2018
Chevrolet Sonic

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Safety review
- Overall rating
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5/5
- Combined side rating front seat
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5/5
- Combined side rating rear seat
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5/5
- Frontal barrier crash rating driver
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5/5
- Frontal barrier crash rating passenger
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5/5
- Overall frontal barrier crash rating
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5/5
- Overall side crash rating
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5/5
- Rollover rating
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4/5
- Side barrier rating
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5/5
- Side barrier rating driver
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5/5
- Side barrier rating passenger rear seat
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5/5
- Side pole rating driver front seat
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5/5
- Side barrier rating driver
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5/5
- Side barrier rating passenger rear seat
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5/5
- Side pole rating driver front seat
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5/5
Factory warranties
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Certified Pre-Owned program benefits
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Most recent
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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- Purchased a Used car
- Used for Commuting
- Does recommend this car
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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
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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- Purchased a New car
- Used for Commuting
- Does not recommend this car
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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
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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
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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- Purchased a New car
- Used for Having fun
- Does not recommend this car
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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
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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.
- Comfort: 4.4
- Interior: 4.4
- Performance: 4.4
- Value: 4.5
- Exterior: 4.7
- Reliability: 4.5