[FenwickHockey65]

Chevrolet Announces Sonic Price Will Start at $14,495
Link to Press Release

June 17, 2011

• Offers more standard safety equipment than any vehicle in its class with 10 airbags and the security and convenience of OnStar
• Available 1.4L Turbo expected to achieve best-in-class acceleration and 40 mpg hwy

DETROIT – The suggested retail price of the all-new 2012 Chevrolet Sonic begins at $14,495 including destination but excludes tax, title, license and dealer fees. Sonic comes with the most standard safety equipment in the sub-compact class, including 10 air bags. Air conditioning, power door locks, remote keyless entry and 15" alloy wheels also are standard.

The Sonic, the only sub-compact built in the United States, is expected to deliver 40 mpg highway with class-leading acceleration when paired with the 1.4L Turbo and six-speed manual transmission.

The Sonic is offered in two body styles: a four-door sedan and a five-door hatchback. Each delivers outstanding rear-seat roominess and cargo space.

“Sonic shares the spirit of Chevrolets like the Corvette by delivering athletic and agile performance,” said Rick Scheidt, vice president of Chevrolet marketing. “Today's customers have high expectations for small cars. Sonic comes with an unexpected level of standard equipment so that every customer will have comforts and amenities they desire.”

The 2012 Sonic will be for retail sale this fall in three models with two body styles:

Sonic LS starting at $14,495 sedan, $15,395 hatchback, including:

• Standard 1.8L Ecotec engine and five-speed manual transmission
• Class-exclusive standard 15-inch alloy wheels
• The most standard safety features in the segment, with 10 air bags, StabiliTrak electronic stability control with rollover sensing, traction control, anti-lock brakes, collapsible pedal system and power rear-door child safety locks
• Standard OnStar, with a six-month subscription including Turn-by-Turn navigation
• Standard convenience features, including air conditioning, power door locks with remote keyless entry and tilt/telescoping steering wheel

Sonic LT starting at $15,695 sedan, $16,495 hatchback, including:

• Six-speaker premium sound system with CD player, XM Radio with three-month trial subscription
• Power windows with driver's express up/down
• Power, heated side mirrors
  
  Sonic LTZ starting at $17,295 sedan, $17,995 hatchback, including:
  
  • Connectivity package with a USB port, Bluetooth for select phones and music, steering-wheel-mounted audio controls
  • Heated leatherette front seats
  • Cruise control
  • Fog lamps
  • Standard 17-inch alloy wheels

Major available upgrades on Sonic include:

• Six-speed automatic transmission (with 1.8L engine) - $1,070
• 1.4L Turbo with six-speed manual transmission (available on LT and LTZ) - $700

“Sonic is truly a safer small car with three more airbags than the nearest competitor,” said Scheidt. “It also offers the safety, security and convenience of OnStar with Turn-by-Turn Navigation on all models.”

Production of the Sonic begins this fall at the General Motors Orion Assembly Center in Michigan, which received a $545-million investment in upgrades and retooling, and will help restore approximately 1,000 jobs in the metropolitan Detroit area.

[Jay_LHD3]

I wouldn’t mind having one of these for a daily driver. Looks like a cool little car to get from point A to point B.

[TOMS1SS]

Too bad they didn't have the Sonic out 6 months ago I might be driving an auto LT rather than a Fiesta SE as a DD.

[Dave McFly]

I love how it says ALL NEW when all they did was change the front clip and rear bumper cover and lights on the outside and redid the interior as far as the exterior goes. Chrysler did the same thing with the ALL NEW 200 they took the Sebring swapped out front and rear ends, redid the interior.

[ajp]

I like the 5-door.

Black out the bowtie and put some Forgestar F14s on and we have a winner...

[FenwickHockey65]

Originally Posted by Dave McFly

I love how it says ALL NEW when all they did was change the front clip and rear bumper cover and lights on the outside and redid the interior as far as the exterior goes. Chrysler did the same thing with the ALL NEW 200 they took the Sebring swapped out front and rear ends, redid the interior.

Hmm, explain the new platform and new powertrains.

[TheCaptain]

The hottest looking subcompact around!

[NoSyT]

Originally Posted by FenwickHockey65

Chevrolet Announces Sonic Price Will Start at $14,495
Link to Press Release

June 17, 2011

Well, that's great! Now if Chevy would just tell me how much a 2012 CAMARO will cost and if I can get it in CGM or not.

[MAC]

I wanna get a blue one and do a Sonic the Hedgehog theme to it, spikes and all ~

[FenwickHockey65]

Originally Posted by Dirty D

Well, that's great! Now if Chevy would just tell me how much a 2012 CAMARO will cost and if I can get it in CGM or not.

CGM isn't listed under deletions for the 2012 model.

[TheClassicCarKid]

wow! That's pretty aggressive pricing considering what comes standard.

[CamaroSpike23]

Originally Posted by MAC

I wanna get a blue one and do a Sonic the Hedgehog theme to it, spikes and all ~

[2010 SSRS]

cool looking little car

[NoSyT]

Originally Posted by FenwickHockey65

CGM isn't listed under deletions for the 2012 model.

Yeah, but CGM and IBM, both previously on constraint from the tsunami in Japan, also aren't listed as available on the 2012 ordering guide and no one can give me a straight answer as to their availability.

http://eogld.ecomm.gm.com/NASApp/dom...D=11762&type=0