2018
Chevrolet Sonic

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$15,295
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Available trims

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  • 4dr Sdn Manual LS
    Starts at
    $15,295
    26 City / 35 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas I4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 4dr Sdn Auto LS
    Starts at
    $16,520
    26 City / 35 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas I4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 4dr Sdn Manual LT
    Starts at
    $17,720
    28 City / 37 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Turbocharged Gas I4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 5dr HB Manual LT
    Starts at
    $17,820
    26 City / 35 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas I4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 4dr Sdn Auto LT
    Starts at
    $18,420
    26 City / 35 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas I4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 5dr HB Auto LT w/1SD
    Starts at
    $19,220
    26 City / 35 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas I4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 4dr Sdn Manual Premier
    Starts at
    $19,820
    28 City / 37 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Turbocharged Gas I4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 5dr HB Manual Premier
    Starts at
    $19,820
    28 City / 37 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Turbocharged Gas I4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 4dr Sdn Auto Premier
    Starts at
    $20,520
    27 City / 35 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Turbocharged Gas I4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 5dr HB Auto Premier
    Starts at
    $21,320
    27 City / 35 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Turbocharged Gas I4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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Notable features

Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity
1.8-liter or turbo 1.4-liter four-cylinder
OnStar with 4G LTE and Wi-Fi hot spot standard
Sedan or hatchback
Backup camera standard

The good & the bad

The good

Ride quality and highway composure
Peppy acceleration
Lack of road noise
Safety features
Front-seat comfort

The bad

So-so gas mileage in most versions
Mushy brakes
Modest backseat legroom
Cumbersome backseat folding (hatchback)
Rear visibility (hatchback)
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Safety review

Based on the 2018 Chevrolet Sonic base trim
NHTSA crash test and rollover ratings, scored out of 5.
Overall rating
5/5
Combined side rating front seat
5/5
Combined side rating rear seat
5/5
Frontal barrier crash rating driver
5/5
Frontal barrier crash rating passenger
5/5
Overall frontal barrier crash rating
5/5
Overall side crash rating
5/5
Rollover rating
4/5
Side barrier rating
5/5
Side barrier rating driver
5/5
Side barrier rating passenger rear seat
5/5
Side pole rating driver front seat
5/5
12.6%
Risk of rollover
Side barrier rating driver
5/5
Side barrier rating passenger rear seat
5/5
Side pole rating driver front seat
5/5
12.6%
Risk of rollover

Factory warranties

New car program benefits

Basic
3 years / 36,000 miles
Corrosion
3 years / 36,000 miles
Powertrain
5 years / 60,000 miles
Maintenance
2 years / 24,000 miles
Roadside Assistance
5 years / 60,000 miles

Certified Pre-Owned program benefits

Age / mileage
5 model years or newer / up to 75,000 miles
Basic
12 months / 12,000 miles bumper-to-bumper original warranty, then may continue to 6 years / 100,000 miles limited (depending on variables)
Dealer certification
172-point inspection
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Consumer reviews

89% of drivers recommend this car
4.4 / 5
Based on 37 reviews
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Comfort 4.4
Interior 4.4
Performance 4.4
Value 4.5
Exterior 4.7
Reliability 4.5

Most recent

By Carol
Owns this car
May 6, 2024

Love my car!

Love my car! Usually drove a truck!still have a chev truck but husband drives it,car is so good on gas!just a great size for me,bought it with 42,000kl on it,little expensive ! Other than that great
  • Does recommend this car
Comfort 5.0
Interior 5.0
Performance 5.0
Value 5.0
Exterior 5.0
Reliability 5.0
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By Bonnie S from Matawan, NJ
Owns this car
July 3, 2020

Great Deal

Excellent deal for this car with very low miles. Also got 4 brand new tires so the car drives like a dream. I could not have asked for a better car.
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
Comfort 5.0
Interior 5.0
Performance 5.0
Value 5.0
Exterior 5.0
Reliability 5.0
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FAQ

What trim levels are available for the 2018 Chevrolet Sonic?

The 2018 Chevrolet Sonic is available in 3 trim levels:

  • LS (2 styles)
  • LT (4 styles)
  • Premier (4 styles)

What is the MPG of the 2018 Chevrolet Sonic?

The 2018 Chevrolet Sonic offers up to 26 MPG in city driving and 35 MPG on the highway. These figures are based on EPA mileage ratings and are for comparison purposes only. The actual mileage will vary depending on vehicle options, trim level, driving conditions, driving habits, vehicle maintenance, and other factors.

What are some similar vehicles and competitors of the 2018 Chevrolet Sonic?

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Is the 2018 Chevrolet Sonic reliable?

The 2018 Chevrolet Sonic has an average reliability rating of 4.5 out of 5 according to cars.com consumers. Find real-world reliability insights within consumer reviews from 2018 Chevrolet Sonic owners.

Is the 2018 Chevrolet Sonic a good Sedan?

Below are the cars.com consumers ratings for the 2018 Chevrolet Sonic. 89.2% of drivers recommend this vehicle.

4.4 / 5
Based on 37 reviews
  • Comfort: 4.4
  • Interior: 4.4
  • Performance: 4.4
  • Value: 4.5
  • Exterior: 4.7
  • Reliability: 4.5

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