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Everything You Need to Know About the All-New 2020 Chevrolet Sonic

The entry-level 2020 Chevrolet Sonic emphasizes basic when it comes to basic transportation. However, this subcompact becomes an affordable daily driver that’s well equipped and quiet.

The Sonic is spacious for its small-car segment, and it’s equipped as either a hatchback or sedan.

It provides a comfortable ride and plenty of standard features and comfortable ride; moreover, it is equipped with a 4G LTE hotspot, providing passengers the experience to surf the web far outside the reach of the Wi-Fi at Starbucks.

What’s New for 2020 Chevrolet Sonic?

Chevrolet has omitted the base -1.8-liter four-cylinder for 2020, and the turbocharged 1.4-liter engine is now common. Also off the list is the manual transmission mechanism.

All Sonic trims now come with a six-speed automatic transmission. Two new exterior paint colors are available;

1. Oasis Blue

2. Cayenne Orange Metallic

Pricing and Trims

  • 2020 Chevrolet Sonic LS: $17,595
  • 2020 Chevrolet Sonic LT: $19,495
  • 2020 Chevrolet Sonic Premier: $21,595 trims

Now that the turbocharged engine is common on all Sonics, it is recommended to go with the mid-level LT model.

Going with the hatchback offers additional cargo space with the rear seats folded facility. 

In this model, you receive a six-speaker audio system, cruise control, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, power windows, and SiriusXM satellite radio.

Performance, Engine, and Transmission

There’s only standalone engine available on the 2020 Sonic hatchback or sedan: A turbocharged 1.4-liter four-cylinder with 138 horsepower, which is perfectly adequate for, everyday driving comfort.

The Sonic offers a relaxed ride and is very quiet, recording 67 decibels at 70 mph, which beats many of its key rivals.

Real-World MPG and Fuel-Economy

For a mini, lightweight vehicle, the 2020 Sonic EPA estimates that the Sonic will obtain 34 mpg on the highway, which is not bad in this segment at all!

Cargo, Comfort, and Interior

The 2020 Chevrolet Sonic interior is straightforward and simple. The steering wheel is swaddled in leather on LT and Premier trims.

The hatchback choice does give passengers in the back little extra headroom, keeping all other dimensions as same as the sedan.

With the rear seats below, the Sonic can accommodate 16 carry-on suitcases.

Connectivity and Infotainment

Chevrolet provides a 7.0-inch infotainment system as common across the Sonic segment. It displays an intuitive and simple interface, Android Auto integration and Apple CarPlay, and a 4G LTE Wi-Fi hotspot. 

Bluetooth connectivity, various USB ports, and a four-speaker sound system are all common as well. Premier and LT trim come with a SiriusXM satellite radio and a six-speaker sound system.

Driver-Assistance Features and Safety

Both the 2020 Sonic hatchback and sedan received five-star ratings from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Key safety features include:

  • Lane-departure warning
  • Forward-collision warning
  • Rear parking sensors

Maintenance Coverage and Warranty

The warranty provided by Chevrolet on the 2020 Sonic is average in the class.

  • Limited covers three years or 36,000 miles
  • Powertrain 5 years or 60,000 miles
  • No complimentary scheduled maintenance is included

To know more about the all-new 2020 Chevrolet Sonic head to the Westside Chevrolet updated inventory today!

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