2012 Chevy Sonic Sedan a Look Inside

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chevy sonic interiorThe all new 2012 Chevy Sonic Sedan brings more styling and value to the compact car market than the competition. The Sonic has a snappy exterior appearance with a bold interior design that entices drivers to get behind the wheel. Combine that with up to 40 MPG on the highway and a starting MSRP under $15,000 and what you get is a winning combination ready to take on the old establishment of boring fuel efficient cars.

2011 saw Chevrolet return to prominence as a builder of quality passenger cars that Americans would want to drive. As the year ended Chevrolet stood at the pinnacle of new passenger car sales outselling all other makes. The Chevy Sonic builds on the momentum generated by the Chevy Cruze and delivers on the goal of providing an American made choice to compete withToyota, Honda and Nissan.

 

Chevy Sonic Interior

 

If it has been a few years since you have driven an American made compact car you will notice right away that the Chevy Sonic was designed and built to a higher standard. Every aspect of the interior was carefully thought out and designed to offer comfort, ease of use and excellent fit and finish. One of the first things you will notice when you get behind the wheel is the dual cockpit design with an instrument cluster inspired by a performance motorcycle. No more boring plastic panels in mundane shapes.

Everything is within easy reach and ready to respond to your commands. Options that used to be extras on many compact cars are now standard like remote keyless entry, floor mats, rear window defogger, auxiliary power outlet, anti-theft system, auxiliary audio input jacks, passenger side vanity mirror and air conditioning. You are also protected by ten airbags including driver, passenger, rear body, head curtain side impact airbags for the front and rear.

 

Chevy Sonic Dash

 

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The Chevy Sonic dash has garnered a lot of attention from the automotive press for its bold motorcycle style instrument panel. The dash sports an aggressive tachometer with large numbers and a big red needle that surges with the press of the accelerator. To the right of the tachometer you have a digital display for fuel, speed, driving range, compass and odometer. Your speed is displayed in the middle in a large, bold display.

The dash is laid out in a way that resembles a dual cockpit setup resembling the cockpit of an airplane. For models equipped with Bluetooth connectivity you have convenient controls on the right side of the steering wheel. The climate controls are conveniently located between the sporty shifter and the audio controls. Of course your Onstar features are integrated into the rear view mirror.

When you slip into the comfortable bucket seats get ready take control of the road and your wallet at the same time. Chevrolet has managed to build a fuel efficient, fun to drive, safe car at a great price.

2012 Chevrolet Sonic

2012 Chevrolet Sonic

Price: $17,550

2012 Chevrolet Sonic

2012 Chevrolet Sonic

Price: $17,225

2012 Chevrolet Sonic

2012 Chevrolet Sonic

Price: $17,225

2012 Chevrolet Sonic

2012 Chevrolet Sonic

Price: $19,010

2012 Chevrolet Sonic

2012 Chevrolet Sonic

Price: $17,225

2012 Chevy Sonic Arrives in Lufkin TX

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2012 chevy sonic lufkin txLufkin area drivers can now get a first hand look at the all new 2012 Chevy Sonic at Peltier Chevrolet in Lufkin, Texas. The new subcompact car from Chevrolet completely redefines the fuel efficient small car market. The Sonic features more standard features than the typical competitive models from Ford,Toyota, Honda and Nissan. Be sure to visit Peltier Chevrolet and get behind the wheel of the new leader in the small car segment.

The Chevy Sonic is the only subcompact car actually manufactured in America. The engineers and designers set out to make not just a fuel efficient car but a car that people would be proud to own and drive. The bold looks and robust driving performance has had the automotive press excited about the new car from Chevrolet. The innovative Chevrolet Sonic is available in a four door sedan and a 5 door hatchback.

 

Chevy Sonic Innovation

 

The fuel economy rating of the Sonic is not the only Eco Friendly aspect of the new Sonic. General Motors is the first auto manufacturer to use a unique paint process dubbed “three-wet” that reduces energy use by the painting process by 50%. The special painting process also produces an impressive glossy sheen and reflectivity along with a durable finish. The new processes are expected to reduce the paint shops greenhouse gas emissions by about 80,000 metric tons per year.

Safety is always important when it comes to choosing an automobile and in the past bigger always meant safer when it came to cars. Today innovation has lednew chevy sonic interior to much safer small cars than ever before and the 2012 Chevrolet Sonic is a prime example of those advancements. Both the sedan and the hatchback have achieved recognition from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety as a Top Safety Pick.

The new Sonic replaces the Chevy Aveo and provides more safety features and technology than the Aveo. The 2012 Chevy Sonic is standard with 10 air bags, uses high strength steel in the safety cage and offers panic brake assist technology. The Sonic is also standard with the StabiliTrak Electronic Stability System with traction control to help you maintain control in stressful driving situations.

 

Chevy Sonic Fuel Economy

 

Drivers looking for outstanding fuel economy will enjoy a fuel economy rating of 26 MPG in the city and 35 MPG on the highway for the 1.8 Liter 4 cylinder engine. The optional 1.4 Liter ECOTEC 4 cylinder Turbocharged engine yields up to 40 MPG on the highway coupled with the 6 speed manual transmission.

You really have to drive the all new 2012 Chevy Sonic to fully appreciate the attention to detail that went into the design and performance of the new Sonic. The first Chevy Sonic has arrived at Peltier Chevrolet in Lufkin and there will be plenty more to follow. Stop by our convenient location in Lufkin and test drive the new Chevy Sonic soon. Before you buy an old school Toyota or Honda check out the impressive all new 2012 Chevrolet Sonic!