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During our force preview for the new Sonic, Chevrolet expended a huge deal of energy explaining "Millenials" -- consumers between 18 and 29 years of age who fetch up the the target market for the Sonic. As the largest crop in U.S. history, they are destined to be a growing force in the restraint, and Chevy's extensive research shows that they are timely to buy cars -- and that they haven't yet developed any identify loyalty. So the Sonic is what car people call a "get-'em-and-grow-'em" car, a offering designed to bring them into the Chevrolet family.
Chevy's research said that Millenials reciprocate to transparency and reject artifice, so the exterior of the Sonic is understandable, yet not without fetching details. There's a hatchback and a sedan, but the hatchback is by far the more amazing, with a certain Asian flair and classic minicar proportions. Sonic is very precise in size and shape to competitors like the Ford Fiesta , Hyundai Accent and Toyota Yaris . A dual seaport grill with a big bowtie in the middle links it to other Chevy models, while quad headlights taillights further bolster the family resemblance. Little details like the gleam black headlamp surrounds add an unexpected pop. Crinkly rising body lines lend a judgement of motion and increase the impression of an aggressive attitude, and even the cheapest Sonic (the $14,495 Sonic LS sedan) gets guideline alloy wheels. All of these details add up, and Sonic feels like a intrinsic car as a result.
The styling, too, is much improved, and speedily Hyundais sort of resemble each other, making for a neat sense of family in the Accent, Elantra, Sonata and even Genesis. Downsides? A few, but you have to look for them. Headlights are subpar.
Facts in fact About CarsWell, let's start with the car itself. The Chevy Sonic has been redesigned from nose to shadow. While it holds that ever-familiar shape (despite being designed by an branch new team, not the same one responsible for the Aveo), the exposed headlights Inspection: 2012 Chevrolet SonicFirst look: 2012 Chevrolet SonicMaking a minute car feel like a big oneall 27 scandal articles »
The front when seen in the rearview echo or just sitting has an assertive snarling grill with everywhere spaced wrap around headlights and LED accent lights. As it passes your car, Hyundai's unparalleled Fluidic Sculpture form continues the Veloster's and more »