2019 Chevrolet Sonic LS 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 2019 Chevrolet Sonic LS Sedan (Automatic) is a 138-hp 1.4-liter turbocharged inline-4 sedan with a 6-speed shiftable automatic and front-wheel drive. It starts at $16,720 MSRP and is rated at 29 mpg combined.
It makes 138 horsepower at 4,900 rpm and 148 lb-ft of torque at 1850 rpm, spinning to a 6,500 rpm redline. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 26 mpg city and 34 mpg highway (29 mpg combined).
The Sonic measures 173.9 inches long on a 99.4-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 2,857 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Sedan |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $16,720 |
| MSRP with Destination | $17,595 |
| Destination Charge | $875 |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | Ecotec 1.4L Turbo I4 |
| Displacement | 1.4 L |
| Horsepower | 138 hp @ 4,900 rpm |
| Torque | 148 lb-ft @ 1850 rpm |
| Redline | 6,500 rpm |
| Valvetrain | DOHC, 16 valves, VVT |
| Bore and Stroke | 2.85 x 3.25 in (72.4 x 82.6 mm) |
| Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 |
| Injection Type | Sequential multi-port fuel injection |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | FWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 26 MPG |
| Highway | 34 MPG |
| Combined | 29 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 |
| Cargo Volume | 14.9 ft³ |
| Curb Weight | 2,857 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)
- 2019 Chevrolet Sonic 5 HB FWD: 5 ★ overall
Recalls
No recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2019 Chevrolet SONIC.
8 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2019 Chevrolet SONIC
Owner Complaints
8 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2019 Chevrolet SONIC. See all on nhtsa.gov
| Unknown Or Other | 3 |
| Engine | 2 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 2 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 2 |
| Electrical System | 1 |
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 2019 CHEVROLET SONIC. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.