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2020 Chevrolet Sonic consumer reviews

$16,720 starting MSRP
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(10 reviews)
60% of drivers recommend this car
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.1
  • Value 3.6
  • Exterior 4.1
  • Reliability 4.0
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The first time it broke down the turbo was bad and now

The first time it broke down the turbo was bad and now the water pump is leaking, this is Not Good !!! I would expect at 49k to run much better.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 3.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 1.0
  • Does not recommend this car
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I bought mine new with 3 miles on it.

I bought mine new with 3 miles on it. Had oil spit on windshield day 1. That finally stopped but heat and ac issues ever since. 1 year in had issues with evap ever since. Very uncomfortable if your tall like me 6'3". Put gas in won't start for many tries. Don't matter the gas type. Spark plugs need changed often like every 2, 3 months. Over heating issues in winter by 50k miles with it full. Changed water pump and thermo 2 time by 70k miles.Warning... Be prepared to put in some cash to own one. And don't bother going to GM. It's your problem. P.S. I'm still paying on mine for another year......

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 2.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 3.0
  • Value 1.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 3.0
  • Does not recommend this car
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Problem with overheating and coolant reservoir dry

I am having problems with the engine overheating ( coolant reservoir) I had a hose repaired the beginning of this year and it is happening again same repair which is not under warranty I live on social security and cannot afford these repairs

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 2.0
  • Interior 2.0
  • Performance 3.0
  • Value 1.0
  • Exterior 1.0
  • Reliability 3.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does not recommend this car
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Awesome care

Love my sonic. Peppy engine, quite ride. Seats could be a little wider but don't think it was designed for someone my size. Wish they still made them

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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I Will Never BuyAnother One.

I get just over 200 miles per tank of gas. On the freeway of course it's better. Im having more n more electrical problems or that is what it appears to be. I'm not happy about paying so much for a car n not even being 6 months old my heater has stopped working....

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 3.0
  • Value 1.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 3.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does not recommend this car
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Great value for the money

2nd Sonic Hatch I’ve owned, first one was a 2012 LTZ and this one is the Premier RS. 2012 had 151,000 miles so it was time to go.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 3.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Solid /cute vehicle

We just recently purchased a Sonic to update an older vehicle. I think it will be a good reliable car. We haven’t driven in the snow that we normally get in the western PA winter months. The car is very stylish and has many perks for a smaller vehicle. We compare the Sonic to our Cruze which has many of the same similarities.

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 New car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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Most wonderful car ever!

This car is stylish, peppy and simple. It is exactly what I was looking for! I have the Sedan version with the RS package which makes it sporty and fun. I love it!

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 New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Not a bad car.. but...

The car itself is 4 stars, I only have 3 cons.. 1. the winshield wash sprayers are crap, The shoot 3 streams. I replaced mine with oem fan pattern sprayers for a cruze... 2. The headrest is tilted too far forward. And that can't be adjusted... so it can bounce off the back of your head. 3. The fuel tank capacity 12.2 gallons? I don't think I've ever put more than 10 in it. Sure the price at the pump is a nice result because of this. But the range (366 miles) makes you spend more time at the pump.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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chevrolet sonic 2020

this car right color in and out easy to drive handel good the power is there just right for a 4 cly engine all good

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 New car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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