2012 Chevy Sonic with 1.4L Turbo Hits 40 MPG on Highway

[6 Shooter]

DETROIT – The 2012 Chevrolet Sonic with the Ecotec 1.4L turbo delivers an EPA-estimated 40 mpg on the highway with a six-speed manual transmission and city fuel economy of 29 mpg.

The Sonic’s highway fuel economy makes it one of the most fuel-efficient small cars in the market, on par with the 2012 Ford Fiesta SFE and the 2012 Hyundai Accent. Along with getting 40 mpg, the 1.4L turbo Sonic can reach 60 mph in 8.2 seconds.

“Sonic changes the sub-compact stereotype and puts an end to the term ‘econobox,’” said Joaquin Nuño-Whelan, Sonic vehicle line director and vehicle chief engineer. “The 1.4L turbo saves money at the gas pump and is a ridiculously fun car to drive. So, our buyers are getting a safe, exciting and fuel efficient car at a great price with the 1.4L turbo.”

The Sonic is the only sub-compact car currently built in America. Production began earlier this summer at General Motors Orion Assembly facility in Lake Orion, Mich.

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[Bobsvette]

D, So you trading in that bad LS-6 for one? Bob.

[6 Shooter]

[Bobsvette]

No kidding, I didn't know you were involved with a great program like that! From what I have read and seen that's one big azz rocket!! Good to see thing's are still moving forward.

[Yoda]

Sonic comes with Large Fries, and a Cherry Slurpee

Bud

[6 Shooter]

Erase all memories of small Chevys past -- especially the recent Chevrolet Aveo. The all-new 2012 Chevrolet Sonic is a completely different animal. Unlike the outgoing and mostly unloved Aveo, Chevrolet's new subcompact sedan and five-door hatch were conceived by a global General Motors team before being fine-tuned for local markets. Here in the U.S., Chevy is pitching the Sonic as the Cruze's little brother.

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[Tom Bryant]

Looks like a fun car to drive to work. It's a plus that it's made int he USA.

Tom

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