The 2020 Chevrolet Spark continues into its next iteration with very few changes this year. The 1.8L 4-cylinder engine and optional manual transmission are no longer available. However, two new color schemes are added, Oasis Blue and Orange Metallic.
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The Chevrolet Sonic continues into 2019 with several notable changes. The biggest news is that the base 1.8L 4-cylinder has been axed, meaning that all Sonics will now come with the smaller but more efficient 1.4L turbocharged 4-cylinder. Despite its smaller size, the 1.4L engine actually makes the same horsepower and more torque than the old 1.8L. So, base model 2019 Sonics should be faster and more efficient than 2018 models. In conjunction with this change, several trims have been deleted and a new Premier trim now sits at the top of the range in 2019.
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Since the Chevrolet Sonic received a facelift in 2017 with new styling and several notable new features it rolls over into 2018 with only minor changes. The MyLink infotainment system gets an update, a second USB port was added and minor adjustments were made to the package and trim level features.
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The Chevrolet Sonic gets a nice makeover for 2017 with new styling and several notable new features. The front of the car gets an attractive makeover, with sporty looking headlights and a new hood. Projector beam headlights come standard now. Inside, there's a new gauge cluster and a power driver's seat. Other new features for 2017 include keyless open and start, a heated steering wheel and heated seats.
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For 2016, the Chevrolet Sonic receives few changes. Among them, the Dragon Green Promotional Package has been discontinued, as has the manual equipment group from LTZ models. Chevrolet MyLink radio is now standard on LT models.
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The 2015 Chevrolet Sonic is mostly unchanged this year. Improvements include the addition of 4G LTE and Wi-Fi hotspots for Onstar as well as a standard 1.4L Turbocharged engine on LTZ models. A new exterior color rounds out the changes for 2015.
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For 2014, Chevy gives the Sonic subcompact hatchback and sedan a few changes. A rear camera is new, as is the Advanced Safety Package, with forward collision alert and lane departure warning. Three new exterior colors -- Red Hot, Cool Blue and Ashen Gray Metallic -- join the palette.
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The Sonic RS is a new trim level for 2013 and is available only as a hatchback and only with the 1.4L turbocharged engine. Featuring unique looks and a lowered stance, the Sonic RS is sure to please buyers looking for a sporty drive in the subcompact market. For those who care less about performance and more about the environment, a partial zero emissions vehicle (PZEV) version of the 1.8L base engine is also available this year. A couple of new trim options are also new for 2013. A new 6-speaker premium sound system is now available as is a new infotainment system, which comes standard on the LTZ and the RS. It features a 7-inch screen and is capable of streaming music via Bluetooth or Pandora.
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The 2012 Chevrolet Sonic is a front-wheel-drive 5-door hatchback or 4-door sedan in the growing subcompact segment. This successor to the Aveo benefits from GM's all-new global small vehicle architecture and comes powered by either a 1.8L 4-cylinder churning out 138 hp, or a 1.4L turbocharged four with the same amount of power, but an impressive 148 ft-lb of torque. They are the same engines available in the larger Chevrolet Cruze; the 1.8 is mated to either a 5-speed manual or 6-speed auto, while the 1.4 is paired with either a 6-speed manual or the 6-speed auto. The Sonic is expected to return fuel economy numbers around 30 mpg city and 40 mpg highway, and pricing starts at $13,735.
SelectBrowse ListingsThe Chevrolet premiered the Sonic in 2012 as a concerted effect of reversing the perception of subcompact cars coming from the auto company. Replacing the Aveo, the Chevrolet Sonic provided a fresh presentation of a General Motors entry-level car. Offered in a four-door sedan or five-door hatchback, the 2012 Sonic’s economical presence was accompanied by some energetic style. Created as an affordably priced vehicle, the 2012 Chevrolet Sonic came with 10 airbags, OnStar and seating for up to five occupants. The 2012 Chevrolet Sonic came with two versions of a four-cylinder Ecotec engine. Serving as a base engine, a 1.8-liter could be paired with a five-speed manual or six-speed automatic transmission.
Also offered was a turbocharged 1.4-liter engine generates the same horsepower as the 1.8-liter powerplant but muscles out an additional 13 pound-feet of torque. Chevrolet Sonics equipped with the 1.4-liter turbocharged engine could be ordered with a six-speed manual gearbox projecting a full sport-driving feel. Fuel economy for the Chevrolet Sonic averages above 30 miles per gallon while the turbocharged model achieves up to 40 miles per gallon through highway driving. An optional engine for 2012, the turbocharged engine was added as standard equipment for the Sonic RS introduced in 2013. Along with the 1.4-liter engine, the 2013 Chevrolet Sonic RS models were identified by a series of unique touches such as a lowered ride height, 17-inch five-spoke wheels, aluminum sport pedals and leather seating with red accents.
Another change for 2012 was the manufacturing origin of the Chevrolet subcompact car. Whereas the previous Aveo sold in North America were exported from South Korea, the 2012 Chevrolet Sonic arrived from General Motors’ Orion Assembly in Michigan (the first time since the mid-1980s a Chevrolet subcompact was produced in the United States).
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