2018
Chevrolet Sonic

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Available trims

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  • 4dr Sdn Manual LS
    Starts at
    $15,295
    26 City / 35 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas I4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 4dr Sdn Auto LS
    Starts at
    $16,520
    26 City / 35 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas I4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 4dr Sdn Manual LT
    Starts at
    $17,720
    28 City / 37 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Turbocharged Gas I4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 5dr HB Manual LT
    Starts at
    $17,820
    26 City / 35 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas I4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 4dr Sdn Auto LT
    Starts at
    $18,420
    26 City / 35 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas I4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 5dr HB Auto LT w/1SD
    Starts at
    $19,220
    26 City / 35 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas I4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 4dr Sdn Manual Premier
    Starts at
    $19,820
    28 City / 37 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Turbocharged Gas I4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 5dr HB Manual Premier
    Starts at
    $19,820
    28 City / 37 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Turbocharged Gas I4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 4dr Sdn Auto Premier
    Starts at
    $20,520
    27 City / 35 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Turbocharged Gas I4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 5dr HB Auto Premier
    Starts at
    $21,320
    27 City / 35 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Turbocharged Gas I4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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Notable features

Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity
1.8-liter or turbo 1.4-liter four-cylinder
OnStar with 4G LTE and Wi-Fi hot spot standard
Sedan or hatchback
Backup camera standard

The good & the bad

The good

Ride quality and highway composure
Peppy acceleration
Lack of road noise
Safety features
Front-seat comfort

The bad

So-so gas mileage in most versions
Mushy brakes
Modest backseat legroom
Cumbersome backseat folding (hatchback)
Rear visibility (hatchback)
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Safety review

Based on the 2018 Chevrolet Sonic base trim
NHTSA crash test and rollover ratings, scored out of 5.
Overall rating
5/5
Combined side rating front seat
5/5
Combined side rating rear seat
5/5
Frontal barrier crash rating driver
5/5
Frontal barrier crash rating passenger
5/5
Overall frontal barrier crash rating
5/5
Overall side crash rating
5/5
Rollover rating
4/5
Side barrier rating
5/5
Side barrier rating driver
5/5
Side barrier rating passenger rear seat
5/5
Side pole rating driver front seat
5/5
12.6%
Risk of rollover
Side barrier rating driver
5/5
Side barrier rating passenger rear seat
5/5
Side pole rating driver front seat
5/5
12.6%
Risk of rollover

Factory warranties

New car program benefits

Basic
3 years / 36,000 miles
Corrosion
3 years / 36,000 miles
Powertrain
5 years / 60,000 miles
Maintenance
2 years / 24,000 miles
Roadside Assistance
5 years / 60,000 miles

Certified Pre-Owned program benefits

Age / mileage
5 model years or newer / up to 75,000 miles
Basic
12 months / 12,000 miles bumper-to-bumper original warranty, then may continue to 6 years / 100,000 miles limited (depending on variables)
Dealer certification
172-point inspection
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Consumer reviews

89% of drivers recommend this car
4.4 / 5
Based on 37 reviews
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Comfort 4.4
Interior 4.4
Performance 4.4
Value 4.5
Exterior 4.7
Reliability 4.5

Most recent

  • By Carol
    Owns this car
    May 6, 2024

    Love my car!

    Love my car! Usually drove a truck!still have a chev truck but husband drives it,car is so good on gas!just a great size for me,bought it with 42,000kl on it,little expensive ! Other than that great
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By Bonnie S from Matawan, NJ
    Owns this car
    July 3, 2020

    Great Deal

    Excellent deal for this car with very low miles. Also got 4 brand new tires so the car drives like a dream. I could not have asked for a better car.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By Disappointed from West Virginia
    Owns this car
    January 4, 2020

    Battery Replcement

    Battery is expensive $ 300 and hard to replace. Having trouble finding a battery and dealer not much help. Have to be a mehanic to replace it.
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does not recommend this car
    Comfort 3.0
    Interior 3.0
    Performance 3.0
    Value 3.0
    Exterior 3.0
    Reliability 3.0
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  • By Jacobs_son from Portland, OR
    Owns this car
    December 7, 2019

    16 months, no issues.

    For 19k, Sonic RS has been a very good purchase. I hope all the issues with the earlier models have been resolved. Good torque off the line, but the turbo xxx nothing after 60 MPH
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 4.0
    Interior 4.0
    Performance 4.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 4.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By Mike001 from Spring Hill FL
    Owns this car
    September 22, 2019

    Fun car to drive

    For the price Chevy got it right this car handle well and is peppy for the price. I have the RS and my son has the cruze RS and the little blue sonic out runs his car easy. Love my little blue sonic Its just like the heghog. (LOL)
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Having fun
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By Watmur from Los Angeles, CA
    Owns this car
    August 19, 2019

    Super Sonic!

    Really great bargain! I got the hatchback LT RS package with the turbo and heated seats. It drives well and the steering is more than happy to take on tight turns at higher rates of speed. Even though the car is light it feels heavily planted to the ground. Yes, there’s an abundance of plastics but you have to really think about what you’re looking for in a car. If it’s agility, practicality, a good price point, let’s of standard tech, and peppy performance then overlook the interior and look at the vehicle as a whole.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By David from Portland, OR
    Owns this car
    June 19, 2019

    Not bad for a Chevrolet

    Sonic RS Hatchback - Good first car for 16 year old daughter. Allot of amenities for the $ and the turbo helps out allot off the line.
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 4.0
    Interior 4.0
    Performance 4.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 4.0
    Reliability 4.0
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  • By E. Raschke from Chicago, IL
    Owns this car
    June 15, 2019

    it sucks

    my main issue with this car is it wont play flac. the manual says it plays FLAC audio but it DOES NOT. took me 4 hours to re-encode my music to MP3, and they are now soulless with flat higns and even flatter base. GM/Chevy refuses to fix this issue. also i found out the radio is actually made by LG. further issues i have with the car is: the cupholders, they are in the most inconvenient places. and somewhat hard to reach the steering wheel radio controls sometimes don't respond when pressed. and overall a unpleasant experience.
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does not recommend this car
    Comfort 1.0
    Interior 2.0
    Performance 2.0
    Value 1.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 3.0
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  • By BOZ from Marysville WA
    Owns this car
    May 15, 2019

    Economical

    arm rest length is short and not wide, uncomfortable. steering wheel needs a heated as standard equipment as well as heated mirrors. overall happy with the gas mileage.
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 4.0
    Interior 4.0
    Performance 4.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By Tommy B from Granite City Il
    Owns this car
    March 6, 2019

    Reliable and meets my needs

    I have 8100 miles on an 18 LTRS and am satisfied with most everything but the gas mileage 27 mpg mixed driving. You may want to give the 1.4 turbo a try. The car appears small but is roomy enough for 4 adults. Worthy at 16500 but not the Msrp of 21500
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 4.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 4.0
    Value 4.0
    Exterior 4.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By Dhasz6 from Lacrosse WI
    Owns this car
    February 25, 2019

    Worst car I’ve owned

    This car is a pile of garbage. Baught it with 6 miles on it. First week of owning it they had to replace my seat. They have had to replace my radio to as it shuts off and skips. Doesn’t connect to my phone half the time. The on star light is red an none of the buttons work... the car only starts when it wants.. wouldn’t recommend this car to anyone. Also the gas mileage is terrible!!!
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Having fun
    • Does not recommend this car
    Comfort 1.0
    Interior 1.0
    Performance 1.0
    Value 1.0
    Exterior 1.0
    Reliability 1.0
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  • By Karen B from Durham, NC
    Owns this car
    January 31, 2019

    Car is reliable and excellent on gas

    Car meet my requirements don't have leg room in back seat passenger. Great on gas. Car have a lot of bells and whistles. Car features tire pressure oil level. Seat warmer
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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FAQ

What trim levels are available for the 2018 Chevrolet Sonic?

The 2018 Chevrolet Sonic is available in 3 trim levels:

  • LS (2 styles)
  • LT (4 styles)
  • Premier (4 styles)

What is the MPG of the 2018 Chevrolet Sonic?

The 2018 Chevrolet Sonic offers up to 26 MPG in city driving and 35 MPG on the highway. These figures are based on EPA mileage ratings and are for comparison purposes only. The actual mileage will vary depending on vehicle options, trim level, driving conditions, driving habits, vehicle maintenance, and other factors.

What are some similar vehicles and competitors of the 2018 Chevrolet Sonic?

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Is the 2018 Chevrolet Sonic reliable?

The 2018 Chevrolet Sonic has an average reliability rating of 4.5 out of 5 according to cars.com consumers. Find real-world reliability insights within consumer reviews from 2018 Chevrolet Sonic owners.

Is the 2018 Chevrolet Sonic a good Sedan?

Below are the cars.com consumers ratings for the 2018 Chevrolet Sonic. 89.2% of drivers recommend this vehicle.

4.4 / 5
Based on 37 reviews
  • Comfort: 4.4
  • Interior: 4.4
  • Performance: 4.4
  • Value: 4.5
  • Exterior: 4.7
  • Reliability: 4.5

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