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Chevrolet Sonic

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  • 4dr Sdn Manual LS
    Starts at
    $14,245
    26 City / 35 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas I4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 5dr HB Manual LS
    Starts at
    $14,845
    26 City / 35 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas I4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 4dr Sdn Auto LS
    Starts at
    $15,495
    26 City / 35 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas I4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 4dr Sdn Manual LT
    Starts at
    $15,855
    26 City / 35 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas I4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 5dr HB Auto LS
    Starts at
    $16,095
    26 City / 35 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas I4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 5dr HB Manual LT
    Starts at
    $16,455
    26 City / 35 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas I4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 4dr Sdn Auto LT
    Starts at
    $17,245
    26 City / 35 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas I4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 5dr HB Auto LT
    Starts at
    $17,845
    26 City / 35 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas I4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 4dr Sdn Manual LTZ
    Starts at
    $18,235
    26 City / 35 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Turbocharged Gas I4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 5dr HB Manual LTZ
    Starts at
    $18,835
    26 City / 35 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Turbocharged Gas I4
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    Front Wheel Drive
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  • 4dr Sdn Auto LTZ
    Starts at
    $19,680
    26 City / 35 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Turbocharged Gas I4
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    Front Wheel Drive
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  • 4dr Sdn Manual RS
    Starts at
    $19,945
    27 City / 34 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Turbocharged Gas I4
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    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 5dr HB Auto LTZ
    Starts at
    $20,245
    26 City / 35 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Turbocharged Gas I4
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    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 5dr HB Manual RS
    Starts at
    $20,545
    27 City / 34 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Turbocharged Gas I4
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    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 4dr Sdn Auto RS
    Starts at
    $21,345
    25 City / 33 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Turbocharged Gas I4
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    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 5dr HB Auto RS
    Starts at
    $21,945
    25 City / 33 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Turbocharged Gas I4
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    Front Wheel Drive
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Notable features

OnStar with 4G LTE and Wi-Fi hotspot capability standard
1.8-liter or turbo 1.4-liter engine
Sedan or hatchback
Backup camera available
MyLink entertainment system available

The good & the bad

The good

Interior quality
10 standard airbags
Aggressive looks
Choice of engines

The bad

Less rear headroom in sedan than in hatchback
Rear visibility (hatchback)
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Expert 2015 Chevrolet Sonic review

our expert's take
Our expert's take
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Vehicle Overview

The subcompact Chevrolet Sonic competes with the Ford Fiesta, Honda Fit and Nissan Versa. Like the Fiesta and Versa, the Sonic is available in sedan and hatchback body styles. Two four-cylinder engines — one of which is turbocharged — are available. A sporty RS version is also offered.

(Skip to details on the: Sonic RS)

New for 2015

The OnStar communication system adds 4G LTE internet connectivity with a built-in Wi-Fi hotspot. A three-month/3-gigabyte data trial is included.

Below is a list of highlighted features and not an exhaustive list. Features are standard unless otherwise noted.

Exterior Highlights

  • Five-door hatchback or four-door sedan
  • 15-inch steel wheels with covers; 15-, 16-, 17- and 18-inch alloy wheels available
  • Available rear spoiler and fog lamps
  • Available power side mirrors
  • Available power sunroof

Interior Highlights

  • Power locks
  • Air conditioning
  • Steering-wheel-mounted audio controls
  • Cloth seats; simulated leather and real leather upholstery available 
  • Available heated front seats
  • Available MyLink entertainment and information system with Apple Siri Eyes Free mode for iPhone
  • Available remote start
  • Cargo volume of 14.9 cubic feet for sedan, 19 cubic feet for hatchback

Under the Hood

  • 138-horsepower, 1.8-liter four-cylinder engine that makes 125 pounds-feet of torque
  • Available 138-hp, turbocharged 1.4-liter four-cylinder that makes 148 pounds-feet of torque
  • Five-speed manual or six-speed automatic transmission (1.8-liter four-cylinder)
  • Six-speed manual or six-speed automatic (turbo1.4-liter four-cylinder)
  • Front disc/rear drum brakes (all disc on RS model)

Safety Features

  • Required in every new car: front airbags, antilock brakes and an electronic stability system
  • 10 airbags 
  • Available forward collision warning
  • Available lane departure warning
  • Available backup camera

Sonic RS
The Sonic RS brings show plus a little more go to Chevrolet’s subcompact car. Available as a sedan or hatchback, it gets exclusive cosmetic touches, handling revisions and different gearing.

What’s Special

  • 138-hp, turbocharged 1.4-liter four-cylinder
  • Ground effects around the bumpers and side sills
  • Unique 17-inch wheels
  • Lower and stiffer suspension
  • Rear spoiler
  • Front seats with larger side bolsters
  • Leather upholstery
  • Leather-wrapped steering wheel with flat-bottom design
  • Aluminum pedals
  • Backup camera

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2015 Chevrolet Sonic review: Our expert's take

Vehicle Overview

The subcompact Chevrolet Sonic competes with the Ford Fiesta, Honda Fit and Nissan Versa. Like the Fiesta and Versa, the Sonic is available in sedan and hatchback body styles. Two four-cylinder engines — one of which is turbocharged — are available. A sporty RS version is also offered.

(Skip to details on the: Sonic RS)

New for 2015

The OnStar communication system adds 4G LTE internet connectivity with a built-in Wi-Fi hotspot. A three-month/3-gigabyte data trial is included.

Below is a list of highlighted features and not an exhaustive list. Features are standard unless otherwise noted.

Exterior Highlights

  • Five-door hatchback or four-door sedan
  • 15-inch steel wheels with covers; 15-, 16-, 17- and 18-inch alloy wheels available
  • Available rear spoiler and fog lamps
  • Available power side mirrors
  • Available power sunroof

Interior Highlights

  • Power locks
  • Air conditioning
  • Steering-wheel-mounted audio controls
  • Cloth seats; simulated leather and real leather upholstery available 
  • Available heated front seats
  • Available MyLink entertainment and information system with Apple Siri Eyes Free mode for iPhone
  • Available remote start
  • Cargo volume of 14.9 cubic feet for sedan, 19 cubic feet for hatchback

Under the Hood

  • 138-horsepower, 1.8-liter four-cylinder engine that makes 125 pounds-feet of torque
  • Available 138-hp, turbocharged 1.4-liter four-cylinder that makes 148 pounds-feet of torque
  • Five-speed manual or six-speed automatic transmission (1.8-liter four-cylinder)
  • Six-speed manual or six-speed automatic (turbo1.4-liter four-cylinder)
  • Front disc/rear drum brakes (all disc on RS model)

Safety Features

  • Required in every new car: front airbags, antilock brakes and an electronic stability system
  • 10 airbags 
  • Available forward collision warning
  • Available lane departure warning
  • Available backup camera

Sonic RS
The Sonic RS brings show plus a little more go to Chevrolet’s subcompact car. Available as a sedan or hatchback, it gets exclusive cosmetic touches, handling revisions and different gearing.

What’s Special

  • 138-hp, turbocharged 1.4-liter four-cylinder
  • Ground effects around the bumpers and side sills
  • Unique 17-inch wheels
  • Lower and stiffer suspension
  • Rear spoiler
  • Front seats with larger side bolsters
  • Leather upholstery
  • Leather-wrapped steering wheel with flat-bottom design
  • Aluminum pedals
  • Backup camera

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Safety review

Based on the 2015 Chevrolet Sonic base trim
NHTSA crash test and rollover ratings, scored out of 5.
Overall rating
5/5
Combined side rating front seat
5/5
Combined side rating rear seat
5/5
Frontal barrier crash rating driver
5/5
Frontal barrier crash rating passenger
5/5
Overall frontal barrier crash rating
5/5
Overall side crash rating
5/5
Rollover rating
4/5
Side barrier rating
5/5
Side barrier rating driver
5/5
Side barrier rating passenger rear seat
5/5
Side pole rating driver front seat
5/5
12.6%
Risk of rollover
Side barrier rating driver
5/5
Side barrier rating passenger rear seat
5/5
Side pole rating driver front seat
5/5
12.6%
Risk of rollover

Factory warranties

New car program benefits

Basic
3 years / 36,000 miles
Corrosion
3 years / 36,000 miles
Powertrain
5 years / 100,000 miles
Maintenance
2 years / 24,000 miles
Roadside Assistance
5 years / 100,000 miles

Certified Pre-Owned program benefits

Age / mileage
5 model years or newer / up to 75,000 miles
Basic
12 months / 12,000 miles bumper-to-bumper original warranty, then may continue to 6 years / 100,000 miles limited (depending on variables)
Dealer certification
172-point inspection
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Consumer reviews

77% of drivers recommend this car
4.1 / 5
Based on 104 reviews
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Comfort 4.0
Interior 4.1
Performance 4.0
Value 4.1
Exterior 4.2
Reliability 4.0

Most recent

  • By JVILLA
    Owns this car
    May 22, 2024

    Nothing but issues since having this vehicle.

    Nothing but issues since having this vehicle. Despite keeping up with routine maintenance and treating this car far better than it has treated me, it has been a nightmare of repairs and cheaply made parts.
    • Does not recommend this car
    Comfort 2.0
    Interior 3.0
    Performance 1.0
    Value 3.0
    Exterior 2.0
    Reliability 1.0
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  • By Kit from Charlotte NC
    Owns this car
    December 26, 2023

    Code 52

    I bought this car used a month ago. It had to go through a lot of prep work. Since then the Code 52 is a constant every time you start the engine. The mechanic said just hit the menu button it resets. Said not to worry about it. But I do. It’s just wrong as far as I’m concerned. Why have a code pop for no reason. Other than that I like the car a lot.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Having fun
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 3.0
    Interior 3.0
    Performance 3.0
    Value 2.0
    Exterior 3.0
    Reliability 2.0
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  • By Gilbert from League city tx
    Owns this car
    November 30, 2023

    I wouldn't be buying another Chevy again.

    Well I hed to get my motor mounts done. Not even 3 years old. Plus the paint job suck. I will never buy another chevy for vehicles again.
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does not recommend this car
    Comfort 4.0
    Interior 2.0
    Performance 4.0
    Value 3.0
    Exterior 2.0
    Reliability 4.0
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  • By Ray hart from Plymouth, WI
    Owns this car
    October 11, 2023

    Great car for a tight budget

    It's unfortunate the previous owners of the recent reviews had terrible ownership experiences . I have used this car for nearly four years without a single problem. Fun to drive, very spirited, great gas mileage, and outstanding handling at highway speeds. At 95,000 miles, no squeaks, wind noise, or rattles. its still very solid. Would highly recommend if you find a well cared for one. My only complaint is you would be hard pressed to fit four ave. size people at one time. But on the plus side it can fit in small spaces.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 3.0
    Interior 4.0
    Performance 4.0
    Value 4.0
    Exterior 3.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By DM from Thomaston, GA
    Owns this car
    May 22, 2023

    Cheap plastic motor parts

    I just paid 2300 to repair weak plastic Chinese I tetnsl motor parts! First noticed two oil spots on driveway. Took it in and it had 4 fails. Took a day to get parts. And two long days to do the work! I would buy this again!
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Having fun
    • Does not recommend this car
    Comfort 3.0
    Interior 3.0
    Performance 1.0
    Value 2.0
    Exterior 3.0
    Reliability 2.0
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  • By Pcmacbob from Laughlin, Nevada
    Owns this car
    January 25, 2023

    Pretty good, but

    Purchased the 2015 Chevy sonic at a dealer used for almost 15,000 miles that’s a lot for a used vehicle but with the market the way it is now used. Vehicles are a lot more expensive. Good thing I got the extended warranty on the unit because about six months later, the engine started heating up to where the check engine light would come on took it to you a Chevy dealer and not the dealer I bought it from and they found it needed a new radiator thermostat and oil seal gasket still cost me almost $300 but it would’ve cost me over 2300 to repair it my warranty is for 72 months or 80,000 miles which is great since I don’t actually drive it that much gas mileage is really good at it it’s a turbo so it really has a lot of power but one of the thing I noticed is that the car was clear coated And the rear bumper is starting to peel off the clearcoat
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Having fun
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 4.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Exterior 4.0
    Reliability 4.0
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  • By MS Eri from Vidor, TX
    Owns this car
    October 26, 2022

    The worst

    Worst car ever. DO NOT buy this kind of car. .take my advice. It is a big headache. A big no no no no no no.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Transporting family
    • Does not recommend this car
    Comfort 1.0
    Interior 2.0
    Performance 1.0
    Value 1.0
    Exterior 2.0
    Reliability 1.0
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  • By TShaffer from Ocala, FL.
    Owns this car
    August 6, 2022

    TOO MANY PROBLEMS.

    TO MANY ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS. AIR CONDITIONER LEAKAGE, CAR ACTS LIKE IT'S POSSESSED AT TIMES. OTHERWISE IT'S A REALLY NICE RIDE AND HANDLES WELL. IT ONLY HAS 11 7,662 ON IT AND REGULAR MAINTENANCE. I BOUGHT IT WHEN IT HAD 115,447. I HAVEN'T EVEN PUT 2000 MILES ON IT. I WISH CHEVY WOULD GIVE ME A FREE COMPUTER SCAN OR SOME MECHANIC THAT WON'T RIP ME OFF.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does not recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 2.0
    Value 2.0
    Exterior 3.0
    Reliability 1.0
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  • By Single mom with handicapped child to transport .this car is junk I'm furious .and wasted my money from Canada
    Owns this car
    May 5, 2022

    Don't buy a sonic or Chevy period

    This car is a piece of xxxx .4 broken motormounts Over heating Front end problems out the arse. I will never buy another Chevy product as long as I live .their customer service is also xxxx .
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Transporting family
    • Does not recommend this car
    Comfort 1.0
    Interior 1.0
    Performance 1.0
    Value 1.0
    Exterior 1.0
    Reliability 1.0
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  • By MelP53 from THONOTOSASSA
    Owns this car
    April 27, 2021

    Wishing I hadn't chosen this as my new car.

    First trip FL to WV car wouldnt run and radio was still on. 2nd trip car ran but everything else stopped. Headache ever since. 😭
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does not recommend this car
    Comfort 3.0
    Interior 3.0
    Performance 3.0
    Value 1.0
    Exterior 3.0
    Reliability 2.0
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  • By Freedomgwr from Powder Springs, GA
    Owns this car
    March 14, 2021

    Piece of junk had to spend $4000 on a $3000 car.

    Good car except replaced intake crankshaft sensor, intake camshaft actuator, coil rail, now engine due to oil pump. All this in 1 month I'm a mechanic keep our cars up always. Debating on junking it.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does not recommend this car
    Comfort 3.0
    Interior 4.0
    Performance 3.0
    Value 3.0
    Exterior 4.0
    Reliability 1.0
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  • By No more GM from Chicago, IL
    Owns this car
    February 15, 2021

    Own a year with 3 repairs that GM isn’t covering.

    3 major repairs in one year which GM knows about but will not cover. Cars has 65,000 with a new coil, water pump (which is a know issue for 2010-2014, but not covering 2015) and radio issue. I own 3 GM cars and a Ford. Ford takes 100% responsibility for recalls. GM waits to see how many people get hurt or killed ( Buick airbag, suburban airbag) before they do anything. Getting away from GM vehicles because they just don’t stand behind them anymore..
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does not recommend this car
    Comfort 3.0
    Interior 4.0
    Performance 3.0
    Value 1.0
    Exterior 3.0
    Reliability 1.0
    6 people out of 8 found this review helpful. Did you?
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FAQ

What trim levels are available for the 2015 Chevrolet Sonic?

The 2015 Chevrolet Sonic is available in 4 trim levels:

  • LS (4 styles)
  • LT (4 styles)
  • LTZ (4 styles)
  • RS (4 styles)

What is the MPG of the 2015 Chevrolet Sonic?

The 2015 Chevrolet Sonic offers up to 26 MPG in city driving and 35 MPG on the highway. These figures are based on EPA mileage ratings and are for comparison purposes only. The actual mileage will vary depending on vehicle options, trim level, driving conditions, driving habits, vehicle maintenance, and other factors.

What are some similar vehicles and competitors of the 2015 Chevrolet Sonic?

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Is the 2015 Chevrolet Sonic reliable?

The 2015 Chevrolet Sonic has an average reliability rating of 4.0 out of 5 according to cars.com consumers. Find real-world reliability insights within consumer reviews from 2015 Chevrolet Sonic owners.

Is the 2015 Chevrolet Sonic a good Sedan?

Below are the cars.com consumers ratings for the 2015 Chevrolet Sonic. 77.9% of drivers recommend this vehicle.

4.1 / 5
Based on 104 reviews
  • Comfort: 4.0
  • Interior: 4.1
  • Performance: 4.0
  • Value: 4.1
  • Exterior: 4.2
  • Reliability: 4.0

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