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.
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Chevy Sonic a refreshing alternative
“While not standing out as a class leader in any particular area, the Sonic does have a refreshing style about it and, though not cheap at just over 180 grand, it is well priced and well-powered in relation to its competition in the diesel hatch market. It’s well equipped too. You’d almost expect to find [...]
Driving Impressions: Chevy Sonic Sedan 1.4 LS
“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 [...]
Diesel Sonic frugal yet fun
“Yes, it’s a diesel. And, no, it’s not going to blow your socks off with hot-hatch rivalling performance. But it’s honest. It’s well put together. And it boasts an economy figure that would make a number of hybrids blush. And, perhaps most importantly of all, it does all of this without being in the least [...]
Sonic range extended with sedan and diesel
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
“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 [...]
All new Chevrolet Sonic to debut at JIMS
The Johannesburg International Motor Show will generate more excitement for Chevrolet in South Africa as a number of new products are shown for the first time. One of these is the all-new Sonic, which will make its debut in South Africa at the show in both Hatch and Sedan variants. The Chevrolet Sonic, together with [...]
Chevrolet earns maximum safety rating in Europe
“Zurich. Both the new Chevrolet Aveo* hatchback and the Orlando 7-seat family van have received a top five-star safety rating from the European New Car Assessment Program (EuroNCAP), which released its latest results today. According to EuroNCAP, the Chevrolet Aveo* hatchback secured 85 out of 100 points, which places it among the very best in [...]
Chevrolet announces launch of Sonic
“Chevrolet South Africa announced that it intends to introduce its Sonic compact hatchback and saloon in South Africa, probably towards the end of the third quarter of this year. The Sonic was first shown at the Detroit Motor Show earlier this year and is aimed at the likes of the Ford Fiesta and Mazda2. Chevrolet [...]
New Sonic here in early 2012
Sportier styling for Chev’s compact The Chevrolet Aveo that made its début at the Paris Motor show late last year, is set to arrive in South Africa early in 2012 in both hatchback and saloon body shapes. This second-generation Aveo isn’t a complete revolution of the first gen car. It is, however, larger than the [...]
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