Chevy Sonic saloon targets Honda City, Hyundai Accent, Mazda 2 Sedan, Nissan Almera and Suzuki Ciaz.
Chevrolet USA has introduced the 2017 Sonic – a sportier and more expressive take on the GM brand’s fun-to-drive small car, available as a five-door hatchback or four-door notchback.
The updated exterior complements new interior features such as a standard 7-inch-diagonal colour touchscreen for the new MyLink system. Rear Park Assist is also new, adding to one of the most comprehensive safety packages in the segment.
Like the new Trax small SUV, the Sonic brings new, younger customers to the brand, with more than 20 percent of them in the US younger than 35, and nearly 30 percent trading in non-GM vehicles. It is also Chevrolet’s top vehicle for first-time new buyers.
The Sonic’s athletic exterior has an entirely new, expressive look echoing the global Chevrolet cues seen on vehicles such as the Cruze (second generation shown here), Bolt EV and Trax. It is a richer, more detailed design, with the front end featuring a new bonnet, new front fascia and new lighting elements. Projector-beam headlamps are standard, along with available LED daytime running lamps. Likewise, the rear end has been restyled.
There are also new 15-, 16- and 17-inch wheel designs and four new exterior colors offered for the 2017 model-year Sonic: Orange Burst Metallic, Brimstone, Cajun Red Tintcoat and Arctic Blue Metallic.
The car’s thoughtful interior retains its focus on delivering comfort, convenience and technology. Fresh additions include a detailed gauge cluster incorporating an analogue speedometer, a powered driver’s seat (a first in this segment), keyless open-and-start, Rear Park Assist with rear review camera, and racy RS trim.
Also new is a 7-inch infotainment system designed to support the latest connectivity technologies, including Apple CarPlay, Android Auto compatibility and 4G with Wi-Fi hotspot.
The 2017 Sonic’s safety features include Forward Collision Alert, Lane Departure Warning, 10 airbags, Stabilitrak electronic stability control and an anti-lock braking system.
