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2012 Chevrolet Sonic consumer reviews

$13,865 starting MSRP
side view of 2012 Sonic Chevrolet
(114 reviews)
84% of drivers recommend this car
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.2
  • Interior 4.2
  • Performance 4.1
  • Value 4.2
  • Exterior 4.4
  • Reliability 4.1
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Most reliable car Ive owned.

This car met all my needs. Gas saver,not too big or small.Great value and a great car overall. Great sleek interior and great body. Overall an amazing vehicle.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Very reliable and trust worthy car

Best car I ever owned. Never had any problems or issue. A/C and heating system works great. Comfortable. Hatchback is additional (lots of space).

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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I miss this car

It was a wonderful vehicle, though, being a Chevrolet, it was often in the shop. It had broken down on me 3 times in 2 years. I traded it in, but I do miss it on occasion. Greatly detailed interior.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 3.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 3.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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I just upgraded my life with this vic!

This car met all of my needs and desires. Hatch back, 4 doors, easy conversion of the seats on the interior, manual transmission, sunroof, cd/aux audio options. Plus, I couldn't have asked for a better value. I'm looking forward to many more years and awesome road trips in this ride.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Gets you from point A to point B

Overall it's a decent car, I realized a couple months after I purchased that I need a bigger car. Owned for almost a year now and have had to make quite a few repairs to it. I did like the comfort of the seats, Aux chord, and durability. I was in two accidents (both times getting hit on my back bumper) and it still hasn't fallen off! I did not like that the dash board doesn't tell you the engine temperature (it does have an alarm that goes off when it over heats though) and no cruise control on my model.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 3.0
  • Value 2.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 3.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does not recommend this car
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It has been a fine daily driver

First car I have ever financed and got it for a really great price and a nice low payment. Had a recall on the tranny and it has acted up a little ever since but I have always been able to start it up and get to work so no complaints.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 3.0
  • Interior 3.0
  • Performance 2.0
  • Value 3.0
  • Exterior 3.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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I like the feel of it around me . needed cruise c

It serve my needs fine Right away Had to have code changed for lock on trunk. I was able to open someone else's truck do not know if I could have driven it away

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 3.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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I love it

It's spacious even though it looks small on the outside. It runs great and it's fast. My husband is 6'0 ft tall and he doesn't look like he's taking up the whole car.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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Great Little Run-Around And Trip Car

Wonderful car for anyone wanting economy and performance. Great comfort for commuting to and from work and traveling.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Perfect first car

I have had this car for almost 8 months now and it was the first car I purchased. I love this car's reliability, design, and simplicity. I do drive a manual and it is the most basic version of the car, but that doesn't change anything on how it runs or the dependability. I would strongly recommend this car to anyone that is looking for a 4 door sedan.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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