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Fr3AkAzOiD · 01-11-2011, 06:11 PM

Looks like the Sonic which will be the replacement for the Aveo will get the Cruze treatment with a nice interior.

Looks to be bigger then all the other cars in it's segment so it will probably be close to Cavalier size.

The bonus is that it gets the 1.4 turbo with 138 hp which is 18 more then the Ford Fiesta and I can guess it's a good 400 lbs less then the Cruze which should give it the pep that is missing from the Cruze lineup.

Also I like some of the aero done with smaller grill opening which combined with a small efficient engine and light weight should give off 30+ mpg city and 40+ highway and hopefully a decent 0 - 60 time.

Can't wait to get some more info.
Might actualy skip out on the Cruze Eco for a next car if they get close to same mpg and I can save a few grand.

01-11-2011, 06:11 PM	#1 (permalink)
Fr3AkAzOiD Ecomodder Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 259 Cobalt XFE - '08 Chevrolet Cobalt XFE Team Chevy 90 day: 41.1 mpg (US) '05 Malibu V6 Tow Vehicle/Track Car - '05 Chevrolet Malibu LS V6 90 day: 23.12 mpg (US) '08 XFE average for 2013 - '08 Chevrolet Cobalt XFE 90 day: 41.1 mpg (US) Thanks: 41 Thanked 25 Times in 20 Posts	2012 Chevrolet Sonic replaces Aveo Looks like the Sonic which will be the replacement for the Aveo will get the Cruze treatment with a nice interior. Looks to be bigger then all the other cars in it's segment so it will probably be close to Cavalier size. The bonus is that it gets the 1.4 turbo with 138 hp which is 18 more then the Ford Fiesta and I can guess it's a good 400 lbs less then the Cruze which should give it the pep that is missing from the Cruze lineup. Also I like some of the aero done with smaller grill opening which combined with a small efficient engine and light weight should give off 30+ mpg city and 40+ highway and hopefully a decent 0 - 60 time. Can't wait to get some more info. Might actualy skip out on the Cruze Eco for a next car if they get close to same mpg and I can save a few grand. __________________ Lifetime mpg 2012 mpg Last edited by Fr3AkAzOiD; 01-11-2011 at 07:03 PM..