2012 Chevrolet Sonic for sale
None for sale by us right now: rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one. Rated 7.3 to 8.4 L/100 km combined (EPA). 7 NHTSA recall campaigns.
- For sale by us
- 0
- Combined
- 7.3 to 8.4 L/100 km
- Recalls
- 7
For sale
We do not have a 2012 Chevrolet Sonic for sale right now. We are a rental company: rent one for a week to try it, or tell us what you want and we look for one for you.
2012 Chevrolet Sonic specs
| Spec | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 1.4L 4-cylinder turbo | 1.4L 4-cylinder turbo | 1.8L 4-cylinder | 1.8L 4-cylinder |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual | 6-speed automatic | 5-speed manual | 6-speed automatic |
| Fuel | Regular gas | Regular gas | Regular gas | Regular gas |
| City | 8.3 L/100 km | 8.7 L/100 km | 9.0 L/100 km | 9.6 L/100 km |
| Highway | 6.1 L/100 km | 6.5 L/100 km | 7.0 L/100 km | 6.8 L/100 km |
| Combined | 7.3 L/100 km | 7.7 L/100 km | 8.1 L/100 km | 8.4 L/100 km |
| CO₂ | 173 g/km | 184 g/km | 190 g/km | 197 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $11.32 | $11.94 | $12.56 | $13.02 |
2012 Chevrolet Sonic: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 1.4 L | 1.4 L | 1.8 L | 1.8 L |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| MPG city (US) | 28 | 27 | 26 | 24 |
| MPG highway (US) | 38 | 36 | 34 | 34 |
| MPG combined (US) | 32 | 30 | 29 | 28 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 38 | 36 | 35 | 34 |
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 538 L (19 cu ft) | 538 L (19 cu ft) | 538 L (19 cu ft) | 538 L (19 cu ft) |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$2,100 | US$2,250 | US$2,300 | US$2,400 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $2,264 | $2,388 | $2,512 | $2,604 |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov). Imperial MPG, litres, inches and pounds are converted from those figures. Figures no free source publishes for this car (power, torque, acceleration, top speed, fuel tank, towing) are left out.
What to check when buying the 2012 Chevrolet Sonic
- NHTSA lists 7 recall campaigns for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 354 complaints with NHTSA, most often about power train (154), engine (83) and electrical system (59). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14V417000 | 2014-07-02 | equipment:electrical | General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Buick Encore all-wheel-drive vehicles manufactured August 23, 2012, to September 9, 2013; Verano vehicles manufactured August 8, 2012, to June 20, 2013; Chevrolet Cruze vehicles manufactured August 7, 2012, to August 16, 2013, and 2012-2014 Chevrolet... |
| 14V315000 | 2014-06-12 | power train:automatic transmission | General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2012 Chevrolet Sonic vehicles manufactured March 1, 2012, to June 29, 2012, and equipped with a 6 speed automatic transmission and 1.8L four cylinder engine. In the affected vehicles, the transmission turbine shaft may fracture. |
| 14V300000 | 2014-06-06 | air bags | General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2012 Buick Verano vehicles manufactured December 2, 2011 to July, 16, 2012, Chevrolet Cruze vehicles manufactured December 7, 2011 to July 25, 2012, Chevrolet Sonic vehicles manufactured December 5, 2011 to August 2, 2012, and Chevrolet Camaro vehicles... |
| 13V023000 | 2013-01-24 | air bags | General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2012 Chevrolet Camaro, Cruze and Sonic, and model year 2012 Buick Verano vehicles. The driver side frontal air bag has a shorting bar which may intermittently contact the air bag terminals. |
| 12V522000 | 2012-10-31 | air bags | General Motors is recalling certain model year 2012 Buick Verano, Chevrolet Cruze, and Chevrolet Sonic vehicles. The driver side frontal air bag has a shorting bar which may intermittently contact the air bag terminals. |
| 12V408000 | 2012-08-20 | visibility:windshield wiper/washer | General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2012 Chevrolet Sonic vehicles manufactured from May 5, 2011, through February 24, 2012. These vehicles fail to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 104, "Windshield Wiping and Washing Systems." The windshield wiper washer hose on these vehicles... |
| 11V599000 | 2011-12-28 | service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:disc:pads | GENERAL MOTORS (GM) IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 CHEVROLET SONIC VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM JUNE 2, 2011, THROUGH NOVEMBER 21, 2011. ON SOME OF THESE VEHICLES, THE FRONT BRAKE INNER OR OUTER PAD MAY BE MISSING. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Buying the 2012 Chevrolet Sonic
CarmaCars rents cars and does not sell the 2012 Chevrolet Sonic; this page helps you judge it before you buy one elsewhere. The 2012 Chevrolet Sonic for buyers: what the numbers say, what to check, how to try it.
What to check on the Sonic
A pre-purchase inspection at a shop you choose is money well spent. Look at the tires, brakes and battery; they are costly to replace. Ask for the service records and check open recalls by the VIN. NHTSA lists 7 recall campaigns for this model; ask the seller for proof each one was fixed.
Engine and fuel
Power comes from the 1.4L 4-cylinder turbo, driving through a 6-speed manual. The turbo gives a small engine the pull of a bigger one when you need it. Front-wheel drive is the usual layout for cars this size, predictable in the rain and the snow.
Plan on about 22 litres per 300 km; the combined rating is 7.3 L/100 km. A 300 km weekend costs about $33.96 in energy at our price setting. EPA puts its fuel cost at US$2,100 a year for 15,000 miles at US prices.
A good match for
It suits a stretch between cars, by the week or the month. It suits people curious about the model who want to drive it before they buy.
What the Sonic is like
As a compact car, it has a closed trunk that keeps luggage out of sight. The trunk holds 538 litres by the EPA's count: bulky luggage, a stroller or sports gear.
Rent it for a week first
Nothing is charged until we confirm the rental and you approve the offer. Rent the Sonic for a week and see how it fits your life. A test week in the Sonic tells you more than any review.
Narrowing it down
Within the 2012 lineup, trims share powertrains or differ in equipment; the trim pages show which. A newer year is not always better; check what changed before paying more for it. Write down the VIN of any car you consider; it unlocks the recall and service history.
What it costs to run
The EPA estimates US$2,100 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles at US prices. Ask what a set of tires costs for this trim; sizes and prices vary. At our price setting, 100 km costs about $11.32 in fuel.
Talk to a person
Want to try the model first? Send a request with your dates.
Rent it for a week before you buy
A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel. Rent a 2012 Chevrolet Sonic from us first.
Find me this car
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 2012 Chevrolet Sonic for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 2012 Chevrolet Sonic
Does CarmaCars sell the 2012 Chevrolet Sonic?
Not right now. CarmaCars rents cars; it sells one only now and then. Tell us what you want and we look for one, or rent one for a week first.
Can I rent a 2012 Chevrolet Sonic before I buy one?
Yes. Request it for a week (or longer, up to 365 days) and drive it as your own; nothing is charged until we confirm and you approve.
Does the 2012 Chevrolet Sonic have recalls?
NHTSA lists 7 recall campaigns for it, in the table on this page. Ask for proof each was fixed.
What does the 2012 Chevrolet Sonic cost in fuel a year?
EPA puts it at US$2,100 a year for 15,000 miles at its fuel prices; at our price setting, 20,000 km cost about $2264.00.
Where do the figures come from?
Fuel use and fuel cost from the US EPA (fueleconomy.gov), dimensions and weight from NHTSA vPIC Canadian specifications, recalls and complaints from NHTSA. We leave out any figure no free source publishes.