2012 Chevy Sonic 2LS, Night View, O'Donnell Chevrolet, San Gabriel, CA 91776

[molotovcobra]

this will not end well if that song starts and you get into a mustang

[Nochyeee]

Chevrolet Spark2013 or this Sonic?

[Toni7859]

so much for an "easy" break-in period. Only 13 miles and put to the test.

[gentle285]

nice video

[sadanjd]

This video gave me a headache ..!!!

Turn that goddamn radio off,please :((

[EnergizerPvP]

AT...pussy



[CarlSkalitzky]

Actually in regards to the gauges, I did not like trying to read the rpm in fifth or sixth gear. It was fun to watch the tact in lower gears revving up the onramp. If i am cruising in sixth, I might want to have to know what my rpms are down to, and thus a downshift. I am used to having my '95 stang run at about 2000 rpms (v-6 stock teal coupe).

[CarlSkalitzky]

I like the Sonic, with the radio that has the band selector in the middle. I would take a six/manual/turbo red or red tintcoat with tribal white 5 door. The seat is crazy good adjustable. I do not like the Ford Fiesta hatchback. However, Suzuki sx4 cross over has all wheel drive. Chevy replied to my email stating that they would take the awd idea into consideration.

[krazor8]

about how much are one of these lil buggers fully loaded ltz?

[Sushi19920]

Looks like a tiny Cruze :P

[FlyWithPilot]

I want one so bad! Summer of 2012 I'm going to get one! Oh yeah!

[wilopss]

Bournout paradiseeee!!!!!

[artworkmetro]

So if it is an automatic why the tachometer? I would think an oil temp, water temp, transmission fluid temp or oil pressure gauge would be better for an automatic. The space it takes up could be better used for the aforementioned gauges or another digital display which could be used to display any of that information or even be used as a GPS screen.

[OdonnellChevyBuick]

@artworkmetro As you may know, this Sonic can be shifted in "manual mode." That is the reason for the tachometer. Thank you for your comments.

[elchicoboy]

@OdonnellChevyBuick i really like the tachometer. it looks futuristic as well as the led lights on the gear stick.

[Jim4575]

@OdonnellChevyBuick It needs the rest of the gauges as they are so important , warning lights are a joke. It's an easy fix . The outside is fine, this is the best looking sub-compact from Chevy in a long time. With one tweek it could be excellent .

[maryhadalittlelamb25]

@Jim4575 I AGREE WITH YOU...I'M ONE OF THOSE WHO IN NEED OF THE IDIOT LIGHTS...B/C IT WORKS FOR ME.. ;D

THE ENGINE COULD BE A LITTLE STRONGER...BUT I'LL TAKE IT!... ;D

[Jim4575]

@maryhadalittlelamb25 The 2012 Accent or the Voloster 138 hp. Voloster may be available with a turbo later.

[naireland]

ewww even Fischer price would be offended by the amount of plastic.

[OdonnellChevyBuick]

@naireland Plastics help make cars "go green." Their light weight characteristics help give cars better fuel economy. Even the largest and best airline makers are using plastics more and more every day. The EPA laws are forcing this use of this product as well.

[naireland]

@OdonnellChevyBuick Want to go green? Plant a fucking tree. Automotive Plastics are still petroleum based non recycled material so its false to call it green ABS Polymer is fine in MODERATION covering the entire damn car in it is ugh. There are equally lightweight material to create a cabin with. Hell even a splash of vinyl, pleather, or rubberized drape would be better than that cheap excuse of an interior.

[Joe4alb]

@naireland Go sit in a Honda fit or a Nissan. YOu want to talk about plastic? Please, know what you are talking about.

[naireland]

@Joe4alb I have dummy. I had a 300zx, and I now have a 350Z Nismo package. All anodized aluminum interior, graphite console weave, rubberized dash and door panels. I have an RSX type S daily driver with all soft touch vinyl interior and leather stitching ha. No econo boxes

[Joe4alb]

@naireland, Dude you are comparing a $15,000 subcompact car to an Acura? Are you serious. Ok Let me compare the Cadillac SRX interior to your Acura. Fair comparison? No. The Sonic is an entry level car with more standard features than any of ITS competitors (Fiesta, Fit, Etc). Not saying your cars don't have nice interiors but you need to compare apples to apples here.

[naireland]

@Joe4alb guess what an RSX is? An in expensive sub compact. Not all subcompacts are created equal. Cheapy plastic interiors vs better materials out of the same competition. Ergo a mini cooper or Fiat 500 is the same price range but doesn't load it up with plastic.

[wtl1964]

which would you choose the sonic or cruze

[OdonnellChevyBuick]

@wtl1964 I, personally, like the Cruze with its expanded features. However, if I were to drive more than 30 miles one way, on a daily commute, I would easily choose the Sonic. The Sonic ends up being much more comfortable and you'd experience less fatigue.

[wtl1964]

@OdonnellChevyBuick whats the msrp on both

[naireland]

@wtl1964 cruze, think resale and market trend

[DustinTROM]

Radio design looks fine, it's just a shame that even today a base model can't come with a CD player...

[OdonnellChevyBuick]

@DustinTROM Your CD player is quickly becomming your parents or grandparents 8-track player. Just a fact.

[wtl1964]

@DustinTROM wouldnt it be cheaper to have a usb plug in or a head jack for mp3 players

[OdonnellChevyBuick]

@wtl1964 Seems the quality of sound goes down, admittedly. Actual vinyl records still have the best sound in my opinion.  CDs get worse and mp3s even worse yet.

[NAYo2002]

@wtl1964 it does have a AUX jack

[johnnysally1]

Interior is like Japanese motorcycles!

[brabusx2]

@johnnysally1 lol seriously i didn't notice until now hahaha

[Tigre01]

Nice interior but that car is way too small for me. I would like to see that gauge in the Cruze though. The radio (sound) is not that bad but I have to agree it could look better. GM kinda dropped the ball right there.

[socom6]

Good looking car. But man that radio look like its straight from the 80's. Better to get a 2LT or LTZ or upgrade to the uplevel radio.

[minicoopaman]

This was a great video. I LOVE this car. Would it be possible for you to make a short video of what the key looks like?

[OdonnellChevyBuick]

@minicoopaman Actually they look just like a Cruze or Camaro key. Check out the 2012 Camaro video with me holding the key fob up. This one did not have an automatic trunk release or remote starter on the fob.

[OdonnellChevyBuick]

@minicoopaman Actually it looks like a Camaro key, minus the remote start feature. Check out the 2012 Camaro or even a Cruze video where I show the key. They are all similar.

[INDY5QQ]

Finally the first video to show the dashboard in action! I love to watch how the tachometer sweeps during heavy acceleration. Thank you so much for posing this. All the other video's to date are in the day time sitting idle on the lot or in the show room.

[OdonnellChevyBuick]

@INDY5QQ Appreciate your comment. We know visual and professional information is missing and we attempt to offer more.  We hope you come back for more videos.