Chevrolet wants its Sonic to be considered among the sportier subcompacts, like the Ford Fiesta and Mazda3, and the new RS trim will go a long way toward solidifying that thinking.
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The Sonic RS features a turbocharged four-cylinder and a six-speed manual transmission. It’s also got a stiffened suspension with a lower ride height.
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