Chevy Sonic!

[AG4]

features na wala sa sonic meron sa iba:

lancer ex - touchscreen that can play movies
accent 1.6 - blue pack (fuel efficiency package)
city - hill hold assist, telescopic steering wheel, rear disc break
fiesta - hill hold assist

Lancer EX 1.6: 8 inch LCD monitor with touch screen interface, rear disc brakes
Fiesta 1.6 Powershift: Hill Hold & Hill launch Assist, ESP (Electronic Stability Program), Voice Control.

[kelanen]

Sir jun automatic ba yung sonic nyo? Kamusta yung paddle shifters?

[jun1978]

Sir jun automatic ba yung sonic nyo? Kamusta yung paddle shifters?

Hi Kelanen,

Sorry I haven't fully tested yet yung manual shifters nya. Try ko sa weekend since we're planning to go somewhere South.

[jun1978]

features na wala sa sonic meron sa iba:

lancer ex - touchscreen that can play movies
accent 1.6 - blue pack (fuel efficiency package)
city - hill hold assist, telescopic steering wheel, rear disc break
fiesta - hill hold assist

at mukhang lahat sila mas mabilis ang acceleration :-)

May hill hold assist din c Sonic. "Hill start assist" tawag sa manual. the brakes remain applied for approx 2 secs after releasing it and depressing the accelerator pedal. Haven't tested it yet though.

These links might interest you:
Head 2 Head Chevrolet Sonic vs Ford Fiesta vs Honda Fit vs Kia Rio Comparison | David Stanley Chevrolet of Norman | Oklahoma City, Ok
2012 Chevrolet Sonic vs., 2011 Honda Fit, 2012 Hyundai Accent, 2012 Kia Rio5, 2012 Nissan Versa, 2012 Toyota Yaris - Comparison Test - Car and Driver
2012 Ford Fiesta vs. 2012 Chevrolet Sonic vs. 2012 Honda Fit

Though the Sonic variant being reviewed in the links may not be the exact variant dito sa pinas, pero at least it give us more or less an idea on how it stands against its counterparts.

Anyways, whatever there is or isn't in sonic, happy na ko dito. dapat lng, nabili na namin e. Hehe! pero so far, talagang enjoy kmi dito. Hope you'll eventually buy what you really want. Good luck!

[AG4]

Though the Sonic variant being reviewed in the links may not be the exact variant dito sa pinas, pero at least it give us more or less an idea on how it stands against its counterparts.

Its hard to use those American tests as a basis for comparison since the USDM Sonics have much more powerful engines to pull its heavy weight (base USDM model has a 135hp 1.8L engine, optional engine is a 138hp 1.4 turbo), in the Philippines, the Sonic is only available with a 99hp 1.4 liter engine.

On the bright side, the good points of the car are the practical ones...

Good
Smooth ride
Excellent economy
Roomy interior
Fine value for money

Bad
Unimpressive interior plastics
Relatively heavy
A touch dull to drive

Read More: Chevrolet Aveo review - verdict | Autocar

[jun1978]

Its hard to use those American tests as a basis for comparison since the USDM Sonics have much more powerful engines to pull its heavy weight (base USDM model has a 135hp 1.8L engine, optional engine is a 138hp 1.4 turbo), in the Philippines, the Sonic is only available with a 99hp 1.4 liter engine.

On the bright side, the good points of the car are the practical ones...


Read More: Chevrolet Aveo review - verdict | Autocar

Thanks AG4! Didn't know that it's still called Aveo in other parts of the world.

Anyway, to those who have yet to decide, here are some more reviews I have found in the net; this time referring to the variant we have here in the Philippines:
- Malaya Business News Online - Philippine Business News | Online News Philippines - Fascinating Chevy Sonic
- 2012 Chevrolet Sonic Sedan LTZ M/T - Honest Car Reviews Philippines
- Review: Chevrolet Sonic 1.4L AT 4-door sedan - Drives | TopGear.com.ph

Hope it helps.

[AG4]

At the end, the most important thing to do before one buys a car is to test drive the potential choices back-to-back.

[kelanen]

Is it true that chevrolet will release a new Sonic by midyear? I read that it would have a 1.6L engine and 115hp.

[roycruz]

Is it true that chevrolet will release a new Sonic by midyear? I read that it would have a 1.6L engine and 115hp.

Namention sa special issue ng topgear though di nakalagay kung both sedan and hatchback. Ang taas din ng estimated price.

[kelanen]

Yup dun ko din nabasa. Though i do not know how reliable the information is.

[kelanen]

Nakita ko lang... cool way of making music using the Chevrolet Sonic... [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MejbOFk7H6c]OK Go - Needing/Getting - Official Video - YouTube[/ame]

[roycruz]

Yup dun ko din nabasa. Though i do not know how reliable the information is.

Willing to wait ka ba? Kung nasa 850 lang sana yung sedan at sure na by mid year ok idelay ang purchase. Hope we get confirmation soon to help sa decision though I doubt it coz baka mahirapan sila ibenta ang current models.

[jun1978]

Just sharing....

Went to Nuvali last weekend with our a/t Sonic and I confirm na sobrang sarap nyang dalhin sa long drives. Swabeng swabeng swabe. Hehehe!
You would hardly notice yung pag shift nya to higher gears. Hindi matagtag at ang tahimik sa loob. Drove it to 80kph and still you can hear the FM radio clearly. Unlike our previous car na pag beyond 60kph na ang takbo, d mo na halos marinig FM. Also, whenever mapadaan kmi sa daan na may madaming maliliit na humps (sorry don't know what it's called but i heard pampagising daw yun. ), hindi sya masyadong ramdam sa loob. minimal ang vibration and konteng tunong lng. Parang inaabsorb sya (vibration and sound) ng some parts of the car. don't know where.

To kelanen,
Tinry ko na yung manual mode nya. Ok naman sya pero parang mas smooth pa rin pag automatic (i.e., in Drive mode). I guess partly because d ako sanay mag manual mode. Ginagamit ko lng kasi to usually sa mga masyadong matarik na na daan (uphill and downhill).

[roycruz]

Nice review lalo ako na excite sa sonic hehe did you try overtaking sa slex?

[jun1978]

[QUOTE=roycruz;2091851]Nice review lalo ako na excite sa sonic hehe did you try overtaking sa slex?[/QUOTE

Yes sir nakapag overtake naman ako. just made sure d ako lalagpas ng 80kph. Bawal pa raw until ma reach 1000km.

Hindi lng cguro sing bilis ng iba pero k naman acceleration nya. Mukhang designed sya to prevent sudden acceleration. Sa tingn ko cguro around 1-2 seconds delay lng compared sa iba before mo maramdaman na humahataw na sya.

[AG4]

Namention sa special issue ng topgear though di nakalagay kung both sedan and hatchback. Ang taas din ng estimated price.

I think Top Gear PH's estimate of P888K for the 1.6 (assuming it does arrive here) is just right since the current Sonic 1.4 AT hatch is priced at P838K.

[kelanen]

Nice review...siguro sanayan lang yung manual mode...Bakit daw bawal pa na magbeyond 80 kph?

[roycruz]

Nice review...siguro sanayan lang yung manual mode...Bakit daw bawal pa na magbeyond 80 kph?

Nakabili ka na sir?

[Tj_abs]

Just sharing....

Went to Nuvali last weekend with our a/t Sonic and I confirm na sobrang sarap nyang dalhin sa long drives. Swabeng swabeng swabe. Hehehe!
You would hardly notice yung pag shift nya to higher gears. Hindi matagtag at ang tahimik sa loob. Drove it to 80kph and still you can hear the FM radio clearly. Unlike our previous car na pag beyond 60kph na ang takbo, d mo na halos marinig FM. Also, whenever mapadaan kmi sa daan na may madaming maliliit na humps (sorry don't know what it's called but i heard pampagising daw yun. ), hindi sya masyadong ramdam sa loob. minimal ang vibration and konteng tunong lng. Parang inaabsorb sya (vibration and sound) ng some parts of the car. don't know where.

To kelanen,
Tinry ko na yung manual mode nya. Ok naman sya pero parang mas smooth pa rin pag automatic (i.e., in Drive mode). I guess partly because d ako sanay mag manual mode. Ginagamit ko lng kasi to usually sa mga masyadong matarik na na daan (uphill and downhill).

Sir may i know ung rpm ng sonic pag 100kph?2k below or above? How about handling and suspension? Fuel consumption? Thank you

[beni23]

Chevy north edsa is giving 87k discount until the end of march ata. Provided that you only pay 80k for downpayment. Parehas lang kung ganun, madadali ka din sa interest. Hehe.

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