A major improvement on the Aveo it replaced, the Sonic makes Chevrolet a player in the subcompact market.
Introduction
Chevrolet's Aveo didn't dominate the subcompact market in the way it had hoped. It should have better luck with the Sonic, an all-new model released in 2012.
The 2013 model year brought some minor changes for the Sonic including the addition of standard Bluetooth connectivity and blind-spot-assist mirrors. Also added was optional MyLink audio and audio streaming. The 2013 Sonic is available in either a sedan or four-door hatchback design, with a total of eight trim levels: LS Automatic, LS Manual, LT Manual, LT Automatic, LTZ Manual, LTZ Automatic, RS Manual and RS Automatic. The RS Sonics, new for 2013, are performance models available only as hatchbacks.
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Which Style To Buy?
2013 Chevrolet Sonic LS Manual
Recommended for: Buyers who want an economical sedan or hatchback without any real frills
The base LS Manual has a 138-horsepower 1.8-liter engine connected to a five-speed manual transmission. Standard features include: tinted windows, daytime running lights, 15-inch steel wheels, and body-color door handles. The LS Manual also comes with 10 airbags, air-conditioning, and an AM/FM four-speaker audio system with an auxiliary input and steering-wheel-mounted controls.
2013 Chevrolet Sonic LT Manual
Recommended for: Buyers looking for upgraded audio and power windows
The LT Manual has more amenities, adding: heated power side-view mirrors, 15-inch polished-aluminum wheels, and chrome beltline molding. It also features an AM/FM/CD/MP3/SiriusXM audio system with a USB port, Bluetooth connectivity, audio streaming, six premium speakers, deluxe cloth seats, cruise control, and power windows.
2013 Chevrolet Sonic LTZ Manual
Recommended for: Buyers that want a premium compact car for under $18k
The LTZ Manual continues adding top-end features to the Sonic, as it builds onto the LT Manual trim level. On the outside, the LTZ Manual adds in fog lamps for safer driving in foggy weather, 17-inch aluminum wheels for a better ride and improved handling, and chrome-accented outside door handles for added style. On the inside, the LTZ Manual adds in the Chevrolet MyLink radio, which includes a 7-inch touchscreen, Pandora radio, smartphone integration and voice recognition, perforated leatherette interior for a luxurious look and feel, and a leather-wrapped steering wheel for a better look and feel.
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