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The all new Chevrolet Sonic – Sub Compact

Chevrolet is officially removing the Aveo name plate on their B-segment car and will be re-christening it the ‘Sonic’. If you recall, the 2011 Aveo first made its appearance at the Paris Motor Show a few months ago bearing the ‘Aveo’ name. But according to Chevrolet, models that are going to be sold in North America and Mexico will now be called Sonic whereas the Aveo name will be retained in other parts of the world.

In a press release, Chris Perry, Chevrolet’s vice president of US marketing, said, “The Sonic represents a new beginning for Chevrolet in the small car segment and so we felt it was time to give it a new name."

"The new car is roomy, stylish and fun to drive, and Sonic is a youthful, energetic name that helps convey what this vehicle is about."

 



New exterior look

The new Chevrolet Sonic will come in either a four-door sedan or a five-door hatchback. Whatever style you choose, the Sonic will still come with a number of new style features, including a a new aggressive-looking front with motorcycle-inspired twin-headlamps and a dual-element grille, compact taut body panels with a rising shoulder line and short rear overhangs, bulging fender flares, round tail lamps, and an upward sweeping character line.

Despite boasting of similar styling features, the sedan and hatchback versions of the Sonic are also distinctively different. The former has a "notchback" profile that gives it a more upscale and mature look. Meanwhile, the latter takes the shape of a tight, two-box that comes with aggressive lines and the look of a three-door hatch, thanks in large part to the rear door handles being discreetly located in the "C" pillar area of the car.

From every angle, Sonic sedan and five-door models convey strength, stability and refinement. A wide, planted stance, with wheels-at-the-corners proportions, conveys performance. Progressive, raked body lines suggest movement even when the car is stationary.

Details that reinforce Sonic’s quality and attention to detail include chrome grille surrounds and matte black honeycomb grille inserts on all models, while a range of large wheel sizes, including 17-inch alloy wheels, reinforces its sporty demeanor.

Inspired interior

Sonic’s cabin complements the motorcycle-inspired exterior with a detailed instrument cluster featuring a large, round analog tachometer set within an asymmetrical LCD readout, with a large digital speedometer display.

Additional interior highlights include:

  • The mid-instrument panel surface is available in two colors (dark titanium and brick) and flows seamlessly into the upper doors, with premium low-glass finishes

  • The automatic shift knob has a "cobra head" design, while the manual shifter has a chrome-finished knob

  • Tubular outboard climate outlets protrude from the instrument panel surface.

  • The interior includes storage compartments in the center stack and doors.

  • The rear seats fold flat for carrying larger items. Front bucket seats are standard and heated front seats are available.


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