2016 CHEVROLET SONIC
New for 2016:
 Exterior colors: Nightfall Gray Metallic, Mosaic Black Metallic, Kinetic
Blue Metallic
 Chevrolet MyLink now standard on LT models
 Automatic transmission now standard on LTZ models
2016 CHEVROLET SONIC OFFERS SEGMENT-EXCLUSIVE ONSTAR
4G LTE CONNECTIVITY WITH WI-FI HOTSPOT
Chevrolet Sonic continues to bring new customers to Chevrolet every day
with its youthful design, efficiency and the latest connectivity features.
Sonic remains on the leading edge of technology in its segment, offering
OnStar with 4G LTE and a standard built-in Wi-Fi hotspot that provides a
mobile hub for drivers and passengers to stay connected. The hotspot is on
whenever the car is on and comes with a three-month/three-gigabyte data
trial.
Sonic customers can choose between two body styles: a four-door sedan and
a five-door hatchback in LS, LT, LTZ and RS models.
Sonic RS sedan and a Dusk Package for LTZ sedan provide options for highstyle, performance-oriented features. The RS sedan delivers all of the
performance-oriented features of the hatchback, while the Dusk package
brings a higher level of sophistication with distinctive exterior features and
premium interior appointments.
Every Sonic model delivers class-leading rear-seat roominess and cargo
space. Other features include:
 Standard Ecotec 1.8L engine (non-RS models) paired with five-speed
manual or six-speed automatic transmissions that deliver an EPAestimated 35 mpg highway
 Available 1.4L Ecotec turbocharged engine that, when paired with the
six-speed manual, achieves an EPA estimated 40 mpg highway (nonRS models)
 Standard electric power steering and StabiliTrak electronic stability
control with rollover sensing
 Standard remote vehicle start on automatic transmission-equipped LT,
LTZ and RS models
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Sedan offers more trunk capacity (14.9 cu. ft. / 422 L), than the larger
Honda Civic and Toyota Corolla; and the hatchback and sedan offer
better rear-seat room than Ford Fiesta. With a rear seat that folds
nearly flat, the Sonic hatchback has greater cargo capacity (47.7 cu.
ft. / 1351 L) than Fiesta
Connectivity benefits include Chevrolet MyLink radio (standard on LT,
LTZ and RS), standard OnStar with six months of Automatic Crash
Response, Guidance service, Turn-by-Turn navigation and MyChevrolet
mobile app. SiriusXM Satellite Radio (with a three-month trial) is
standard on all but the base Sonic, along with USB and Bluetooth
streaming audio functionality
Ten standard air bags, anti-lock brakes with electronic brake force
distribution and brake assist; and available rear-vision camera,
Forward Collision Alert and Lane Departure Warning.
In 2016, Sonic delivers three new exterior colors – Nightfall Gray Metallic,
Mosaic Black Metallic and Kinetic Blue Metallic – for a fresh, updated
appearance.
Youthful, spirited exterior
The 2016 Sonic sedan and five-door hatchback convey sportiness, strength,
stability and refinement from every vantage point. Performance-themed
design elements include its wheels-at-the-corners proportions, fender flares
and motorcycle-inspired round headlamps.
Those design elements are attuned to Chevrolet’s signature cues, such as a
dual-element grille and round taillamps. The leading edge of the hood forms
a character line above the headlamps, which flows in a sleek side profile
characterized by uninterrupted body side lines, a high beltline and low
roofline. The side mirrors carry the same shape as the car and seemingly
disappear into the profile.
Other details that reinforce Sonic’s quality and attention to detail include
chrome grille surrounds and matte black honeycomb grille inserts on all
models. A range of wheel sizes, including 18-inch alloy wheels, bolsters its
sporty demeanor.
Sonic Dusk – an LTZ sedan-exclusive package – includes a Nightfall Gray
Metallic exterior color, a unique ground effects styling package, satin
aluminum-style trim and 18-inch aluminum wheels with a Pearl Nickel finish.
Aside from the three new exterior colors for 2016, other paint options include
Blue Velvet, Red Hot, Silver Ice Metallic, Summit White and Mocha Bronze
Metallic. For an additional charge, buyers of LTZ and RS models may choose
premium colors White Diamond or Crystal Red Tintcoat. Crystal Red Tintcoat
is also available on LT models.
A spacious, modern interior
The Sonic’s interior reflects its motorcycle-inspired exterior with a detailed
instrument cluster featuring a large, round analog tachometer set within an
asymmetrical LCD readout, with a large digital speedometer display.
Depending on the trim level, Sonic offers two varieties of cloth (LS and LT),
perforated leatherette (LTZ) and leather-appointed (RS) seating surfaces.
Interior colors and combinations include Jet Black/Dark Titanium; Jet
Black/Brick; Dark Pewter/Dark Titanium and Jet Black (RS).
The Sonic Dusk Package offers an exclusive combination of Jet Black leatherappointed seats featuring Mojave tan sueded microfiber accents.
The mid-instrument panel surface flows seamlessly into the upper doors,
with premium, low-gloss finishes. The automatic shift knob has a “cobra
head” design, while the manual shifter has a chrome-finished knob.
Functionality is at the center of the interior, with storage compartments in
the center stack and doors. Rear seats fold virtually flat for carrying larger
items such as sports gear. Front bucket seats are standard and heated front
seats are available.
Additional interior content includes:
 Air conditioning is standard on all models
 Driver information center in the gauge cluster is standard on all
models
 Heated front seats are standard on LTZ and RS
 Cruise control is standard on LT, LTZ and RS
 Rear-vision camera is standard on LTZ and RS, and available on LT
 A leather-wrapped steering wheel is standard on LTZ and a sportstyle, flat-bottom leather-wrapped steering wheel is standard on RS
 A power-operated sunroof is available on LT, LTZ and RS.
Chevrolet MyLink and OnStar with 4G LTE
Sonic’s MyLink infotainment system features a seven-inch diagonal touch
screen, AM/FM/SiriusXM Satellite Radio (with three months of service) stereo
with seek-and-scan, digital clock, Bluetooth streaming audio for music and
select phones, voice recognition for compatible smartphones and six
speakers. It is standard on Sonic LT, LTZ and RS.
MyLink operates by integrating the owner’s compatible smartphone and
stored media – via Bluetooth, plug-in outlet or USB – with the radio. This lets
owners enjoy simple, safe and personalized connectivity while their
smartphone is stowed. It also makes it easy to accommodate new apps.
The system is easy to use: The owner selects from options projected onto
the touch screen: Audio, Pictures & Movies, Telephone, Smartphone Link and
Settings. Each menu selection takes the user though a list of functions.
Sonic also is among the first Chevrolet vehicles to offer Siri Eyes Free
integration. Through the MyLink infotainment system, customers with a
compatible iPhone running iOS6 or iOS7 can direct Siri to perform a number
of tasks while they safely keep their eyes on the road and their hands on the
wheel.
Also, the available BringGo navigation app, the most affordable navigation
system in its class, offers easy-to-use features including 3-D maps with lane
suggestions, live traffic data and more.
In MyLink-equipped Sonics, owners can use Siri Eyes Free mode to:
 Make voice-activated, hands-free calls to iPhone contacts
 Play songs in the iTunes library, and even switch music sources
automatically from AM/FM/XM radio to iPod mode
 Listen to, compose and send an iMessage or text message to a phone
number or anyone in saved contacts
 Access the phone’s calendar and add appointments
 Minimize distraction by keeping the screen of the iPhone from lighting
up, even when Siri answers simple questions such as game scores or
the dates of national holidays
 While in Eyes Free mode, Siri will not provide answers to complex
questions that require displaying a web page.
The available BringGo app provides full-function, in-dash navigation via
MyLink, as well as live traffic updates and other features:
 Emergency information such as police, fire and the nearest hospital
 Thousands of points of interest
 Local Search via Google
 Where am I? locator
 Live traffic functionality provides crash reports and lane closures, and
with alternative routes
 3-D maps
 Ability to store native maps to the customer’s compatible smartphone,
giving them access to locations and turn-by-turn directions even when
phone signal quality is poor.
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Download on iTunes or Google Play for compatible smartphones.
The TuneIn app connects Sonic customers to live local, international and
Internet radio. Users can search for programming by location, genre, sports
team name, station type or call sign.
Sonic’s connectivity is also enhanced by OnStar with 4G LTE and a standard
built-in Wi-Fi hotspot. The combination provides a mobile hub for drivers and
passengers to stay connected, as the hotspot is on whenever the vehicle is
on. It comes with a three-month/three gigabyte data trial, whichever is first.
4G LTE is the most current and fastest mobile data network – 10 times faster
than 3G and 100 times faster than the previous generation of OnStar
hardware. And with OnStar, it also offers stronger, broader coverage than
smartphones on the same network and it’s easy to use: If the vehicle is on,
the connection is on.
At the time of purchase, six months of OnStar Guidance plan includes all of
OnStar’s advisor-based safety and security features, including Automatic
Crash Response and Stolen Vehicle Assistance, as well as turn-by-turn
navigation.
Five Years of OnStar Basic Plan includes RemoteLink Key Fob Services,
allowing owners to remotely start and lock/unlock a car (if properly
equipped), and activate the horn and lights from anywhere with a data
connection. It also includes OnStar Vehicle Diagnostics which runs monthly
checks of a vehicle’s engine, transmission, anti-lock brakes and more, and
Dealer Maintenance Notification, which sends a diagnostic report directly to a
preferred dealer to make service scheduling simple.
Sonic powertrains
Sonic LTZ, Dusk and RS feature an Ecotec 1.4L turbo rated at 138
horsepower (103kW) and 148 lb.-ft. of torque (200 Nm) between 1,850 and
4,900 rpm. The engine is also available on LT models and when matched
with the six-speed manual transmission, it achieves an EPA-estimated 40
mpg highway.
The wide rpm range for the maximum torque – a specific trait of
turbocharged engines – helps the engine deliver a better driving experience
and performance. The turbocharger is integrated within the exhaust
manifold, for reduced weight and greater packaging flexibility. A reinforced
crankshaft and stronger connecting rods deliver additional strength to
support the engine’s pressurized power and torque over a wide rpm band.
Sonic’s standard engine, the naturally aspirated Ecotec 1.8L engine, has a
two-stage variable intake manifold allowing approximately 90 percent of
peak torque from 2,400 rpm to 6,500 rpm. It is SAE-certified at 138
horsepower (103 kW) and 125 lb.-ft. of torque (170 Nm) at 3,800 rpm.
Several transmissions are available on Sonic: a five-speed manual and sixspeed automatic with the 1.8L; and a six-speed manual and six-speed
automatic with the 1.4L turbo. The LTZ is offered exclusively with the sixspeed automatic.
Vehicle ride and handling were tuned for a more direct feel, while balancing
the vehicle for the broad range of driving conditions across North America. A
standard hill start assist feature makes it easier to pull away from a stopped
position when the vehicle is on an uphill or downhill slope.
Sonic RS amplifies the drive
Chevrolet Sonic’s youthful appearance and driving experience are intensified
in the performance-themed Sonic RS. Unique exterior and interior features
are matched with the Ecotec 1.4L turbo engine. Buyers can choose between
six-speed manual or automatic transmissions, both featuring more
aggressive final-drive ratios.
Sonic RS features a specially tuned and lowered suspension, performanceinspired exterior and interior features and 17-inch wheels.
There’s a dramatic front fascia, with a deep air dam design that enhances its
road-hugging stance. Vertical intakes at the edges of the fascia reinforce the
wide, low proportion and house the fog lamps. Other features include:
 RS-specific grille
 Rear fascia
 Rear spoiler
 Rocker moldings
 Bright exhaust outlet
 Unique 17-inch five-spoke wheel design
 Lowered and stiffened suspension with performance-tuned dampers
 RS badging.
A power, tilt-sliding sunroof with express-open and wind deflector feature is
available on Sonic RS. Inside, a Jet Black interior is exclusive to the RS.
Other features include:
 Leather-appointed front bucket seats with sueded microfiber inserts
and red RS accents
 Sport three-spoke, leather-wrapped steering wheel with contrasting
stitching and racing-inspired flat-bottom design
 Leather-wrapped shifter knob with red stitching (manual transmission)
 Aluminum sport pedals
 Specific instrument panel cluster graphics.
Sonic safety features
Sonic’s design helps drivers avoid crashes, while protecting the occupants in
the event a crash occurs. Its strong body structure is designed to absorb
crash energy and provide a protective “safety cage” around occupants. More
than 60 percent of the body structure is composed of advanced steels.
Two available crash-avoidance technologies on all but base Sonic models –
Forward Collision Alert and Lane Departure Warning – also help warn drivers
when they are approaching a vehicle in front of them too quickly; and when
they venture outside of a marked roadway lane.
A rear-vision camera – available on LT when MyLink is ordered and standard
on LTZ, Dusk and RS – provides a view of stationary objects behind the
vehicle. Other safety technologies are:
 Ten standard air bags include side curtain air bags, providing head
protection for outboard passengers in the event of a side-impact or
rollover crash
 StabiliTrak electronic stability control system reduces the risk of
rollover crashes by keeping the vehicle in the driver’s intended path by
applying throttle, braking or a combination of both
 Power-assisted front disc and rear drum brakes are standard; front
and rear disc brakes are standard on RS
 Four-channel anti-lock braking comes standard, incorporating
electronic brake force distribution, which balances braking
performance based on road conditions and the weight of passengers
and/or cargo
 Pretensioners minimize forward movement during a collision, and are
standard on the front safety belts. Load-limiting retractors cinch the
belt more tightly.
 LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) child seat attachment
system included in all second-row seating positions
 Tire pressure monitoring system on all models
 Standard OnStar.
OnStar options
In addition to OnStar 4G with LTE and standard built-in Wi-Fi hotspot, Sonic
comes with six months of OnStar Guidance service. OnStar is the global
leading provider of connected safety, security and mobility solutions and
advanced information technology.
OnStar’s RemoteLink Mobile App allows smartphone users to control vehicle
functions, access vehicle information and send directions directly to the
vehicle. An opt-in service called FamilyLink allows subscribers to stay
connected to loved ones by checking the location of their vehicle online or by
signing up for vehicle location alerts.
More information about OnStar can be found at www.onstar.com
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doing business in more than 115 countries and selling around 4.8 million cars and
trucks a year. Chevrolet provides customers with fuel-efficient vehicles that feature
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CONTACT:
Annalisa Bluhm
Chevrolet Communications
586-713-5907
annalisa.bluhm@chevrolet.com
2016 CHEVROLET SONIC SPECIFICATIONS
Overview
Models:
Body style / driveline:
Construction:
EPA vehicle class:
Manufacturing location:
Key competitors:
4-door sedan and 5-door hatchback in LS, LT, LTZ and RS models
4-door or 5-door, front engine, front-wheel drive, 5 passengers;
unitized body/frame
subcompact
Orion Township, Mich.
Ford Fiesta, Honda Fit, Hyundai Accent, Toyota Yaris
Engines
Application:
Displacement (cu. In / cc):
Bore and stroke (in. / mm):
Block material:
Cylinder head material:
Valvetrain:
Ignition system:
Fuel delivery:
Compression ratio:
Horsepower (hp / kW @
rpm):
Torque (lb.-ft. / Nm @ rpm):
Recommended fuel:
Max engine speed (rpm):
Emissions controls:
Estimated fuel economy
(city / hwy):
1.8L DOHC I-4
std
110 / 1796
3.17 x 3.47 / 80.5 x 88.2
cast iron
cast aluminum
overhead camshafts, four
valves per cylinder,
continuously variable valve
timing
coil on plug
sequential multi-port fuel
injectors with electronic
throttle control
10.5:1
138 / 103 @ 6300
(SAE certified)
125 / 170@ 3800
(SAE certified)
regular unleaded
6500
close-coupled catalytic
converters; 58X ignition
system; returnless fuel rail;
fast light-off oxygen sensor
26 / 35 (manual)
25 / 35 (automatic)
1.4L turbocharged DOHC I-4
opt LT, LTZ; std on RS
110 / 1796
2.85 x 3.25 / 72.5 x 82.6
cast iron
cast aluminum
overhead camshafts, four valves
per cylinder, continuously variable
valve timing
coil on plug
sequential multi-port fuel injection
with electronic throttle control
9.5:1
138 / 103 @ 4900
148 / 200 @ 2500
(manual – SAE certified)
148 / 200 @ 1850
(automatic – SAE certified)
regular unleaded
6500
close-coupled catalytic converters;
58X ignition system; returnless fuel
rail; fast light-off oxygen sensor
29 / 40 (manual)
27 / 37 (automatic)
Transmissions
6-speed
manual
(1.4L turbo)
Application:
Gear ratios (:1)
First:
Second:
Third:
Fourth:
Fifth:
Sixth:
Reverse:
Final drive:
std on Sonic
RS
4.27
2.35
1.48
1.07
0.88
0.74
3.82
4.176
Hydra-Matic
6T40 6-speed
automatic
(1.4L Turbo)
opt on Sonic,
Sonic RS
Hydra-Matic
6T30 6-speed
automatic
(1.8L)
opt on Sonic
5-speed
manual
(1.8L)
6-speed
manual
(1.4L)
std on Sonic
std on Sonic
turbo (nonRS)
4.58
2.96
1.91
1.45
1.00
0.75
2.94
3.23 (Sonic)
3.53 (RS)
4.45
2.91
1.89
1.44
1.00
0.74
2.87
3.47
3.72
1.96
1.32
0.94
0.75
N/A
3.30
3.95
3.82
2.05
1.30
0.96
0.74
0.61
3.55
3.65
Chassis / Suspension
Front:
Rear:
Steering type:
Steering ratio:
Steering wheel turns, lockto-lock:
Turning circle, curb-to-curb
(ft / m):
MacPherson struts with offset coil springs and stabilizer bar
semi-independent torsion beam axle with coil springs
column-mounted electric power steering
14:1
2.8 (15- and 16-inch wheels)
2.7 (17-inch wheels)
34.5 / 10.5 (15- and 16-inch wheels)
36.1 / 11 (17-inch wheels)
Brakes
Type:
Rotor diameter x thickness
(in / mm):
Drum diameter (in / mm):
Total swept area (sq in / sq
cm):
ventilated front disc / rear drum, with ABS (LS, LT and LTZ)
four-wheel disc with ABS (RS and Dusk)
front: 10.8 x 1.0 / 276 x 26 (vented, std and RS)
rear: 10.6 x 0.47 / 268 x 12 (solid, RS)
9 / 230
front: 116 / 748
rear: 49.3 / 318 (LS, LT and LTZ); 93 / 602 (RS)
Wheels /Tires
Wheel size and type:
Tires:
15-inch steel: std on LS
15-inch painted aluminum: std on LT
16-inch painted aluminum: opt on LT
17-inch painted aluminum: std on LTZ
17-inch aluminum: std on RS
P195/65R15 ALS
P205/55R16 ALS
P205/50R17 ALS
Dimensions
Exterior
sedan
99.4 / 2525
173.1 / 4397
68.3 / 1735
59.7 / 1516
59.3 / 1506 (RS)
front: 59.4 / 1509
rear: 59.4 / 1509
2733 / 1240 (LS)
2753 / 1249 (LT)
2883 / 1308 (LTZ)
2894 / 1313 (RS)
five-door
99.4 / 2525
159 / 4039
68.3 / 1735
59.7 / 1516
59.3 / 1506 (RS)
front: 59.4 / 1509
rear: 59.4 / 1509
2720 / 1234 (LS)
2726 / 1237 (LT)
2868 / 1301 (LTZ)
2857 / 1296 (RS)
sedan
2/3
five-door
2/3
front: 38.7 / 983 (w/o sunroof)
front: 37.6 / 956 (w/ sunroof)
rear: 37.8 / 960 (w/o sunroof)
rear: 37.8 / 960 (w/ sunroof)
front: 41.8 / 1062
rear: 34.6 / 879
front: 53.4 / 1356
rear: 53 / 1346
front: 51.4 / 1306
rear: 51.6 / 1311
front: 38.7 / 983 (w/o sunroof)
front: 37.6 / 956 (w/ sunroof)
rear: 38.1 / 968 (w/o sunroof)
rear: 38.1 / 968 (w/ sunroof)
front: 41.8 / 1062
rear: 34.6 / 879
front: 53.4 / 1358
rear: 53 / 1347
front: 51.4 / 1306
rear: 51.6 / 1311
Type:
EPA interior volume (cu ft /
L):
Cargo volume (cu ft / L):
sedan
105.2 / 2978
five-door
109.6 / 3103
14.9 / 422
EPA passenger vol. (cu ft /
L):
Fuel tank (gal / L):
Engine oil (qt / L):
90.3 / 2556
19 / 538 (behind rear seats)
47.7 / 1351 (seats folded)
90.6 / 2565
12.2 / 46.2
1.4L: 4.2 / 4.0
1.8L: 4.8 / 4.5
1.4L: 6.9 / 6.5
1.8L: 6.3 / 6.0
12.2 / 46.2
1.4L: 4.2 / 4.0
1.8L: 4.8 / 4.5
1.4L: 6.9 / 6.5
1.8L: 6.3 / 6.0
Type:
Wheelbase (in / mm):
Overall length (in / mm):
Overall width (in / mm):
Overall height (in / mm):
Track (in / mm):
Curb weight (lb / kg):
Interior
Type:
Seating capacity (front /
rear):
Headroom (in / mm):
Legroom (in / mm):
Shoulder room (in / mm):
Hip room (in / mm):
Capacities
Cooling system (qt / L):
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