Is this the new 2016 Sonic?

[tommylama]

Lucky for me I studied in Taiwan and speak Chinese. Only nice thing that I like is theirs comes with backup warning system


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[Natesriv]

I prefer the solid lens headlight idea. Sure the ones we have now look alright, but I have to imagine that they are more expensive to produce and probably cost a little in the fuel economy area. GM spends months chasing fractions of a MPG sometimes.

I'll take less for the look!

 

[Beastlick]

I prefer the solid lens headlight idea. Sure the ones we have now look alright, but I have to imagine that they are more expensive to produce and probably cost a little in the fuel economy area. GM spends months chasing fractions of a MPG sometimes.

The current Sonic headlamps looks like 2 lenses, but its still a single piece. The plastic bezel/chrome rings just make it appear that way.

 

[mitdr774]

Its one piece but I am sure the cost to produce is higher. SIngle lens is also far easier to remove bugs from. Cleaning them out of the little knocks and crannies can be a bit of a pain.

The headlights dont make or break tha car for me.

 

[attrapereves]

The instrumentation looks like it was pulled from the Trax. I'd imagine that the new Sonics will look a lot like the Trax on the inside.

 

[mgale1911]

The car looks bad, but the dash is neat

It looks like some kind of colorful cheesy arcade game.

 

[Scot]

GM spends months chasing fractions of a MPG sometimes.

I've been chasing 0.5% increases (and up, of course) since I got here in 2005.

 

[ChrisJ]

I've been chasing 0.5% increases (and up, of course) since I got here in 2005.

And that's a good thing because you can bet every other car company is doing the same.

 

[jmwarren85]

Of you translate the Chinese to English, it's called the 'Love CD Europe' design Aveo.

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[shorebreeze]

Let's hope this is simply GM pandering to China's apparent preference for conservatively styled cars. I like twin circular headlights.

 

[Hdmanny]

I agree that the current front end make the car stand out as most other cars seem to have the same type of lights. I think that they should go with a 1.8 to 2.0 turbo engine and keep the weight down for better gas mileage. The only problem with turbo engines is they cost more to repair if anything breaks. I'm sure they could get more power from the 1.8 without a turbo if they redesigned the intake and exhaust only.

 

[laborsmith]

GM has already announced the new DI 1.6T currently available Europe and not in China will be going into the Chevy Sonic and will not be going into the Cruze.

Laborsmith

 

[Hdmanny]

GM has already announced the new DI 1.6T currently available Europe and not in China will be going into the Chevy Sonic and will not be going into the Cruze.

Laborsmith

Do you know the specs for the engine?

 

[laborsmith]

Try this: Powertrain Products Europe

Links to one of two versions that are gasoline fueled and there is a third that is CNG fueled. European versions are belt driven camshafts.

Laborsmith

 

[Hdmanny]

Try this: Powertrain Products Europe

Links to one of two versions that are gasoline fueled and there is a third that is CNG fueled. European versions are belt driven camshafts.

Laborsmith

The 1.6T makes some good power, if I read it right it uses premium gas.

 

[Preloader]

The 1.6T is suppose to be 40+ lbs lighter. So, I'm guessing an aluminum block.

 

[laborsmith]

Hollow formed cast iron block. In Europe, our 1.4T uses the equivalent of premium, which is why tuning has such a dramatic effect on our factory tune to use regular.

I long ago posted and here repeat I fully expect 200HP when it goes into the Sonic, probably next year.


Laborsmith

 

[Hdmanny]

Hollow formed cast iron block. In Europe, our 1.4T uses the equivalent of premium, which is why tuning has such a dramatic effect on our factory tune to use regular.

I long ago posted and here repeat I fully expect 200HP when it goes into the Sonic, probably next year.


Laborsmith

With that much power, the current automatic transmissions they currently use will not work. Maybe while they are building a stronger transmission maybe they will throw an extra gear or two inside also.

 

[drhollen]

Brazilian Website, but has some high-resolution photos of the new Chinese Aveo:
Chevrolet Sonic com novo visual ganha primeiras imagens | BlogAuto

 

[Natesriv]

Confirmed, this isn't the US version