Just bought a new 2014 chevy sonic and love this car! Would just like to clear some things up for anyone looking to buy one. 1 the engine is not that loud and who drives without music on anyway. 2 I would rather have a plastic interior than a softer one that can scratch easily and dry out in the sun ( if you live in Texas you know what I mean ). 3 there is plenty of room in the back for other people unless your passengers are in the NBA. 4 this car gets really good gas milage I'm getting 38 hwy and 32 city with an auto. All in all a really good car for the price
@miajohnson37126 жыл бұрын
soko9984 agreed
@papi83704 жыл бұрын
Actually plastic can scratch alot easier.
@mrs.barbiecrocs54763 жыл бұрын
@@abctruths502 Interesting🤔. My sonic has over 76,000 miles on it and no issues with the gas. But I’ll still check on it over the years.
@dthompsont37962 жыл бұрын
Do you still have this? How is it doing if so?
@lolichan58012 жыл бұрын
@@dthompsont3796 yeah..im goin to get one cuz in my country ..the price for used sonic chevy only 4000 USD..its really cheap
@henryd198110 жыл бұрын
I recently had the opportunity to drive a rental 2014 Sonic LT 4-door with the 1.8L engine and over 14k miles. I drove it over 400 miles on the highway and I was really impressed with it. According to the trip computer, I averaged at least 38 mpg on the highway. It handled well when I hit rain towards the end of my drive. Some people that hate on it need to actually give this car a chance and drive it instead of writing it off. For the record, I normally drive a Ford Focus.
@nukka2009 жыл бұрын
right on dude. proud Sonic LT TURBO owner here
@miajohnson37126 жыл бұрын
Henry Rieken agreed
@200percentmicky8 жыл бұрын
if i got this car in blue, wouldnt i be driving sonic the hedgehog?
@ferdelance728 жыл бұрын
I have a blue sonic with a sonic the hedgehog license plate cover.
@Naioki47 жыл бұрын
Sean Keohane how do you like it?
@nick-vv1lz4 жыл бұрын
No
@LadyMisfit__3 жыл бұрын
I call my chevy Sonic Knuckles, because it's orange 🍊
@eryonne246810 жыл бұрын
I just bought me a brand new 2013 Chevrolet Sonic LT hatch. I have it in white with white wheels. It's not turbo, but it has Mylink, Remote Start, and other great things.
@nukka2009 жыл бұрын
fuck yeah i have an LT TURBO sedan lurve it! its masculine as hell in black. the remote start never gets old. I don't ever start it manually at this point
@eryonne24689 жыл бұрын
nukka200 I may trade it in for a 2015 Cruze 1LT with the technology package. I just bought myself a 2015 Malibu 1LT with sunroof, eco mode, all the options you could imagine. But I no longer need the Sonic, my grandmother needs a car, so the Cruze will be for her.
@nukka2009 жыл бұрын
Jesus you bought 2 brand new cars like that? are you filthy stinkin' rich or something? lol cruze and malibu... expensive..
@nukka2009 жыл бұрын
P.s. I wouldn't get a cruze. I read the seats are hellishly uncomfortable. hence why I got a sonic (same turbo engine)
@eryonne24689 жыл бұрын
nukka200 We've had a multiple Cruze's before. We enjoyed the car! But thanks for the advice, I appreciate it!
@accord49110 жыл бұрын
for $21000, you can get a civic exl,fully loaded with excellent reliability history
@michaeldejesus17595 жыл бұрын
Can we get an updated review of the Sonic please?
@ganthc9 жыл бұрын
I have a Sonic LT 1.8L, and I enjoy it, but my one regret was not dropping the coin to get the turbo engine. I should have. But the 1.8L gets me 30mpg average, and holds pretty well to the EPA estimates if you aren't slamming on the accelerator from stops. I do wish they would get a Sonic Diesel, like the Cruze has. I would trade in my Sonic for that upgrade. :)
@rogersmith32952 жыл бұрын
Trust me you dodged a bullet. Mime had the turbo engine and the turbo caise numerous problems with my engine.
@GoddessMe4442 жыл бұрын
@@rogersmith3295 so you wouldn’t recommend the turbo? I’m looking to get one
@rogersmith32952 жыл бұрын
@@GoddessMe444 please dont lol. You'll regret it. Maybe they figured it out after 2013 but 2012 and 2013 are lemons for sure.
@edwardg19698 жыл бұрын
Stop scratching the damn interior Redline!!!
@anthonymelchor6894 жыл бұрын
So I have to ask. What's the major things that prone down over time ? What's the reliability?
@rogersmith32952 жыл бұрын
Reliability is shhh. Stay away
@pioneer777777710 жыл бұрын
Have you checked out the manual transmission with the turbo? That improves 2 of your main drawbacks which were the jerky auto and the fuel economy. It's also cheaper than the LTZ when you get it in the LT trim.
@juangallegos37998 жыл бұрын
bro i got 50 mpg on the highway with the hatchback 2012.
@270eman3 жыл бұрын
I got 38.4mpg doing 80mph the whole way in the 1.4l 6speed manual.
@Holiday4800010 жыл бұрын
Yes remember the Corvair ,Vega, Monza, AVO and now the Sonic. After 4 trys at making a good subcompact car I hope Chevy finally gets it right. Time will tell.
@knowbodiesfull57687 жыл бұрын
John L Don't forget the Chevette, Citation, Cavalier, and Cobalt.
@vciq5 жыл бұрын
I just got one and there fast for street lmao
@gamalierperez-torres59088 жыл бұрын
Hey Boo ... will u recomend the Fiesta ST over the Sonic RS ... I.. owend a Fit EX manual trans ... but looking for something with a lil bit more power
@KhrissyDaDon10 жыл бұрын
SNOW!!! Sorry I live in South Florida, it doesn't snow here lol ^.^
@IKhanNot10 жыл бұрын
I like the changes of season. It makes you look forward to new things. If I had to live in summer heat year round I'd be miserable. Winter time for skiing, tubing and playing video games and summer time for travelling and making the best of those 4 months.
@Idontwantanat11 ай бұрын
Btw this was sold as an Aveo in other countries like México and even as a Sail in Chile. The reason for the name change in America is that Chevy was broke after the 2008 crisis and the Aveo was a failure in America so, as a condition to receive aid from the government, they were forced to discontinue the brand in America.
@Rtvoll10 жыл бұрын
Chevrolet's bigger cars like the new impala and even malibu are nice but their small cars are still disappointing to say the least. Maybe now that Dan Akerson is gone they can work more on improving their lineup
@Trevrz110 жыл бұрын
Their entire lineup has improved... Sonic, Cruze, and new Impala are light years ahead of their predecessors.
@DabblelyDiddly4 жыл бұрын
the only video where sofyan masks his disgust for a car almost completely.
@DDay-vv9ec4 жыл бұрын
Just don't like the dash,it's a car!
@theNick907110 жыл бұрын
For 2014 the RS is in sedan form I believe
@vspd3035 жыл бұрын
My kid just turned 16 and wants one of these cars. Any drawbacks? I was thinking probably a little light for the snow and rain just not sure this would make a good starter car
@sirot55618 жыл бұрын
I like your reviews BUT.... Every redline review, "HARD TOUCH, SOFT TOUCH, HARD TOUCH, HARD TOUCH, SOFT TOUCH.....blah blah blah" okay we get it 😡
@miajohnson37126 жыл бұрын
Tommy Siro hahaha RIGHT!
@bigfoot27085 жыл бұрын
Sonic 2013 Turbo. New issues but the body is pretty thin but on the Highway it glides at 80
@smartman1232 жыл бұрын
this is small car yet look very solid and reliable
@lorenl92625 жыл бұрын
Good review but comparing a Ford to a Chevy with a turbocharged 1.4L are in a different class
@beastlaser96118 жыл бұрын
im going to look at another video of this car I felt he was just naming the flaws instead of how the car is.
@bjuarezbj668 жыл бұрын
same
@ezwins12348 жыл бұрын
I mean manual windows is enough said.
@wdpm64247 жыл бұрын
Back The Blue - Hold The Line windows are electric, but they don't have auto up down unlike the driver side
@ezwins12347 жыл бұрын
Wilson Pabon Thanks
@ValdekWaslanOliveira196710 жыл бұрын
This car is very good. In Brazil was not very successful but the hatch until it sold a little.
@squibbles010 жыл бұрын
the mylink is optional on the LT
@Adamjones200210 жыл бұрын
Can u make a review for the new chevy traverse pleaseeeeeee!!!
@kevinrodriguez46588 жыл бұрын
yass
@letyourhairdown10 жыл бұрын
How about fuel consumption? I got an Aveo (that's straight up crap fuel economy)
@jusride78 жыл бұрын
Mahalo best review on this vehicle. Job well done!
@liamp97237 жыл бұрын
Why what's the matter with the avevo I'm getting a 13 model next week??
@phgamer439310 жыл бұрын
why are you comparing the car to the fiesta st instead of the normal fiesta. sure it has a turbo but its priced probably closer to the normal fiesta since unfortunately chevy doesnt make an ss version. in which case i would bet its quicker than the fords.
@theredline10 жыл бұрын
You are correct, the LTZ should not be compared to the FIesta ST, however, the Sonic RS can be. In terms of price, the base MSRP of the Sonic RS is $21,150, you could buy a Fiesta ST for $22,195 and it has considerably more power and a nicer interior.
@thetrxppiniqqa8 жыл бұрын
+Redline Reviews you shut him up.
@outbounder8886 жыл бұрын
In regards to turning on and off the power button for the info center. You have to hold the power down for 2 seconds to turn it on. once it's on, the other buttons are very responsive to touch. I own this car. Other than that, good review.
@PieceOfRiceCake92410 жыл бұрын
You filmed this yesterday? Look at all that snow!
@farcinue10 жыл бұрын
You do very good, thorough reviews. Please do one on the Mazda3 with the 2.5L engine. I'd like to hear your opinion on how it compares to the Focus, Civic, Golf, etc.
@kens97sto17110 жыл бұрын
Really need the manual in this. Peak torque is at 2000 RPM... you really need to do full throttle and shift SHORT. reving the piss out of gains you nothing... shift at 5000 RPM max. But of course you cant in the Auto... oh and the hatch looks so much better. One other thing.. Who sits there and caresses their dashboard??? Why do I care if the top of the dash is soft? The door's maybe, and the arm rest certainly. But every reviewer is always talking about the FEEL of the materials.. that no one ever actually feels in daily use.
@bamac200810 жыл бұрын
Came so close to buying one... It was the lack of available cargo space that didn't get me.
@pedrof83010 жыл бұрын
I would prefer a used Civic, Mazda 3 or Corolla over this for that money.
@Trevrz110 жыл бұрын
hell no... a Toyota? One those are C-segment cars this is b-seg. Two their b-segment cars suck.
@Trevrz19 жыл бұрын
The fanboys.
@nukka2009 жыл бұрын
Trevrz1 True fucking that. toyota cars are SCARY. horrible dangerous build quality. no thanks I don't feel like dying at 24. I'll stick with my chevy sonic. 10 AIRBAGS!, 5/5 ON EVERY CRASH TEST RATING.
@Trevrz19 жыл бұрын
right on man me too
@pedrof8308 жыл бұрын
nukka200 Just ask the families of those who got killed because of those faulty GM ignition switches, I think they may disagree with you
@ellypeck692 Жыл бұрын
Own one total junk over 4000 in repair bills
@BlakesCars210 жыл бұрын
That thing reminds me of a hedgehog..
@Trevrz110 жыл бұрын
The Fiesta reminds me of ago-kart and it drives like one. I tried it. That PowerShift SUCKS.
@nick-vv1lz4 жыл бұрын
No
@mfmf10010 жыл бұрын
not terrible, but still behind the best competition
@270eman3 жыл бұрын
LMAO. For $600 you can add a cold air intake and a tune and smoke the ford fiesta. And the 6 speed manual is a thousand times better than the auto.
@bongodave132 жыл бұрын
No. No, you can't.
@rashodhaughton72265 жыл бұрын
Do the redesigned Sonic hatchback and sedan
@Sergio-rv5ei10 жыл бұрын
U finally made a video
@ginizaya84958 жыл бұрын
What size are the rims??!!
@hellokyle_7 жыл бұрын
17
@douglaswilson3978 Жыл бұрын
Great care ..❤❤❤❤
@sobreinquisidor6 жыл бұрын
I got mine used with 12000 miles for 11 grand. Not bad at all
@spaceduck5625 жыл бұрын
Hate to dissapoint you but there is one with 114000 miles for $4500 on craigslist. Just goes to show, avoid used car dealerships at all costs.
@Lincolnator7215 жыл бұрын
@@spaceduck562 it says 12000 miles not 120000
@TheDarknessConsumesMe6666 жыл бұрын
I just came to see the headlights
@Stormtrooper_98Trd10 жыл бұрын
Stick is so much better in this car
@derrerrrr9 жыл бұрын
6:52
@winracso7 жыл бұрын
sonic or fiesta?
@TheAvisco10 жыл бұрын
2013 and the engine makes noise like is a 10 year old car, another one from chevrolet
@eryonne246810 жыл бұрын
Educate yourself please, what you're hearing is the Turbo.
@briv8747 Жыл бұрын
ahh Driving in Northern Va I see.
@bernardosuss10 жыл бұрын
Please, don't be personal while reviewing a car. Instead of calling the audio system names, you could just say that you "don't understand it very well, so you cannot really have a solid opinion".
@wongman6610 жыл бұрын
Its an Australia Holden Barina, nothing really stands out for the price. engine is noisy considering not even direct injected. Sorry Chevy, you missed mark again on this one.
@yurikhalelhingpit12103 ай бұрын
My dad also have that car😂😂
@njo299410 жыл бұрын
I absolutely DESPISE GM's door chime.
@eryonne24689 жыл бұрын
***** I don't care for this certain one. It's really echos, they need the chime from 2006 back.
@jahlileo8 жыл бұрын
it accelerate like a motorcycle too exept it weighs 4x a motorcycle so when you think about it. power to weight ratio? not that much
@thehockeygamer39978 жыл бұрын
The engine sounds like the xterra he reviewed.
@TheUpstairsGaming10 жыл бұрын
Do a Nissan maxima
@mercury6410 жыл бұрын
it's a shame they gave you an automatic sedan to review.
@alexchen782510 жыл бұрын
you do good car test and you are cute to the 2013 Chevy Sonic is a ok car but try the 2014 Honda Fit but the only thing is the Fit has no sunroof
@rogersmith32954 жыл бұрын
Stay away. Just got rid of my 2013 ltz hatchback. That thing had so many issues. A proud Suburu owner now. Lol
@davidwade76812 жыл бұрын
Did it overheat??
@rogersmith32952 жыл бұрын
@@davidwade7681 that was one of the issues when it would leak coolant. Amongst other things.
@davidwade76812 жыл бұрын
@@rogersmith3295 yup that's what happened to me during a test drive nothing but problems
@Prizm23569 жыл бұрын
People dont realize how closely related the Sonic is to the much hated Aveo
@creekhed19 жыл бұрын
Prizm2356 The ONLY relation is the Branding
@Prizm23569 жыл бұрын
creekhed1 Not hardly do a little research my friend
@eryonne24689 жыл бұрын
Prizm2356 No kid, you do research. It's a whole different car. The name is still Aveo in some other countries but in America sweetie...there's nothing the the Aveo and Sonic share, except the branding.
@Prizm23569 жыл бұрын
the Sonic is using the Aveo's platform and everything lmao. All those "american" parts are shipped from GM Korea!! Ok KID. In some markets this car is still called the Aveo.
@eryonne24689 жыл бұрын
Prizm2356 It's a whole new car and it was made in America. But I'm pretty sure I said, it's called an Aveo somewhere else in the world, so now you're just stating the obvious. You need to stick to the books, you're not too wise.
@GilZu10 жыл бұрын
The 5 door looks better . Overall not a bad car .
@AI-qy2mz7 жыл бұрын
I know someone who bought a used Aveo and he said it was the worst decision of this life lol
@joshchen985410 жыл бұрын
The tail lights are an abomination
@bubbabuttz10 жыл бұрын
Apologize now, this is the best thing since sliced bread LTZ BABY
@MrRGM1010 жыл бұрын
Aspen Look yeh men u r right , i only bought lt . and its a looker on the street. then i change mags same size
@Trevrz110 жыл бұрын
I've seen much worse on b-seg.
@24GangstaMan10 жыл бұрын
Oh please. GM sucks on small compact cars big time. I would definitely buy a Honda, Mazda, or even Volkswagen over this! GM needs to seriously step up their game in the competitive market.
@Trevrz110 жыл бұрын
The Fit is ugly, Mazda looks cheap, and VW? no. This is the best b-seg along with the Rio IMO.
@Reaper100810 жыл бұрын
Not picking on the sonic.. but my dart 1.4 turbo sounds better.. imo.. But that,s the Fiat part.
@2Kriss2Kross10 жыл бұрын
The sedan is horrid looking. From the rear it looks so tall and skinny and anyone can tell that tiny trunk is an afterthought. Are people that hatchback-phobic they're willing to live with an ugly car with less space?
@MrRGM1010 жыл бұрын
i cannot agree with you because i just bought one. and the sedan is a looker on the streets!
@2Kriss2Kross10 жыл бұрын
MrRGM10 If you don't mind having a tall and skinny car that lacks the versatility and much better IMO looks of the hatchback then good for you.
@Trevrz110 жыл бұрын
It's not that bad dude.
@Trevrz110 жыл бұрын
Hatches remind me of wagons. Each to their own. this car imo looks cleaner as a sedan.
@realtywithseankemp97048 жыл бұрын
every car chevy makes fucking blows I see people in cars like these and feel so very sorry for them
@carbrickscity10 жыл бұрын
$21000? For $2000 more you can get a fully loaded 2014 Mazda3 2.0.
@carbrickscity10 жыл бұрын
***** No, 2014 Mazda3 is the best in its class according to most reviews.
@averyclements11107 жыл бұрын
fucking hate the transmission in these cars
@Dankcatvacs10 жыл бұрын
the sedan is so ugly where is the hatchback?
@GaryKetchum8087 жыл бұрын
They should've gave it a less cool name. They should've saved the 'Sonic' name for something, you know.. fast?
@knowbodiesfull57687 жыл бұрын
Teighlour Swyftte If there were a performance version of the Sonic, it would be called the Super Sonic!
@speedfiend92510 жыл бұрын
You should test the same vehicle with the manual transmission. Something tells me you'd like it better. ;-)
@jacobmerrifield45876 жыл бұрын
it actually has a sunroof? lol
@kevoncrowell85196 жыл бұрын
Chevry??????????? WHATTTT
@busdriver4Christ19 жыл бұрын
gm has been building crap for the last 15 years
@ryker-18548 жыл бұрын
Times change dude have you seen the new volt, Malibu, spark, camero, Impala, and bolt those are some good lookin cars and the impala and volt are the best in there class.
@pedrof83010 жыл бұрын
This is an improved Aveo, that's all, they renamed it Sonic here, but elsewhere it's still Aveo. The Aveo was so bad that they had to stop using the name over here.
@lyra228210 жыл бұрын
please educate yourself before posting about things you don't know. The Sonic was built on a completely different platform than the Aveo. It's a completely different car. The decision to keep the Aveo name is puzzling, but that is all it is. the same name. Everything else is different. jeez.
@pedrof83010 жыл бұрын
Valeria Chuba I know quite well it is not the same as the dreadfully bad Aveo, it is still a Daewoo product and they have yet to prove that they're as good as the rest of the Asian brands, so far I'm not convinced. I would look elsewhere for this class of car.
@madflyer109310 жыл бұрын
Valeria Chuba seeing as just about everywhere in the world its still called an aveo...
@henryd198110 жыл бұрын
pedrof830 The Sonic was developed using GM's global resources. Mainly GM Korea, but also input from other GM divisions. GM got it right with this car! It felt solid and drove well. It's definitely in the top part of the class. For what it's worth, Consumer Reports actually gave this car it's 'Recommended' rating.
@pedrof83010 жыл бұрын
Henry Rieken Agree, it's much better than the Aveo it replaces and worth spending a bit more to buy it instead of its stablemate, the Spark.
@azure98864 жыл бұрын
My mom and dad bought this car and it is White
@davidwade76812 жыл бұрын
Did it break down yet?
@Lincolnator7215 жыл бұрын
Endless money pit
@davidwade76812 жыл бұрын
Yup
@nukka2009 жыл бұрын
I USUALLY REALLY LIKE THIS LIL ASIAN'S REVIEWS. but on this one he pisses me off. his stats are. JUST. WRONG. and this is my car so get it right kid! #1. The gas MPG IS 29/40, 33 mpg combined. its not "average" Its excellent. it's hard to do much better then that with a straight gasoline engine. #2 G.M.'s 1.4 L Turbo engine IS MOST DEFINITELY direct injected. it's top of the line efficient, brand new crafted engine. does not use any old technology what so ever. the turbo is even built directly into the manifold to make it lighter as well as many other features. Anyone who owns a sonic or a cruze - Read about this super efficient engine it's impressive how much technology GM puts into Ecotec: gmauthority.com/blog/gm/gm-engines/luv/
@ericde6772 жыл бұрын
I'm pondering getting a 2012 sonic manual sedan turbo 125,000 miles..would you recommend for $5000 ? thanks
@TravisCyprien10 жыл бұрын
I am sorry to say Chevy has lost it completely. Not worth the money. would prefer a Honda Civic better. Only thing good about Chevy is there Trucks even though there too big.
@zacharythomas11710 жыл бұрын
Gas Cap? 10:00
@TheSharingan1239 жыл бұрын
Blindspot mirror lol
@ctba45210 жыл бұрын
The sedan version of this car is the ugliest car on the market today in my opinion. The hatchback is ok but the sedan is just hideous.
@shockhead2009dsi10 жыл бұрын
I drive the sedan and actually it's rather better looking then some of the other sub compact sedans. But to each their own.
@Trevrz110 жыл бұрын
Seriously? Have you seen the Fiesta??
@Flipman819 жыл бұрын
Both the sedan and hatchback are ugly. Unless it's a sports car, most GM vehicles are kind of bland. I would much rather have a fiesta.
@MrShawneric10 жыл бұрын
Drove this car. Looking for car for wife. Liked this best after driving others by Nissan. And Hyundai
@JustChillingNahhhhMean10 жыл бұрын
who buys these craps?
@JustChillingNahhhhMean10 жыл бұрын
Pretty expensive for a small car, just saying.
@pedrof83010 жыл бұрын
Moby Dick They price it high so people automatically think that it's a well-built, world class as good as anything out there. NOT SO!
@TeckRandom10 жыл бұрын
pedrof830 cause you drive them in make them right?
@Trevrz110 жыл бұрын
People who want a solid b-seg. The Fiesta rides like a go-kart. Honda and Toyota= fantastic plastic shit. Rio and Accent are nice but subdued. And it was a global effort by GM... and it's built in Michigan. The only b-seg built in America.
@Trevrz110 жыл бұрын
Moby Dick No.
@PaulyGuy110 жыл бұрын
This car is ugly. Cheap looking plastic all inside