![]() ![]() Though the only transmission option is a six-speed automatic, it’s decent and provides smooth shifts without much fuss. The engine also is noisy, giving at least an audible impression that its acceleration is strong. It’s got a respectable amount of acceleration off the line, but its punch and pulling power flattens out as the revs climb. The Trax’s 1.4-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine delivers 138 horsepower, which is a little light for a vehicle of any size, even in this segment. Chevrolet does a good job of integrating its familial exterior styling into the Trax. The interior styling also follows Chevy’s budget, but does manage to squeeze in a few quality-seeming materials. ![]() This is likely an easy way for Chevy to make the Trax look more rugged while saving on paint costs. Lower trim levels are burdened with an allover plastic look. That’s despite the black plastic panels used along the lower bumper areas and down each side of the vehicle. The top-tier Premier trim nearly manages to pull off a sleek appearance with larger wheels and body-colored door handles. There’s not much to say about the Trax’s styling, other than that it’s inoffensive and pleasant, if not cutting edge, and some buyers view that as a virtue. Offered in LS, LT, and Premier trim levels with one engine and transmission choice across the model line, it’s the embodiment of why the keep-it-simple ethos works. The Chevrolet Trax comes in three trim levels and just one powertrain option. Billed as a five-passenger vehicle, it’s a given in this category that the rear seat passengers best be on friendly terms. But the Trax offers 18.7 cubic-feet of cargo room behind the second-row seat versus the Corolla’s 13-cubic-foot trunk. ![]() For context, consider that the 100.6-inch wheelbase of the Trax is 5.7-inches shorter than the 106.3-inch wheelbase of the current Toyota Corolla. The smallest SUV in the Chevrolet lineup, its profile gives it the appearance of a larger vehicle, but it’s not. That scenario has placed the spotlight directly overhead the pint-sized Chevrolet Trax compact SUV that is positioned as an alternative to the traditional sub-compact car. The Honda Fit is a great all-rounder and is definitely the better option of the two.The SUVs and pickup market has exploded in recent years alongside consumers’ increased appetite for higher ride height and larger cargo areas. And considering that the Fit gets upgraded tech elements at the higher-trim levels, it still offers great value too. The Fit does, however, get a greater selection of vehicle features as standard such as a tilt and telescoping steering wheel and Honda's famous magic folding rear seats. The Sonic's turbo engine is peppier though, and Chevrolet's infotainment system is also far superior, topping the Fit's five-inch touchscreen display and offering Android Auto and Apple CarPlay functionality from the base trim upward. It is, however, a lot more economical it also has a manual gearbox option which returns estimates of 29/36/31 mpg, with the CVT it gets an impressive 33/40/36 mpg. It carries an MSRP that is around $600 less than the Sonic, but comes equipped with a weaker naturally aspirated 1.5-liter inline-four engine. While the Sonic does offer competitive levels of passenger and cargo room, the Honda Fit beats it in both, and the Ford Fiesta offers a far more enjoyable drive.ĭespite the Honda Fit's hatchback-only vehicle style, it offers exceptional in-cabin passenger room and a trunk size nearly two cubic feet bigger than the Sonics. With all of that, and considering that the subcompact class is predominantly a budget-friendly realm, the Sonic Sedan offers exceptional value for money as it is priced below the average offerings in this segment. It has a contemporary infotainment system with all the functionalities expected from a modern vehicle including a favorable standard safety consignment and available active driver assists. The Sonic impresses in terms of its decent balance between ride quality and handling, while it's capable and nimble around twisty streets it's also reasonably comfortable over most road surfaces. Its cabin is also comprised mostly of low-grade materials such as hard-touch plastics which give off a low-quality impression, however, the cabin is favorably spacious and the seats reasonably comfortable. Its 1.4-liter turbocharged inline-four engine delivers outputs and responses suitable for casual daily driving but can feel lackluster at times, and returns slightly below-average fuel economy estimates. ![]() Despite its many drawbacks, the 2020 Chevrolet Sonic Sedan is still a pretty decent vehicle. ![]()
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