2020 Chevy Sonic Hatchback Canada Review
2020 Chevy Sonic Hatchback Canada Review – All New 2020 Sonic comes standard with a previously optional 1.4-liter inline-four turbocharged; Former bases, which are disseminated naturally 1.8 liters, are no longer available (and that will not be missed). Paired with an optional 6-Speed automatic transmission, this small Turbo Mill motivates Sonic around the city without drama.
A six-speed manual comes standard and, as we find in previous interactions with Sonic, brings about the driving experience. Automatic on this test the vehicle proved to be quick to ride and reluctantly to Downshift, which is good for fuel economy but bad for the spirit. A small button on one side of the shifter gives the gear selection manually when needed, but it’s not the feature you’ll use only for kicks.
2020 Chevy Sonic Hatchback Canada Review
Peak torque is available at 1850 rpm, and Turbo lag is virtually none. This refined power delivery is ideal for relaxing around the city driving but leaving the enthusiast wanting more at higher engine speed. Chassis fits the machine; It was quiet and competent in everyday use but pushed it hard to corner and rolls over rivals like the Toyota Yaris sedan.
2020 Chevy Sonic Engine
With 138 horsepower on tap at 4900 rpm, there is not much reward in pushing the throttle to the floor. The acceleration from zero to 60 mph takes 8.5 seconds, which is not fast unless you compare it to other auto-transmission subcompact hatchbacks, which are mostly slower. The machine is unhappy on the high revs, but the transmission program continues below 3500 rpm, whether it is in the city or on the Interstate.
After reaching the highway speed, Sonic cruises along with minimal noise from the engine, wind, or tire. In fact, we noted an impressive low of 67 decibels at 70 mph, which is not only much quieter than rivals, but it matched the 2019 Mercedes-Benz E450 sedan.
We are RS-Trim test car (the lower of the two trims to Hatch Sonic, and the middle Trim for the Sonic sedan) highlight the Sonic is generously equipped. It comes with virtually every feature available, including Bluetooth phone and audio streaming, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto capabilities, heated front seats, remote start, proximity locks, electric driver seats, lane-departure warnings, Forward-alert collision, and sunroof. There is little desire for more facilities during commuting or weekend trips.
2020 Chevy Sonic Hatchback Interior
2020 Chevy Sonic Hatchback Canada Review
There are some interior design fumbles, however. The lack of central consoles could be ignored until the front seat passenger arms became fatigued – only the driver got a flip-down armrest. This omission also contributes to a lack of interior storage. Two glove boxes are the only closed bins, and one is so small that it is only good for documents and some napkins. The interior is otherwise handsome and easy. Black and silver Plastics are formed into lines flowing around the cockpit and help keep the cab from feeling like a penalty box.
The only significant interior change since the start of the Sonic 2012 is the more conventionally a larger cluster gauge that arrives at 2017, a more mature-looking departure from the sports-bike-Setup style in the previous model. The backseat is an economy-tight car; There is enough room for a short trip, but larger passengers will want to avoid extended travel. Honda’s subcompact competitors, Fit, provide more volume of passengers in both lines.
2020 Chevy Sonic Specs
The hatchback’s body style adds valuable versatility to the 19 cubic meters of Sonic’s cargo chamber. The quick folding of the rear seat inflates the cargo volume to 48 cubic feet, and we load the 15 airlines-carrying-size boxes back to it. RS upgraded over LT including sharp 16-Inch aluminum wheels, LED daytime running lights, and RS badges in Grille. The Premier Model features a 17-inch wheel.
Sonic impressed us when we first were behind the wheel in 2011-especially compared to the previous Chevy attempts in the segment (see Aveo, Sprint, and Metro). But it’s fast-forwarding seven years, and this package is less appealing to the fresh competition. Our test car rang at $22,685; Our closest competitors have tested is the Ford Fiesta at $20,620, and our last Yaris review (and beloved) stickered at just $16,815.
2020 Chevy Sonic Price
Even if you pass through the sunroof, the Kinetic Blue Metallic paint, and confident drivers and comfort packs that come optional on our automated hatchback, you will still see at the price of the sticker $20,295. Sonic sedan dips to $16,295 with the manual transmission, but it’s still more than Yaris, KIA Rio, and Hyundai accent, the latter two offer a 10-year/100, 000-mile guarantee. None of these alternatives are many, if any, faster than Sonic, and there’s nothing quieter, but they’re all fresher designs.
