Sonic RS: High Performance with a Low Price
Chevy is now putting the finishing touches on its hot new Sonic RS hatchback, with the brand recently announcing the car will start at $20,995 with a six-speed manual transmission—and that includes destination charges; the price of admission with a six-speed automatic will be $22,280, again with destination costs factored in.
Of course, in addition to the typical fees, those MSRPs also cover a 1.4-liter turbocharged engine that delivers 138 hp and 148 lb.-ft. of torque, enhanced by exclusive transmission gearing with the DIY cogswapper and a revised 3.53 final drive ratio for the automatic. According to Chevrolet Sterling, to help drivers fully enjoy the dynamic driving experience of the Sonic RS, engineers lowered and stiffened its suspension, deployed performance-tuned dampers, and wrapped it all up in an RS-only body kit with an exclusive grille, rear spoiler, rocker moldings and rear fascia.
The cockpit of the Sonic RS has been upgraded as well, highlighted by a standard Chevrolet MyLink setup. According to Chevrolet Dealer Los Angeles, the MyLink technology provides a unique approach to touchscreen infotainment by relying on paired smartphones to do the heavy lifting. The result is simple, inexpensive access to Bluetooth phone and audio-streaming capabilities, personalized playlists, interfaces for Pandora and Stitcher online music services, and much more. Also, the innovative BringGo smartphone app, able to provide comprehensive navigation functionality, will be available at a later date for MyLink users.
The Chevy Sonic RS—built in the U.S. like the rest of the Sonic family—is scheduled to go into production in October and reach dealerships like Bremerton Auto Dealers later in the fourth quarter of 2012.
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