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Chevrolet Sonic

What is chevrolet sonic?

· Sarah Mitchell

Key facts

Manufacturer General Motors[1]
Class Subcompact (B-segment) economy car[1]
Body styles Four-door sedan; five-door hatchback[1]
Model years 2012 through 2020[1]
Markets Americas, Southeast Asia, the Middle East, some African countries[1]

The Chevrolet Sonic is a subcompact economy car from General Motors, sold as a sedan and hatchback for model years 2012 through 2020.

Context

The Chevrolet Sonic is a subcompact car from General Motors, produced for model years 2012 through 2020 [1]. It was offered as a four-door sedan and a five-door hatchback [1]. The Sonic served as the replacement for the Aveo in some markets [1]. In 2017, the model underwent a comprehensive update [2]. For the 2020 model year, the Sonic used a 1.4-liter turbocharged 4-cylinder engine [3]. It was sold in the Americas, Southeast Asia, the Middle East, and some African countries [1].

Documented claims

  • The Sonic replaced the Aveo in some descriptions. [1]
  • The 2020 model used a 1.4-liter turbocharged 4-cylinder engine. [3]

Questions and answers

Why was Chevy Sonic discontinued?

The Sonic was produced for model years 2012 through 2020, after which production ended [1].

Is the Chevrolet Sonic a good car?

The Sonic is described as a subcompact economy car, with a 1.4-liter turbocharged engine in the 2020 model year [1][3].

What car replaced Chevy Sonic?

The Sonic replaced the Aveo in some descriptions [1].

Sources

  1. Chevrolet Sonic Model Years and History — jdpower.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  2. 2020 Chevrolet Sonic - Specs, Prices, MPG, Reviews & Photos — cars.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  3. 2013 Chevrolet Sonic (Chevy) Review, Ratings, Specs, Prices, and Photos — thecarconnection.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)

Sources last checked August 3, 2026. · More in Things