General Motors will be showing off the Aveo's North American market replacement in the form of the all-new Sonic sub-compact at the Detroit Show later today. We've already seen the Sonic five-door hatchback, which will continue to use the Aveo moniker in Europe and other international markets, but the US automaker also released the first photos of the four-door sedan model.
“The all-new Chevrolet Sonic blends the practicality of a small car with the passion for driving that Chevrolet vehicles like the Corvette are known for,” said Chris Perry, vice president of Chevrolet marketing. “Its combination of great design, fun driving experience and the latest connectivity features create a serious competitor with a fun spirit.”
Aside from the non-necessary associations with the Corvette, GM claims the sedan model offers segment-best trunk capacity that is greater than most compact cars, adding that both body styles of the Sonic offer better rear-seat roominess than Ford's new Fiesta.
The Sonic will be powered by the same 1,8-liter naturally aspirated and 1.4-liter turbo Ecotec petrol motors found on the Chevrolet Cruze in the U.S. The 1.4-liter turbocharged Ecotec pushes out 138HP and 148 lb.-ft. of torque (200 Nm) between 1,850 rpm and 4,900 rpm, and can be paired to a six-speed manual. The 1.8-liter unit produces 135HP and 123 lb.-ft. of torque (167 Nm) at 3,800 rpm., and can be hooked up to either a five-speed manual or a six-speed automatic transmission.
Available features depending on the model include XM Satellite Radio, 10 airbags, antilock brakes, electronic brake force distribution, brake assist, OnStar with Automatic Crash Response, and a choice of alloy wheels including 17-inch rims shod in sport tires.
Production of the North American Sonic at GM's Orion Assembly Center in Michigan, will begin later in 2011.
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14 Comments:
The Sedan looks actually pretty cool! Many German design elements, but the car has an own look. Really, pretty cool! The Hatchback is ugly, though.
This is the right direction to go - simple, proportional, a bit sporty, and economic.
The tail lamps on the hatchback look so much better than those on the four-door. Everything about this car looks good... except for the grille! WHY, CHEVY!?
Another Korean Daewoo with Detroit frosting.
Yet another turd with four wheels.
Handsome entry level car with unique headlamp design. The sedan carries the overall design best while the hatchback gets lots in translation with its rear. Priced attractively, it will do well.
The supposed corvette connection isn't that far from true.I read that the corvette engineers were in charge of ride and handling for the sonic.
Well since GM owns Daewoo, they can frost it with whatever the heck they want to. Same goes for Holden.
Is that picture before or after the car had a front end collision?
still be rubbish quality and bad paintwork... Holden chose so wrong when they went with GM Daewoo models..
Holden/Daewoo had no choice because the locals weren't/aren't capable of keeping it alive themselves. My country, ’tis of thee, Sweet land of liberty........
"Is that picture before or after the car had a front end collision?"
Um, duh, it's brand new so I'm thinking before?
Yikes, people of island nations are odd.
Like a lot of current designs, way too much going on in the face compared to the rest of it. Six round lights in dark slanty indented shapes, two of them fake brake cooling ducts that every car seems to need, two halfs of grill, various creases, and that stupid bow tie. (It was better when it was blue.)
But maybe that's what sells.
I love the looks of this vehicle, very handsome. Looks good in every direction. The interior is modern. Just a good as the imports (asian or euro). My car is 8yrs old and I would consider this when I go to the show room.
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