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2012 Chevrolet Sonic: Up Close

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More details and photos of the 2012 Chevrolet Sonic

As far as the design and interior materials, the Sonic makes a similar leap over its previous model just like the Cruze did to the Cobalt.

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On the show floor, the few Sonic sedans on display have a mean stance with a minimal gap between the tires and fenders. Chevrolet says engineers from Corvette’s suspension team were called to design the Sonic’s suspension. We’ll find out what this means for driving when we get behind the wheel, but they did a great job getting the ride height sorted.

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Managing Editor Joe Bruzek’s 22 years of automotive experience doesn’t count the lifelong obsession that started as a kid admiring his dad’s 1964 Chevrolet Corvette — and continues to this day. Joe’s been an automotive journalist with Cars.com for 16 years, writing shopper-focused car reviews, news and research content. As Managing Editor, one of his favorite areas of focus is helping shoppers understand electric cars and how to determine whether going electric is right for them. In his free time, Joe maintains a love-hate relationship with his 1998 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am that he wishes would fix itself. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joe-bruzek-2699b41b/

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