2017 Chevrolet Sonic LT Sedan (Automatic)
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- Photo: 2017 Chevrolet Sonic LT sedan front 4.28.18 by Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2019 Chevrolet Sonic RS in "Shock", front left by Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2019 Chevrolet Sonic RS by Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2017 Chevrolet Sonic LT sedan rear 4.28.18 by Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2012 Chevrolet Sonic interior (5871855888) by InSapphoWeTrust from Los Angeles, California, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 2017 Chevrolet Sonic LT Sedan (Automatic) is a 138-hp 1.8-liter inline-4 sedan with a 6-speed shiftable automatic and front-wheel drive. It starts at $18,170 MSRP and is rated at 28 mpg combined.
It makes 138 horsepower at 6,300 rpm and 125 lb-ft of torque at 3800 rpm, spinning to a 6,500 rpm redline. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 24 mpg city and 34 mpg highway (28 mpg combined).
The Sonic measures 173.9 inches long on a 99.4-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 2,848 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Sedan |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $18,170 |
| MSRP with Destination | $19,045 |
| Destination Charge | $875 |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | Ecotec 1.8L I4 (naturally aspirated, PZEV) |
| Displacement | 1.8 L |
| Horsepower | 138 hp @ 6,300 rpm |
| Torque | 125 lb-ft @ 3800 rpm |
| Redline | 6,500 rpm |
| Valvetrain | DOHC, 16 valves, VVT |
| Bore and Stroke | 3.17 x 3.47 in (80.5 x 88.2 mm) |
| Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 |
| Injection Type | Sequential multi-port fuel injection |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | FWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 24 MPG |
| Highway | 34 MPG |
| Combined | 28 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular unleaded (87 octane) |
| Tank Capacity | 12.2 gal |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | Independent, lower control arms, coil springs, gas shocks |
| Rear Suspension | Semi-independent torsion beam, coil springs, gas shocks |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 15" x 7.5" |
| Wheels Rear | 15" x 7.5" |
| Tires Front | P195/65R15 |
| Tires Rear | P195/65R15 |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 173.9 in |
| Width | 68.3 in |
| Height | 59.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 99.4 in |
| Front Track | 59.4 in |
| Rear Track | 59.4 in |
| Ground Clearance | 4.9 in |
| Cargo Volume | 14.9 ft³ |
| Curb Weight | 2,848 lbs |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 38.7 in |
| Headroom Rear | 37.8 in |
| Legroom Front | 41.8 in |
| Legroom Rear | 34.6 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 53.4 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 53 in |
| Hip Room Front | 51.4 in |
| Hip Room Rear | 51.6 in |
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Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
| Overall | ★★★★★ |
| Frontal crash | ★★★★★ |
| Side crash | ★★★★★ |
| Rollover | ★★★★★ (12.6 % risk) |
Other tested variants (1)
- 2017 Chevrolet Sonic 5 DR FWD: 5 ★ overall
Recalls
No recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2017 Chevrolet SONIC.
37 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2017 Chevrolet SONIC
Owner Complaints
37 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2017 Chevrolet SONIC (6 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 4 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Engine | 19 |
| Air Bags | 6 |
| Electrical System | 5 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 4 |
| Steering | 4 |
| Unknown Or Other | 4 |
Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 2017 CHEVROLET SONIC. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.