2012 Chevrolet Sonic

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2012 Chevrolet Sonic

Starting MSRP $13,865–$18,625

Specifications

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Specifications shown for: 1LT 4dr Sedan

Engines

See Specs 138-hp, 1.8-liter I-4 (regular gas)  
See Specs 138-hp, 1.4-liter I-4 (regular gas)  

Transmissions

See Specs 5-speed manual w/OD  
See Specs 6-speed manual w/OD  

Powertrain

Standard 100-amp. alternator  
Standard 438 CCA battery  
Standard Battery-rundown protection  
Standard Ultra low emission vehicle  
Standard Single stainless steel exhaust  
3.94 Axle ratio  
Available Axle ratio: 3.65  
Standard Front-wheel drive  

5-spd manual w/OD

Standard Overdrive  

6-spd manual w/OD

Available Overdrive  

Suspension/Handling

Standard Independent front strut suspension w/anti-roll bar  
Standard Front coil springs  
Standard Gas-pressurized front shocks  
Standard Semi-independent rear torsion beam suspension  
Standard Rear coil springs  
Standard Gas-pressurized rear shocks  
Standard Electric power-assist rack-pinion steering  
Standard P195/65HR15.0 BSW AS tires  
Available P205/55HR16.0 BSW AS tires  
Standard Steel spare wheel  
Standard 15" wheels
Available 16" wheels

Body Exterior Features

Standard 4 doors
Standard Power remote heated folding side-view door mirrors  
Standard Body-colored door handles  
Standard Body-colored front and rear bumpers  
Available Front license plate bracket  
Standard Fully galvanized steel body material  
Standard Black w/chrome surround grille  

Convenience Features

Standard Manual air conditioning  
Available Cruise control with steering wheel controls  
Standard Power windows with driver 1-touch down  
Standard Keyfob (all doors) remote keyless entry  
Standard Illuminated entry  
Standard Integrated key/remote  
Standard Auto-locking doors  
Standard Keyfob trunk/hatch/door release  
Standard Sport steering wheel with manual tilting, manual telescoping  
Standard Day-night rearview mirror  
Standard Driver and passenger-side visor mirrors  
OnStar Directions & Connections Emergency communication system  
Standard Front and rear cupholders  
Standard Full floor console  
Standard Glove box  
Standard Driver and passenger door bins  
1 Seatback storage pockets  
Standard Dashboard storage  
Standard Covered bin instrument-panel storage  
Standard Driver's footrest  
Standard Retained accessory power  
Standard 1 12V DC power outlet  

Seats and Trim

Standard Max. seating capacity of 5  
Standard Front bucket seats  
Standard 6-way driver seat adjustment  
Standard Manual reclining driver and passenger seats  
Standard Manual height-adjustable driver seat  
Standard Driver seat mounted armrest  
Standard Manual driver and passenger fore/aft adjustment  
Standard 4-way passenger seat adjustment  
Standard Rear 60-40 bench seat  
Standard Rear seat fold-forward seatback  
Standard Premium cloth front and rear seat upholstery  
Standard Full cloth headliner  
Standard Carpet floor covering  
Standard Metal-look instrument panel insert  
Standard Plastic/rubber shift knob  
Standard Carpet front and rear floor mats  
Standard Chrome and metal-look interior accents  
Standard Carpet cargo space  
Standard Carpet trunk lid/rear cargo door  
Standard Cargo light  
Available Air compressor  

Entertainment Features

Standard SiriusXM AM/FM/Satellite with seek-scan, single in-dash CD player  
Standard MP3 decoder  
Standard Radio data system  
Standard Automatic equalizer  
Standard Audio theft deterrent  
Available Digital signal processor  
Standard Speed-sensitive volume  
Available Steering-wheel mounted audio controls  
Standard 6 performance speakers  
Standard Internet access  
Available Wireless phone connectivity  
Standard Integrated roof antenna  

Lighting, Visibility and Instrumentation Features

Standard Delay-off aero-composite halogen headlamps  
Available Front fog lights  
Standard Variable intermittent wipers  
Standard Front windshield visor strip  
Standard Rear window defroster  
Standard Light-tinted windows  
Standard Dome light with fade  
Standard Front and rear reading lights  
Standard Variable instrument panel lighting  
Standard Digital/analog display  
Standard Tachometer  
Standard Outside-temperature display  
Standard Low-tire-pressure warning  
Standard Trip computer  
Standard Trip odometer  
Standard In-radio display clock  
Standard Systems monitor  
Standard Oil-pressure warning  
Standard Water-temp. warning  
Standard Battery warning  
Standard Lights-on warning  
Standard Key-in-ignition warning  
Standard Low-fuel warning  
Standard Bulb-failure warning  
Standard Door-ajar warning  
Standard Trunk-ajar warning  

Safety and Security

Standard Four-wheel ABS brakes  
Standard 4 ABS channels  
Standard Brake assist  
Standard Front disc/rear drum brakes  
Standard Front ventilated disc brakes  
Standard Daytime running lights  
Standard Compact spare tire  
Standard Spare tire mounted inside under cargo  
Standard Driver and passenger front-impact airbags  
Standard Seat-mounted driver and passenger side-impact airbags  
Standard Curtain 1st and 2nd row overhead airbag  
Standard Knee airbag  
Standard Rear side-impact-impact airbag  
Standard Front passenger airbag occupancy sensor  
Standard Height adjustable front seatbelts  
Standard Front seatbelt pre-tensioners  
Standard 3 point rear center seatbelt  
Standard Side-impact bars  
Standard Remote activated perimeter/approach lights  
Standard Tailgate/rear door lock included with power doors  
Standard Rear child safety locks  
Standard Immobilizer  
Standard Security system  
Standard Panic alarm  
Standard Tracker system  
StabiliTrak Stability control  
Standard ABS and driveline traction control  
Standard Manual adjustable front head restraints  
Standard 2 rear head restraints  

Standard Specs and Dimensions

I-4 Engine type  
110 cu.in. Engine displacement  
138-hp @ 6,300 rpm Engine horsepower  
125 lbs.-ft. @ 3,800 rpm Engine torque  
DOHC Valvetrain  
16 Valves  
3.2" x 3.5" Engine bore x stroke  
10.50 to 1 Compression ratio  
12.2 gal. Fuel tank capacity
26 mpg Fuel economy city  
35 mpg Fuel economy highway  
2,745 lbs. Curb weight  
173.1" Exterior length  
68.3" Exterior body width  
59.7" Exterior height  
99.4" Wheelbase  
59.4" Front tread  
59.4" Rear tread  
17.3' Turning radius  
41.8" Front legroom  
34.6" Rear legroom  
38.7" Front headroom  
37.8" Rear headroom  
51.4" Front hiproom  
51.6" Rear hiproom  
53.4" Front shoulder room  
53.0" Rear shoulder room  
90.4 cu.ft. Passenger volume  
14.0 cu.ft. Interior cargo volume  
14.0 cu.ft. Maximum interior cargo volume  

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