2018 sonic spy shots

[13TurboLTZ]

of course - same grill/headlamps as the Malibu, Volt, Bolt, Cruze, and Spark. And Trax. And likely the upcoming Equinox. Yay.

One of the things I get complemented on my car most is the front headlamp styling.

 

[14ltz]

just say no to US badged imports

I think that's when the next gen Sonic comes out. Or close to that time. I'd read they want to move Sonic production to Mexico...and build the Bolt or some other model here...

But I've not seen any spy shots of a next gen model yet...and that is normally a two-year minimum deal for a development program...so who knows....

Made in the USA was the big selling point to me. When/if Trump gets in & squashes NAFTA, the big3 making vehicles south of the border will not be good for their bottom line anymore.
It's a shame if they do away with the quad lights.
If they wanted to change lights, the could have butched up the 'toon town' rears. Bonus points if the revised tail lights could be retro fitted.
Wouldnt mind a more conventional dash, that "motocycle inspired" lay out isnt appealing to me. Then again, l don't buy those kind of bikes.

 

[shorebreeze]

Just now saw the new look for 2017, and while the interior looks improved I do not like the exterior. At all. I'm in my mid 40s and this looks bland and generic to me, so how are younger drivers going to like it? I'm really not usually one to consider a car on style points but the Sonic stood out in its bracket. Not any more. At this point it looks like bits of two or three different cars grafted together, awkwardly, a generic front end, a different kind of generic rear end, and only the Sonic midsection we have come to know and love.

Guess I'd better go on taking good care of my 2014. I have to also mention that while I'd absolutely consider another quad headlight Sonic sedan as it's a perfect package for me, the hatchback is too short for my skis and a bit tight for just throwing a bike in the back even though I think in general it's appropriate for the marque -- just not for me. If I go for a Chevy hatchback of some kind in the future it will be the Cruze.

 

[Natesriv]

Cruze Hatch looks awesome.... But I wonder if it'll come in under $26K....

 

[2013sonicltcybergrey]

2017 Sonic changes

I checked out the pics of the changes to the Sonic for 2017. They went to the generic Chevy front end(loss of character to the car) taillights are no better. Interior changes to dash were too mainstream. The entire look of the new car is blended into the rest of the Chevy lineup. I just picked a 2016 Sonic LT Turbo. Traded in my 2013 LT 1.8. I had to get this car because I too don't think the changes were any good. I can't change my username but I now have a Mosaic Black LT Sedan. I plan on keeping this one longer than the 2013.

 

[Natesriv]

Yup, they took a neat design, which could have been improved upon (like Porsche does with the 911), and just said... "Mainstream it"... now it's just oatmeal bland

I say that without having seen one... I will reserve final judgement until I see an RS hatch (that's all the hatches will be after the update)

 

[albuquerqueith]

GM took the most distinctive car on the road and turned it into a Spark Sedan.

 

[spacedout]

Cruze Hatch looks awesome.... But I wonder if it'll come in under $26K....

GM can ask whatever they want, people just need to stop paying anywhere near window sticker for these cars. I bought my Sonic used for this very reason, I wanted at LTZ but no way I would pay over $15,000 for a Sonic.

GM is asking $30K for a loaded all new 2016+ Cruze, well into the also all new Malibu territory(Malibu starts at $22K). They even have useless features like Intellibeam headlights(automatic high beams typically found on Cadillac models) as an option, things like this show how clueless GM is to a typical compact car buyer.

 

[primetimebutch]

Not a big fan.. I feel like the twin headlights on the older model's really set the front of the car off.. I do like the newer gauge cluster, but that is about where they lose me at....

 

[sleepybird09]

maybe not so bad.

recently iv seen alot of new chevy sparks and everytime i see one i think oh man thats the new sonic looks so dull and small.. and then it goes by and i see the spark name. and im like oh.

so now our sonics will be confused with a spark. tho i have had someone ask me about my spark. (i drive a 13 rs) im like huh..

but there are a few things i like about the new design.
the black zl1/1le wheels look real good. might get them
unlock door buttons on the door (lol.)
the tailights have grown on me. and look like they will be a direct fit for our cars. hope so.
the smaller chevy bowtie and rs badges look great in the front.

on a side note why do car manufacturers make fake grills for? aerodynamics? design cues? im talking about where the rs badge is the grill does not provide more air to the engine/radiator. its blocked off. the kia soul and kia forte koup have grills like this as well. im sure some other cars due too.

 

[pismocycleguy]

of course - same grill/headlamps as the Malibu, Volt, Bolt, Cruze, and Spark. And Trax. And likely the upcoming Equinox. Yay.

One of the things I get complemented on my car most is the front headlamp styling.

I agree, I like the previous headlight design much better than the 2017 design!

 

[pismocycleguy]

I checked out the pics of the changes to the Sonic for 2017. They went to the generic Chevy front end(loss of character to the car) taillights are no better. Interior changes to dash were too mainstream. The entire look of the new car is blended into the rest of the Chevy lineup. I just picked a 2016 Sonic LT Turbo. Traded in my 2013 LT 1.8. I had to get this car because I too don't think the changes were any good. I can't change my username but I now have a Mosaic Black LT Sedan. I plan on keeping this one longer than the 2013.

I do not like the new grill, that black hump in the lower grill looks like Mazda's mess on the previous edition of the Mazda 3????

 

[pismocycleguy]

Im a big fan of the DIGITAL speedometer! Years ago when digital speedometers first appeared in new vehicles, I hated them. But later on, and riding newer motorcycles, I learned to really like the digital speedometer's ease of reading.
So now I am a fan of digital speedometers and really do not like the new Sonic's analog speedometer. So I doubt that I will be purchasing a newer, 2017, Sonic Hatch!

 

[pismocycleguy]

New Colors?

Any news on the addition, or removal, of different colors for the Sonic?:banana:

 

[pismocycleguy]

Wheel color choices?

Anyone have information in regard to aluminum wheel choices. Any different designs or color choices?
Are the tires sizes and wheel sizes going to be carried forward on the 2017?opcorn:

 

[Natesriv]

same bolt pattern I suspect, but yes different style(s). Here's an example

More can be found here
2017 Sonic: Small Cars | Chevrolet

 

[pismocycleguy]

Nice wheels

same bolt pattern I suspect, but yes different style(s). Here's an example

More can be found here
2017 Sonic: Small Cars | Chevrolet

Nice looking wheels! Thanks for sharing.
But I sure do not like that bulbous lower front grill on the new 2017 Sonic.

 

[TURBOBX]

Kia Forte headlights....

 

[Kcmo83]

Looks weak, dont like it

 

[sleepybird09]

now the cruz hatchback is looking awsome. i woudnt mind if the sonic had a similar look.