It might be hard to believe that demand for a light saloon with an automatic transmission would be significant, but irrespective of whether the clientele for such vehicles consists predominantly of fleet buyers, retirees or two-pedal devotees, virtually every volume manufacturer offers one.
Driving Impressions: Chevy Sonic Sedan 1.4 LS
18. Apr, 2012
“Chevrolet has expanded its Sonic range with a sedan version and I spent a week with the 1.4 LS. Chevrolet of late seems to have adopted an interesting marketing strategy. Yes, it does make some incredibly desirable machines like the Corvette and Lumina but ultimately, the company has realised that after the recession bailout they [...]
Sonic range extended with sedan and diesel
02. Feb, 2012
GMSA extends Chevrolet Sonic range with sedan variant and diesel power hatch. • Introducing six-speed automatic transmission to the small car segment. • 1.4 and 1.6 litre petrol engine drivetrains for Sonic Sedan. • Advanced technology diesel power for Sonic Hatch. “The new Chevrolet Sonic Sedan adds traditional sedan body styling to the exciting Sonic [...]
Chevrolet Sonic Hatch launched with choice of two models
28. Oct, 2011
“Following on its first public showing in South Africa at the Johannesburg International Motor Show, Chevrolet’s all new Sonic Hatch has now been officially launched by General Motors South Africa, GMSA. This exciting new small car from Chevrolet is available in LS trim with a choice of either a 1,4 litre or 1,6 litre petrol [...]
Driving impressions of the Chevrolet Cruze 2,0D LT
02. Sep, 2010
“Having spent 10 months at the wheel of CAR’s long-term Chevrolet Cruze 1,8 LT, I have come to like it quite a lot… apart from its woeful engine and gearbox combo, that is. Does the torquey 2,0-litre turbodiesel Cruze make up for the shortcomings of its pedestrian self-shifting brother? Once in a while one just [...]














