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2020 Chevrolet Sonic
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2012 Chevrolet Sonic
3 trims · 12 configurations · Sedan, Hatchback
Key specifications
NHTSA safety
★★★★★
5 / 5 overall
Frontal (driver)★★★★★
Frontal (passenger)★★★★★
Side (driver)★★★★★
Side (passenger)★★★★★
Rollover★★★★☆
Source: NHTSA · 7 recalls on record
Chevrolet Sonic for sale
4 live listings from $5,777 · median $8,273
- 77,110 mi
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Pricing
How much should you pay for the Chevrolet Sonic? Select a trim to update purchase and lease estimates, then shop live inventory.
MSRP by trim
Select a trim to update the payment estimates. MSRP is for each trim's base configuration and excludes destination, taxes, and options.
Purchase information
Based on LS
Total price (LS MSRP)
$13,865
Typical monthly
$275/mo
Avg. APR
7.00%
60-month loan estimate for good credit (rates as of 2026-08-23). Not a credit offer; actual APR varies by lender, credit, and dealer.
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4 configurations
- MSRP
- $13,865 – $15,835
- Fuel economy (city/hwy)
- 26/35
- Horsepower
- 138 hp
- Torque
- 125 lb-ft
- Engine
- 1.8L I4 gas
- Seating
- 5
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Cargo (cu ft)
- 14.9
- Max towing
- —
4 configurations
- MSRP
- $15,065 – $16,935
- Fuel economy (city/hwy)
- 26/35
- Horsepower
- 138 hp
- Torque
- 125 lb-ft
- Engine
- 1.8L I4 gas
- Seating
- 5
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Cargo (cu ft)
- 14.9
- Max towing
- —
4 configurations
- MSRP
- $16,665 – $18,625
- Fuel economy (city/hwy)
- 26/35
- Horsepower
- 138 hp
- Torque
- 125 lb-ft
- Engine
- 1.8L I4 gas
- Seating
- 5
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Cargo (cu ft)
- 14.9
- Max towing
- —
| Spec | LS4 configurations | LT4 configurations | LTZ4 configurations |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $13,865 – $15,835 | $15,065 – $16,935 | $16,665 – $18,625 |
| Fuel economy (city/hwy) | 26/35 | 26/35 | 26/35 |
| Horsepower | 138 hp | 138 hp | 138 hp |
| Torque | 125 lb-ft | 125 lb-ft | 125 lb-ft |
| Engine | 1.8L I4 gas | 1.8L I4 gas | 1.8L I4 gas |
| Seating | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Cargo (cu ft) | 14.9 | 14.9 | 14.9 |
| Max towing | — | — | — |
Specifications shown for each trim’s base configuration; drivetrain, cab, and box options vary within a trim, and MSRP shows the full range. MSRP excludes destination fees, taxes, and dealer-installed options.
Full specifications
Shown for each trim's base configuration. Drivetrain, cab, and box options within a trim can change dimensions, capacities, and fuel economy.
Engine & drivetrain
- Engine type
- LSgasLTgasLTZgas
- Fuel type
- LSregular unleadedLTregular unleadedLTZregular unleaded
- Cylinders
- LSI4LTI4LTZI4
- Displacement
- LS1.8 LLT1.8 LLTZ1.8 L
- Horsepower
- LS138 hpLT138 hpLTZ138 hp
- Torque
- LS125 lb-ftLT125 lb-ftLTZ125 lb-ft
- Transmission
- LS5-speed manualLT5-speed manualLTZ5-speed manual
- Drivetrain
- LSfront wheel driveLTfront wheel driveLTZfront wheel drive
Dimensions
- Body type
- LSSedanLTSedanLTZSedan
- Doors
- LS4LT4LTZ4
- Seating
- LS5LT5LTZ5
- Length
- LS173.1 inLT173.1 inLTZ173.1 in
- Width
- LS68.3 inLT68.3 inLTZ68.3 in
- Height
- LS59.7 inLT59.7 inLTZ59.7 in
- Wheelbase
- LS99.4 inLT99.4 inLTZ99.4 in
Capacity & weight
- Cargo capacity
- LS14.9 cu ftLT14.9 cu ftLTZ14.9 cu ft
- Fuel tank
- LS12.2 galLT12.2 galLTZ12.2 gal
Fuel economy & EV
- Combined MPG
- LS29LT29LTZ29
- City MPG
- LS26LT26LTZ26
- Highway MPG
- LS35LT35LTZ35
| Spec | LS | LT | LTZ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine & drivetrain | |||
| Engine type | gas | gas | gas |
| Fuel type | regular unleaded | regular unleaded | regular unleaded |
| Cylinders | I4 | I4 | I4 |
| Displacement | 1.8 L | 1.8 L | 1.8 L |
| Horsepower | 138 hp | 138 hp | 138 hp |
| Torque | 125 lb-ft | 125 lb-ft | 125 lb-ft |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual | 5-speed manual | 5-speed manual |
| Drivetrain | front wheel drive | front wheel drive | front wheel drive |
| Dimensions | |||
| Body type | Sedan | Sedan | Sedan |
| Doors | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Seating | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Length | 173.1 in | 173.1 in | 173.1 in |
| Width | 68.3 in | 68.3 in | 68.3 in |
| Height | 59.7 in | 59.7 in | 59.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 99.4 in | 99.4 in | 99.4 in |
| Capacity & weight | |||
| Cargo capacity | 14.9 cu ft | 14.9 cu ft | 14.9 cu ft |
| Fuel tank | 12.2 gal | 12.2 gal | 12.2 gal |
| Fuel economy & EV | |||
| Combined MPG | 29 | 29 | 29 |
| City MPG | 26 | 26 | 26 |
| Highway MPG | 35 | 35 | 35 |
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2012 Chevrolet Sonic FAQ
- How much does the 2012 Chevrolet Sonic cost?
- The 2012 Chevrolet Sonic has a starting MSRP of $13,865, ranging up to $18,625 for the top trim. Trim pricing includes LS from $13,865; LT from $15,065; LTZ from $16,665. Live listings on OpenDealer currently start at $5,777.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2012 Chevrolet Sonic?
- The 2012 Chevrolet Sonic achieves up to 29 MPG combined (EPA estimate), depending on trim and configuration.
- How much cargo space does the 2012 Chevrolet Sonic have?
- The 2012 Chevrolet Sonic offers up to 47.7 cubic feet of cargo capacity, depending on trim and seating configuration.
- Is the 2012 Chevrolet Sonic safe?
- The 2012 Chevrolet Sonic earned an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars in NHTSA crash testing. NHTSA lists 7 recalls for this model year; check the recalls section for details.
- How many trims does the 2012 Chevrolet Sonic come in?
- The 2012 Chevrolet Sonic is available in 3 trims (12 total configurations) across Sedan and Hatchback body styles with front wheel drive.