Testing this week: 2012 Chevy Sonic LTZ 1.4T
 

I know some of you guys wanted a chance to see this car or were interested in it. Post up questions here if you are looking for answers about the car.

My main concern. Hows the leg and head room. Im 6'5"...

I've also had the chance to drive these cars for several hours and was very impressed with the quality and ride. The model I had was the LTZ. I might also be able to give some feedback if that helps.

Blindspots?

on a more serious note i really do like this car. and is the Z-spec really gunna happen? or is it just a concept?

and i feel the sonic is very Evo like...

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Vonh3YR9NH...Z-Spec-050.jpg

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_VfYgx0iGtE...BX%2Bblack.jpg

I went out to Harrisburg, PA and the on board average mile per gal. was 43.5. Really impressive highway mileage:shock:.

http://www.gminsidenews.com/forums/f...go-big-106487/

Yes, there will be some dealer-installed options. We are waiting to see a true RS spec Sonic soon. With Ford and Fiat pushing out hotter versions of their cars, Chevy could put together a killer car quickly.

I love these cars, it has soul. Life is also cooler in a turbo!

Isnt the 1.4t a six speed manual? I'd really like a DD sonic Sooo bad

For now, the only trans for the 1.4T is the 6spd manual. Six speed auto will come later.

What is its 1/4 time, and can it tow

I really hope we see this car in AWD. Chevy is really lacking in that aspect...

No AWD, though the chassis is capable of it. There will some small SUV's built off this same platform, and they will have AWD.

As far as size, I fit pretty well at 6'1, 255lbs, but I like smaller cars. My friend is 6'8, 360lbs, and there was no way in hell that he was going to be able to push the clutch in, not to mention zero rear seat room.

Visibility is fantastic in this car, with no blind spots that I could find yet. You never feel as if you have lost a car somewhere. Side mirrors are pretty big for a car of this size.

1/4 mile time, I have no idea, and I figure that towing would be around the 1k mark.

apply 4cyl turbo, 6 speed and AWD and have chevy sign me to launch our own gymkhana vids!

i can drift rather well, adam can vouch

Lets hope they get smart and port the awd system over. Is chevy the only company that has no AWD cars now?

TBSS is AWD

That is neither a car nor still in production :nod:

Correct, they have zero AWD cars. Neither does Honda, Toyota, and Nissan.
Not all AWD systems are created equal. Putting AWD on this car would not make it anymore super awesomer at handling. It would just make it heavier.

What is the highest boost level PCM can read/make?

How would a 4'10" senior citizen like this car as an automatic? Is it easy to get in and get out? Being that you're a taller person would said shorter person have different blind spots? How heavy is the steering wheel on low speed turns, like a parking lot situation? Will maintenance be simple/cheap being that it would be done mostly at the dealership?

There is a lot of greenhouse in the hatchback, so it's hard to find a blindspot. But, everyone is different and at 16 inches shorter, I don't know what kind of a world that is.
The EPS is fine at low speeds, and tightens up around highway speeds. That's the beauty of the system. Getting in an out are fine, I don't feel as if I drop into the car.
Not sure on the maintenance part, haven't had it up in the air, but there are no timing belts to worry about, the 1.4t engine is a popular engine for Chevy and will be more popular in the future. It is an external filter, not an internal cartridge.

That weird Honda Accord crosstour is AWD...

also multipul acuras i believe. which are hondas. lol

Acura is an Acura, not a Honda. Buick, Cadillac and GMC offer AWD, but that doesn't make Chevy have one.

GTR is a division in and of itself. Crosstour is a crossover.

acura is to honda as GMC is to chevy thou?

and a GTR is still a nissan lol



and oh btw... i didnt know you had kids....