICLE TESTING • GM cars are rigorously tested in this region’s harsh conditions. • Some features, such as A/C and paint, are specifically developed with the Middle East in mind. BUMPER TO BUMPER 3-YEAR/100,000 KM WARRANTY • Free repair on materials and workmanship of guaranteed parts for 3 years/100,000 km on all Chevrolet vehicles. COMMITTED TO SAFETY • By designing and manufacturing the safest cars, as well as promoting responsible driving, GM makes safety the number one priority. • Prime examples of GM’s dedication to safety are dual-stage airbags, electronic stability systems, and anti-lock braking systems. ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE • GM is the only manufacturer in the region to offer free emergency assistance or recovery 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, wherever you are in the Middle East.
CHILD SAFETY Protect your child by installing a child seat engineered to survive crash forces. Unlike your arms, it’s the safest method available for child protection in a car accident. FIND THE RIGHT SEAT • Use an infant-only seat for infants up to 14 kg. Keep it rear-facing and semi-reclined. Be sure the harness comes from slots at or below the baby’s shoulders and is snug when buckled. • Use your convertible child seat in a forward-facing and upright position for toddlers and children between 14 and 30 kg. Be sure the harness straps are coming from above the child’s shoulders. • For children between 30 and 45 kg use a belt-positioning-booster seat. • Children over 46 kg must pass the safety-belt-fit criteria before wearing a normal car safety belt. • Knees should bend naturally at the edge of the seat. • The lap belt should sit low on the hips. • The shoulder part of the seatbelt should rest on the shoulder or collarbone. • The child should be able to maintain this position the length of your trip.
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GM PARTS • GM has the most comprehensive parts network in the Middle East. • Our certified parts retailers stock genuine parts that comply with the most stringent Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. GM ACADEMY FOR EXCELLENCE • The Academy is a world-class training system covering every aspect of the business to support the GM D!fference. GM CERTIFIED PRE-OWNED VEHICLES • Select Chevrolet dealers also sell pre-owned cars with a number of benefits, such as 110+ point inspection and reconditioning, comprehensive warranty, 7-day satisfaction guarantee and 24-hour GM Roadside Assistance. GM ASSISTANCE CENTRES • The Customer Communication Centre allows you to contact us directly to resolve any issue you might have with your vehicle or the service. • The Technical Assistance Centre helps our retailer network address any issue with your vehicle efficiently.
ALWAYS REMEMBER • Place all children under 13 in a back seat. • Never place a rear-facing child seat in front of an airbag. • Use a child seat for all children until they can safely wear the adult seatbelt. • Be sure you have one seatbelt for every person. • NEVER place the shoulder belt under the arm or behind the back. • Be sure all child seats are locked into the car using the LATCH system or the seatbelt.
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