Just a few weeks ago, Chevy announced the 2017 Sonic at the 2016 New York International Auto Show. The subcompact hatch and sedan are getting a fairly significant mid-cycle refresh that brings changes to the exterior and interior along with various new features. And now, GM has released the order guide for the freshened model, which shows the updates and changes being plentiful.
To start, the 2017 Chevy Sonic is available in five models:
- LS Sedan (1JU69)
- LT Sedan (1JV69)
- Premier Sedan (1JW69)
- LT 5-Door (1JV48)
- Premier 5-Door (1JW48)
The lineup loses six colors and gains four new ones:
Deleted Colors
- Blue Velvet Metallic
- Bright Yellow
- Dragon Green Metallic
- Crystal Red Tintcoat
- White Diamond Tintcoat
- Mocha Bronze Metallic
New Colors
- Arctic Blue Metallic
- Orange Burst Metallic
- Brimstone
- Cajun Red Tintcoat
The 2017 Sonic also sees quite a few deletions, including:
Deleted features
- AM/FM stereo
- Smaller fuel tank
- 6-speed manual transmission and (FV2) 4.18 final drive axle ratio from the RS model
- 3.53 final drive axle ratio
- 4-wheel disc brakes
Deleted packages
- Dusk Package
- Wheels and Fog Lamp Package
- LT Promotional Package
- Special White Edition Package
Deleted wheels
- 15″ painted aluminum wheels
- 16″ silver-painted aluminum wheels
- Tire inflation kit
Deleted LPOÂ items
- LPO Front and rear splash guards
- LPO RS rear spoiler
- LPO 16″ White wheels
- LPO 16″ Black wheels
- LPO Suspension Plus Package
- LPO Headlamp and tail lamps painted rings
But there are also plenty of new features, including:
- Convenience Package, which is available on LT and standard on Premier:
- Heated driver and front passenger seats
- Driver 6-way power seat adjuster
- Keyless access
- Keyless start
- Enhanced Driver Information Center
- Sedan models also include:
- Leather-wrapped 3-spoke steering wheel
- Heated steering wheel
- 1 USB port on LS models and 2 USB ports on LT and Premier models
- Enhanced Driver Information Center on Premier models
- Rear Park Assist added to the Driver Confidence Package
- LED Daytime Running Lamps
- Projector-type headlamps
- Wheels:
- 15″ aluminum wheels
- 16″ aluminum wheels
- 17″ Midnight Silver aluminum wheels
- 17″ painted aluminum wheels
And finally, the 2017 Sonic sees the following changes:
- The RS model is replaced with a new RS Package. It is standard on all Sonic 5-Door models as well as the manual Premier Sedan, while also being available on the LT Sedan and automatic Premier Sedan
- Jet Black/Brick interior changes to Jet Black
- (IAO) Chevrolet MyLink Radio with 7″ diagonal color touch-screen replaces (UM7) Chevrolet MyLink Radio, and is now standard on all models
- Rear Vision Camera is now standard on all models
- Sport rear spoiler is standard on all 5-Door models, replacing (TTV) roof-mounted rear spoiler
- Fog lamps are standard on 5-Door models and only available on Sedan models with (WFK) RS Package
Following are GM’s official RPO-level changes to the 2017 Chevy Sonic:
Deletions
- (G1M) Blue Velvet Metallic exterior color
- (G7D) Bright Yellow exterior color
- (G8H) Dragon Green Metallic exterior color
- (GBE) Crystal Red Tintcoat exterior color
- (GBN) White Diamond Tintcoat exterior color
- (GVU) Mocha Bronze Metallic exterior color
- (UM7) AM/FM stereo
- (WKC) Dusk Package
- (PDV) Wheels and Fog Lamp Package
- (RRK) 15″ painted aluminum wheels
- (RRV) 16″ silver-painted aluminum wheels
- (KTI) Tire inflation kit
- (PDQ) LT Promotional Package
- (PDW) Special White Edition Package
- (MR5) 6-speed manual transmission and (FV2) 4.18 final drive axle ratio
- (FXH) 3.53 final drive axle ratio
- (J67) 4-wheel disc brakes
- (TI4/TI5/TI6/TI7) LPO Headlamp and tail lamps painted rings
- (VQK) LPO Front and rear splash guards
- (5V5) LPO RS rear spoiler
- (VSR) LPO 16″ White wheels
- (5ZY) LPO 16″ Black wheels
- (PDR) LPO Suspension Plus Package
- Smaller fuel tank
New Features
- (GGB) Arctic Blue Metallic exterior color
- (GGQ) Orange Burst Metallic exterior color
- (GMX) Brimstone exterior color
- (GPJ) Cajun Red Tintcoat exterior color
- (PDB) Convenience Package, includes (KA1) heated driver and front passenger seats, (AMM) driver, 6-way power seat adjuster, (ATH) Keyless Access, (BTM) keyless start and (UDC) enhanced Driver Information Center; Sedan models also include (N34) leather-wrapped 3-spoke steering wheel and (UVD) heated steering wheel; available on LT, content standard on Premier
- (USR) 1 USB port on LS models
- (UST) 2 USB ports on LT and Premier models
- (UDC) enhanced Driver Information Center on Premier models
- (UD7) Rear Park Assist added to the (PCY) Driver Confidence Package
- (T7E) LED Daytime Running Lamps
- (SBV) Projector-type headlamps
- (5PF) 15″ aluminum wheels
- (P1H) 16″ aluminum wheels
- (RJX) 17″ Midnight Silver aluminum wheels
- (RS7) 17″ painted aluminum wheels
Changes
- RS model replaced with (WFK) RS Package; standard on all 5-Door models and manual Premier Sedan; available on LT Sedan and automatic Premier Sedan
- (ACB/ADN) Jet Black/Brick interior changes to Jet Black
- (IAO) Chevrolet MyLink Radio with 7″ diagonal color touch-screen replaces (UM7) Chevrolet MyLink Radio; and is now standard on all models
- (UVC) Rear Vision Camera now standard on all models
- (T56) Sport rear spoiler is standard on all 5-Door models, replacing (TTV) roof-mounted rear spoiler
- (T3U) Fog lamps are standard on 5-Door models and only available on Sedan models with (WFK) RS Package
Download the order guide for the 2017 Chevrolet Sonic at this link: 2017 Chevrolet Sonic order guide (PDF format).
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Comments
Are you saying it can’t be had with a Manuel anymore? Yikes.
The manual is still available across all models… the one that was deleted was the specialized manual gearbox for the RS trim level (which is now a package and doesn’t have a unique transmission).
How big is the tank whenever it says smaller tank is deleted lol?
Too bad they didn’t make it better looking.
One thing Chevrolet left out was the LTG 2.0L DOHC-4v 4-cyl turbo from the Malibu that’s rated at 252 horsepower as this sub-$20K pocket rocket would be get a lot of younger buyers who want something fun.
That sounds major wheel spin everytime you step on the gas pedal
That power, plus a bit more, worked reasonably well in the Cobalt SS and HHR SS, should do fine in a Sonic. Sure, AWD or RWD would help, but 250-275 HP would function in a Sonic, I believe.
No need to waste their time offering “peppy ” options without some power.
I keep getting told by executives there is no market for a “hot hatch’……….give me a break. A 2 or 4 door Cruze SS or Sonic with the 2.0 turbo would have sold ….but that ship has sailed. I have an ’09 Cobalt SS and it’s a great car.
Go ahead ….give the market away ….just like the Blazer market….and the minivan market…….and why are we re-badging a Nissan 200 when GM sells a comparable product in Europe?
Everybody does not want ,nor can’t afford a Cadillac.
And let’s talk about customers for life?
Naw….not wasting my breath.
Have a great Sunday…..isn’t the weather fine??
I agree we had an,07 SS sedan with the 2.4 and almost traded for an 09 with the 2lt. We decided to wait for the Cruze . bought one in 2011 , ltz rs .its great little car in need of power . My next will be verano with 2l t.
someday i’ll get the car I wanted a 2 lt ss cobalt sedan.