Ready for a new kind of car with an appetite for good times that's as big as yours? Then you are so ready for the all-new 2012 Chevrolet Sonic. Its big personality is exhibited by its European styling influences – and uplifting performance, courtesy of an available fuel-sipping 138 hp 1.4L Turbocharged ECOTEC® engine. And with Sonic, you can take to the road not just with a grin, but also with the reassurance of advanced driver control technologies like the standard iStabiliTrak® electronic stability control system and the comprehensive occupant protection of up to 10 available airbags. Make your own fun: with the all-new 2012 Sonic.

ONE WORD SAYS IT ALL: TURBO

Think "turbo" and you immediately think of performance. And that's precisely what Sonic brings to the party. File it under one word: excitement. The available 1.4L ECOTEC® Turbo engine pumps out an at-the-ready 138 hp and 148 lb-ft of torque. Even better, turbocharging generates plenty of torque across a wide rpm range, while also delivering extraordinary fuel efficiency. The engine's Variable Valve Timing (VVT) technology and its 6-speed manual transmission make Sonic that much more fuel efficient.

PART CAR. PART MOTORCYCLE.

It's not just a question of what a car does for you - it's also how it makes you feel. Sonic is designed to make you feel totally connected with the driving experience. The dual-cockpit design sets a sporty tone, while the instrumentation reflects the hottest motorcycle designs. You can take the Sonic experience to an even higher level with the heated front bucket seats with perforated leatherette surfaces and leather-wrapped steering wheel on LTZ models. Eagerly anticipate your next stint behind the wheel - in Sonic.

SONIC - IT'S NOT JUST A NAME

Chevrolet wouldn't call it Sonic without the multimedia credentials to back it up. A listening session will verify that Sonic lives up to its name. Bluetooth® wireless audio streaming is standard on LTZ and available on LT. Choose the available Sound Package on LT models and you get a 6-speaker audio system with a CD player, MP3 playback, a USB port and an auxiliary audio input jack. And the listening gets even better because the Package also includes the 130 channels and incredible digital quality of XM Satellite RadioTM.** Sonic - it's ready for your sound check.

LIVE LIFE. KEEP LIVING

Sonic is equipped to increase your enjoyment . It is also equipped to increase your sense of security, with advanced driver control technologies like the standard iStabiliTrak® electronic stability control system, ABS and traction control. StabiliTrak® detects a lateral skid and intervenes automatically to help return your car to its intended driving line. The occupant protection is highlighted by up to 10 available airbags. And the standard iOnStar® system includes Automatic Crash Response that directs emergency service providers to your exact GPS location. Enjoyment and reassurance - they go hand in hand in Sonic.

KEY FEATURES

• 138 hp 1.8L ECOTEC^® 4-cylinder engine with Variable Valve Timing (VVT); 125 lb-ft of torque
• GM Oil Life Monitoring System
• 5-speed manual transmission standard (6-speed automatic available)
• MacPherson strut front and rear compound-crank Z-link rear suspension
• 4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS)
• StabiliTrak^® electronic stability control system
• Traction control
• 15" steel wheels with wheel covers on Sedan; 15" painted aluminum wheels on 5-Door
• Liftgate-mounted spoiler on 5-Door
• Remote keyless entry system
• 6 airbags
• Driver Information Centre
• Power door locks
• Tilt and telescopic steering column
• Front bucket seats with manual 4-way driver’s seat adjusters
• Cloth seating surfaces
• 60/40 split-folding rear seatback
• 4-speaker audio system with AM/FM stereo and auxiliary audio input jack
• Bluetooth^® hands-free phone connectivity
• Steering wheel-mounted Bluetooth^®, cruise and audio system controls
•  OnStar^® and 6 months of the Directions & Connections Plan with Turn-By-Turn Navigation and OnStar RemoteLink^TM