The Chevrolet Sonic is a 4-door hatchback , sedan offered in 4dr Sdn LS 2LS , 4dr Sdn LS 1LS , 5dr HB LTZ 2LZ , 5dr HB LS 1LS , 5dr HB LS 2LS , 4dr Sdn LTZ 1LZ , 5dr HB LTZ 1LZ , 5dr HB LT 1LT , 4dr Sdn LTZ 2LZ , 4dr Sdn LT 1LT , 4dr Sdn LT 2LT and 5dr HB LT 2LT . The powertrains include 1.4-liter 4 turbo (138 hp) and 1.8-liter 4 (135 hp) engines, and 5-speed manual , 6-speed automatic and 6-speed manual transmissions. It is Front wheel drive. EPA-rated fuel economy ranges from 25 mpg city to 35 mpg highway. The Sonic uses Regular fuel.
Standard safety equipment includes Standard/no (Side air bags, front/rear), Standard Stability control, Standard Antilock brakes.
Competing models include Hyundai Elantra , Nissan Versa Hatchback , Scion xD and Honda Fit .
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