2012 Chevrolet Sonic sedan at a glance
Base price: $14,495 (including destination charge)
Price, as tested: $18,555
Powertrain: 1.8-liter, DOHC, inline four-cylinder engine; six-speed automatic transmission with manual shifting
Horsepower: 138 at 6,300 rpm
Torque: 125 pound-feet at 3,800 rpm
Curb weight: 2,721 pounds
Wheelbase: 99.4 inches
Overall length: 173.1 inches
EPA fuel economy: 25 mpg city/35 mpg highway
Final thoughts: Chevy’s smallest sedan comes up big.
