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Chevrolet Sonic Hatchback
2020 Chevrolet Sonic Hatchback
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$19,420
Starting Price (MSRP)
8.1
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2019 smart fortwo Electric Drive
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$23,900
Starting Price (MSRP)
6.6
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Overview

Engine
1.4L Turbo Inline-4 Gas
Engine
Electric
Transmission
6-Speed Automatic
Transmission
Single Speed Automatic
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Rear-Wheel Drive
Fuel Economy
City: 26 MPG
Hwy: 34 MPG
Fuel Economy
City: 124 MPGE
Hwy: 94 MPGE
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.2 gallons
Fuel Tank Capacity
N/A
Range
N/A
Range
58 miles
Seating Capacity
5 seater
Seating Capacity
2 seater
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down
47.7 ft³
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down
N/A

Photos

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2017-2020 Chevrolet Sonic Hatchback Rear Angle View
2017-2020 Chevrolet Sonic Hatchback Dashboard
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2017-2019 smart fortwo Electric Drive Coupe Rear Angle View
2017-2019 smart fortwo Electric Drive Coupe Infotainment System
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Performance Specs

Engine and Transmission

Engine
1.4L Turbo Inline-4 Gas
Electric
Horsepower
138 hp @ 4900 rpm
80 hp
Torque
148 lb-ft @ 1850 rpm
118 lb-ft
Transmission
6-Speed Automatic
Single Speed Automatic
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Rear-Wheel Drive

Weight and Towing

Curb Weight
2,896 lbs
2,363 lbs
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Fuel and MPG

Fuel Economy

Combined
29 MPG
108 MPGE
City
26 MPG
124 MPGE
Highway
34 MPG
94 MPGE

Emissions

CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
6.1 Tons/yr
N/A

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity
12.2 gallons
N/A
Cruising Range City
317.2 miles
N/A
Cruising Range Highway
414.8 miles
N/A

Battery Range & Charge Times

Range
N/A
58 miles

Dimensions and Measurement

Exterior Dimensions

Length
159.8 in
106.1 in
Height
59.7 in
61.2 in
Max Width
68.3 in
74.5 in
Front Width
59.4 in
57.8 in
Rear Width
59.4 in
56.3 in
Wheelbase
99.4 in
73.7 in

Interior Space

Seating Capacity
5 seater
2 seater
Front Seat Leg Room
41.8 in
N/A
Front Seat Headroom
38.7 in
N/A
Front Seat Shoulder Room
53.4 in
N/A
Front Seat Hip Room
51.4 in
N/A
Rear Seat Leg Room
34.6 in
N/A
Rear Seat Headroom
38.1 in
N/A
Rear Seat Shoulder Room
53 in
N/A
Rear Seat Hip Room
51.6 in
N/A

Cargo Space

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up
19 ft³
N/A
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down
47.7 ft³
N/A

Wheels and Suspension

Steering

Steering Type
Electric Pwr Steering
Rack-Pinion
Turning Diameter
34.5 ft
22.8 ft

Wheels

Wheels Type
Aluminum Wheels
Steel Wheels
Front Wheel Size
16" x TBD
15" x 5"
Rear Wheel Size
16" x TBD
15" x 5.5"

Suspension

Front Suspension
MacPherson Strut
Strut
Rear Suspension
Semi-Independent Torsion Beam
Other

Tires

Front Tire
P205/55R16
P165/65TR15
Rear Tire
P205/55R16
P185/60TR15
Spare Tire
T115/70R16
N/A

Colors and Materials

Standard Exterior Colors

N/A
  • Black
  • Carmine Red Metallic
  • Red
  • Sapphire Blue Metallic
  • Velvet Black Matte
  • White

Optional Exterior Colors

N/A
  • Autumn Brown Metallic
  • Black-to-Yellow Metallic
  • Cool Silver Metallic
  • Lava Orange Metallic
  • Midnight Blue Metallic
  • Moon White Matte
  • Titania Grey Matte

Standard Interior Materials

  • Jet Black, Deluxe cloth seat trim
  • Black, Fabric Upholstery

Optional Interior Materials

N/A
  • Black, Man-Made Leather Upholstery

Features and Options

Infotainment

Bluetooth Connection
Standard
Standard
Satellite Radio
Standard
Not Available
Smart Device Integration
Not Available
Standard
WiFi Hotspot
Standard
Not Available
Auxiliary Audio Input
Standard
Standard
MP3 Player
Standard
Standard

Interior Trim

Bucket Seats
Not Available
Standard
Cloth Seats
Standard
Standard
Leather Steering Wheel
Standard
Not Available
Premium Synthetic Seats
Not Available
Optional
Sun/Moonroof
Optional
Not Available

Comfort

Navigation System
Not Available
Optional
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Standard
Standard
Power Mirror(s)
Standard
Optional
A/C
Standard
Standard
Climate Control
Not Available
Standard
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Heated Front Seat(s)
Optional
Not Available
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard
Power Driver Seat
Optional
Not Available
Remote Engine Start
Standard
Not Available
Keyless Start
Optional
Not Available
Telematics
Standard
Not Available

Safety

Safety Features

Back-Up Camera
Standard
Standard
Rear Parking Aid
Optional
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Optional
Not Available
ABS
Standard
Standard
Tire Pressure Monitor
Standard
Standard
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard

US NHTSA Crash Test Result

Overall Rating
N/A
Frontal Barrier Crash Rating
N/A
Side Crash Rating
N/A
Rollover Rating
N/A

Airbags

Driver Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Side Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Knee Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Passenger Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Head Air Bag
Standard
Not Available
Rear Side Air Bag
Standard
Not Available

Warranty

Warranty Summary

Basic
3 Years / 36,000 Miles
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
Corrosion
3 Years / 36,000 Miles
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
Drivetrain Note
Qualified Fleet Purchases: 5 Years/100,000 Miles
N/A
Drivetrain
5 Years / 60,000 Miles
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
Maintenance Note
1 Year/1 Visit
N/A
Roadside Assistance Note
Qualified Fleet Purchases: 5 Years/100,000 Miles
N/A
Roadside Assistance
5 Years / 60,000 Miles
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
Rust-Through
6 Years / 100,000 Miles
N/A
Warranty Note
Preliminary 2020 Warranty Note
N/A
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