The brand name Chevrolet raises your expectations whenever they launch a new car model, or a new edition of the same old model lineup. Hence, with the announcement of the 2019 Sonic hitting at the dealerships automatically gathered people at the showrooms like that of the Saint Maries Chevy dealer. There the 2019 Chevrolet Sonic models were seen to create a strong impression on the prospective buyers who were looking for an inexpensive model that is well equipped with the latest technologies. As a subcompact sedan, the 2019 Chevrolet Sonic proved itself as a city-friendly car as soon as it started rolling on the streets.
Changes for the 2019 Edition
For the 2019 year, Chevrolet has given the Sonic lineup the option to add a new paint to its color palette, named as “Shock,” while the lineup of the 2019 year model of Sonic fills up the space with trims named as LS, LT, and Premier. For this year, the 2019 Chevrolet Sonic lineup includes both body styles of sedan and hatchback.
Power Options and their Performance Ratio
The 2019 Chevrolet Sonic can be best described as a little car that is made for driving fun, especially for those who have opted for the turbocharged power. but that doesn’t indicate that the other engine options aren’t up to the mark.
Chevrolet has given its flagship model 2019 Sonic the power of two engine options, both of different capacities with 4-cylinders. Among them one comes with a 1.8-liter capacity of naturally aspirated engine while the other gets a turbocharger engine but with only 1.4 liters capacity. But if you have driven both, you are probably going to ask for the turbocharged engine, that is paired to a 6-speed manual transmission to derive more driving thrill, but Chevrolet also offers an option to pair it with a 6-speed automatic transmission as well, for those lazy drivers.
The base engine is the one with the 1.8-liter engine that come as a naturally-aspirated four-cylinder, which is enough to make a 138 count of horsepower and 125 pound-feet of torque, mostly configured as front-wheel drives.
The other option is the 1.4-liter turbo-4 one that nets in an additional 23 pound-feet count of torque but with the same horsepower. But some buyers prefer this engine as it brings with it a manual gearbox option. The turbocharged engine also can boast of a perkier acceleration without causing any penalty for the fuel economy.
Among the segment of subcompact cars, the 2019 Chevrolet Sonic is necessarily a fun to drive vehicle that ensures a sturdy material support to maintain the brand quality and that also helps in achieving a highly controlled ride with a responsive steering. Thanks should also go for its good weighting that outshines the weightage of its rivals.
Our Verdict
Our verdict on the 2019 Chevrolet Sonic is based on our test drive experience that we had at the Saint Maries Chevy dealership. When we drove it on the road, the cabin of the 2019 Chevrolet Sonic stayed unexpectedly quiet and maintained its level of comfort, that is quite becoming of the stylish interior it has upgraded into.