2017 chevy sonic rs 2016 ny autoshow
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Natesriv
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Natesriv
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The instrument cluster has a analog speedometer and tachometer and what appears to be a small driver's information screen. it has a push button start, and the rear doors appear to have electric buttons on them. I kind of like the new look. I think the fog lights are much improved than the RS fog lights today
bluejay
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i know what u mean , the new fogs are probably the only part of the car that i like . when i was first looking at the sonic i almost bought the ltz because i loved the round fog lights . i thought the rs fogs were a silly design , but now that ive owned the the car for 5 months i love them.
Natesriv
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The only thing I don't like, is the goofy front bumper plastic expanse
it looks like they moved the power outlet ports and USB ports to the front center console. the power driver seat is only a backwards and forwards driver seat power option I don't think it goes up and down and I don't know why there are buttons on the rear door where they don't need to be. it also has keyless start which is kind of cool. I think lowered and with the correct wheels it could be a stunner
it looks like they moved the power outlet ports and USB ports to the front center console. the power driver seat is only a backwards and forwards driver seat power option I don't think it goes up and down and I don't know why there are buttons on the rear door where they don't need to be. it also has keyless start which is kind of cool. I think lowered and with the correct wheels it could be a stunner
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hammrdwn510
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Not really changed as much as I thought they would
I'd hit it.....
I'd hit it.....
Rowdy_Sonic_RS
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I like the passive entry and push button start. I might add that to my car. I hate everything else about it. Cloth seats? What were they thinking.. So dumb. No RS badge on the hatch? Stupid. Plastic clip that a LT would have the RS has now on the front bumper? Dumb.
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Not really a fan of the new instrument cluster. I don't particularly like the current one either, but at least it is unique. I'll wait to pass judgement till I see it in person (the interior). I am completely ready to pass judgement on the exterior right now: thumbs down. I took a look at the front end of my little LTZ hatch as I walked out of the house this morning and it looks SO much better with the quad headlights. Also it doesn't have that new chin - waaaaay too much plastic underbite there on the new one for my taste. Finally, the tailights are too busy now as well. Mostly I just see change for change's sake without any of the obvious styling changes doing anything other than watering down the current look. Had they maintained the current style headlights with the new grill we might be talking about a nice refresh. Now I am just thinking I am glad I got mine while I did and if I were looking for a new car, the Sonic would not have gotten my attention if it had looked like this back then.
dannyg
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Just noticed this video shows an LT RS not a Premier RS. If I understand what's going on, yes, there's going to be TWO versions of the RS. Assuming the LT RS is cheaper than the current RS, I'm OK with it.
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!
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!
MORTIS
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I like the projector headlights but prefer the look of the current 4 separate rounded.
Push button start is nice and the lock/unlock buttons on the doors is neat but kinda gimmicky.
I like the look of the instrument cluster but prefer the functionality of the current design.
I would have preferred to get an RS but don't want leather, so the 2017 LT-RS takes care of that, but that reddish pattern in the cloth is meh.
The power fore/aft seat is cool but probably adds a few pounds.
The rear bumper is more squared; not sure how I feel about that.
And finally, why did they have to give it an exposed front bumper? (mustache). That ugly black bar just dominates. The current RS front bumper and grill is the best.
Push button start is nice and the lock/unlock buttons on the doors is neat but kinda gimmicky.
I like the look of the instrument cluster but prefer the functionality of the current design.
I would have preferred to get an RS but don't want leather, so the 2017 LT-RS takes care of that, but that reddish pattern in the cloth is meh.
The power fore/aft seat is cool but probably adds a few pounds.
The rear bumper is more squared; not sure how I feel about that.
And finally, why did they have to give it an exposed front bumper? (mustache). That ugly black bar just dominates. The current RS front bumper and grill is the best.
TheGreenDragon
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BEASTLICK!!! We need you!
You should totally make an upper grille replacement for the new 'facelift' Sonics that makes it a solid streamlined body-color panel.
You could also make a small 'filler' piece for people who might be interested in doing a new bumper/hood combo but using the old style lights.
2012SilverLS
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I'll say this. The 2017 model does looks better as it is more mature looking, and not as boy racer. Also at the same time it looks to generic, the "bug" head lights gave it identity. The motorcycle light gauge was nice and simple looking, the new one looks too busy. If there is one part I take off the 2017 and put on my 2012, it would be the tail lights. They looks miles better then the current one.
The Champ
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My sentiments too.
I think the new look is much cleaner, while still keeping the basic style intact.
Beastlick
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I like the way you think but will more than likely not be upgrading into this sonic. There are some nice cool little features I wish the current models had but it seriously looks like they stuck a sled on the front bumper, WTF?
The headlights I have mixed feelings about. I'm very glad they've now upgraded to a projector(could still be a halogen projector) but taking away from the quad pod look killed the front end for me.
I remember seeing a sonic for the first time back in 2012, saw the front end and actually turned my car around to see what it was. I do not have that feeling what so ever with the new face lift.
Kingbambino22
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Hope it come with navigation this time. Plus throw all the old alcantara steering wheels in the from the camaro in RS.
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Kannisto
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Totally agree. Sucks when a newer, better version of the car you just bought comes out and makes you regret your purchase. This definitely isn't the case here lol.
This new sonic truely looks like a newer aveo. And that isn't a good thing.
Kannisto
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It would seem the current trend is to put the badge on the front grill. I've noticed this with pretty much all current performance models.
Dubbs_RS
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100% with you on that. I feel like the front end of the current generation looks so much better. Definitely more eye catching and draws your attention, which I like.
And don't get me started on that gigantic, Texas-sized mustache...