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2012 Chevrolet Sonic Specifications

Engine LocationFront
Drive TypeFront Wheel
Body / ChassisUnitized steel body/frame structure
Production Years for Series2012 -
PriceMSRP: $13,735-17,235
Invoice: $13,392-16,373
Introduced At2011 Detroit Auto Show

Engine Type : I4 1796 cc | 109.6 cu in. | 1.8 L.
135 HP (99.36 KW) @ 6300 RPM
125 Ft-Lbs (169 NM) @ 3800 RPM
Bore : 3.2 in | 81 mm.
Stroke : 3.5 in | 88 mm.
Engine Type : I4 1364 cc | 83.2 cu in. | 1.4 L.
138 HP (101.568 KW) @ 4900 RPM
148 Ft-Lbs (201 NM) @ 1850 RPM
Bore : 2.9 in | 72 mm.
Stroke : 3.3 in | 83 mm.

Transmission:
6 Manual M32 , 6 Automatic Hydra-Matic 6T30

Gear Ratios
1st Gear3.82
2nd Gear2.05
3rd Gear1.30
4th Gear0.96
5th Gear0.74
6th Gear0.61

Dimensions   
Cargo Volume14 cu. ft.
Passenger Volume90.4 cu. ft.
Fuel Capacity12.1 Gal
Seating Capacity5
Doors4
Exterior
Length173.1 in | 4397 mm.
Width68.3 in | 1735 mm.
Height59.7 in | 1516 mm.
Wheelbase99.4 in | 2525 mm.
Front Track59.4 in | 1509 mm.
Rear Track59.4 in | 1509 mm.
Interior
Front Headroom38.7 in | 983 mm.
Rear Headroom37.8 in | 960 mm.
Front Legroom41.8 in | 1062 mm.
Rear Legroom34.6 in | 879 mm.
Front Hip Room51.4 in | 1306 mm.
Rear Hip Room51.6 in | 1311 mm.
Front Shoulder Room53.4 in | 1356 mm.
Rear Shoulder Room53.0 in | 1346 mm.
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Suspension
SuspensionFront : MacPherson struts with offset coil springs and stabilizer bar

Rear : Semi-independent torsion beam axle with coil springs


Steering
Steering Overall Ratio14:1
Turns lock to lock2.80
Turning Circle34.5 ft

Brakes
Front Brake Size10.8 in | 274 mm.
Rear Brake Size9.0 in | 229 mm.

Tires / Wheels
TiresP195/65R15 ALS
Wheels15-inch alloy

The 2012 Chevrolet Sonic measures 68.30 inches in width, 173.10 inches in length, and has a wheelbase of 99.40 inches.


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Monthly Sales FiguresVolume
April 2013172,460 
March 2013173,859 
February 2013158,541 
January 2013137,304 
December 2012167,091 
November 2012128,867 
October 2012135,305 
September 2012149,801 
August 2012169,978 
July 2012138,942 
June 2012180,098 
May 2012177,943 
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