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2018 Chevrolet Sonic

2018 Chevrolet Sonic Rebates and Incentives

Prices and Incentives

Dealer Price:
$15,295 - $21,320

Original MSRP:
$14,683 - $20,467

2018 Chevrolet Sonic Review

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Warranty Information
Basic: 3 Years/36,000 Miles
Recalls Issued
US NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID 18V342000
Mfg's Report Date May 27, 2018
Component SEATS
Number of Units Affected 71
Summary General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018 Chevrolet Sonic vehicles. A joint in the driver's seat-back frame may not be properly welded, reducing the strength of the seat-back frame.
Consequence In the event of a rear-impact crash, the seat-back may fail, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's seat-back, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 18178.
Notes Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

2018 Chevrolet Sonic Models & Prices

2018 Chevrolet Sonic LS
Dealer Price Dealer Invoice Pricing Estimated Payments
4dr Sdn Manual LS $15,295 $14,683 $240 / Month*
4dr Sdn Auto LS $16,520 $15,859 $259 / Month*

2018 Chevrolet Sonic LT
Dealer Price Dealer Invoice Pricing Estimated Payments
4dr Sdn Manual LT $17,720 $17,011 $278 / Month*
5dr HB Manual LT $17,820 $17,107 $279 / Month*
4dr Sdn Auto LT $18,420 $17,683 $288 / Month*
5dr HB Auto LT w/1SD $19,220 $18,451 $301 / Month*

2018 Chevrolet Sonic Premier
Dealer Price Dealer Invoice Pricing Estimated Payments
4dr Sdn Manual Premier $19,820 $19,027 $310 / Month*
5dr HB Manual Premier $19,820 $19,027 $310 / Month*
4dr Sdn Auto Premier $20,520 $19,699 $321 / Month*
5dr HB Auto Premier $21,320 $20,467 $334 / Month*

2018 Chevrolet Sonic Features and Standard Equipment

EXTERIOR Features
LS LT Premier
Body kit, sport    
Door handles, body-color
Fog lamps, front  
Glass, solar absorbing, tinted
Headlamp control, automatic on and off
Headlamps, projector type
Mirrors, outside heated power-adjustable, body-color, manual-folding  
Mirrors, outside manual, body-color, manual-folding    
Moldings, chrome belt-line  
Moldings, rocker, sporty  
Ornamentation, RS lettering  
Spoiler, rear, integrated decklid    
Spoiler, rear, Sport  
Tire, T115/70R16, blackwall, compact spare
Tires, P195/65R15 all-season, blackwall (Replaced with (RKJ) 17" P205/50R17 all-season blackwall tires when an LPO wheel is ordered.)  
Tires, P205/50R17 all-season, blackwall    
Tires, P205/55R16 all-season, blackwall (Replaced with (RKJ) 17" P205/50R17 all-season blackwall tires when an LPO wheel is ordered.)    
Wheels, 15" (38.1 cm) aluminum    
Wheels, 15" (38.1 cm) steel with full bolt-on wheel covers (Replaced with (RS7) 17" Painted Aluminum wheels when an LPO wheel is ordered.)    
Wheels, 16" (40.6 cm) aluminum (Replaced with (RS7) 17" Painted Aluminum wheels when an LPO wheel is ordered.)    
Wheels, 17" (43.2 cm) Black-painted aluminum    
Wheels, 17" (43.2 cm) painted aluminum    
Wiper, rear intermittent with washer  
Wipers, front intermittent, variable
INTERIOR Features
LS LT Premier
Air conditioning, single-zone manual
Air filtration system, pollutant and odor
Armrest, driver seat
Assist handles, driver, front passenger and rear outboard
Battery, retained accessory power
Bottle holders, 2, on driver and front passenger doors with storage pockets
Cargo privacy shade, upper rear  
Cargo shelf floor, adjustable  
Compass display    
Cruise control, electronic with set and resume speed  
Cup holders, 2 front and 1 rear
Defogger, rear-window electric
Door locks, power
Driver Information Center with trip odometer, fuel range, average fuel economy and average vehicle speed  
Driver Information Center, enhanced    
Engine immobilizer, theft-deterrent system
Floor mats, carpeted front and rear
Floor mats, carpeted front and rear, deluxe  
Instrument panel, Graphite Silver Metallic accents  
Instrument panel, Jet Black accents    
Instrument panel, Piano Black accents  
Key system, 2 spare keys    
Keyless Open    
Keys, ignition, foldable, 2  
Lighting, interior overhead courtesy, rear and dual front reading lamps (Requires (UE1) OnStar.)
Lighting, interior, trunk/cargo area
Map pocket, front passenger seatback
Mirror, inside rearview manual day/night
Oil life monitoring system
Power outlet, auxiliary, front center console
Remote Keyless Entry  
Remote Keyless Entry (Deleted when (PDB) Convenience Package is ordered.)    
Remote vehicle starter system  
Seat adjuster, driver 4-way manual, fore/aft, up/down  
Seat adjuster, driver, 6-way power    
Seat adjuster, front passenger 2-way manual, fore/aft
Seat trim, Deluxe Cloth    
Seat trim, leatherette with sueded microfiber inserts    
Seat trim, perforated leatherette seating surfaces    
Seat trim, Sport Cloth    
Seat, rear bench 60/40 split-folding with outboard height-adjustable headrests
Seats, front bucket with recline and height-adjustable headrests
Seats, heated driver and front passenger    
Shift knob, chrome    
Shift knob, leather, Sport  
Shift knob, leather-trimmed with satin silver and chrome accents    
Shift knob, satin silver  
Shift knob, urethane    
Steering column, tilt and telescoping
Steering wheel controls, mounted audio and phone interface controls
Steering wheel, heated (Deleted when (N35) 3-spoke Sport steering wheel or (WFK) RS Package is ordered.)    
Steering wheel, leather-wrapped 3-spoke    
Steering wheel, sport, 3-spoke  
Steering wheel, sport, 3-spoke leather-wrapped with contrasting stitching, flat bottom  
Temperature sensor, outside
Theft-deterrent system, content theft alarm
Trunk release, inside, remote
Visors, driver and front passenger vanity mirrors, covered
Window, manual operated, rear    
Windows, manual    
Windows, power with driver and front passenger Express-Up and Express-Down on all  
MECHANICAL Features
LS LT Premier
Alternator, 100 amps
Axle, 3.23 final drive ratio    
Axle, 3.47 final drive ratio  
Axle, 3.65 final drive ratio  
Axle, 3.94 final drive ratio  
Battery rundown protection
Battery, 438 cold-cranking amps
Brakes, front disc/rear drum
Engine, ECOTEC 1.8L Variable Valve Timing DOHC 4-cylinder sequential MFI (138 hp [103 kW] @ 6300 rpm, 125 lb-ft of torque [168.8 N-m] @ 3800 rpm) (Available with (YF5) California state emissions requirements or (NE1) Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont or Washington state emissions requirements when (NC7) Federal emissions override is ordered. Available with FEF order type.)  
Engine, ECOTEC Turbo 1.4L Variable Valve Timing DOHC 4-cylinder sequential MFI (138 hp [103 kW] @ 4900 rpm, 148 lb-ft of torque [199.8 N-m] @ 1850 rpm/auto, 2500 rpm/manual)  
Exhaust, stainless-steel, heavy-duty
Front wheel drive
Keyless Start    
Mechanical jack with tools
Steering, power, Electric Power Steering (EPS)
Suspension, Sport    
Suspension, Touring
Transmission, 5-speed manual  
Transmission, 6-speed automatic
Transmission, 6-speed manual  
PACKAGE Features
LS LT Premier
RS Package includes (BVG) sport body kit, (T3U) front fog lamps, Black Chevrolet emblems, (B6E) sporty rocker moldings, (D59) integrated decklid rear spoiler, (E38) RS lettering, (VWC) Piano Black accented instrument panel, (N35) sport, 3-spoke leather-wrapped with contrasting stitching and Black Chevrolet emblem, flat bottom steering wheel and (B54) carpeted front and rear, deluxe floor mats    
RS Package includes (T3U) front fog lamps, (B6E) sporty rocker moldings, Black Chevrolet emblems, (T56) rear Sport spoiler, (E38) RS lettering, (VWC) Piano Black accented instrument panel, (N35) sport, 3-spoke leather-wrapped with contrasting stitching and Black Chevrolet emblem, flat bottom steering wheel and (B54) carpeted front and rear, deluxe floor mats  
SAFETY Features
LS LT Premier
Air bags, 10 total (Always use safety belts and child restraints. Children are safer when properly secured in a rear seat in the appropriate child restraint. See the Owner's Manual for more information.)
Air bags, dual-stage, frontal, driver and right-front passenger includes Passenger Sensing System (Always use safety belts and child restraints. Children are safer when properly secured in a rear seat in the appropriate child restraint. See the Owner's Manual for more information.)
Air bags, head curtain, side-front and rear outboard seating positions (Always use safety belts and child restraints. Children are safer when properly secured in a rear seat in the appropriate child restraint. See the Owner's Manual for more information.)
Air bags, knee, driver and front passenger (Always use safety belts and child restraints. Children are safer when properly secured in a rear seat in the appropriate child restraint. See the Owner's Manual for more information.)
Air bags, thorax side-impact seat-mounted, side-front and rear outboard seating positions (Always use safety belts and child restraints. Children are safer when properly secured in a rear seat in the appropriate child restraint. See the Owner's Manual for more information.)
Brake Assist, panic
Brakes, 4-wheel antilock
Chevrolet Connected Access with 10 years of standard connectivity which enables services such as, Vehicle Diagnostics, Dealer Maintenance Notification, Chevrolet Smart Driver, Marketplace and more; EFFECTIVE WITH SALES STARTING 5/1/2018. (Limitations apply. Not transferable. Standard connectivity available to original purchaser for ten years from the date of initial vehicle purchase for model year 2018 or newer Chevrolet vehicles. See onstar.com for details and further plan limitations. Connected Access does not include emergency or security services. Availability and additional services enabled by Connected Access are subject to change.)
Daytime Running Lamps, LED
Door locks, rear child security
Electronic brake force distribution
Hill Start Assist
LATCH system (Lower Anchors and Top tethers for CHildren), for child safety seats
OnStar and Chevrolet connected services capable; EFFECTIVE WITH RETAIL SALES STARTING 5/1/2018. (Visit onstar.com for coverage map, details and system limitations. Services vary by model.)
Rear Vision Camera
Safety belts, 3-point, all seating positions, rear
Safety belts, 3-point, driver and right-front passenger, height-adjustable include pretensioners and load limiters
StabiliTrak, stability control system
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
Traction control
Trunk emergency release handle
ENTERTAINMENT Features
LS LT Premier
Audio system feature, 4-speaker system includes 2 tweeters and 2 front speakers located in front doors    
Audio system feature, auxiliary input jack
Audio system feature, premium 6-speaker system  
Audio system feature, USB ports, 2 and auxiliary input jack
Audio system, Chevrolet MyLink Radio with 7" diagonal color touch-screen, AM/FM stereo includes Bluetooth streaming audio for music and select phones, featuring Android Auto and Apple CarPlay capability for compatible phone
Bluetooth audio streaming
Bluetooth for phone, personal cell phone connectivity to vehicle audio system
Chevrolet 4G LTE and available built-in Wi-Fi hotspot offers a fast and reliable Internet connection for up to 7 devices; includes data trial for 1 month or 3GB (whichever comes first); EFFECTIVE WITH RETAIL SALES STARTING 5/1/2018. (Available Wi-Fi requires compatible mobile device, active OnStar service and data plan. Data plans provided by AT&T. Visit onstar.com for details and system limitations.)
SiriusXM Satellite Radio is standard on nearly all 2018 GM models. Enjoy a 3-month All Access trial subscription with over 150 channels including commercial-free music, plus sports, news and entertainment. Plus listening on the app and online is included, so you'll hear the best SiriusXM has to offer, anywhere life takes you. Welcome to the world of SiriusXM. (If you decide to continue service after your trial, the subscription plan you choose will automatically renew thereafter and you will be charged according to your chosen payment method at then-current rates. Fees and taxes apply. To cancel you must call us at 1-866-635-2349. See our Customer Agreement for complete terms at www.siriusxm.com. All fees and programming subject to change.)  

2018 Chevrolet Sonic Options and Addition Equipment

ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT Options
LS LT Premier
BODY KIT, SPORT (Included and only available with (WFK) RS Package.)  
COMPASS DISPLAY (Included and only available with (PDB) Convenience Package.)    
CONVENIENCE PACKAGE includes (KA1) heated driver and front passenger seats, (AMM) driver, 6-way power seat adjuster, (ATH) Keyless Open, (BTM) Keyless Start, (5H1) 2 spare keys, (UDC) enhanced Driver Information Center and (U80) Compass Display    
CONVENIENCE PACKAGE includes (KA1) heated driver and front passenger seats, (AMM) driver, 6-way power seat adjuster, (ATH) Keyless Open, (BTM) Keyless Start, (5H1) 2 spare keys, (UDC) enhanced Driver Information Center, (U80) Compass Display, (N34) leather-wrapped 3-spoke steering wheel and (UVD) heated steering wheel    
CONVENIENCE PACKAGE includes (KA1) heated driver and front passenger seats, (AMM) driver, 6-way power seat adjuster, (ATH) Keyless Open, (BTM) Keyless Start, (5H1) 2 spare keys, (UDC) enhanced Driver Information Center, (U80) Compass Display, (N34) leather-wrapped 3-spoke steering wheel and (UVD) heated steering wheel (Replaces (N34) steering wheel with (N35) steering wheel when (WFK) RS Package is ordered. Does not include (UVD) heated steering wheel when (WFK) RS Package is ordered.)    
DRIVER CONFIDENCE PACKAGE includes (UEU) Forward Collision Alert, (UFL) Lane Departure Warning and (UD7) Rear Park Assist    
DRIVER CONFIDENCE PACKAGE includes (UEU) Forward Collision Alert, (UFL) Lane Departure Warning and (UD7) Rear Park Assist (Requires (PDB) Convenience Package)    
DRIVER INFORMATION CENTER, ENHANCED (Included and only available with (PDB) Convenience Package.)    
FLOOR MATS, CARPETED FRONT AND REAR, DELUXE (Included and only available with (WFK) RS Package.)  
FOG LAMPS, FRONT (Included and only available with (WFK) RS Package.)  
FORWARD COLLISION ALERT (Included and only available with (PCY) Driver Confidence Package.)  
FUN AND SUN PACKAGE includes (LUV) ECOTEC Turbo 1.4L Engine, (FE3) Sport suspension, (CF5) power sunroof and (RJX) 17" Black-painted aluminum wheels (Requires (PDB) Convenience Package.) *GROSS*    
FUN AND SUN WITH RS PACKAGE includes (LUV) ECOTEC Turbo 1.4L Engine, (FE3) Sport suspension, (CF5) power sunroof and (RJX) 17" Black-painted aluminum wheels (Not available with any LPO wheel. Requires (WFK) RS Package and (PDB) Convenience Package.) *GROSS*    
FUN AND SUN WITHOUT RS PACKAGE includes (LUV) ECOTEC Turbo 1.4L engine, (CF5) power sunroof and (RS7) 17" painted aluminum wheels (Not available with (WFK) RS Package or any LPO wheel. Requires (PDB) Convenience Package.) *GROSS*    
HEATER, OIL PAN
ILLINOIS COST SURCHARGE
INDIANA COST SURCHARGE
INSTRUMENT PANEL, PIANO BLACK ACCENTS (Included and only available with (WFK) RS Package.)  
KEY SYSTEM, 2 SPARE KEYS (Included and only available with (PDB) Convenience Package.)    
KEYLESS OPEN (Included and only available with (PDB) Convenience Package.)    
KEYLESS START (Included and only available with (PDB) Convenience Package.)    
LANE DEPARTURE WARNING (Included and only available with (PCY) Driver Confidence Package.)  
LICENSE PLATE BRACKET, FRONT (Forced on all orders for states that require a front license plate.)
LPO, 17" (43.2 CM) PAINTED BLACK WHEELS (Includes (RS7) 17" Painted Aluminum Wheels and (RKJ) 17" P205/50R17 all-season blackwall tires. Not available with (PCH) Performance Package, LPO, (WFK) RS Package, (PDF) Fun and Sun with RS Package or (PDH) Fun and Sun without RS Package. Not available when (LUV) ECOTEC Turbo 1.4L engine is ordered.) *No Longer Factory Orderable, See Dealer for Current Availability*    
LPO, 17" (43.2 CM) PAINTED BLACK WHEELS (Includes (RS7) 17" Painted Aluminum Wheels and (RKJ) 17" P205/50R17 all-season blackwall tires. Not available with (PDF) Fun and Sun Package.) *No Longer Factory Orderable, See Dealer for Current Availability*    
LPO, 17" (43.2 CM) PAINTED BLACK WHEELS (Includes (RS7) 17" Painted Aluminum Wheels and (RKJ) 17" P205/50R17 all-season blackwall tires.) *No Longer Factory Orderable, See Dealer for Current Availability*    
LPO, 17" (43.2 CM) PAINTED BLACK WHEELS (Not available with (WFK) RS Package or (PCH) Performance Package, LPO.) *No Longer Factory Orderable, See Dealer for Current Availability*    
LPO, 17" (43.2 CM) PAINTED SILVER ALUMINUM WHEELS    
LPO, 17" (43.2 CM) PAINTED SILVER ALUMINUM WHEELS (Includes (RS7) 17" Painted Aluminum Wheels and (RKJ) 17" P205/50R17 all-season blackwall tires. Not available with (PCH) Performance Package, LPO, (WFK) RS Package, (PDF) Fun and Sun with RS Package or (PDH) Fun and Sun without RS Package. Not available when (LUV) ECOTEC Turbo 1.4L engine is ordered.)    
LPO, 17" (43.2 CM) PAINTED SILVER ALUMINUM WHEELS (Includes (RS7) 17" Painted Aluminum Wheels and (RKJ) 17" P205/50R17 all-season blackwall tires. Not available with (PDF) Fun and Sun Package.)    
LPO, 17" (43.2 CM) PAINTED SILVER ALUMINUM WHEELS (Includes (RS7) 17" Painted Aluminum Wheels and (RKJ) 17" P205/50R17 all-season blackwall tires.)    
LPO, 17" (43.2 CM) PAINTED SILVER ALUMINUM WHEELS (Not available with (PCH) Performance Package, LPO.)    
LPO, 17" (43.2 CM) PAINTED SILVER WHEELS    
LPO, 17" (43.2 CM) PAINTED SILVER WHEELS (Includes (RS7) 17" Painted Aluminum Wheels and (RKJ) 17" P205/50R17 all-season blackwall tires. Not available when (LUV) ECOTEC Turbo 1.4L engine, (WFK) RS Package, (PDF) Fun and Sun with RS Package or (PDH) Fun and Sun without RS Package is ordered.)    
LPO, 17" (43.2 CM) PAINTED SILVER WHEELS (Includes (RS7) 17" Painted Aluminum Wheels and (RKJ) 17" P205/50R17 all-season blackwall tires. Not available with (PDF) Fun and Sun Package.)    
LPO, 17" (43.2 CM) PAINTED SILVER WHEELS (Includes (RS7) 17" Painted Aluminum Wheels and (RKJ) 17" P205/50R17 all-season blackwall tires.)    
LPO, 17" (43.2 CM) PAINTED SILVER WHEELS (Not available with (PCH) Performance Package, LPO.)    
LPO, 17" (43.2 CM) PAINTED WHITE WHEELS    
LPO, 17" (43.2 CM) PAINTED WHITE WHEELS (Includes (RS7) 17" Painted Aluminum Wheels and (RKJ) 17" P205/50R17 all-season blackwall tires. Not available when (LUV) ECOTEC Turbo 1.4L engine, (WFK) RS Package, (PDF) Fun and Sun with RS Package or (PDH) Fun and Sun without RS Package is ordered.)    
LPO, 17" (43.2 CM) PAINTED WHITE WHEELS (Includes (RS7) 17" Painted Aluminum Wheels and (RKJ) 17" P205/50R17 all-season blackwall tires. Not available with (PDF) Fun and Sun Package.)    
LPO, 17" (43.2 CM) PAINTED WHITE WHEELS (Includes (RS7) 17" Painted Aluminum Wheels and (RKJ) 17" P205/50R17 all-season blackwall tires.)    
LPO, 17" (43.2 CM) PAINTED WHITE WHEELS (Not available with (PCH) Performance Package, LPO.)    
LPO, ALL-WEATHER FLOOR MATS  
LPO, ALL-WEATHER FLOOR MATS (Included with (PCN) Winter/Summer Floor Mats Package, LPO. Not available separately with (PCN) Winter/Summer Floor Mats Package, LPO.)
LPO, BLACK BOWTIE
LPO, CARGO NET
LPO, FLOOR MATS WITH Z-SPEC LOGO, PREMIUM (Included with (PCN) Winter/Summer Floor Mats Package, LPO. Not available separately with (PCN) Winter/Summer Floor Mats Package, LPO. Not available with (WFK) RS Package.)  
LPO, FLOOR MATS WITH Z-SPEC LOGO, PREMIUM (Included with (PCN) Winter/Summer Floor Mats Package, LPO. Not available separately with (PCN) Winter/Summer Floor Mats Package, LPO.)    
LPO, LOWERING SUSPENSION    
LPO, LOWERING SUSPENSION (Included with (PCH) Performance Package, LPO.)  
LPO, LOWERING SUSPENSION, RS (Included with (PCM) Performance Package, LPO.)    
LPO, LOWERING SUSPENSION, RS (Requires (FE3) Sport Suspension.)    
LPO, LOWERING SUSPENSION, RS (Requires (PCM) Performance Package, LPO or (PDF) Fun and Sun Package. Included with (PCM) Performance Package, LPO.)    
LPO, LOWERING SUSPENSION, RS (Requires (WFK) RS Package.)    
LPO, MOLDED SPLASH GUARDS, FRONT    
LPO, MOLDED SPLASH GUARDS, FRONT (Not available on (WFK) RS Package.)  
LPO, PERFORMANCE EXHAUST WITH CALIBRATION (Included with (PCM) Performance Package, LPO. Requires (LUV) ECOTEC Turbo 1.4L engine.)    
LPO, PERFORMANCE EXHAUST WITH CALIBRATION (Included with (PCM) Performance Package, LPO.)    
LPO, PERFORMANCE EXHAUST WITH CALIBRATION (Requires (LUV) ECOTEC Turbo 1.4L engine. Not available with (WFK) RS Package. Included with (PCH) Performance Package, LPO.)  
LPO, PERFORMANCE PACKAGE includes (SDM) Performance Exhaust, LPO and (SCJ) Lowering suspension, LPO (Requires (LUV) ECOTEC Turbo 1.4L engine. Not available with (WFK) RS Package.)  
LPO, PERFORMANCE PACKAGE includes (SDM) Performance Exhaust, LPO and (SG3) Lowering Suspension, LPO    
LPO, PERFORMANCE PACKAGE includes (SDM) Performance Exhaust, LPO and (SG3) Lowering Suspension, LPO (Requires (LUV) ECOTEC 1.4L Turbo Engine and any available accessory wheel.)    
LPO, ROOF RACK CROSS RAILS
LPO, ROOF RACK CROSS RAILS (Not available with (FE3) Sport suspension.)    
LPO, ROOF RACK CROSS RAILS (Not available with (WFK) RS Package.)    
LPO, SPORT PEDAL KIT
LPO, WHEEL LOCK KIT includes 4 locks and 1 key (Not available with (RRL) 15" steel wheels.)
LPO, WINTER/SUMMER FLOOR MATS PACKAGE includes (VAV) All-weather floor mats, LPO and (RWS) Z-Spec premium floor mats, LPO    
LPO, WINTER/SUMMER FLOOR MATS PACKAGE includes (VAV) All-weather floor mats, LPO and (RWS) Z-Spec premium floor mats, LPO (Not available with (WFK) RS Package.)  
MOLDINGS, ROCKER, SPORTY (Included and only available with (WFK) RS Package.)  
NEW JERSEY COST SURCHARGE
ORNAMENTATION, RS LETTERING (Included and only available with (WFK) RS Package.)  
REAR PARK ASSIST (Included and only available with (PCY) Driver Confidence Package.)  
RS PACKAGE includes (BVG) sport body kit, (T3U) front fog lamps, Black Chevrolet emblems, (B6E) sporty rocker moldings, (D59) integrated decklid rear spoiler, (E38) RS lettering, (VWC) Piano Black accented instrument panel, (N35) sport, 3-spoke leather-wrapped with contrasting stitching and Black Chevrolet emblem, flat bottom steering wheel and (B54) carpeted front and rear, deluxe floor mats (Also includes (P1H) 16" aluminum wheels and (ACB) Jet Black Deluxe Cloth interior. Not available with (PDH) Fun and Sun without RS Package or any LPO wheel.)    
RS PACKAGE includes (BVG) sport body kit, (T3U) front fog lamps, Black Chevrolet emblems, (B6E) sporty rocker moldings, (D59) integrated decklid rear spoiler, (E38) RS lettering, (VWC) Piano Black accented instrument panel, (N35) sport, 3-spoke leather-wrapped with contrasting stitching and Black Chevrolet emblem, flat bottom steering wheel and (B54) carpeted front and rear, deluxe floor mats (Also includes (P1H) 16" aluminum wheels, (ACB) Jet Black Deluxe Cloth interior and (VYE) leather Sport shift knob. Not available with any LPO wheel.)    
RS PACKAGE includes (BVG) sport body kit, (T3U) front fog lamps, Black Chevrolet emblems, (B6E) sporty rocker moldings, (D59) integrated decklid rear spoiler, (E38) RS lettering, (VWC) Piano Black accented instrument panel, (N35) sport, 3-spoke leather-wrapped with contrasting stitching and Black Chevrolet emblem, flat bottom steering wheel and (B54) carpeted front and rear, deluxe floor mats (Also includes (RJX) 17" Black painted aluminum wheels, (ADN) Jet Black leatherette with sueded microfiber inserts interior and (FE3) Sport suspension. Not available with (PCH) Performance Package, LPO.)    
SEAT ADJUSTER, DRIVER, 6-WAY POWER (Included and only available with (PDB) Convenience Package.)    
SEATS, HEATED DRIVER AND FRONT PASSENGER (Included and only available with (PDB) Convenience Package.)    
SHIFT KNOB, LEATHER, SPORT (Included and only available with (WFK) RS Package.)    
SPOILER, REAR, INTEGRATED DECKLID (Included and only available with (WFK) RS Package.)  
STEERING WHEEL, HEATED (Included and only available with (PDB) Convenience Package. Not included if (WFK) RS Package is also ordered.)    
STEERING WHEEL, LEATHER-WRAPPED 3-SPOKE (Included and only available with (PDB) Convenience Package. Replaced with (N35) sport, flat-bottom, leather-wrapped with contrasting stitching steering wheel when (WFK) RS Package is also ordered.)    
STEERING WHEEL, SPORT, 3-SPOKE LEATHER-WRAPPED with contrasting stitching, flat bottom (Included and only available with (WFK) RS Package.)  
SUNROOF, POWER, TILT-SLIDING WITH EXPRESS-OPEN AND WIND DEFLECTOR    
SUNROOF, POWER, TILT-SLIDING WITH EXPRESS-OPEN AND WIND DEFLECTOR (Included and only available with (PDF) Fun and Sun Package.)    
SUNROOF, POWER, TILT-SLIDING WITH EXPRESS-OPEN AND WIND DEFLECTOR (Included and only available with (PDF) Fun and Sun with RS Package or (PDH) Fun and Sun without RS Package.)    
SUSPENSION, SPORT (Included and only available with (PDF) Fun and Sun with RS Package.)    
SUSPENSION, SPORT (Included and only available with (RS7) 17" Black-painted aluminum wheels or (PDF) Fun and Sun Package, LPO. Requires (LUV) ECOTEC 1.4L Turbo engine.)    
SUSPENSION, SPORT (Included and only available with (WFK) RS Package.)    
WISCONSIN COST SURCHARGE (R8D)
AXLE Options
LS LT Premier
AXLE, 3.23 FINAL DRIVE RATIO (Included and only available with (MH8) 6-speed automatic transmission.)    
AXLE, 3.47 FINAL DRIVE RATIO    
AXLE, 3.65 FINAL DRIVE RATIO (Included and only available with (MZ4) 6-speed manual transmission.)    
AXLE, 3.94 FINAL DRIVE RATIO    
EMISSIONS Options
LS LT Premier
EMISSIONS OVERRIDE, CALIFORNIA (allows a dealer in states that require California emissions - California, Connecticut, Delaware, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island or Washington - to order Federal emissions for a vehicle that will be registered in a state that has Federal emission requirements). Do not use for vehicles that will be registered in California, Connecticut, Delaware, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island or Washington.) (Requires (FE9) Federal emissions requirements. Not available in Maine or Vermont.)
EMISSIONS OVERRIDE, FEDERAL (for vehicles ordered by dealers in Federal emission states with (YF5) or (NE1) emissions - Not required for vehicles being shipped to California, Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont or Washington) (Requires (YF5) California state emissions requirements or (NE1) Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont or Washington state emissions requirements.)
EMISSIONS OVERRIDE, STATE-SPECIFIC (for dealers ordering vehicles in (YF5) or (NE1) emission states - California, Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont and Washington) (Allows a California dealer (YF5 emissions) to order (NE1) emissions with (NB9) emissions override code for registration in (NE1) states; or, a Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont and Washington dealer (NE1 emissions) to order (YF5) emissions with (NB9) emissions override code for registration in California.)
EMISSIONS, CALIFORNIA STATE REQUIREMENTS
EMISSIONS, CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, MAINE, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, OREGON, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, VERMONT AND WASHINGTON STATE REQUIREMENTS
EMISSIONS, FEDERAL REQUIREMENTS
ENGINE Options
LS LT Premier
ENGINE, ECOTEC 1.8L VARIABLE VALVE TIMING DOHC 4-CYLINDER SEQUENTIAL MFI (138 hp [103 kW] @ 6300 rpm, 125 lb-ft of torque [168.8 N-m] @ 3800 rpm) (STD) (Available with (YF5) California state emissions requirements or (NE1) Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont or Washington state emissions requirements when (NC7) Federal emissions override is ordered. Available with FEF order type.)  
ENGINE, ECOTEC 1.8L VARIABLE VALVE TIMING DOHC 4-CYLINDER SEQUENTIAL MFI (PZEV) (138 hp [103 kW] @ 6300 rpm, 125 lb-ft of torque [168.8 N-m] @ 3800 rpm) (Required with (YF5) California state emissions requirements or (NE1) Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont or Washington state emissions requirements.)  
ENGINE, ECOTEC TURBO 1.4L VARIABLE VALVE TIMING DOHC 4-CYLINDER SEQUENTIAL MFI (138 hp [103 kW] @ 4900 rpm, 148 lb-ft of torque [199.8 N-m] @ 1850 rpm/auto, 2500 rpm/manual) (Included with (PDF) Fun and Sun Package.)    
ENGINE, ECOTEC TURBO 1.4L VARIABLE VALVE TIMING DOHC 4-CYLINDER SEQUENTIAL MFI (138 hp [103 kW] @ 4900 rpm, 148 lb-ft of torque [199.8 N-m] @ 1850 rpm/auto, 2500 rpm/manual) (Included with (PDH) Fun and Sun without RS Package or (PDF) Fun and Sun with RS Package.)    
ENGINE, ECOTEC TURBO 1.4L VARIABLE VALVE TIMING DOHC 4-CYLINDER SEQUENTIAL MFI (138 hp [103 kW] @ 4900 rpm, 148 lb-ft of torque [199.8 N-m] @ 1850 rpm/auto, 2500 rpm/manual) (STD)  
OPTION DISCOUNT Options
LS LT Premier
OPTION/PACKAGE DISCOUNT (Requires (PDF) Fun and Sun with RS Package or (PDH) Fun and Sun without RS Package.) *DISCOUNT*    
OPTION/PACKAGE DISCOUNT (Requires (PDF) Fun and Sun with RS Package.) *DISCOUNT*    
PAINT Options
LS LT Premier
ARCTIC BLUE METALLIC
CAJUN RED TINTCOAT (Not available on LS Sedan or LT 5-Door 1FL. Extra cost.)  
IVY METALLIC (Not available on LS Sedan or LT 5-Door 1FL. Extra cost.)  
KINETIC BLUE METALLIC (Extra cost.)
MOSAIC BLACK METALLIC
NIGHTFALL GRAY METALLIC
ORANGE BURST METALLIC (5-Door only. Not available on LT 5-Door 1FL. Extra cost.)  
RED HOT
SILVER ICE METALLIC
SUMMIT WHITE
PAINT SCHEME Options
LS LT Premier
STANDARD PAINT
PREFERRED EQUIPMENT GROUP Options
LS LT Premier
LS PREFERRED EQUIPMENT GROUP includes Standard Equipment    
LT PREFERRED EQUIPMENT GROUP includes Standard Equipment    
PREMIER PREFERRED EQUIPMENT GROUP includes Standard Equipment    
RADIO Options
LS LT Premier
AUDIO SYSTEM, CHEVROLET MYLINK RADIO WITH 7" DIAGONAL COLOR TOUCH-SCREEN, AM/FM STEREO includes Bluetooth streaming audio for music and select phones, featuring Android Auto and Apple CarPlay capability for compatible phone (STD)
SEAT TRIM Options
LS LT Premier
DARK PEWTER/DARK TITANIUM, DELUXE CLOTH SEAT TRIM    
DARK PEWTER/DARK TITANIUM, PERFORATED LEATHERETTE SEATING SURFACES    
JET BLACK, DELUXE CLOTH SEAT TRIM    
JET BLACK, DELUXE CLOTH SEAT TRIM (On LT Sedan requires (WFK) RS Package. Not available on LT 5-Door 1FL.)    
JET BLACK, LEATHERETTE SEATING SURFACES with sueded microfiber inserts    
JET BLACK, LEATHERETTE SEATING SURFACES with sueded microfiber inserts (On Premier Sedan with automatic transmission requires (WFK) RS Package.)    
JET BLACK/DARK TITANIUM, DELUXE CLOTH SEAT TRIM    
JET BLACK/DARK TITANIUM, PERFORATED LEATHERETTE SEATING SURFACES    
JET BLACK/DARK TITANIUM, SPORT CLOTH SEAT TRIM    
SEAT TYPE Options
LS LT Premier
SEATS, FRONT BUCKET WITH RECLINE AND HEIGHT-ADJUSTABLE HEADRESTS (STD)
TIRES Options
LS LT Premier
TIRES, P195/65R15 ALL-SEASON, BLACKWALL (STD) (Replaced with (RKJ) 17" P205/50R17 all-season blackwall tires when an LPO wheel is ordered.)  
TIRES, P205/50R17 ALL-SEASON, BLACKWALL (Included and only available with (PDH) Fun and Sun without RS Package and (RJX) 17" Black-painted aluminum wheels or (RS7) 17" painted aluminum wheels.)    
TIRES, P205/50R17 ALL-SEASON, BLACKWALL (Included and only available with (RJX) 17" Black-painted aluminum wheels or (RS7) 17" painted aluminum wheels.)    
TIRES, P205/50R17 ALL-SEASON, BLACKWALL (Included and only available with (RS7) 17" painted aluminum wheels.)    
TIRES, P205/55R16 ALL-SEASON, BLACKWALL (Included and only available with (P1H) 16" aluminum wheels. Replaced with (RKJ) 17" P205/50R17 all-season blackwall tires when an LPO wheel is ordered.)    
TIRES, P205/55R16 ALL-SEASON, BLACKWALL (STD) (Replaced with (RKJ) 17" P205/50R17 all-season blackwall tires when an LPO wheel is ordered.)    
TRANSMISSION Options
LS LT Premier
TRANSMISSION, 5-SPEED MANUAL (STD)  
TRANSMISSION, 6-SPEED AUTOMATIC (Included and only available with (LUV) ECOTEC Turbo 1.4L engine.)    
TRANSMISSION, 6-SPEED AUTOMATIC (STD)
TRANSMISSION, 6-SPEED MANUAL (Included and only available with (LUV) ECOTEC Turbo 1.4L engine.)    
TRANSMISSION, 6-SPEED MANUAL (STD)  
WHEELS Options
LS LT Premier
WHEELS, 15" (38.1 CM) ALUMINUM (STD)    
WHEELS, 15" (38.1 CM) STEEL WITH FULL BOLT-ON WHEEL COVERS (Replaced with (RS7) 17" Painted Aluminum wheels when an LPO wheel is ordered.)    
WHEELS, 16" (40.6 CM) ALUMINUM (Replaced with (RS7) 17" Painted Aluminum wheels when an LPO wheel is ordered. Included and only available with (WFK) RS Package.)    
WHEELS, 16" (40.6 CM) ALUMINUM (STD) (Replaced with (RS7) 17" Painted Aluminum wheels when an LPO wheel is ordered.)    
WHEELS, 17" (43.2 CM) BLACK-PAINTED ALUMINUM (Included and only available with (PDF) Fun and Sun Package. Not available with any LPO wheel.)    
WHEELS, 17" (43.2 CM) BLACK-PAINTED ALUMINUM (Included and only available with (PDF) Fun and Sun with RS Package. Requires (WFK) RS Package. Not available with any LPO wheel.)    
WHEELS, 17" (43.2 CM) BLACK-PAINTED ALUMINUM (Included and only available with (WFK) RS Package.)    
WHEELS, 17" (43.2 CM) PAINTED ALUMINUM (Included and only available with any LPO wheels and (PDH) Fun and Sun without RS Package.)    
WHEELS, 17" (43.2 CM) PAINTED ALUMINUM (Included and only available with any LPO wheels.)  
WHEELS, 17" (43.2 CM) PAINTED ALUMINUM (STD)    

2018 Chevrolet Sonic Technical Specifications

Brakes
LS LT Premier
Brake ABS System 4-Wheel 4-Wheel 4-Wheel
Disc - Front (Yes or ) Yes Yes Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) 10.8 x 1.0 10.8 x 1.0 10.8 x 1.0
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
Cargo Area Dimensions
LS LT Premier
Trunk Volume (ft) 14.9 14.9 14.9
Engine
LS LT Premier
Displacement 1.4L/110 1.4L/110 1.4L/110
Engine Type Gas I4 Turbocharged Gas I4 Turbocharged Gas I4
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 138 @ 4900 138 @ 4900 138 @ 4900
SAE Net Torque @ RPM 125 @ 3800 148 @ 1850 148 @ 1850
Exterior Dimensions
LS LT Premier
Height, Overall (in) 59.70 59.70 59.30
Length, Overall (in) 173.90 173.90 173.90
Min Ground Clearance (in) - TBD - - TBD - - TBD -
Wheelbase (in) 99.40 99.40 99.40
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) 68.30 68.30 68.30
Fuel Tank
LS LT Premier
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) 12.2 12.2 12.2
Steering
LS LT Premier
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) - TBD - - TBD - - TBD -
Steering Type Electric Pwr Steering Electric Pwr Steering Electric Pwr Steering
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) 34.5 34.5 36.1
Suspension
LS LT Premier
Suspension Type - Front MacPherson Strut MacPherson Strut MacPherson Strut
Suspension Type - Rear Semi-Independent Torsion Beam Semi-Independent Torsion Beam Semi-Independent Torsion Beam
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) w/Coil Springs w/Coil Springs w/Coil Springs
Tires
LS LT Premier
Front Tire Size P195/65R15 P195/65R15 P205/50R17
Rear Tire Size P195/65R15 P195/65R15 P205/50R17
Transmission
LS LT Premier
Drivetrain Front Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive
Trans Description Cont. Manual Manual Manual
Trans Type 5 6 6
Vehicle
LS LT Premier
Front Head Room (in) 38.70 38.70 38.70
Front Leg Room (in) 41.80 41.80 41.80
Front Shoulder Room (in) 53.40 53.40 53.40
Passenger Capacity 5 5 5
Passenger Volume (ft) 90.3 90.3 90.3
Second Head Room (in) 37.80 37.80 37.80
Second Leg Room (in) 34.60 34.60 34.60
Second Shoulder Room (in) 53.00 53.00 53.00
Weight Information
LS LT Premier
Base Curb Weight (lbs) 2773 2794 2850

2018 Chevrolet Sonic Safety Features

Safety Features
Brakes, 4-wheel antilock
Brake Assist, panic
Electronic brake force distribution
Hill Start Assist
StabiliTrak, stability control system
Traction control
Daytime Running Lamps, LED
Air bags, 10 total (Always use safety belts and child restraints. Children are safer when properly secured in a rear seat in the appropriate child restraint. See the Owner's Manual for more information.)
Air bags, dual-stage, frontal, driver and right-front passenger includes Passenger Sensing System (Always use safety belts and child restraints. Children are safer when properly secured in a rear seat in the appropriate child restraint. See the Owner's Manual for more information.)
Air bags, thorax side-impact seat-mounted, side-front and rear outboard seating positions (Always use safety belts and child restraints. Children are safer when properly secured in a rear seat in the appropriate child restraint. See the Owner's Manual for more information.)
Air bags, head curtain, side-front and rear outboard seating positions (Always use safety belts and child restraints. Children are safer when properly secured in a rear seat in the appropriate child restraint. See the Owner's Manual for more information.)
Air bags, knee, driver and front passenger (Always use safety belts and child restraints. Children are safer when properly secured in a rear seat in the appropriate child restraint. See the Owner's Manual for more information.)
OnStar and Chevrolet connected services capable; EFFECTIVE WITH RETAIL SALES STARTING 5/1/2018. (Visit onstar.com for coverage map, details and system limitations. Services vary by model.)
Chevrolet Connected Access with 10 years of standard connectivity which enables services such as, Vehicle Diagnostics, Dealer Maintenance Notification, Chevrolet Smart Driver, Marketplace and more; EFFECTIVE WITH SALES STARTING 5/1/2018. (Limitations apply. Not transferable. Standard connectivity available to original purchaser for ten years from the date of initial vehicle purchase for model year 2018 or newer Chevrolet vehicles. See onstar.com for details and further plan limitations. Connected Access does not include emergency or security services. Availability and additional services enabled by Connected Access are subject to change.)
Rear Vision Camera
Safety belts, 3-point, driver and right-front passenger, height-adjustable include pretensioners and load limiters
Safety belts, 3-point, all seating positions, rear
Door locks, rear child security
LATCH system (Lower Anchors and Top tethers for CHildren), for child safety seats
Trunk emergency release handle
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
News Reports & Reviews
NHTSA CRASH TEST RESULTS N/A