Car financing: Chevrolet Sonic
None for sale by us right now: rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one. CarmaCars is not a lender, dealer or lessor, and does not arrange financing or leases. We rent cars, and sell one only when it is listed for sale on this page with its price.
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We do not have a 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.
CarmaCars is not a lender, dealer or lessor, and does not arrange financing or leases. We rent cars, and sell one only when it is listed for sale on this page with its price.
Every Chevrolet Sonic year
| Year | Combined use | Powertrains | Canadian trims |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 8.2 L/100 km | 2 (regular gas) | |
| 2019 | 7.6 to 8.2 L/100 km | 4 (regular gas) | |
| 2018 | 7.4 to 8.3 L/100 km | 8 (regular gas) | |
| 2017 | 7.4 to 8.4 L/100 km | 8 (regular gas) | |
| 2016 | 7.3 to 8.5 L/100 km | 12 (regular gas) | |
| 2015 | 7.3 to 8.4 L/100 km | 12 (regular gas) | |
| 2014 | 7.3 to 8.4 L/100 km | 12 (regular gas) | |
| 2013 | 7.3 to 8.5 L/100 km | 10 (regular gas) | |
| 2012 | 7.3 to 8.4 L/100 km | 8 (regular gas) |
Recalls and complaints by year
| Year | Recall campaigns | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 0 | 10 |
| 2019 | 0 | 8 |
| 2018 | 1 | 15 |
| 2017 | 0 | 37 |
| 2016 | 2 | 48 |
| 2015 | 3 | 114 |
| 2014 | 4 | 150 |
| 2013 | 6 | 217 |
| 2012 | 7 | 354 |
Source: NHTSA (US) recalls and owner complaints by model year. A recall in the US often has a Canadian twin from Transport Canada.
Buying the Chevrolet Sonic
CarmaCars is a rental company and does not have the Chevrolet Sonic for sale right now. Rent one for a week first, or ask us to look for one. We are not a lender and do not arrange loans. A monthly rental can cover the time while you arrange financing with your bank. Before you buy the Chevrolet Sonic, see the figures and the checks worth doing.
Recalls and complaints
Check whether every recall was done, by the VIN, before you pay. Ask for the service records and check open recalls by the VIN. A private seller in Ontario must give you a Used Vehicle Information Package. A pre-purchase inspection at a shop you choose is money well spent.
What the specs mean
No fuel-use rating is published for this model year, so we leave those figures out.
Good uses for the Sonic
It suits people curious about the model who want to drive it before they buy. It suits someone whose own car is in the shop for a while.
Space, size and seats
Being a compact car, it is easy to park and comfortable on longer drives.
Drive it on your own roads
Rent it, live with it for a week, and decide with real experience. Rent the Sonic for a week, or up to 365 days, before you commit to buying one. Drive the Sonic on your commute before you commit to it.
Which one to look for
The years table on this page shows where the Sonic changed. Compare the years of the Sonic: fuel use and trims change from one to the next. A newer year is not always better; check what changed before paying more for it.
Running costs
Tires, brakes and batteries are the regular costs to budget for beyond fuel. Get an insurance quote for this exact model before you buy; rates differ a lot between models. Ask what a set of tires costs for this trim; sizes and prices vary.
One more step
Tell us the model and the dates, and we reply with an offer.
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 Chevrolet Sonic from us first.
Ask us about the Chevrolet Sonic
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a Chevrolet Sonic for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the Chevrolet Sonic
Does CarmaCars sell the 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 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.
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.