The 2016 Chevy Sonic has been recognized by Kelley Blue Book in its list of the 10 Best Used Subcompact Cars Under $10K.
Sold as both a four-door sedan and five-door hatchback, Kelley Blue Book called out the Chevy Sonic’s Chevrolet MyLink infotainment system as a highlight of the vehicle, offering both a touchscreen interface and smartphone app compatibility.
The organization also liked the Chevy Sonic’s impressive 40-mpg highway fuel economy when equipped with the optional turbocharged 1.4L LUV four-cylinder engine, rated at 138 horsepower and 148 pound-feet of torque. The 2016 Chevy Sonic was offered as standard with the naturally aspirated 1.8L LUW/LWE I4 gasoline engine producing 138 horsepower and 125 pound-feet of torque. The turbocharged engine was offered with either a six-speed manual or a six-speed automatic transmission, while the atmospheric 1.8L connected to either a five-speed manual or a six-speed automatic.
The Chevy Sonic was discontinued last year, with the very last Chevy Sonic produced rolling off the line at General Motors’ Lake Orion assembly facility in Orion Township, Michigan on October 19th. The final example produced was a four-door sedan in the LT trim level, equipped with the RS package, with a Jet Black interior and Mosaic Black Metallic paint.
Prior to the Chevy Sonic’s discontinuation in the U.S., the nameplate was discontinued internationally in Canada, Australia, and South Korea. To note, the Chevy Sonic was sold as the Aveo in South Korea, and as the Barina in Australia. Sales for the nameplate steadily declined since 2014, leading to the model’s eventual cancellation.
That said, the Chevy Sonic is still available on the used market. However, used car prices have skyrocketed this year following a surge in demand and declining supply due to the COVID-19 pandemic and ongoing global microchip shortage. As such, finding a used 2016 Chevy Sonic at a reasonable price may be difficult.
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Yep!
Don’t tell other readers this 😉
It’s a shame the Spark doesn’t have a turbo.
Bought my 2012 Chevy Sonic LTZ Hatchback turbo back in December 2011 and still have it today. Best little subcompact hatchback I’ve ever had and a lot of fun to drive! Love the 6-speed manual transmission.
My 2013 6mt has been nearly flawless over 155k miles. Never left me stranded. It’s a shame that Mary Barra in all her wokeness has abandoned this segment. Looks more and more like my next vehicle will be a Japanese make.
I have a 2014 and it’s been nothing but problems since day one
My 2014 show me sonic is nothing but problems under two years that I had it
CHEVY SONIC AIR CONDITIONER WORKS WHEN IT WANTS TO…SO MANY PEOPLE INCLUDING MYSELF HAVE THIS ISSUE AFTER SPENDING TONS OF MONEY NEVER BLOWS COMPLETELY COLD.. 95% OF THE TIME JUST HOT AIR.li
You should check voltage regulator to your radiator fan, or engine fan.
My 2017 I had was a piece of trash I have never wasted so much time getting a brand new vehicle fixed before thank god this car is canceled
My 2013 Sonic LT Sedan has been a dream. 1.4L six manual with 272k on the clock. Very few issues, still same engine / trany, Not burning oil, and still pushing 40mpg on highway. Best car I have ever owned and it’s my daily driver
With them gas prices… probably should restart the production line, EV’s aside, the “big 3” are caught once again with their petrol lineup all guzzlers and have surrendered the small car market just like the last time gas spiked
Loved my 2012 Sonic LS, was a perfect little car for what I needed, 1.8L, 5 Speed Manual, manual windows. Even autocrossed it! Loved that thing before I needed something bigger. Always sort of wished I could’ve kept it as a second vehicle. I’ll find a used one for a daily better one day I’m thinking!