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Chevrolet Sonic Features

Can I get heated seats? Do I have to get a sunroof? Find out what you need to know about Chevrolet Sonic features right here.

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Available Features for the Chevrolet Sonic

  

Model Year 2018 2018 2018
Model Sonic Sonic Sonic
Trim LS LT Premier
Engines  
1.8L I4
DOHC-4v
138 hp@6300
125 lb-ft@3800
 1.8L I4<br>DOHC-4v<br>138 hp@6300 <br>125 lb-ft@3800 is a standard feature.  1.8L I4<br>DOHC-4v<br>138 hp@6300 <br>125 lb-ft@3800 is an optional feature.  
turbocharged
1.4L I4
DOHC-4v
138 hp@4900
148 lb-ft@2500
  turbocharged<br> 1.4L I4<br>DOHC-4v<br>138 hp@4900 <br>148 lb-ft@2500 is a standard feature. turbocharged<br> 1.4L I4<br>DOHC-4v<br>138 hp@4900 <br>148 lb-ft@2500 is a standard feature.
turbocharged
1.4L I4
DOHC-4v
138 hp@4900
148 lb-ft@1850
  turbocharged<br> 1.4L I4<br>DOHC-4v<br>138 hp@4900 <br>148 lb-ft@1850 is an optional feature. turbocharged<br> 1.4L I4<br>DOHC-4v<br>138 hp@4900 <br>148 lb-ft@1850 is an optional feature.
Transmissions  
5-speed manual 5-speed manual is a standard feature.    
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic is an optional feature. 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic is an optional feature. 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic is an optional feature.
6-speed manual   6-speed manual is a standard feature. 6-speed manual is an optional feature.
Drivetrains  
FWD FWD is a standard feature. FWD is a standard feature. FWD is a standard feature.
Tires  
195/65HR15 tires 195/65HR15 tires is a standard feature. 195/65HR15 tires is a standard feature.  
205/55HR16 tires   205/55HR16 tires is an optional feature.  
205/50HR17 tires   205/50HR17 tires is an optional feature. 205/50HR17 tires is a standard feature.
Audio Systems  
Unbranded, 4 speakers Unbranded, 4 speakers is a standard feature.    
Unbranded, 6 speakers   Unbranded, 6 speakers is a standard feature. Unbranded, 6 speakers is a standard feature.
Accessories  
Cruise control   Cruise control is a standard feature. Cruise control is a standard feature.
Heated steering wheel   Heated steering wheel is an optional feature. Heated steering wheel is a standard feature.
Power front side windowsOften must be ordered with power rear side windows, if these are available.     Power front side windows is a standard feature. Power front side windows is a standard feature.
Often must be ordered with power rear side windows, if these are available.
Power locks Power locks is a standard feature. Power locks is a standard feature. Power locks is a standard feature.
Power rear side windows   Power rear side windows is a standard feature. Power rear side windows is a standard feature.
Proximity keyEnter and start the vehicle without removing the key from your pocket.     Proximity key is an optional feature. Proximity key is a standard feature.
Enter and start the vehicle without removing the key from your pocket.
Remote appCheck on car and remotely control various functions (remote start, locks, lights, and/or HVAC) from a telephone or computer. Can require a monthly fee.   Remote app is a standard feature. Remote app is a standard feature. Remote app is a standard feature.
Check on car and remotely control various functions (remote start, locks, lights, and/or HVAC) from a telephone or computer. Can require a monthly fee.
Remote keyless entryUnlock and lock the car using buttons on the keyfob.   Remote keyless entry is a standard feature. Remote keyless entry is a standard feature. Remote keyless entry is a standard feature.
Unlock and lock the car using buttons on the keyfob.
Remote startStart the car using a button on the keyfob. Interior can be a comfortable temperature as soon as you get in.     Remote start is an optional feature. Remote start is an optional feature.
Start the car using a button on the keyfob. Interior can be a comfortable temperature as soon as you get in.
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual is a standard feature. Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual is a standard feature. Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual is a standard feature.
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety  
AlarmOnly listed when pricing a single model because insufficient data for all cars.   Alarm is a standard feature. Alarm is a standard feature. Alarm is a standard feature.
Only listed when pricing a single model because insufficient data for all cars.
Antilock brakes (ABS)Automatically pulse the brakes in hard stops to prevent wheels from locking up, making it possible to brake and steer at the same time.   Antilock brakes (ABS) is a standard feature. Antilock brakes (ABS) is a standard feature. Antilock brakes (ABS) is a standard feature.
Automatically pulse the brakes in hard stops to prevent wheels from locking up, making it possible to brake and steer at the same time.
Brake assistWhen a panic stop is sensed, fully applies the brakes.   Brake assist is a standard feature. Brake assist is a standard feature. Brake assist is a standard feature.
When a panic stop is sensed, fully applies the brakes.
Forward collision warningAlerts driver when approaching the preceding car too quickly.     Forward collision warning is an optional feature. Forward collision warning is an optional feature.
Alerts driver when approaching the preceding car too quickly.
Front airbagsMandatory, in all cars.   Front airbags is a standard feature. Front airbags is a standard feature. Front airbags is a standard feature.
Mandatory, in all cars.
Hill start assistApplies the brakes to hold the vehicle in place on an incline. Incomplete data, so only displayed when pricing a single vehicle.   Hill start assist is a standard feature. Hill start assist is a standard feature. Hill start assist is a standard feature.
Applies the brakes to hold the vehicle in place on an incline. Incomplete data, so only displayed when pricing a single vehicle.
Knee airbag, driver Knee airbag, driver is a standard feature. Knee airbag, driver is a standard feature. Knee airbag, driver is a standard feature.
Knee airbag, passenger Knee airbag, passenger is a standard feature. Knee airbag, passenger is a standard feature. Knee airbag, passenger is a standard feature.
Lane departure warningAlerts driver when the vehicle seems to be wandering out of the lane.     Lane departure warning is an optional feature. Lane departure warning is an optional feature.
Alerts driver when the vehicle seems to be wandering out of the lane.
Obstacle detection, rearBeeps signal distance to object behind vehicle. Parking aid.     Obstacle detection, rear is an optional feature. Obstacle detection, rear is an optional feature.
Beeps signal distance to object behind vehicle. Parking aid.
Rear side airbagsTorso-level second row airbags, usually contained in the rear door. Some also protect the head, but not as well as side curtain airbags.   Rear side airbags is a standard feature. Rear side airbags is a standard feature. Rear side airbags is a standard feature.
Torso-level second row airbags, usually contained in the rear door. Some also protect the head, but not as well as side curtain airbags.
Rearview cameraRearview camera connected to display screen on the instrument panel. Often requires navigation system.   Rearview camera is a standard feature. Rearview camera is a standard feature. Rearview camera is a standard feature.
Rearview camera connected to display screen on the instrument panel. Often requires navigation system.
Rollover sensorDeploys extended duration side curtain airbags when the vehicle rolls over. Usually included on tall vehicles. Rare on others.   Rollover sensor is a standard feature. Rollover sensor is a standard feature. Rollover sensor is a standard feature.
Deploys extended duration side curtain airbags when the vehicle rolls over. Usually included on tall vehicles. Rare on others.
Side curtain airbagsAirbags contained just above the window level. Except in cars without a rear seat usually cover first and second row.   Side curtain airbags is a standard feature. Side curtain airbags is a standard feature. Side curtain airbags is a standard feature.
Airbags contained just above the window level. Except in cars without a rear seat usually cover first and second row.
Stability controlSelectively applies the brakes to prevent excessive understeer or oversteer (spinning).   Stability control is a standard feature. Stability control is a standard feature. Stability control is a standard feature.
Selectively applies the brakes to prevent excessive understeer or oversteer (spinning).
Temporary spare tire Temporary spare tire is a standard feature. Temporary spare tire is a standard feature. Temporary spare tire is a standard feature.
Tire-pressure monitorTwo types: a warning light when a tire is low on air and a pressure readout for each tire.   Tire-pressure monitor is a standard feature. Tire-pressure monitor is a standard feature. Tire-pressure monitor is a standard feature.
Two types: a warning light when a tire is low on air and a pressure readout for each tire.
Traction controlWhen a drive wheel slips, it is braked and/or engine power is reduced, restoring traction.   Traction control is a standard feature. Traction control is a standard feature. Traction control is a standard feature.
When a drive wheel slips, it is braked and/or engine power is reduced, restoring traction.
Vehicle health reportsPeriodically uploads and emails a vehicle diagnostic check.   Vehicle health reports is a standard feature. Vehicle health reports is a standard feature. Vehicle health reports is a standard feature.
Periodically uploads and emails a vehicle diagnostic check.
Cargo Management  
Cargo net Cargo net is an optional feature. Cargo net is an optional feature. Cargo net is an optional feature.
Console with shifter Console with shifter is a standard feature. Console with shifter is a standard feature. Console with shifter is a standard feature.
Storage beneath cargo floorLarge storage area beneath the load floor, often compartmentalized.   Storage beneath cargo floor is a standard feature. Storage beneath cargo floor is a standard feature. Storage beneath cargo floor is a standard feature.
Large storage area beneath the load floor, often compartmentalized.
Climate Control  
Air conditioning Air conditioning is a standard feature. Air conditioning is a standard feature. Air conditioning is a standard feature.
Interior air filterFilters exterior air before it enters the passenger compartment. No default value because most cars have them, even in cases where they're not in the official list of features.   Interior air filter is a standard feature. Interior air filter is a standard feature. Interior air filter is a standard feature.
Filters exterior air before it enters the passenger compartment. No default value because most cars have them, even in cases where they're not in the official list of features.
Rear defrost Rear defrost is a standard feature. Rear defrost is a standard feature. Rear defrost is a standard feature.
Rear heat ductsDucts under front seats direct heated air to the second row.   Rear heat ducts is a standard feature. Rear heat ducts is a standard feature. Rear heat ducts is a standard feature.
Ducts under front seats direct heated air to the second row.
Variable intermittent wipersTime between wipes can be precisely adjusted.   Variable intermittent wipers is a standard feature. Variable intermittent wipers is a standard feature. Variable intermittent wipers is a standard feature.
Time between wipes can be precisely adjusted.
Engine / Motor  
Engine-block heaterPlugs into electrical outlet to warm up the engine. Facilitates starting in extreme cold.   Engine-block heater is an optional feature. Engine-block heater is an optional feature. Engine-block heater is an optional feature.
Plugs into electrical outlet to warm up the engine. Facilitates starting in extreme cold.
Exterior  
Body kitSide skirts and possibly a front air dam and rear apron.     Body kit is an optional feature. Body kit is an optional feature.
Side skirts and possibly a front air dam and rear apron.
Paint, special blue Paint, special blue is an optional feature. Paint, special blue is an optional feature. Paint, special blue is an optional feature.
Paint, special red   Paint, special red is an optional feature. Paint, special red is an optional feature.
Rear spoilerCan be small lip spoiler or a larger raised spoiler.     Rear spoiler is an optional feature. Rear spoiler is an optional feature.
Can be small lip spoiler or a larger raised spoiler.
Sunroof   Sunroof is an optional feature. Sunroof is an optional feature.
Infotainment  
4G LTE connectivityHigher speed Internet connection. Monthly fee after trial period.   4G LTE connectivity is a standard feature. 4G LTE connectivity is a standard feature. 4G LTE connectivity is a standard feature.
Higher speed Internet connection. Monthly fee after trial period.
Android Auto supportRequires compatible Android phone.   Android Auto support is a standard feature. Android Auto support is a standard feature. Android Auto support is a standard feature.
Requires compatible Android phone.
App supportTouchscreen and/or voice control over apps that can include online search, Facebook, Twitter, Pandora, OpenTable, and MovieTickets.com. Requires connected compatible phone. Fees may apply after first three years.    App support is a standard feature. App support is a standard feature. App support is a standard feature.
Touchscreen and/or voice control over apps that can include online search, Facebook, Twitter, Pandora, OpenTable, and MovieTickets.com. Requires connected compatible phone. Fees may apply after first three years.
Apple CarPlay supportRequires compatible Apple iPhone.   Apple CarPlay support is a standard feature. Apple CarPlay support is a standard feature. Apple CarPlay support is a standard feature.
Requires compatible Apple iPhone.
Audio controls on steering wheel Audio controls on steering wheel is a standard feature. Audio controls on steering wheel is a standard feature. Audio controls on steering wheel is a standard feature.
Aux inputJack for an iPod or similar device. No value because of incomplete data. Will soon be standard on nearly every car.   Aux input is a standard feature. Aux input is a standard feature. Aux input is a standard feature.
Jack for an iPod or similar device. No value because of incomplete data. Will soon be standard on nearly every car.
Bluetooth audio streamingUses Bluetooth rather than a cable to integrate audio device. Requires compatible audio device and/or phone.   Bluetooth audio streaming is a standard feature. Bluetooth audio streaming is a standard feature. Bluetooth audio streaming is a standard feature.
Uses Bluetooth rather than a cable to integrate audio device. Requires compatible audio device and/or phone.
Bluetooth cell phone linkEnables hands-free communication by wirelessly connecting a cell phone to a microphone and the vehicle's stereo speakers.   Bluetooth cell phone link is a standard feature. Bluetooth cell phone link is a standard feature. Bluetooth cell phone link is a standard feature.
Enables hands-free communication by wirelessly connecting a cell phone to a microphone and the vehicle's stereo speakers.
Satellite radioXM or Sirius. Includes a subscription for three to six months, after which monthly fees apply.     Satellite radio is a standard feature. Satellite radio is a standard feature.
XM or Sirius. Includes a subscription for three to six months, after which monthly fees apply.
SMS text-to-speech readerConverts text messages to speech.   SMS text-to-speech reader is a standard feature. SMS text-to-speech reader is a standard feature. SMS text-to-speech reader is a standard feature.
Converts text messages to speech.
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigationIn-vehicle security, communications, and diagnostics system plus turn-by-turn navigation (no map display). For 2011 and newer cars often includes a remote app. Monthly fee after the first 1-12 months.   Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation is a standard feature. Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation is a standard feature. Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation is a standard feature.
In-vehicle security, communications, and diagnostics system plus turn-by-turn navigation (no map display). For 2011 and newer cars often includes a remote app. Monthly fee after the first 1-12 months.
USB portOften permits an iPod or phone to be integrated into the vehicle's entertainment system and controls.   USB port is a standard feature. USB port is a standard feature. USB port is a standard feature.
Often permits an iPod or phone to be integrated into the vehicle's entertainment system and controls.
Voice control for audio systemSometimes also includes voice control over climate control system.   Voice control for audio system is a standard feature. Voice control for audio system is a standard feature. Voice control for audio system is a standard feature.
Sometimes also includes voice control over climate control system.
Voice control for external devicesPhone or other device operated via the vehicle's voice command system. Requires a compatible device--all aren't supported.   Voice control for external devices is a standard feature. Voice control for external devices is a standard feature. Voice control for external devices is a standard feature.
Phone or other device operated via the vehicle's voice command system. Requires a compatible device--all aren't supported.
Wi-Fi hotspotProvides Wi-Fi within the car. Includes internal modem, usually requires car-specific broadband service with monthly fee.   Wi-Fi hotspot is a standard feature. Wi-Fi hotspot is a standard feature. Wi-Fi hotspot is a standard feature.
Provides Wi-Fi within the car. Includes internal modem, usually requires car-specific broadband service with monthly fee.
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors  
Automatic headlightsHeadlights automatically turn on and off. Includes value of automatic-off headlights.   Automatic headlights is a standard feature. Automatic headlights is a standard feature. Automatic headlights is a standard feature.
Headlights automatically turn on and off. Includes value of automatic-off headlights.
CompassWe haven't given this feature a value because it's hard to tell which cars have it.   Compass is a standard feature. Compass is a standard feature. Compass is a standard feature.
We haven't given this feature a value because it's hard to tell which cars have it.
Fog lightsLight wide area close in front of the vehicle.     Fog lights is an optional feature. Fog lights is an optional feature.
Light wide area close in front of the vehicle.
Heated mirrorsClears ice and fog from mirrors.     Heated mirrors is a standard feature. Heated mirrors is a standard feature.
Clears ice and fog from mirrors.
Manual remote mirrors Manual remote mirrors is a standard feature.    
Map lightsFront row reading lights.   Map lights is a standard feature. Map lights is a standard feature. Map lights is a standard feature.
Front row reading lights.
Outside temperature display Outside temperature display is a standard feature. Outside temperature display is a standard feature. Outside temperature display is a standard feature.
Power mirrorsIncludes value of manual remote mirrors.     Power mirrors is a standard feature. Power mirrors is a standard feature.
Includes value of manual remote mirrors.
Rear reading lights Rear reading lights is a standard feature. Rear reading lights is a standard feature. Rear reading lights is a standard feature.
TachometerReports engine speed.   Tachometer is a standard feature. Tachometer is a standard feature. Tachometer is a standard feature.
Reports engine speed.
Trip computerReports average fuel economy, and perhaps also instantaneous fuel economy, distance to empty, average speed, and other stats.   Trip computer is a standard feature. Trip computer is a standard feature. Trip computer is a standard feature.
Reports average fuel economy, and perhaps also instantaneous fuel economy, distance to empty, average speed, and other stats.
Upgraded instrumentsOnly listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models.     Upgraded instruments is an optional feature. Upgraded instruments is a standard feature.
Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models.
Visor mirror, driver Visor mirror, driver is a standard feature. Visor mirror, driver is a standard feature. Visor mirror, driver is a standard feature.
Visor mirror, passenger Visor mirror, passenger is a standard feature. Visor mirror, passenger is a standard feature. Visor mirror, passenger is a standard feature.
Seats and Interior Trim  
Front buckets Front buckets is a standard feature. Front buckets is a standard feature. Front buckets is a standard feature.
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench is a standard feature. Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench is a standard feature. Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench is a standard feature.
All-weather floor matsAll-weather floormats.   All-weather floor mats is an optional feature. All-weather floor mats is an optional feature. All-weather floor mats is an optional feature.
All-weather floormats.
Center armrest(s), front row Center armrest(s), front row is a standard feature. Center armrest(s), front row is a standard feature. Center armrest(s), front row is a standard feature.
Floor mats Floor mats is a standard feature. Floor mats is a standard feature. Floor mats is a standard feature.
Floor mats, second row (optional)Only listed when pricing a single model because insufficient data for all cars.     Floor mats, second row (optional) is a standard feature. Floor mats, second row (optional) is a standard feature.
Only listed when pricing a single model because insufficient data for all cars.
Folding second row seatsSeat folds to enlarge cargo area. Unless the seat is also removable, it usually folds flat or nearly flat.   Folding second row seats is a standard feature. Folding second row seats is a standard feature. Folding second row seats is a standard feature.
Seat folds to enlarge cargo area. Unless the seat is also removable, it usually folds flat or nearly flat.
Heated front seats   Heated front seats is an optional feature. Heated front seats is a standard feature.
Leather-wrapped steering wheel   Leather-wrapped steering wheel is an optional feature. Leather-wrapped steering wheel is a standard feature.
Manual height adjuster, driver seat Manual height adjuster, driver seat is a standard feature.    
Metal pedals Metal pedals is an optional feature. Metal pedals is an optional feature. Metal pedals is an optional feature.
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat   Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat is an optional feature. Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat is a standard feature.
Power height adjuster, driver seat   Power height adjuster, driver seat is an optional feature. Power height adjuster, driver seat is a standard feature.
Power recliner, driver seat   Power recliner, driver seat is an optional feature. Power recliner, driver seat is a standard feature.
Special interior trimOnly listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models.     Special interior trim is an optional feature. Special interior trim is an optional feature.
Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models.
Synthetic leather seating surfacesA.k.a vinyl, leatherette, MB-Tex, NuLuxe.       Synthetic leather seating surfaces is a standard feature.
A.k.a vinyl, leatherette, MB-Tex, NuLuxe.
Upgraded floor mats Upgraded floor mats is an optional feature. Upgraded floor mats is an optional feature. Upgraded floor mats is an optional feature.
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires  
Alloy wheels   Alloy wheels is a standard feature. Alloy wheels is a standard feature.
Sport suspension (upgrade)Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models.     Sport suspension (upgrade) is an optional feature. Sport suspension (upgrade) is an optional feature.
Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models.
Wheels, dark finish   Wheels, dark finish is an optional feature. Wheels, dark finish is an optional feature.

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Option Package Contents

RS Package

Features
Body kit
Rear spoiler
Special interior trim
Fog lights
205/55HR16 tires

Fun & Sun Package

Features
Sunroof
205/50HR17 tires

Convenience Package

Features
Power height adjuster, driver seat
Power recliner, driver seat
Heated steering wheel
Upgraded instruments
Proximity key
Heated front seats
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat

Driver Confidence Package

Features
Forward collision warning
Obstacle detection, rear
Lane departure warning

Fun & Sun Package

Features
Sport suspension (upgrade)
Wheels, dark finish

Driver Confidence Package

Features
Forward collision warning
Obstacle detection, rear
Lane departure warning

RS Package

Features
Body kit
Rear spoiler
Special interior trim
Wheels, dark finish
Sport suspension (upgrade)
Fog lights
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