2017 Chevrolet Sonic Specifications
Compare important 2017 Chevrolet Sonic technical specifications like exterior dimensions, ground clearance, wheelbase, interior space volume, engine's power as measured by horsepower and torque output, weight of the vehicle, towing & payload capacity or gas tank size to know the estimated mpg.
Trims |
LS Manual 4dr Sedan, Engine: 1.8L I-4 |
LS Auto 4dr Sedan, Engine: 1.8L I-4 |
LT Manual 4dr Sedan, Engine: 1.4L I-4 |
LT Manual 4dr Hatchback, Engine: 1.8L I-4 |
LT Auto 4dr Sedan, Engine: 1.8L I-4 |
LT Auto 4dr Hatchback, Engine: 1.8L I-4 |
Premier Manual 4dr Hatchback, Engine: 1.4L I-4 |
Premier Manual 4dr Sedan, Engine: 1.4L I-4 |
Premier Auto 4dr Sedan, Engine: 1.4L I-4 |
Premier Auto 4dr Hatchback, Engine: 1.4L I-4 |
Exterior length |
173.1 |
173.9 |
173.9 |
159.8 |
173.9 |
159.8 |
159.8 |
173.9 |
173.9 |
159.8 |
Exterior body width |
68.3 |
68.3 |
68.3 |
68.3 |
68.3 |
68.3 |
68.3 |
68.3 |
68.3 |
68.3 |
Exterior height |
59.7 |
59.7 |
59.7 |
59.7 |
59.7 |
59.7 |
59.3 |
59.7 |
59.7 |
59.3 |
Horsepower |
138 hp |
138 hp |
138 hp |
138 hp |
138 hp |
138 hp |
138 hp |
138 hp |
138 hp |
138 hp |
Torque |
125 lb-ft. |
125 lb-ft. |
148 lb-ft. |
125 lb-ft. |
125 lb-ft. |
125 lb-ft. |
148 lb-ft. |
148 lb-ft. |
148 lb-ft. |
148 lb-ft. |
Curb weight |
2733 |
2837 |
2784 |
2784 |
2848 |
2848 |
2837 |
2850 |
2878 |
2915 |
Wheelbase |
99.4 |
99.4 |
99.4 |
99.4 |
99.4 |
99.4 |
99.4 |
99.4 |
99.4 |
99.4 |
Turning radius |
17.3 '' |
17.3 '' |
17.3 '' |
17.3 '' |
17.3 '' |
17.3 '' |
18.1 '' |
18.1 '' |
18.1 '' |
18.1 '' |
Front legroom |
41.8 |
41.8 |
41.8 |
41.8 |
41.8 |
41.8 |
41.8 |
41.8 |
41.8 |
41.8 |
Rear legroom |
34.6 |
34.6 |
34.6 |
34.6 |
34.6 |
34.6 |
34.6 |
34.6 |
34.6 |
34.6 |
Front headroom |
39 |
39 |
39 |
39 |
39 |
39 |
39 |
39 |
39 |
39 |
Rear headroom |
38 |
38 |
38 |
38 |
38 |
38 |
38 |
38 |
38 |
38 |
Front hip room |
51 |
51 |
51 |
51 |
51 |
51 |
51 |
51 |
51 |
51 |
Rear hip room |
52 |
52 |
52 |
52 |
52 |
52 |
52 |
52 |
52 |
52 |
Front shoulder room |
53 |
53 |
53 |
53 |
53 |
53 |
53 |
53 |
53 |
53 |
Rear shoulder room |
53 |
53 |
53 |
53 |
53 |
53 |
53 |
53 |
53 |
53 |
Fuel tank |
12.2 gal. |
12.2 gal. |
12.2 gal. |
12.2 gal. |
12.2 gal. |
12.2 gal. |
12.2 gal. |
12.2 gal. |
12.2 gal. |
12.2 gal. |
2017 Chevrolet Sonic Interior Features
One of the most notable features of the Sonic, however, is its roomy interior. The 2017 Chevrolet Sonic comes with a variety of specs on the inside. You can find out more about these features in the chart below.
Trims |
LS Manual 4dr Sedan, Engine: 1.8L I-4 |
LS Auto 4dr Sedan, Engine: 1.8L I-4 |
LT Manual 4dr Sedan, Engine: 1.4L I-4 |
LT Manual 4dr Hatchback, Engine: 1.8L I-4 |
LT Auto 4dr Sedan, Engine: 1.8L I-4 |
LT Auto 4dr Hatchback, Engine: 1.8L I-4 |
Premier Manual 4dr Hatchback, Engine: 1.4L I-4 |
Premier Manual 4dr Sedan, Engine: 1.4L I-4 |
Premier Auto 4dr Sedan, Engine: 1.4L I-4 |
Premier Auto 4dr Hatchback, Engine: 1.4L I-4 |
Air conditioning, front |
manual |
manual |
manual |
manual |
manual |
manual |
manual |
manual |
manual |
manual |
Air filter |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
Underseat ducts |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
Cargo concealed storage |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
std |
N/A |
std |
std |
N/A |
N/A |
std |
Cargo tie downs |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
std |
N/A |
std |
std |
N/A |
N/A |
std |
Clock |
in-radio display |
in-radio display |
in-radio display |
in-radio display |
in-radio display |
in-radio display |
in-radio display |
in-radio display |
in-radio display |
in-radio display |
Compass |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
Cruise control |
N/A |
N/A |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
Cupholders |
front and rear |
front and rear |
front and rear |
front and rear |
front and rear |
front and rear |
front and rear |
front and rear |
front and rear |
front and rear |
Gear shift knob trim |
urethane |
metal-look |
metal-look |
leather |
metal-look |
metal-look |
leather |
leather |
metal-look |
leather/metal-look |
12V DC power outlet |
1 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
Floor console |
full |
full |
full |
full |
full |
full |
full |
full |
full |
full |
Floor mats |
carpet front |
carpet front |
carpeted front and rear |
carpeted front and rear |
carpeted front and rear |
carpeted front and rear |
carpeted front and rear |
carpeted front and rear |
carpeted front and rear |
carpeted front and rear |
Front windows |
manual |
manual |
power |
power |
power |
power |
power |
power |
power |
power |
Rear windows |
manual |
manual |
power |
power |
power |
power |
power |
power |
power |
power |
1-touch window up |
N/A |
N/A |
driver and passenger |
driver and passenger |
driver and passenger |
driver and passenger |
driver and passenger |
driver and passenger |
driver and passenger |
driver and passenger |
1-touch window down |
N/A |
N/A |
front and rear |
front and rear |
front and rear |
front and rear |
front and rear |
front and rear |
front and rear |
front and rear |
Instrumentation |
digital/analog |
digital/analog |
digital/analog |
digital/analog |
digital/analog |
digital/analog |
digital/analog |
digital/analog |
digital/analog |
digital/analog |
Tachometer |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
Trip computer |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
Low fuel warning |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
Service interval warning |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
Exterior temperature display |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
Rear window defogger |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
Rear view mirror |
day-night |
day-night |
day-night |
day-night |
day-night |
day-night |
day-night |
day-night |
day-night |
day-night |
Retained accessory power |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
Seatback storage pockets |
1 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
Tilt-Wheel adjustable steering column |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
Steering wheel material |
urethane |
urethane |
urethane |
urethane |
urethane |
urethane |
leather/metal-look |
leather/metal-look |
leather/metal-look |
leather/metal-look |
Cargo net |
opt |
opt |
opt |
opt |
opt |
opt |
opt |
opt |
opt |
opt |
2017 Chevrolet Sonic Exterior Features
Would you like to grasp the idea which 2017 Chevrolet Sonic trim level is better equipped with such little cool exterior features like fog lights, spoiler, mud flaps, sunroof, roof racks, running boards, etc? Check out the full list of these additional features below.
Trims |
LS Manual 4dr Sedan, Engine: 1.8L I-4 |
LS Auto 4dr Sedan, Engine: 1.8L I-4 |
LT Manual 4dr Sedan, Engine: 1.4L I-4 |
LT Manual 4dr Hatchback, Engine: 1.8L I-4 |
LT Auto 4dr Sedan, Engine: 1.8L I-4 |
LT Auto 4dr Hatchback, Engine: 1.8L I-4 |
Premier Manual 4dr Hatchback, Engine: 1.4L I-4 |
Premier Manual 4dr Sedan, Engine: 1.4L I-4 |
Premier Auto 4dr Sedan, Engine: 1.4L I-4 |
Premier Auto 4dr Hatchback, Engine: 1.4L I-4 |
Antenna |
integrated roof |
integrated roof |
integrated roof |
integrated roof |
integrated roof |
integrated roof |
integrated roof |
integrated roof |
integrated roof |
integrated roof |
Body material |
fully galvanized steel |
fully galvanized steel |
fully galvanized steel |
fully galvanized steel |
fully galvanized steel |
fully galvanized steel |
fully galvanized steel |
fully galvanized steel |
fully galvanized steel |
fully galvanized steel |
Paint |
clearcoat monotone |
clearcoat monotone |
clearcoat monotone |
clearcoat monotone |
clearcoat monotone |
clearcoat monotone |
clearcoat monotone |
clearcoat monotone |
clearcoat monotone |
clearcoat monotone |
Grille trim |
black w/chrome surround |
black w/chrome surround |
black w/chrome surround |
black w/chrome surround |
black w/chrome surround |
black w/chrome surround |
black w/chrome surround |
black w/chrome surround |
black w/chrome surround |
black w/chrome surround |
Fog/driving lights |
N/A |
N/A |
front |
front |
front |
front |
front |
front |
front |
N/A |
Door count |
4 doors |
4 doors |
4 doors |
4 doors |
4 doors |
4 doors |
4 doors |
4 doors |
4 doors |
4 doors |
Rear cargo door |
trunk |
trunk |
trunk |
liftgate |
trunk |
liftgate |
liftgate |
trunk |
trunk |
liftgate |
Tinted windows |
light |
light |
light |
light |
light |
light |
light |
light |
light |
light |
Rear window type |
fixed |
fixed |
fixed |
fixed |
fixed |
fixed |
fixed |
fixed |
fixed |
fixed |
Mirrors |
dual manual remote |
dual manual remote |
dual power remote |
dual power remote |
dual power remote |
dual power remote |
dual power remote |
dual power remote |
dual power remote |
dual power remote |
Heated door mirrors |
N/A |
N/A |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
Sunroof |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
1st row regular express open sliding and tilting glass |
N/A |
1st row regular express open sliding and tilting glass |
1st row regular express open sliding and tilting glass |
1st row regular express open sliding and tilting glass |
1st row regular express open sliding and tilting glass |
1st row regular express open sliding and tilting glass |
Spoiler |
N/A |
N/A |
lip |
lip |
lip |
lip |
lip |
N/A |
N/A |
lip |
Wheels |
15 steel |
15 steel |
15 silver aluminum |
16 silver aluminum |
15 silver aluminum |
16 silver aluminum |
17 black aluminum |
17 black aluminum |
17 silver aluminum |
17 black aluminum |
Spare tire and wheel |
compact steel |
compact steel |
compact steel |
compact steel |
compact steel |
compact steel |
compact steel |
compact steel |
compact steel |
compact steel |
Rear window wipers |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
fixed interval |
N/A |
fixed interval |
fixed interval |
N/A |
N/A |
fixed interval |
2017 Chevrolet Sonic Seats
The seats are one of the most important aspects of any car, and each 2017 Chevrolet Sonic trim level may have different seating options, so be sure to carefully compare the specifications. Some trims have leather upholstery, "memory", armrest, heated seats, and some have them only for the front passengers, while other provide them for the rear seats two.
Trims |
LS Manual 4dr Sedan, Engine: 1.8L I-4 |
LS Auto 4dr Sedan, Engine: 1.8L I-4 |
LT Manual 4dr Sedan, Engine: 1.4L I-4 |
LT Manual 4dr Hatchback, Engine: 1.8L I-4 |
LT Auto 4dr Sedan, Engine: 1.8L I-4 |
LT Auto 4dr Hatchback, Engine: 1.8L I-4 |
Premier Manual 4dr Hatchback, Engine: 1.4L I-4 |
Premier Manual 4dr Sedan, Engine: 1.4L I-4 |
Premier Auto 4dr Sedan, Engine: 1.4L I-4 |
Premier Auto 4dr Hatchback, Engine: 1.4L I-4 |
Front seat type |
bucket |
bucket |
bucket |
bucket |
bucket |
bucket |
bucket |
bucket |
bucket |
bucket |
Standard seating |
5 |
5 |
5 |
5 |
5 |
5 |
5 |
5 |
5 |
5 |
Front driver seat direction controls |
6-way |
6-way |
6-way |
6-way |
6-way |
6-way |
6-way power |
6-way power |
6-way power |
6-way power |
Front passenger seat direction controls |
4-way |
4-way |
4-way |
4-way |
4-way |
4-way |
4-way |
4-way |
4-way |
4-way |
Front armrests |
driver |
driver |
driver |
driver |
driver |
driver |
driver |
driver |
driver |
driver |
Front head restraints |
adjustable |
adjustable |
adjustable |
adjustable |
adjustable |
adjustable |
adjustable |
adjustable |
adjustable |
adjustable |
Heated front seats |
N/A |
N/A |
driver and front passenger heated-cushion, heated-seatback |
driver and front passenger heated-cushion, heated-seatback |
driver and front passenger heated-cushion, heated-seatback |
driver and front passenger heated-cushion, heated-seatback |
driver and front passenger heated-cushion, heated-seatback |
driver and front passenger heated-cushion, heated-seatback |
driver and front passenger heated-cushion, heated-seatback |
driver and front passenger heated-cushion, heated-seatback |
Rear seats |
60-40 bench |
60-40 bench |
60-40 bench |
60-40 bench |
60-40 bench |
60-40 bench |
60-40 bench |
60-40 bench |
60-40 bench |
60-40 bench |
Rear head restraints |
2 - adjustable |
2 - adjustable |
2 - adjustable |
2 - adjustable |
2 - adjustable |
2 - adjustable |
2 - adjustable |
2 - adjustable |
2 - adjustable |
2 - adjustable |
Seat trim |
cloth |
cloth |
premium cloth |
premium cloth |
premium cloth |
premium cloth |
simulated suede/leatherette |
simulated suede/leatherette |
leatherette |
leatherette |
2017 Chevrolet Sonic Entertainment System
Some 2017 Chevrolet Sonic trim levels have a built-in DVD player, voice recognition, while others have a touch screen display, bluetooth compatibility, navigation system. There are also a variety of different audio options, so be sure to compare the trim levels carefully to find the one that best suits your needs.
Trims |
LS Manual 4dr Sedan, Engine: 1.8L I-4 |
LS Auto 4dr Sedan, Engine: 1.8L I-4 |
LT Manual 4dr Sedan, Engine: 1.4L I-4 |
LT Manual 4dr Hatchback, Engine: 1.8L I-4 |
LT Auto 4dr Sedan, Engine: 1.8L I-4 |
LT Auto 4dr Hatchback, Engine: 1.8L I-4 |
Premier Manual 4dr Hatchback, Engine: 1.4L I-4 |
Premier Manual 4dr Sedan, Engine: 1.4L I-4 |
Premier Auto 4dr Sedan, Engine: 1.4L I-4 |
Premier Auto 4dr Hatchback, Engine: 1.4L I-4 |
Radio |
AM/FM stereo, seek-scan |
AM/FM stereo, seek-scan |
SiriusXM AM/FM/Satellite, seek-scan |
SiriusXM AM/FM/Satellite, seek-scan |
SiriusXM AM/FM/Satellite, seek-scan |
SiriusXM AM/FM/Satellite, seek-scan |
SiriusXM AM/FM/Satellite, seek-scan |
SiriusXM AM/FM/Satellite, seek-scan |
SiriusXM AM/FM/Satellite, seek-scan |
SiriusXM AM/FM/Satellite, seek-scan |
Auxiliary input jack |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
Steering wheel audio controls |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
Voice recognition |
N/A |
N/A |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
Speakers |
4 |
4 |
6 performance |
6 performance |
6 performance |
6 performance |
6 performance |
6 performance |
6 performance |
6 performance |
Speed-Sensitive Volume |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
1st row LCD screen |
1 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
Bluetooth Compatibility |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
Equalizer |
automatic |
automatic |
automatic |
automatic |
automatic |
automatic |
automatic |
automatic |
automatic |
automatic |
2017 Chevrolet Sonic Safety and Security Features
Each 2017 Chevrolet Sonic trim comes with a variety of safety and security features that will keep you and your family safe while on the road. Some of these features include airbags, traction control, stability control, side impact, panic alarm, blind spot sensors, parking assist, and more.
Trims |
LS Manual 4dr Sedan, Engine: 1.8L I-4 |
LS Auto 4dr Sedan, Engine: 1.8L I-4 |
LT Manual 4dr Sedan, Engine: 1.4L I-4 |
LT Manual 4dr Hatchback, Engine: 1.8L I-4 |
LT Auto 4dr Sedan, Engine: 1.8L I-4 |
LT Auto 4dr Hatchback, Engine: 1.8L I-4 |
Premier Manual 4dr Hatchback, Engine: 1.4L I-4 |
Premier Manual 4dr Sedan, Engine: 1.4L I-4 |
Premier Auto 4dr Sedan, Engine: 1.4L I-4 |
Premier Auto 4dr Hatchback, Engine: 1.4L I-4 |
Airbags, frontal |
driver and front passenger |
driver and front passenger |
driver and front passenger |
driver and front passenger |
driver and front passenger |
driver and front passenger |
driver and front passenger |
driver and front passenger |
driver and front passenger |
driver and front passenger |
Airbags, side impact |
seat mounted, driver and passenger |
seat mounted, driver and passenger |
seat mounted, driver and passenger |
seat mounted, driver and passenger |
seat mounted, driver and passenger |
seat mounted, driver and passenger |
seat mounted, driver and passenger |
seat mounted, driver and passenger |
seat mounted, driver and passenger |
seat mounted, driver and passenger |
Airbags, side curtain |
curtain 1st and 2nd row |
curtain 1st and 2nd row |
curtain 1st and 2nd row |
curtain 1st and 2nd row |
curtain 1st and 2nd row |
curtain 1st and 2nd row |
curtain 1st and 2nd row |
curtain 1st and 2nd row |
curtain 1st and 2nd row |
curtain 1st and 2nd row |
Occupancy sensor |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
Traction control |
ABS and driveline |
ABS and driveline |
ABS and driveline |
ABS and driveline |
ABS and driveline |
ABS and driveline |
ABS and driveline |
ABS and driveline |
ABS and driveline |
ABS and driveline |
Seatbelt pre-tensioners |
front |
front |
front |
front |
front |
front |
front |
front |
front |
front |
Headlights |
halogen |
halogen |
halogen |
halogen |
halogen |
halogen |
halogen |
halogen |
halogen |
halogen |
Exterior light control |
Twilight Sentinel fully automatic |
Twilight Sentinel fully automatic |
Twilight Sentinel fully automatic |
Twilight Sentinel fully automatic |
Twilight Sentinel fully automatic |
Twilight Sentinel fully automatic |
Twilight Sentinel fully automatic |
Twilight Sentinel fully automatic |
Twilight Sentinel fully automatic |
Twilight Sentinel fully automatic |
Delay-off headlamps |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
Daytime running lights |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
Illuminated entry |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
Remote keyless entry |
keyfob (all doors) |
keyfob (all doors) |
keyfob (all doors) |
keyfob (all doors) |
keyfob (all doors) |
keyfob (all doors) |
keyfob (all doors) |
keyfob (all doors) |
keyfob (all doors) |
keyfob (all doors) |
Keyless access system |
N/A |
N/A |
opt |
opt |
opt |
opt |
std |
std |
std |
std |
Panic alarm |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
Door locks |
power with 2 stage unlock |
power with 2 stage unlock |
power with 2 stage unlock |
power with 2 stage unlock |
power with 2 stage unlock |
power with 2 stage unlock |
power with 2 stage unlock |
power with 2 stage unlock |
power with 2 stage unlock |
power with 2 stage unlock |
Content theft deterrent alarm system |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
Ignition disable |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
Theft deterrent radio |
N/A |
N/A |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
Low tire pressure warning |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
Parking assist |
N/A |
N/A |
opt |
opt |
opt |
opt |
opt |
opt |
opt |
opt |
Airbags, knee protection |
driver and passenger |
driver and passenger |
driver and passenger |
driver and passenger |
driver and passenger |
driver and passenger |
driver and passenger |
driver and passenger |
driver and passenger |
driver and passenger |
Lane departure warning |
N/A |
N/A |
opt |
opt |
opt |
opt |
opt |
opt |
opt |
opt |
In-Vehicle Assistance Service |
OnStar Guidance |
OnStar Guidance |
OnStar Guidance |
OnStar Guidance |
OnStar Guidance |
OnStar Guidance |
std |
std |
std |
std |
Stolen vehicle tracking |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
Automatic Crash Response (airbags and/or sensors) |
OnStar Guidance |
OnStar Guidance |
OnStar Guidance |
OnStar Guidance |
OnStar Guidance |
OnStar Guidance |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Emergency Services |
OnStar Guidance |
OnStar Guidance |
OnStar Guidance |
OnStar Guidance |
OnStar Guidance |
OnStar Guidance |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Crisis Assist |
OnStar Guidance |
OnStar Guidance |
OnStar Guidance |
OnStar Guidance |
OnStar Guidance |
OnStar Guidance |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Stolen Vehicle Assistance |
OnStar Guidance |
OnStar Guidance |
OnStar Guidance |
OnStar Guidance |
OnStar Guidance |
OnStar Guidance |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Remote Door Unlock |
OnStar Guidance |
OnStar Guidance |
OnStar Guidance |
OnStar Guidance |
OnStar Guidance |
OnStar Guidance |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Roadside Assistance |
OnStar Guidance |
OnStar Guidance |
OnStar Guidance |
OnStar Guidance |
OnStar Guidance |
OnStar Guidance |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Remote Horn and Lights |
OnStar Guidance |
OnStar Guidance |
OnStar Guidance |
OnStar Guidance |
OnStar Guidance |
OnStar Guidance |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Hands-Free Calling |
OnStar Guidance |
OnStar Guidance |
OnStar Guidance |
OnStar Guidance |
OnStar Guidance |
OnStar Guidance |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Vehicle Diagnostics |
OnStar Guidance |
OnStar Guidance |
OnStar Guidance |
OnStar Guidance |
OnStar Guidance |
OnStar Guidance |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
2017 Chevrolet Sonic Mechanical Features
The 2017 Chevrolet Sonic will have different mechanical features depending on the trim level that you choose. Some of the other features that you may find in the higher-level trim levels include air suspension, brake assist, speed sensitive steering, an electronic limited slip differential, a performance exhaust system.
Trims |
LS Manual 4dr Sedan, Engine: 1.8L I-4 |
LS Auto 4dr Sedan, Engine: 1.8L I-4 |
LT Manual 4dr Sedan, Engine: 1.4L I-4 |
LT Manual 4dr Hatchback, Engine: 1.8L I-4 |
LT Auto 4dr Sedan, Engine: 1.8L I-4 |
LT Auto 4dr Hatchback, Engine: 1.8L I-4 |
Premier Manual 4dr Hatchback, Engine: 1.4L I-4 |
Premier Manual 4dr Sedan, Engine: 1.4L I-4 |
Premier Auto 4dr Sedan, Engine: 1.4L I-4 |
Premier Auto 4dr Hatchback, Engine: 1.4L I-4 |
Engine |
1.8L I-4 |
1.8L I-4 |
1.4L I-4 |
1.8L I-4 |
1.8L I-4 |
1.8L I-4 |
1.4L I-4 |
1.4L I-4 |
1.4L I-4 |
1.4L I-4 |
Brakes |
front disc/rear drum |
front disc/rear drum |
front disc/rear drum |
front disc/rear drum |
front disc/rear drum |
front disc/rear drum |
front disc/rear drum |
front disc/rear drum |
front disc/rear drum |
front disc/rear drum |
Anti-lock braking system (ABS) |
4-wheel |
4-wheel |
4-wheel |
4-wheel |
4-wheel |
4-wheel |
4-wheel |
4-wheel |
4-wheel |
4-wheel |
Brake assist |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
Drive type |
front-wheel |
front-wheel |
front-wheel |
front-wheel |
front-wheel |
front-wheel |
front-wheel |
front-wheel |
front-wheel |
front-wheel |
Exhaust |
stainless steel |
stainless steel |
stainless steel |
stainless steel |
stainless steel |
stainless steel |
stainless steel |
stainless steel |
stainless steel |
stainless steel |
Steering |
rack and pinion |
rack and pinion |
rack and pinion |
rack and pinion |
rack and pinion |
rack and pinion |
rack and pinion |
rack and pinion |
rack and pinion |
rack and pinion |
Suspension tuning |
regular |
regular |
regular |
regular |
regular |
regular |
sport |
sport |
regular |
regular |
Front suspension type |
strut |
strut |
strut |
strut |
strut |
strut |
strut |
strut |
strut |
strut |
Front anti-roll bar |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
Front shocks |
gas-pressurized |
gas-pressurized |
gas-pressurized |
gas-pressurized |
gas-pressurized |
gas-pressurized |
gas-pressurized |
gas-pressurized |
gas-pressurized |
gas-pressurized |
Front springs |
coil |
coil |
coil |
coil |
coil |
coil |
coil |
coil |
coil |
coil |
Rear suspension type |
torsion beam |
torsion beam |
torsion beam |
torsion beam |
torsion beam |
torsion beam |
torsion beam |
torsion beam |
torsion beam |
torsion beam |
Rear shocks |
gas-pressurized |
gas-pressurized |
gas-pressurized |
gas-pressurized |
gas-pressurized |
gas-pressurized |
gas-pressurized |
gas-pressurized |
gas-pressurized |
gas-pressurized |
Rear springs |
coil |
coil |
coil |
coil |
coil |
coil |
coil |
coil |
coil |
coil |
Electronic stability system |
StabiliTrak |
StabiliTrak |
StabiliTrak |
StabiliTrak |
StabiliTrak |
StabiliTrak |
StabiliTrak |
StabiliTrak |
StabiliTrak |
StabiliTrak |
Sequential shift control |
N/A |
std |
N/A |
N/A |
std |
std |
N/A |
N/A |
std |
std |
Transmission |
5-spd man w/OD |
6-spd auto w/OD |
6-spd man w/OD |
5-spd man w/OD |
6-spd auto w/OD |
6-spd auto w/OD |
6-spd man w/OD |
6-spd man w/OD |
6-spd auto w/OD |
6-spd auto w/OD |
Axle ratio |
3.94 |
3.47 |
3.65 |
3.65 |
3.47 |
3.47 |
3.65 |
3.65 |
3.23 |
3.23 |
Turbocharger |
N/A |
N/A |
intercooled turbo |
intercooled turbo |
intercooled turbo |
intercooled turbo |
intercooled turbo |
intercooled turbo |
intercooled turbo |
intercooled turbo |
Engine block heater |
opt |
opt |
opt |
opt |
opt |
opt |
opt |
opt |
opt |
opt |
Remote vehicle starting system |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
std |
std |
N/A |
N/A |
std |
std |
2017 Chevrolet Sonic Other Specs
In general, the 2017 Chevrolet Sonic lower-level trims will have fewer features. If you are looking for a vehicle that has all of the latest and greatest features, then you will want to choose one of the higher-level trim levels.
Trims |
LS Manual 4dr Sedan, Engine: 1.8L I-4 |
LS Auto 4dr Sedan, Engine: 1.8L I-4 |
LT Manual 4dr Sedan, Engine: 1.4L I-4 |
LT Manual 4dr Hatchback, Engine: 1.8L I-4 |
LT Auto 4dr Sedan, Engine: 1.8L I-4 |
LT Auto 4dr Hatchback, Engine: 1.8L I-4 |
Premier Manual 4dr Hatchback, Engine: 1.4L I-4 |
Premier Manual 4dr Sedan, Engine: 1.4L I-4 |
Premier Auto 4dr Sedan, Engine: 1.4L I-4 |
Premier Auto 4dr Hatchback, Engine: 1.4L I-4 |
Luggage capacity |
14.9 cu.ft. |
14.9 cu.ft. |
14.9 cu.ft. |
19.0 cu.ft. |
14.9 cu.ft. |
19.0 cu.ft. |
19.0 cu.ft. |
14.9 cu.ft. |
14.9 cu.ft. |
19.0 cu.ft. |
Maximum cargo capacity |
14.9 cu.ft. |
14.9 cu.ft. |
14.9 cu.ft. |
47.7 cu.ft. |
14.9 cu.ft. |
47.7 cu.ft. |
47.7 cu.ft. |
14.9 cu.ft. |
14.9 cu.ft. |
47.7 cu.ft. |
Base engine size |
1.8 liters |
1.8 liters |
1.4 liters |
1.8 liters |
1.8 liters |
1.8 liters |
1.4 liters |
1.4 liters |
1.4 liters |
1.4 liters |
Base engine type |
I-4 |
I-4 |
I-4 |
I-4 |
I-4 |
I-4 |
I-4 |
I-4 |
I-4 |
I-4 |
Horsepower rpm |
6,300 |
6,300 |
4,900 |
6,300 |
6,300 |
6,300 |
4,900 |
4,900 |
4,900 |
4,900 |
Torque rpm |
3,800 |
3,800 |
2,500 |
3,800 |
3,800 |
3,800 |
2,500 |
2,500 |
1,850 |
1,850 |
EPA mileage estimates |
26 City / 35 Hwy |
24 City / 35 Hwy |
29 City / 40 Hwy |
26 City / 35 Hwy |
24 City / 35 Hwy |
24 City / 35 Hwy |
29 City / 40 Hwy |
29 City / 40 Hwy |
27 City / 37 Hwy |
27 City / 37 Hwy |
Driver information center |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
Lighting - map lights |
front |
front |
front |
front |
front |
front |
front |
front |
front |
front |
Lighting - dome light |
fade |
fade |
fade |
fade |
fade |
fade |
fade |
fade |
fade |
fade |
Lighting - cargo light |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
Mirrors - visor vanity mirrors |
driver and passenger |
driver and passenger |
driver and passenger |
driver and passenger |
driver and passenger |
driver and passenger |
driver and passenger |
driver and passenger |
driver and passenger |
driver and passenger |
Height adjustable safety belts |
front |
front |
front |
front |
front |
front |
front |
front |
front |
front |
Engine - valvetrain |
DOHC |
DOHC |
DOHC |
DOHC |
DOHC |
DOHC |
DOHC |
DOHC |
DOHC |
DOHC |
Warranty - Basic (mths/miles) |
36/36,000 |
36/36,000 |
36/36,000 |
36/36,000 |
36/36,000 |
36/36,000 |
36/36,000 |
36/36,000 |
36/36,000 |
36/36,000 |
Warrranty - Powertrain (mths/miles) |
60/60,000 |
60/60,000 |
60/60,000 |
60/60,000 |
60/60,000 |
60/60,000 |
60/60,000 |
60/60,000 |
60/60,000 |
60/60,000 |
Warranty - Corrosion perforation (mths/miles) |
72/100,000 |
72/100,000 |
72/100,000 |
72/100,000 |
72/100,000 |
72/100,000 |
72/100,000 |
72/100,000 |
72/100,000 |
72/100,000 |
Warranty - Roadside assistance (mths/miles) |
60/60,000 |
60/60,000 |
60/60,000 |
60/60,000 |
60/60,000 |
60/60,000 |
60/60,000 |
60/60,000 |
60/60,000 |
60/60,000 |
Warranty - Maintenance (mths/miles) |
24/24,000 |
24/24,000 |
24/24,000 |
24/24,000 |
24/24,000 |
24/24,000 |
24/24,000 |
24/24,000 |
24/24,000 |
24/24,000 |
Tires |
P195/65HR15.0 BSW AS |
P195/65HR15.0 BSW AS |
P195/65HR15.0 BSW AS |
P205/55HR16.0 BSW AS |
P195/65HR15.0 BSW AS |
P205/55HR16.0 BSW AS |
P205/50HR17.0 BSW AS |
P205/50HR17.0 BSW AS |
P205/50HR17.0 BSW AS |
P205/50HR17.0 BSW AS |
Windshield wipers - front |
variable intermittent |
variable intermittent |
variable intermittent |
variable intermittent |
variable intermittent |
variable intermittent |
variable intermittent |
variable intermittent |
variable intermittent |
variable intermittent |