2020 Chevrolet Sonic LT Hatchback
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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 2020 Chevrolet Sonic LT Hatchback is a 138-hp 1.4-liter turbocharged inline-4 hatchback with a 6-speed shiftable automatic and front-wheel drive. It starts at $19,420 MSRP and is rated at 29 mpg combined.
It makes 138 horsepower at 4,900 rpm and 148 lb-ft of torque at 2500 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 159.8 inches long on a 99.4-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 2,896 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Hatchback |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $19,420 |
| MSRP with Destination | $20,295 |
| 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 @ 2500 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 | 16" x 7.5" |
| Wheels Rear | 16" x 7.5" |
| Tires Front | P205/55R16 |
| Tires Rear | P205/55R16 |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 159.8 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 | 19 ft³ |
| Curb Weight | 2,896 lbs |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 38.7 in |
| Headroom Rear | 38.1 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)
- 2020 Chevrolet Sonic 4 DR FWD: 5 ★ overall
Recalls
No recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2020 Chevrolet SONIC.
10 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2020 Chevrolet SONIC
Owner Complaints
10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2020 Chevrolet SONIC. See all on nhtsa.gov
| Electrical System | 6 |
| Power Train | 3 |
| Engine | 2 |
| Air Bags | 1 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 1 |
| Seats | 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 2020 CHEVROLET SONIC. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.