2016
Chevrolet Sonic

Starts at:

$19,780

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Available trims

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4dr Sdn Manual LS

Starts at

$14,345

26 City / 35 Hwy

MPG

5

Seat capacity

Gas I4

Engine

Front Wheel Drive

Drivetrain

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5dr HB Manual LS

Starts at

$14,945

26 City / 35 Hwy

MPG

5

Seat capacity

Gas I4

Engine

Front Wheel Drive

Drivetrain

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4dr Sdn Auto LS

Starts at

$15,595

26 City / 35 Hwy

MPG

5

Seat capacity

Gas I4

Engine

Front Wheel Drive

Drivetrain

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4dr Sdn Manual LT

Starts at

$16,155

26 City / 35 Hwy

MPG

5

Seat capacity

Gas I4

Engine

Front Wheel Drive

Drivetrain

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5dr HB Auto LS

Starts at

$16,195

26 City / 35 Hwy

MPG

5

Seat capacity

Gas I4

Engine

Front Wheel Drive

Drivetrain

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5dr HB Manual LT

Starts at

$16,755

26 City / 35 Hwy

MPG

5

Seat capacity

Gas I4

Engine

Front Wheel Drive

Drivetrain

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4dr Sdn Auto LT

Starts at

$17,545

26 City / 35 Hwy

MPG

5

Seat capacity

Gas I4

Engine

Front Wheel Drive

Drivetrain

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5dr HB Auto LT

Starts at

$18,145

26 City / 35 Hwy

MPG

5

Seat capacity

Gas I4

Engine

Front Wheel Drive

Drivetrain

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4dr Sdn Auto LTZ

Starts at

$19,780

27 City / 37 Hwy

MPG

5

Seat capacity

Turbocharged Gas I4

Engine

Front Wheel Drive

Drivetrain

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4dr Sdn Manual RS

Starts at

$20,095

27 City / 34 Hwy

MPG

5

Seat capacity

Turbocharged Gas I4

Engine

Front Wheel Drive

Drivetrain

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5dr HB Manual RS

Starts at

$20,095

27 City / 34 Hwy

MPG

5

Seat capacity

Turbocharged Gas I4

Engine

Front Wheel Drive

Drivetrain

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5dr HB Auto LTZ

Starts at

$20,345

27 City / 37 Hwy

MPG

5

Seat capacity

Turbocharged Gas I4

Engine

Front Wheel Drive

Drivetrain

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4dr Sdn Auto RS

Starts at

$21,495

25 City / 33 Hwy

MPG

5

Seat capacity

Turbocharged Gas I4

Engine

Front Wheel Drive

Drivetrain

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5dr HB Auto RS

Starts at

$21,495

25 City / 33 Hwy

MPG

5

Seat capacity

Turbocharged Gas I4

Engine

Front Wheel Drive

Drivetrain

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Notable features

OnStar with 4G LTE and Wi-Fi hot spot capability standard

1.8-liter or turbo 1.4-liter four-cylinder

Sedan or hatchback

Backup camera available

MyLink entertainment system available

The good & the bad

The good

Peppy acceleration

Ride quality and highway composure

Lack of road noise

Safety features and crashworthiness

Front-seat comfort

The bad

So-so gas mileage in most versions

Mushy brakes

Modest backseat legroom

Cumbersome backseat folding (hatchback)

Rear visibility (hatchback)

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$9,495

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$5,999

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Safety review

Based on the 2016 Chevrolet Sonic base trim

NHTSA crash test and rollover ratings, scored out of 5.

Overall rating: 5/5
Combined side rating front seat: 5/5
Combined side rating rear seat: 5/5
Frontal barrier crash rating driver: 5/5
Frontal barrier crash rating passenger: 5/5
Overall frontal barrier crash rating: 5/5
Overall side crash rating: 5/5
Rollover rating: 4/5
Side barrier rating: 5/5

Side barrier rating driver: 5/5
Side barrier rating passenger rear seat: 5/5
Side pole rating driver front seat: 5/5

12.6%

Risk of rollover

Side barrier rating driver: 5/5
Side barrier rating passenger rear seat: 5/5
Side pole rating driver front seat: 5/5

12.6%

Risk of rollover

Factory warranties

New car program benefits

Basic

3 years / 36,000 miles

Corrosion

3 years / 36,000 miles

Powertrain

5 years / 60,000 miles

Maintenance

2 years / 24,000 miles

Roadside Assistance

5 years / 60,000 miles

Certified Pre-Owned program benefits

Age / mileage

5 model years or newer / up to 75,000 miles

Basic

12 months / 12,000 miles bumper-to-bumper original warranty, then may continue to 6 years / 100,000 miles limited (depending on variables)

Dealer certification

172-point inspection

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Most recent

By Kev from Los Angeles, CA

Used to own this car

November 20, 2023

Worst Car EVER!!!

Absolutely THE WORST car I have ever owned! My only Chevy and my last! Never again! Everything broke down after the warranty expired. Overheated 6 times in 2 years and told by 2 mechanics to sell the car! AC was first to die, then serious electrical issues - doors would lock and unlock on their own, and instrument cluster lights

would fade in and out on their own. Radio would come on and off and change stations all by itself, all at highest volume possible. Driver side visor broke off while driving through an intersection(!) and smacked me in the face. Only good thing I can say is that it never leaked any fluids and the check engine light never came on. Car was a nightmare to own! Finally sold it to a dealer who immediately sold it at an auto auction. NEVER AGAIN!

Purchased a Used car
Used for Commuting
Does not recommend this car

Comfort 3.0

Interior 2.0

Performance 1.0

Value 1.0

Exterior 1.0

Reliability 1.0

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By Beth from Bellefontaine, OH

Owns this car

February 7, 2023

Don't buy

The worse car I could possibly have owned! Bought it at about 80,000 miles,maybe a little less than that and nothing but issues since day 3 owning this car in 2018. Check engine light has been on 3 times since owning it. First time, rough idling while driving, can't remember what was wrong with it but it wasn't an expensive

fix thankfully. Second time was the water housing thermostat which was over $200 just for the part and now this time the check engine light is on due to a bad catalytic converter, car has a little over 88,000 miles on it now. I am a stay at home mom and I don't drive my car often and I never drive it rough, there is no reason why less than 90,000 miles on this car and it keeps having issues especially with a check engine light. Would never recommend this car or a Chevy Cruze.

Purchased a Used car
Used for Commuting
Does not recommend this car

Comfort 2.0

Interior 4.0

Performance 2.0

Value 2.0

Exterior 4.0

Reliability 2.0

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FAQ

What trim levels are available for the 2016 Chevrolet Sonic?

The 2016 Chevrolet Sonic is available in 4 trim levels:

LS (4 styles)
LT (4 styles)
LTZ (2 styles)
RS (4 styles)

What is the MPG of the 2016 Chevrolet Sonic?

The 2016 Chevrolet Sonic offers up to 26 MPG in city driving and 35 MPG on the highway. These figures are based on EPA mileage ratings and are for comparison purposes only. The actual mileage will vary depending on vehicle options, trim level, driving conditions, driving habits, vehicle maintenance, and other factors.

What are some similar vehicles and competitors of the 2016 Chevrolet Sonic?

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Is the 2016 Chevrolet Sonic reliable?

The 2016 Chevrolet Sonic has an average reliability rating of 4.2 out of 5 according to cars.com consumers. Find real-world reliability insights within consumer reviews from 2016 Chevrolet Sonic owners.

Is the 2016 Chevrolet Sonic a good Sedan?

Below are the cars.com consumers ratings for the 2016 Chevrolet Sonic. 82.9% of drivers recommend this vehicle.

4.2 / 5

Based on 76 reviews

Comfort: 4.2
Interior: 4.2
Performance: 4.1
Value: 4.1
Exterior: 4.2
Reliability: 4.2

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