2012 Chevrolet Sonic consumer reviews

Fun car to drive and easy to operate much better with a 5 speed manual transmission. Power when you need it. A/C is awesome cold. Salesperson was very helpful and enjoyable to work with and made the purchase easy.

In the mid 80's I bought my first new car after owning a 1972 chevy pickup for my college vehicle. That truck got 9mpg. After saving my money I was able to purchase a new vehicle. It was a Honda CRX. I can say that that was the best car I have ever owned til now. I have owned almost 20 new vehicles in the years since. After looking at and driving the competition and deliberating for a month we chose a Sonic LTZ Turbo. Had to order it and wait 8 weeks. Glad we got the one we wanted. I cant say enough good things about this car. We still own an 06 Toyota Sienna but my wife drives this car so much we might get rid of it too. We are averaging 35mpg in in town driving and when we go on the road it is averaging around 40. Been a very hot summer here and the A/C seems to really affect how much fuel it uses. We bought it to go on road trips for kids sports. But use it almost exclusively because of the mileage. I am not a small man (6'2" and 250) and i have all the room I need. There are 4 of us in the family. 2 teenagers. They love the car as well. I say well done GM. The features of this car and the price make it a great deal. It is a ball to drive!!!

I've had a LTZ with turbo and manual tranny for a week now as my new commuter. I just filled my tank for the first time and it's averaging 47 MPG (9.6 gallons in 460 miles), which is far better than I had expected or what it's rated for. It has adequate power - nothing great, but not bad, either - probably more than one would expect from a car in this class. Interior-wise, it has ample legroom, the bluetooth works really really well, and the handsfree sounds like I'm using an earbud. It handles nicely, is very quiet and isn't too spongy or taut a suspension. Cons: It does look a bit like an angry kitchen appliance. It doesn't just use the address book on your iPhone, rather, you have to put in voice tags. The passenger seat should have an armrest. A lot of gears to shift through with a really, really tall 6th gear and a too low 1st gear. It'd be nice if US manufacturers would adapt small, efficient diesel options so we could have more torque. Also, better options for mounting "toys" like hardpoints on the roof for a roofrack that doesn't touch the finish. I ended up with a trailer hitch to carry my mountain bike on a hitch-mounted rack. Overall though, this gets 5 stars. Chevy did well designing a nice, little car that performs very well.

I picked an LT Coupe with manual turbo transmission. It has great pick-up when I get on the highway and the gas mileage is awesome! There is plenty of legroom when I have passengers (front & back seats) plus the storage in the back is great. This car has lots of extras at a great price! I enjoy driving the Sonic and think it was a great choice for me!

The 2012 Chevy Sonic is an excellent car. I own the 1.4 liter turbo 2LT model and I am highly satisfied with everything about the vehicle.

I purchased my manual trans. LTZ hatchback in March. I put 700 miles on it every week. Love the fuel econ. It is fun to drive,but I regret not getting the Turbo. It doesn't get up to spead on the highway as the automatic trans. did with the same size engine. Also, the clutch has a loud clicking noise. The service dept. was quick to order new one. Unfortunately, all 3 pedals had to be replaced (kit) and the steering column had to be removed to replace them. After all that the new pedal does the exact same thing! Don't bother to get it replaced. It does'nt effect the clutch, it's just annoying. Interior: The front seats are quit narrow, may not be comfortable to some. The finish on the dashboard equipment is already wearing off and scratches easily when wiping clean. If I had not over paid for this vehicle by several thousands, These things probably wouldn't bother me. Still , I would recommend at the right price.

This is the cheapest car I have ever purchased. I have always owned high end cars and trucks, so the Sonic was not on my radar. A board member of my church told me about the Sonic, and said that I should look at it. I am very thankful I did. First up is safety. With 10 airbags standard, and a top safety pick the Sonic checked that box. Second thing for me is how easy the car is to get in and out of, because I have screws and rods in my spine. The Sonic is low to the ground but I have no problem getting in or out, and the seats are near perfect, and the ride is shockingly good. The third issue is fuel eco. I was in need of something I could drive in town, or on the highway, and not spend more than I make to get where I need to be. The Sonic met that and more. I purchased a Sonic LT1 Turbo with Bluetooth. I used my Sonic to take an elderly woman, and her blind mother from N.C. down to Sylacauga Alabama, and we all were amazed by the Sonic. The ride was great, and with my back, and one of the ladie's new hip, we were shocked that after 9 hours in the car NO ONE hurt. We had huge bags packed, and with the drop down rear floor section we never had to put anything in the back seat with anyone either. The bluetooth gave us options for what we wanted for music, and the bass in the car was so solid it was shakeing the rearview mirror. We all love music, and the Sonic was the best system any of us have ever heard. I reckon the best part of the trip (besides the company) was getting on the interstate. There was a short on ramp, and no one would let us in. I had to use the turbo, and with NO hesitation we were doing 85 miles an hour before I even looked back down at the speedometer. In short it is a fantastic car. All around great car, and I never thought I would want one, let alone say it is the best car I have ever had. Buy a turbo though. I drove the other one, and it was like a whole other car. The eco is better, and WOW will it move (0-60 in 7.8 seconds). Even if you are like me, and not a spirited driver, it is great to be able to get on the interstate with confidence. ((A must buy!)) My average MPG is 44 highway and 39 City

i like this car if they could just fit eletrical issues! (warning lights, everything on tne dash shuts off & a/c quits) i also like the exterior styling but the taillights just seem alittle odd (4 door)

I just got the car and I have really no complaints about it at all the outside of the car is beautiful. Inside has nice spacious interior. Has plenty of features usb, 2 aux plugs, xm radio, blue tooth for you phone. The sonic has alot of pep to it, i do suggest getting the 1.4L turbo just adds that little bit more of the get up and go to it.

MY 2012 SONIC LT IS THE MOST COMFORTABLE SUB COMBACT CAR I HAVE EVER OWNED. THE SIX SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANY IS VERY FUEL ECONOMIC AND IS TRULEY THE MOST RELIABLE CAR I HAVE EVER OWNED. I TEST DROVE THE SENTRA, CIVIC, FOCUS, AND CIVIC. THE SONIC LT HAS THEM ALL BEAT HANDS DOWN.