Chevrolet Sonic sales decreased over 56 percent to 2,765 units in the fourth quarter of 2018, a not-insignificant decline that was brought on by market trends that strongly favor larger vehicles like crossovers and SUVs, while also showcasing Chevrolet’s weakness in the competitive set. While the Bow Tie brand has announced that it will discontinue the Sonic in Canada, shoppers in the states can still buy the subcompact model, which comes in four-door hatchback and four-door sedan body styles. So in what may be an effort to encourage more consumers to try the model line, a new Chevrolet discount takes $2,500 off 2018 Sonic models during the month of February 2019.
The Incentives
Nationwide Chevrolet discounts on 2018 and 2019 Sonic models in February 2019 are as follows:
- 2018 Sonic: $2,500 total cash allowance when financing through GM Financial
- 2018 Sonic: $1,500 customer cash for both sedan and 5-door models
- 2019 Sonic:Â $1,500 customer cash for both sedan and 5-door models
For reference, here are the applicable 2018 and 2019 Sonic trim levels and their corresponding starting MSRPs:
2019 Sonic:
- Sedan
- LS – $16,295
- LT – $18,795
- Premier – $20,895
- 5-Door (Hatch)
- LT – $18,895
- Premier – $20,895
2018 Sonic:
- Sedan
- LS – $16,170
- LT – $18,595
- Premier – $20,695
- 5-Door (Hatch)
- LT – $18,695
- Premier – $20,695
The $2,500 Chevrolet discount as it applies to a 2018 Sonic 5-Door Premier model with an MSRP of $20,695 lowers the price to $18,195, making it more affordable than a 2018 LT model.
Disclaimers
- Must take delivery by February 28, 2019.
- See dealer for details.
- Incentive for the United States of America, unless otherwise specified.
- Some customers may not qualify for this offer.
- Offer not available with special finance, lease, and some other offers.
We strive to provide accurate and up-to-date information about the vehicles and their incentives in question, but errors and misprints can happen. In addition, the manufacturer can change incentive information at any time and without notice. Always consult with your dealer regarding color availability information before making purchase decisions. GM Authority will not be held responsible for any misprints, typos or any other errors.
About Chevrolet Sonic
The Chevrolet Sonic is a subcompact family of vehicles that include a four-door sedan and five-door hatchback. Having replaced the Aveo in the Chevrolet lineup, the Sonic is currently Chevrolet's second-smallest car, slotting above the Chevrolet Spark city car but below the compact Chevrolet Cruze, midsize Chevrolet Malibu and full-size Chevrolet Impala.
The current model was introduced for the 2012 model year and represents the first generation of the Sonic nameplate. The model rides on the GM Gamma platform shared with the Chevrolet Trax and Buick Encore.
The Sonic was given a midcycle refresh for the 2017 model year. The 2018 Chevy Sonic represents the sixth model year of the first-generation Sonic. The vehicle remains fairly competitive in its segment and the 2018 model year brings a handful of changes, including a new exterior color, a change to the Sun and Sound Package, and the standardization of the seven-inch diagonal color touchscreen.
For the 2019 model year, the Sonic gained one new exterior color (while losing two other colors), the removal of the base 1.8L naturally-aspirated Ecotec engine, and several other minor equipment-level changes.
The Sonic is assembled at the following plants:
- GM Lake Orion plant in Orion Township, Michigan, USA operated by GM USA supplying United States and Canada
- GM Bupyeong plant in South Korea operated by GM Korea supplying Korea (previously supplied Holden Barina for Australia and New Zealand)
- GM Cairo plant in Egypt operated by GM Egypt (plant idled)
- GM Hanoi plant in Vietnam operated by GM Vietnam (plant sold and no longer producing GM models)
A March 2017 rumor stated that GM would discontinue the Sonic as soon as 2018. As of this writing, it's unclear whether or not the nameplate will see a second generation. In November 2018, General Motors announced that it will discontinue the Chevrolet Cruze, along with five other passengers cars. Though the Sonic was not on that list, the model was discontinued in Canada. The move leaves the United States and South Korea as the only two markets where the model is currently available.
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