Oshawa, Ontario (Friday, September 16, 2011) – Chevrolet introduces the all-new 2012 Sonic to Canada with an MSRP beginning at just $14,495. Sonic comes with the most standard safety equipment in the sub-compact class, including 6 air bags (up to 10 available) and OnStar with Directions and Connections. Bluetooth, power door locks, remote keyless entry and Hill Hold Assist also are standard.

The Sonic delivers 5.1 L/100km highway fuel consumption with class-leading acceleration when paired with the 1.4L Turbo and six-speed manual transmission.

The Sonic is offered in two body styles: a four-door sedan and a five-door hatchback. Each delivers outstanding rear-seat roominess and cargo space.

"The Sonic will further build on the Cruze's success in redefining what people can expect from Chevrolet," said Kevin Williams, president and managing director of General Motors of Canada. "Sonic brings agility and a fun-to-drive feel that is rare in the small car segment, along with an unexpected level of standard equipment so that every customer will have the comforts and amenities they desire."

The 2012 Sonic arrives in Chevrolet dealers in October in three models with two body styles:

Sonic LS starting at $14,495 sedan, $15,495 hatchback, including:

Standard 1.8L Ecotec engine and five-speed manual transmission
The most standard safety features in the segment, with 6 air bags, StabiliTrak electronic stability control with rollover sensing, traction control, anti-lock brakes, collapsible pedal system and power rear-door child safety locks
Standard OnStar, with a six-month subscription including Turn-by-Turn navigation
Standard convenience features, including bluetooth, power door locks with remote keyless entry, hill hold assist and tilt/telescoping steering wheel

Sonic LT starting at $16,495 sedan, $17,495 hatchback, including:

Air Conditioning
Cruise Control
Body colour door handles with chrome strip
Six-speaker premium sound system with CD player and MP3 Playback
Power windows with driver's express up/down
Power, heated side mirrors
Chrome shift knob

Sonic LTZ starting at $20,495 sedan, $20,995 hatchback, including:

1.4L Turbo engine with six-speed manual transmission
Connectivity package with a USB port, Bluetooth for select phones and music, steering-wheel-mounted audio controls
17” Aluminum wheels
Tire pressure monitor
Perforated leather seating surfaces
Heated driver and front passenger seats
Leather-wrapped steering wheel
AM/FM stereo with XM and USB port, CD player, MP3 playback, auxiliary input jack and Bluetooth audio streaming, with six-speaker sound system
Steering wheel audio/phone controls
Fog lamps
Chrome decklid, beltline and trunk handle

	2012 Chevrolet Sonic	2012 Hyundai Accent	2012 Ford Fiesta	2012 Honda Fit
MSRP*	$14,495	$13,199	$12,999	$14,480
Fuel Consumption (City/Hwy per 100km)	7.7L/5.6L	6.7L/4.9L	7.1L/5.3L	7.1L/5.7L
Horsepower	138 @ 4900 RPM	138 @ 6300 RPM	120 @ 6350 RPM	117 @ 6600 RPM
Torque (lb.ft)	125 @ 3800 RPM	123 @ 4850 RPM	112 @ 5000 RPM	106 @ 4800 RPM
Wheels	15 inch	14 inch	15 inch	15 inch
IIHS Top Safety Pick	Yes	No	Yes	No
Remote Keyless Entry	Standard	Optional	Optional	Optional
Bluetooth	Standard	Optional	Optional	Not Available
OnStar® with Standard Navigation	Standard	Not Available	Not Available	Not Available
Passenger Room (L)	2,556	2,539	2,410	2,572
Head Room Front/Rear (mm)	995/961	1014/964	993/942	1027/991
Leg Room Front/Rear (mm)	1062/881	1113/780	1072/792	1050/888
Cargo Volume (L)	397	389	363	585
Hill Hold Assist	Standard	No	Standard	No
Powertrain Warranty***	5 year / 160,000 km	5 year / 100,000 km		5 year / 100,000 km

Production of the Sonic begins this fall at the General Motors Orion Assembly Center in Michigan.-Posted on General Motors Canada Media 2011-09-06

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