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2016 Chevrolet Sonic consumer reviews

$14,345–$15,595 MSRP range
side view of 2016 Sonic Chevrolet
(76 reviews)
82% of drivers recommend this car
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.2
  • Interior 4.2
  • Performance 4.1
  • Value 4.1
  • Exterior 4.2
  • Reliability 4.2
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Drives like a dream

Very comfortable sharp looking car. Lots of storage room where the back seats can lay down for even more storage. Interior has a luxurious feel with Bluetooth or aux connections.

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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Best little car I’ve ever owned!

An all-around solid vehicle. Sleek, black, leather interior, great stereo system, plenty of leg room, smooth handling, and just got new tires six months ago. Plus, it’s a turbo, so it’s a super fun ride! Also, I named him Jazz, but you can change it if you wish :)

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

I had wanted a Sonic since they appeared on the streets and I was not disappointed when I finally bought one. I have absolutely no complaints about it. It’s comfortable and sleek for a compact car; with lots of little extras like the heated seats and rear view camera. I love my Sonic!

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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I hate this car...

I hate this car. Mine currently has 68k. I have had to replace the coolant reservoir 3 times, my water pump just went out. Then the thermostat, which is also the thermostat housing! Really GM? Topped off my gas one time, had to replace the fuel regulator. Plastic body essentially falls apart. Noticed oil coming from my intercooler today which means the pcv system is likely failing or failed. That will require and entire new intake manifold, considering its built in, again, really GM? The value of this car continues to drop thousands every few months and it hasnt even made it to 100k! If i ever tried to trade it in, id be upside down! So dissatisfied. Many of these things should be recalls, but of course the 60k powertrain warranty protects them. xxxxxxxx knew they were building a cheap xxx

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 2.0
  • Interior 1.0
  • Performance 2.0
  • Value 1.0
  • Exterior 2.0
  • Reliability 1.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does not recommend this car
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Great car

This car was great for just myself or maybe If you have one child. It’s great on the highway and the performance is good as well. Would have kept the car longer if my family wasn’t growing. These was absolutely nothing bad about this.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 3.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Very reliable car to own

This car was very nice to own and drive. Dependable and great gas mileage. This would be perfect for young and old. Also, good comfort and handling.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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Worst car I've ever owned

Purchased with around 40k miles, 15 months ago. First things I noticed: rough shifting and brakes locking up. AC quit working around 3 months after I bought it. Shop wants 250$ just to diagnose that problem. No thanks. I've read several accounts by owners saying that they've had numerous failed attempts to fix the AC. All of the issues I just mentioned are annoying but my main issue is that it is DANGEROUS when you're involved in a collision and not one of the 10 freaking airbags deploy.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 2.0
  • Interior 3.0
  • Performance 2.0
  • Value 1.0
  • Exterior 3.0
  • Reliability 2.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does not recommend this car
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Not reliable

I own this car for 2 years and 4 months and not happy with it,the a/c already went bad had to spent 300 dollards to fix it,then when ever I put gas,did not want to start and if so will start shaking, for a almost new car like this should not have these problems,totally not satisfied with this car

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 3.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 2.0
  • Value 2.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 3.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does not recommend this car
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Best first car I have

The best first car I have excelente performance very confortable, like any sedan very standard car I sell it because I want something more powerful

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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I love my sonic co much I bought another

Great gas mileage, good pep, limited road roar. It feels solid, like a larger car. Tight turning radius makes u turns and parking a breeze.

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 Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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