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2012 Chevrolet Sonic Specifications

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2012 Chevrolet Sonic
Starting Price:
$13,865
Estimated MPG:
26 city | 35 hwy
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2012 Chevrolet Sonic 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

MP3 player:
Yes
Radio:
AM/FM stereo
Satellite Radio:
SiriusXM

Brakes

Front brakes:
Ventilated disc

Child Safety

Child safety locks:
Power

Convenience Features

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:
173.1 "
Overall Width:
68.3 "
Rear Head Room:
37.8 "
Rear Leg Room:
34.6 "
Wheelbase:
99.4 "

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:
1.8
Fuel tank capacity:
12.2gal.
Horsepower:
138hp @ 6,300RPM
Number of valves:
16
Recommended fuel:
regular unleaded
Torque:
125 lb.-ft. @ 3,800RPM
Transmission:
5 speed manual

Fuel Consumption

City:
26 mpg
Highway:
35 mpg

Instrumentation

External temp:
External temperature display
Tachometer:
Tachometer
Trip computer:
Trip computer

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:
15.0"
Prefix:
P
Profile:
65
Speed Rating:
H
Tire Pressure Monitoring System:
Yes
Type:
AS
Width:
195 mm

Transmission

Number of speeds:
5

Warranty

roadside months:
60 months

Weights and Capacities

Curb weight:
2,721 lbs.
Max cargo capacity:
14 cu.ft.

Wheels

Diameter:
15
Rim Type:
Silver aluminum
Width:
6

Windows

Rear defogger:
Rear defogger
Standard Features

Body Exterior

Bumpers
: body-color
Door mirrors
: body-color
Number of doors
: 4
Rear cargo
: trunk

Convenience Features

Air conditioning
Driver door bin
Driver vanity mirror
Emergency communication system
Front beverage holders
Illuminated entry
Passenger door bin
Passenger vanity mirror
Rear beverage holders
Remote keyless entry
Telescoping steering wheel
Tilt steering wheel

Entertainment Features

AM/FM radio
AM/FM radio
: SiriusXM
Internet access capable
Radio data system
Speakers
: 4
Speakers
: 6

Lighting, Visibility and Instrumentation

Delay-off headlights
Front reading lights
Fully automatic headlights
Low tire pressure warning
Outside temperature display
Rear reading lights
Rear window defroster
Tachometer
Trip computer
Variably intermittent wipers

Powertrain

Cylinder configuration
: I-4
Drive type
: front-wheel
Engine liters
: 1.8
Engine location
: front
Fuel economy city
: 26mpg
Fuel economy highway
: 35mpg
Fuel tank capacity
: 12.2gal.
Horsepower
: 138hp @ 6,300RPM
Number of valves
: 16
Recommended fuel
: regular unleaded
Sequential multi-point fuel injection
Torque
: 125 lb.-ft. @ 3,800RPM
Transmission
: 5 speed manual
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
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
Engine bore x stroke
: 80.5mm x 88.2mm (3.17" x 3.47")
Engine displacement
: 1.8 L
Engine horsepower
: 138hp @ 6,300RPM
Engine torque
: 125 lb.-ft. @ 3,800RPM
Exterior body width
: 1,735mm (68.3")
Exterior height
: 1,516mm (59.7")
Exterior length
: 4,397mm (173.1")
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
: 396 L (14 cu.ft.)
Interior maximum cargo volume
: 396 L (14 cu.ft.)
Passenger volume
: 2,560L (90.4 cu.ft.)
Rear headroom
: 960mm (37.8")
Rear hiproom
: 1,311mm (51.6")
Rear legroom
: 879mm (34.6")
Rear shoulder room
: 1,346mm (53.0")
Turning radius
: 5.3m (17.3')
Wheelbase
: 2,525mm (99.4")

Suspension/Handling

Alloy wheels
Front anti-roll bar
Front tires
: 195/65HR15.0
Front wheel independent suspension
Power steering
Rear tires
: 195/65HR15.0
Wheel size
: 15"

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

Entertainment Features

CD player
Optional
MP3 decoder
Optional

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