The 2012 Chevrolet Sonic will compete against small cars like Honda Fit, Mazda 2, Toyota Yaris or Nissan Versa. This new Chevrolet is a redesigned and classy Chevrolet car available like a five-door hatchback or a four doors sedan model. This Chevrolet was revealed at the 2011 Detroit Auto Show.

The 2012 Chevrolet Sonic goes a stride further when it comes to size and quality within the small cars family. The Sonic is going to be available in two models and designed with 17 inches alloy wheels, heated front seats along with a power sunroof.

The Chevrolet Sonic on the US market may have the same engine as its “big brother”, the Chevrolet Cruze. That means the brand new Chevrolet will be equipped with a 1.8 liters four cylinder engine along with a five speed manual or six speed automatic transmission. This engine will produce around 135 horsepower and 123 pound feet of torque. As an optional feature, the American version of the Chevrolet Sonic is going to be available with a turbocharger of 1.4 liter four cylinders engine. This engine will build up 138 horsepower and about 148 pound feet of torque. The turbo engine will be available just with a six speeds manual transmission, so get ready for an amazing adventure.

Of course along with a powerful engine comes an incredible suspension. And also the new Chevrolet is equipped with the MacPherson strut front and half independent torsion beam rear suspension borrowed from the Chevrolet Corvette. The 17-inch wheels include appropriate tires that help the motive force handle the car even just in more difficult conditions. Read the rest of this entry »