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r0nin89

01-12-2011, 07:16 PM

Any idea on expected prices for that thing? Me and the Gf are looking at cruzes right now and just saw the up and coming sonic on the chevy site. It looks really nice in the 4dr and was wondering if its in the 15k and under price range.

mc73nova

01-12-2011, 07:18 PM

My wife just pointed this out to me today. Looks like a revamped Aveo which would lead me to believe it should be fairly priced. The 1.4 Turbo sounds like fun!

r0nin89

01-12-2011, 07:37 PM

My wife just pointed this out to me today. Looks like a revamped Aveo which would lead me to believe it should be fairly priced. The 1.4 Turbo sounds like fun!

Yep we're interested in the 4dr sedan version. And you're right, first thing I thought was revamped Aveo. MSRP is 12,300. Probably will be the 1.8L as the entry level and 1.4LT.

qwikz28

01-12-2011, 07:56 PM

I have nothing to add besides that the instrument panel is dope. I like that car alot.

r0nin89

01-12-2011, 07:59 PM

I have nothing to add besides that the instrument panel is dope. I like that car alot.

So yes I just found a car and driver vid on it. 1.8L auto is the entry level. 1.4T is the upgrade and the turbo cars ONLY come stick :nod: :drool:

BullittSVT

01-13-2011, 05:28 AM

Front fascia looks like that of the Lancer :)

I like it, the Aveo was a crap box.

BigAls87Z28

01-13-2011, 08:30 AM

1.4t will have. 6spd auto later but will launch with 6spd manual only.
expect pricing to be in step with cars like the Fit and Fiesta. Also the Sonic will be American made.

r0nin89

01-13-2011, 09:18 AM

Front fascia looks like that of the Lancer :)

I like it, the Aveo was a crap box.

I was thinking the exact thing about the lancer front end.

I like it alot. Seems like a good candidate for a first new car.

WiMiMc

01-13-2011, 10:13 AM

FWD i'm assuming?

r0nin89

01-13-2011, 10:59 AM

FWD i'm assuming?

Yes

Scrat's_Camaro

01-13-2011, 11:10 AM

im digging it....

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h218/KeepDreaminXtreme/chevroletsoniczspecconceptx-large.jpg

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h218/KeepDreaminXtreme/chevroletsoniczspecconceptcarx-wide-community.jpg

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h218/KeepDreaminXtreme/chevysonic.jpg

BonzoHansen

01-13-2011, 11:37 AM

I might consider that for a commuter. Not wanting a stick for a DD though.

btownws6

01-13-2011, 01:55 PM

i kinda like it for a dd should be interesting to see what crazy things people do with these

r0nin89

01-13-2011, 01:55 PM

WildBillyT

01-13-2011, 02:26 PM

I might consider that for a commuter. Not wanting a stick for a DD though.

Same here, on both accounts.

BigAls87Z28

01-13-2011, 08:14 PM

The Sonic should be a fun car to drive. The whole Corvette engineered suspension is what im looking forward to.

CJDZ24_Z28

01-13-2011, 08:21 PM

I like the Coupe! Glad to see GM is getting better models to compete with other smaller models

91chevywt

01-13-2011, 10:02 PM

GM has really stepped up their game. They're doing exactly what they've needed to do. I'm really impressed with what they've done in the small-car department. When I'm in the market for a new car, I may actually consider a GM. Now that's saying something :nod:

BigAls87Z28

01-13-2011, 10:14 PM

Another cool deal about the Sonic is that the headlights are exposed. Ill have to show the video, but there is no lense over the whole headlight, just the barrells that the lights are in. The hood serves as a hood over the top of them, gives it a bit of an eyebrow look. Check it out when it comes to the Philly show, or NYC

j0n

01-15-2011, 09:11 AM

Interesting! Possible replacement for the Astra...

mc73nova

01-15-2011, 10:50 AM

This may be the one time I like the look of the hatch more. Definitely gonna be eye candy for the tuner crowd. Being a motor head, are there any power #'s on it?

BigAls87Z28

01-15-2011, 01:52 PM

1.8 and 1.4t make 138 hp but the 1.4t has more torque.

r0nin89

01-15-2011, 07:04 PM

1.8 and 1.4t make 138 hp but the 1.4t has more torque.

Not to mention I'd imagine the 1.4T will get more mileage when out of the boost.

qwikz28

01-15-2011, 07:48 PM

Not to mention I'd imagine the 1.4T will get more mileage when out of the boost.

It gets 40mpgs in the bigger Cruze, so I imagine htat engine can do even better in the newer Chevy Seattle Super Sonic.

BigAls87Z28

01-16-2011, 03:10 PM

That is an interesting topic too. It seems these smaller segment cars dont pull down more numbers. Look at Fiesta and Focus, Fit and Civic, Versa and Sentra.
I still think 40mpg will be attainable, but I have a feeling that the Hyundai Accent will put up the big 50mpg mark without hybrid.