In a market saturated with brawn SUVS, Chevrolet unleashes a nimble and affordable compact car with the Chevrolet’s prestigious badge that artfully blends daily usability with amazing quirkiness.
A compact rebel that is an unflinching reminder to the brawns that stature doesn’t define personality, a rolling statement that refuses to play the quiet understudy in the compact car scene.
Presenting to you, the urban city maestro, an ideal commodity for the first-time buyers –Chevrolet Sonic Hatchback.
The new Chevrolet Sonic Hatchback arrives and levels up the game with a 1.4 litre- turbocharged-inline-four engine that manifests respectable firepower for a hatch that is engineered for urban agility.
- Confident 138 horsepower and 148 lb-ft of torque.
- Sprinting 0-60 mph in just under 8 seconds.
- Lastly, touching a top speed of 125 mph.
As we said respectable performance figures; ideal for urban manoeuvreability.
But what consolidates the Sonic’s case and add ons to its personality is the seamless collaboration of surprising punch with everyday utility.
Making it one of the last genuinely fun, affordable small cars left in the market crowded with SUVs.
Honda Civic, Kia Rio and Ford Fiesta– its rivals boasts frugality and heavily leans on quirkiness, the Sonic Hatchback doubles down on spirited driving and hatchback practicality.
And, that’s just the preview of this phenomenal feat!
Scroll down and see what’s more concealed under its compact hood. We bet you will be surprised and wonder how all of this can sit adequately under a hatch.
So, let’s get started!
Engine & Performance
| Engine Type: | Turbocharged Inline-4 |
| Displacement/Battery Capacity: | 1.4 L (1398 cc) |
| Power Output: | 138 hp |
| Torque: | 148 lb-ft (200 Nm) |
| 0-60 mph (0-100km/h): | ~8.1 seconds |
| Top Speed: | ~125 mph (201 km/h) |
| Number of Cylinders/Motors: | 4 cylinders |
| Fuel Type: | Gasoline |
| Emission Standard: | US EPA / CARB compliant (Tier standards, varies by year); Euro 6 or equivalent in other regions |
Transmission
| Type: | 6-speed automatic or 6-speed manual (depending on trim) |
| Number of Gears: | 6 |
| Drive Type: (FWD / RWD / AWD / 4WD): | Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) |
Dimensions & Weight
| Overall Length: | 4,041 mm |
| Overall Width: | 1,735 mm |
| Overall Height: | 1,517 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2,525 mm |
| Ground Clearance | ~160 mm |
| Kerb Weight: | ~1,250–1,300 kg (varies by trim and transmission) |
| Boot Space | ~539 liters (with rear seats folded), ~422 liters (standard) |
Fuel Efficiency
| Fuel Tank Capacity/ Battery Pack: | 46 liters |
| Mileage (City): | ~26 mpg (≈11 km/l) |
| Mileage (Highway): | ~34 mpg (≈14.5 km/l) |
| Mileage (EPA/Company Certified): | ~29 mpg combined (≈12.3 km/l) |
Suspension & Brakes
| Front Suspension: | Independent MacPherson Strut with Coil Springs |
| Rear Suspension: | Torsion Beam Axle with Coil Springs |
| Front Brakes: | Ventilated Disc |
| Rear Brakes: | Drum |
| Steering Type: | Electric Power-Assisted Rack and Pinion |
Wheels & Tyres
| Wheel Type: (Steel/Alloy) | Alloy (steel wheels on lower trims) |
| Tyre Size: | 195/65 R15 or 205/50 R17 (depending on trim) |
| Spare Tyre: | Space-saver / compact spare wheel |
Capacity
| Seating Capacity: | 5 Seats |
| Number of Doors: | 5 Doors |
Features & Technology
| Infotainment System: | 7-inch Chevrolet MyLink touchscreen display |
| Connectivity: (Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, etc.) | Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, Bluetooth, USB, Aux |
| Instrument Cluster: (Analog/Digital) | Analog dials with digital driver information display |
| AC Type: (Manual/Automatic/Climate Control) | Automatic climate control (manual AC on lower trims) |
| Other Features: | Keyless entry with push-button start, rearview camera, heated front seats, cruise control, 4G LTE Wi-Fi hotspot (select trims), steering-mounted controls, premium 6-speaker audio system |
Safety
| Airbags: | Dual front airbags (driver and passenger), side and curtain airbags on higher trims |
| ABS with EBD: | Yes, ABS with EBD |
| Traction Control: | Yes, Traction Control Available |
| ESC/VSC: | Electronic Stability Control available on select trims |
| ISOFIX: | Yes, rear seats |
| Parking Sensors/Camera: | Rear parking sensors and rearview camera; front sensors on higher trims |
| Additional Safety Features: | Hill Start Assist, Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS), Daytime Running Lights (DRLs), Anti-theft immobilizer, Seatbelt reminders for all seats |
Price (If applicable)
| Ex-Showroom Price: | Starting MSRP of $20,295 Onwards |
| On-Road Price (Estimated, Including Fees & Taxes):: | ——— |
The Chevrolet Sonic Hatchback is a bold gesture from Chevy’s lab- a quintessential hatchback that understands the urban tones and knows exactly when to hit the right key.
Sonic’s meticulously carved specifications evidently depicts that it is engineered with a different kind of strategy in mind instead of just dominating the straight line in return for seven figures.
But the tale of Chevy’s work-of-art is not flawless, it rolls with a shortcoming in its rear cabin that you won’t find in prominent Chevrolet Sonic reviews and spec sheets.
And, the inadequateness that lurks under its compact hood is its rear cabin that appears fine on the papers but in real-time feels cramped for taller passengers especially on longer hauls.
Despite this subtle blemish, the Chevrolet Sonic Hatchback is one of the best hatchback that standouts in the compact car segment with its unexpected punch and urban utility; simply making it a perfect choice for new drivers and city haulers.
