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2012 Chevrolet Sonic - 2LZ Hatchback Specifications

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2012 Chevrolet Sonic
  • Starting Price
    $18,625
  • Estimated MPG
    25 city | 35 hwy
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2012 Chevrolet Sonic - 2LZ Hatchback Specifications

  • ABS Brakes
    • ABS: 4-wheel
  • Air Conditioning
    • Front air conditioning: Manual
  • Airbags
    • Head airbags: Curtain 1st and 2nd row
    • Passenger Airbag: Yes
  • Audio System
    • In-Dash CD: Single
    • MP3 player: Yes
    • Radio: AM/FM/Satellite
    • Satellite Radio: SiriusXM
  • Brakes
    • Front brakes: Ventilated disc
  • Child Safety
    • Child safety locks: Power
  • Convenience Features
    • Cruise control: Cruise control
    • Power steering: Electric power steering
    • Steering wheel: Tilt and telescopic
  • Dimensions
    • Front Head Room: 38.7 "
    • Front Leg Room: 41.8 "
    • Overall height: 59.7 "
    • Overall Length: 159.0 "
    • Overall Width: 68.3 "
    • Rear Head Room: 38.1 "
    • Rear Leg Room: 34.6 "
    • Wheelbase: 99.4 "
  • Driver Seat
    • Heated: Multi-level heating
  • Engine
    • Compression Ratio: 10.50 : 1
    • Displacement: 110 cu.in.
    • Horse Power: 138 hp
    • Size: 1.8 L
    • Vehicle Emissions: ULEV
  • Engine Spec
    • Cylinder configuration: I-4
    • Drive type: front-wheel
    • Engine liters: 1.4
    • Engine liters: 1.8
    • Fuel tank capacity: 12.2gal.
    • Horsepower: 138hp @ 6,300RPM
    • Horsepower: 138hp @ 4,900RPM
    • Number of valves: 16
    • Recommended fuel: regular unleaded
    • Torque: 125 lb.-ft. @ 3,800RPM
    • Torque: 148 lb.-ft. @ 2,500RPM
    • Transmission: 6 speed automatic
  • Fuel Consumption
    • City: 25 mpg
    • Highway: 35 mpg
  • Instrumentation
    • Compass: Compass
    • External temp: External temperature display
    • Tachometer: Tachometer
    • Trip computer: Trip computer
  • Mirrors
    • Driver mirror adjustment: Power remote
  • Roof
    • Sunroof: Express open glass
  • Safety and Performance for CarsProd
    • Stability control: Stability control
    • Traction control: Traction control
  • Seats
    • Total Seating Capacity: 5
  • Security
    • Anti-theft alarm system: Yes
  • Suspension
    • Front suspension type: Strut
    • Rear Suspension Type: Torsion beam
  • Tires
    • Diameter: 17.0"
    • Prefix: P
    • Profile: 50
    • Speed Rating: H
    • Tire Pressure Monitoring System: Yes
    • Type: AS
    • Width: 205 mm
  • Transmission
    • Automatic type: Automatic
    • Number of speeds: 6
  • Warranty
    • roadside months: 60 months
  • Weights and Capacities
    • Curb weight: 2,776 lbs.
    • Max cargo capacity: 31 cu.ft.
  • Wheels
    • Diameter: 17
    • Rim Type: Silver aluminum
    • Width: 6.5
  • Windows
    • Power windows: Power windows
    • Rear defogger: Rear defogger

Standard Features

  • Body Exterior
    • Bumpers: body-color
    • Door mirrors: body-color
    • Heated door mirrors:
    • Number of doors: 4
    • Power door mirrors:
    • Rear cargo: liftgate
    • Spoiler:
  • Convenience Features
    • 1-touch down:
    • 1-touch up:
    • Air conditioning:
    • Driver door bin:
    • Driver vanity mirror:
    • Emergency communication system:
    • Front beverage holders:
    • Illuminated entry:
    • Passenger door bin:
    • Passenger vanity mirror:
    • Power windows:
    • Rear beverage holders:
    • Remote keyless entry:
    • Speed control:
    • Telescoping steering wheel:
    • Tilt steering wheel:
  • Entertainment Features
    • AM/FM radio: SiriusXM
    • CD player:
    • Internet access capable:
    • MP3 decoder:
    • Radio data system:
    • Speakers: 6
    • Steering wheel mounted audio controls:
    • Wireless phone connectivity: Bluetooth
  • Lighting, Visibility and Instrumentation
    • Compass:
    • Delay-off headlights:
    • Front fog lights:
    • Front reading lights:
    • Fully automatic headlights:
    • Low tire pressure warning:
    • Outside temperature display:
    • Rear reading lights:
    • Rear window defroster:
    • Rear window wiper:
    • Tachometer:
    • Trip computer:
    • Variably intermittent wipers:
  • Powertrain
    • Compressor: intercooled turbo
    • Cylinder configuration: I-4
    • Drive type: front-wheel
    • Engine liters: 1.4
    • Engine liters: 1.8
    • Engine location: front
    • Fuel economy city: 25mpg
    • Fuel economy highway: 35mpg
    • Fuel tank capacity: 12.2gal.
    • Horsepower: 138hp @ 4,900RPM
    • Horsepower: 138hp @ 6,300RPM
    • Manual-shift auto:
    • Number of valves: 16
    • Recommended fuel: regular unleaded
    • Sequential multi-point fuel injection:
    • Torque: 125 lb.-ft. @ 3,800RPM
    • Torque: 148 lb.-ft. @ 2,500RPM
    • Transmission: 6 speed automatic
    • Variable valve control:
  • Safety and Security
    • ABS brakes:
    • Brake assist:
    • Dual front impact airbags:
    • Dual front side impact airbags:
    • Electronic stability:
    • Ignition disable:
    • Knee airbag:
    • Occupant sensing airbag:
    • Overhead airbag:
    • Panic alarm:
    • Perimeter/approach lights:
    • Rear side impact airbag:
    • Security system:
    • Traction control:
  • Seats and Trim
    • Front seats: bucket
    • Heated front seats:
    • Max seating capacity: 5
    • Rear seats: bench
    • Split folding rear seat:
    • Sport steering wheel:
  • Specs and Dimensions
    • Air Pollution Score (AP): 6
    • Compression ratio: 10.50 to 1
    • Compression ratio: 9.50 to 1
    • Engine bore x stroke: 72.5mm x 82.6mm (2.85" x 3.25")
    • Engine bore x stroke: 80.5mm x 88.2mm (3.17" x 3.47")
    • Engine displacement: 1.4 L
    • Engine displacement: 1.8 L
    • Engine horsepower: 138hp @ 4,900RPM
    • Engine horsepower: 138hp @ 6,300RPM
    • Engine torque: 125 lb.-ft. @ 3,800RPM
    • Engine torque: 148 lb.-ft. @ 2,500RPM
    • Exterior body width: 1,735mm (68.3")
    • Exterior height: 1,516mm (59.7")
    • Exterior length: 4,039mm (159.0")
    • Front headroom: 955mm (37.6")
    • Front headroom: 983mm (38.7")
    • Front hiproom: 1,306mm (51.4")
    • Front legroom: 1,062mm (41.8")
    • Front shoulder room: 1,356mm (53.4")
    • Greenhouse Gas Score (GG): 7
    • Interior cargo volume: 538 L (19 cu.ft.)
    • Interior maximum cargo volume: 869 L (31 cu.ft.)
    • Passenger volume: 2,566L (90.6 cu.ft.)
    • Rear headroom: 968mm (38.1")
    • Rear hiproom: 1,311mm (51.6")
    • Rear legroom: 879mm (34.6")
    • Rear shoulder room: 1,346mm (53.0")
    • Turning radius: 5.5m (18.1')
    • Wheelbase: 2,525mm (99.4")
  • Suspension/Handling
    • Alloy wheels:
    • Front anti-roll bar:
    • Front tires: 205/50HR17.0
    • Front wheel independent suspension:
    • Power steering:
    • Rear tires: 205/50HR17.0
    • Wheel size: 17"
  • Warranty
    • Basic warranty: 36 months/36,000miles
    • Corrosion perforation warranty: 72 months/100,000miles
    • Powertrain warranty: 60 months/100,000miles
    • Roadside assistance coverage: 60 months/100,000miles

Optional Features

  • Convenience Features
    • Power moonroof: Optional

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