2017 chevy sonic rs 2016 ny autoshow

[Natesriv]

Guys, BAD CHOP, but here's some ideas...and it appears it doesn't help....

I made the wheels larger, for some reason they have TOO much sidewall in the original pics... and I tried to remove that big MAW of a face and use all grill, but it still looks too large...too gaping..Lowered it too

I need to see one in person... the 1st pic does look better...but that's a lot of open plastic... would be flimsy

 

[Kannisto]

2017 Chevrolet Sonic First Review | GM Authority

Here's some new pics with better wheels. Interior pics will be up soon. I have to admit the headlights look a little better in these pics. They look kind of sunken in and somewhat cool. I do like the LED tailights better too. But that solid grill kills the cars front end. Why no mesh?

Still at the end of the day prefer >2017.

 

[pismocycleguy]

Anyone know how they increased the HP to 153 on the 1.4T?

Overall, it's growing on me a bit. But still won't trade my 2015 LS until the updated 153hp 1.4T is dropped into it!

I'm also a fan of the 153hp engine. I noticed that the 2017 Chevy Cruze Hatchback will have the 1.4T engine with 153hp.
I'm curious as to how they upped the horsepower. Higher compression, more aggressive ignition advance, requiring higher octane fuel, or a combination of all three?
I have a 2014 Sonic RS that I purchased new. I going to have to do some asking around to see if it is possible to upgrade my 2014 1.4T to 153 horsepower.
Or hopefully, someone on this Forum may know the answer!
I'm hopeful!!!!

 

[TerryK2003]

I'm kinda diggin the new look!

 

[Kannisto]

I'm also a fan of the 153hp engine. I noticed that the 2017 Chevy Cruze Hatchback will have the 1.4T engine with 153hp.
I'm curious as to how they upped the horsepower. Higher compression, more aggressive ignition advance, requiring higher octane fuel, or a combination of all three?
I have a 2014 Sonic RS that I purchased new. I going to have to do some asking around to see if it is possible to upgrade my 2014 1.4T to 153 horsepower.
Or hopefully, someone on this Forum may know the answer!
I'm hopeful!!!!

Direct port fuel injection is mostly responsible for the added hp.

 

[TheGreenDragon]

Direct port fuel injection is mostly responsible for the added hp.

I think the new engine is also an aluminium block instead of our cast iron block, which makes the power to weight ratio better.

 

[MORTIS]

I think the new engine is also an aluminium block instead of our cast iron block, which makes the power to weight ratio better.

Yes that new engine is about 40lbs lighter; a good reduction in weight.

 

[Sonica]

They really neutered the looks of this car with this refresh. The unique front end that we've all come to love has been turned into just another run of the mill, boring looking econobox. The rear end is less bad, but not for me. They basically took all the little quirks that drew me to this car and took them all out. I don't know what Chevy was thinking here.

 

[StickyToes]

They really neutered the looks of this car with this refresh. The unique front end that we've all come to love has been turned into just another run of the mill, boring looking econobox. The rear end is less bad, but not for me. They basically took all the little quirks that drew me to this car and took them all out. I don't know what Chevy was thinking here.

I wholeheartedly agree. They took away the personality of the car.

 

[Natesriv]

it's the bumper... they messed it up...and the rear bumper. The front has a nasty swath of black plastic which serves no purpose (keep in mine a bunch will have front license plates on them)... the rear bumper seems more square and flat (IMO)

All they really had to do was make a change to the headlights (make them rounded rectangles with built in LED running lights) Reshape the opening a little and use the new grill pattern of the new Camaro.

For the rear the lights are fine, I'd have gone to a center exhaust (on the hatch) since all hatches are now RS's.

Interior, the power seat is silly, I'd have improved the recline lever since it's crap. i'd have put discs on all 4 wheels. I'd update Mylink and the instrument panel. I'd have used more soft touch on the dash top and arm rests. I have have bumped HP on the 1.4 to 150+. (I'd probably drop the 1.8 as it's silly to have 2 engines... Is insurance that much more for a small turbo?). I'd have used MUCH BETTER material than the mouse fur shown in the video above. Think GTI cloth seat quality...

Oh, and I'd make a 200HP SS version

 

[Natesriv]

 

[Natesriv]

 

[Maddmatts]

I wonder if they went with stepper-motor driven gauges this time to fix the laggy tachometer. I guessing it isn't likely.

 

[Natesriv]

Probably not, I still see a motorcycle influence in the layout too...I think it's nice. I'd like to see the info screen's detail more... does it have REAL data or is it just crap we already have. Sure would love temp/pressure and boost data.

 

[Kannisto]

Well i see chevrolet finally decided to incorporate a gear indicator. One of my only complaints with my 2016 sonic...

 

[RMinNJ]

Well I was at the auto show today. They had the red 2017 RS.

It was locked and I could not get a good picture of the dash through the glass. They would not unlock it for me to take a picture. They had no literature on the sonic.

If chevy wants to sell the sonic they won't from the auto show. I was able to sit in and get literature on the Fiesta st (really nice) focus st, even a 135k bmw. They may as well just parked the sonic behind the building.

 

[JesusTheAgnostic]

They really neutered the looks of this car with this refresh. The unique front end that we've all come to love has been turned into just another run of the mill, boring looking econobox. The rear end is less bad, but not for me. They basically took all the little quirks that drew me to this car and took them all out. I don't know what Chevy was thinking here.

I have to agree with you. What made me fall in love with my Sonic is that it looks like an angry squirrel. It growls like one too if you turn down the music and rev it up on the road

 

[JesusTheAgnostic]

Well i see chevrolet finally decided to incorporate a gear indicator. One of my only complaints with my 2016 sonic...

You don't know what gear you're in?

 

[JesusTheAgnostic]

Any chance they're putting in some real power this time around for the RS. Or that they'll release an SS version? Anyone know. I'd love to buy a Sonic with an SS badge on it! Plus it's the only way that I'm gonna trade in my Sonic.

 

[Kannisto]

You don't know what gear you're in?

Do you even drive stick? If you did you'd realize you get to the point where you subconsciously change gears. If I'm cruising in 5th gear for a minute my brain isn't constantly saying "you're in 5th gear". So yes sometimes in certain situations i have to double check.

Not only that but when down shifting it's possible to mix up 2-4-6 and 1-3-5 if you ever have to skip gears. You can't really go by the position of the stick so an indicator would be nice. It's a common complaint from manual sonic drivers.