2020 Chevrolet Sonic Model Review

What's New for the 2020 Chevrolet Sonic?

The Chevrolet Sonic has impressed drivers and passengers with its style and abilities for many years. This year's Sonic continues to be available in a sedan and a hatchback body style, but the 6-speed manual transmission has been replaced with an automatic transmission and there are now two new color options.

What are the Trims & Features of the 2020 Chevrolet Sonic?

All of the 2020 Sonic trim levels are impressive with beautiful interior and exterior styling and a thoughtful mix of features. This year's lineup features the LS Sedan, LT Sedan and Hatch, and lastly, Premier Sedan and Hatch. At the lower end of the spectrum, the 2020 Sonic LS Sedan and LT Hatch are sold with a basic sound system, ten airbags, a manual climate control system, cloth material, and a 6-speed automatic transmission. The 2020 Sonic LT Sedan sits in the middle of the trim lineup, and it comes with 15-inch painted alloy wheels, an advanced sound system with six speakers, SiriusXM tech, and heated side mirrors with power adjustments. The Premier Sedan and Premier Hatch at the top of the lineup come with 17-inch wheels, an enhanced driver's information center, leatherette material, keyless entry, and keyless push-button ignition.

What is the Horsepower of the 2020 Chevrolet Sonic?

While the 2020 Chevrolet Sonic is the entry-level model in the automaker's line, its performance capabilities are not basic. A turbo 1.4-liter EcoTec engine powers the three trims for the 2020 model year. This engine is connected to a 6-speed automatic transmission to deliver 138 horsepower. Additional features include front-wheel drive, electronic brakeforce distribution, 4-wheel ABS, hill start assist, electronic traction control, rear drum brakes, and front disc brakes.

What are the Safety Features of the 2020 Chevrolet Sonic?

Regardless of where the road takes you in your new Sonic, you can appreciate a boost of confidence that comes from its robust suite of safety features. The optional or standard features across the Sonic trim line are tire pressure monitoring, airbags, LED daytime running lights, rear child door locks, an emergency trunk release, StabiliTrak, a rear vision camera, child safety seat anchors for the rear row, a forward collision alert, and other gear. When you are ready to explore the 2020 Sonic trims and features in person, stop by our local Chevrolet dealership.