Does this Chevrolet Sonic Turbo have MORE performance than a 2020 VW GTI? 

LMAO! I know right!

😂😂

Have a 2013 sonic put ceramic pads on and can stop like a motorcycle just takes time to get feel and trust in as so lightweight the back drum brakes can lock up anytime needed and haven't ever needed to manually adjust love to shut off traction control and work emergency brake just like in transformers movie love the car and only bought 4 years ago paid 5000 1 owner car was like new and only need change oil more than stated as filter been really dirty so each change move up 2000 miles until filter not so dirty just go by eyeball car really like a motorcycle just really be careful on snow n ice as again lightweight slides like skater boy will abuse and push harder year after year as a highly skilled toolmaker machinist that builds engine dies , make last think oil change and grease front bushings use needle grease fitting to stab into factory sealed boots and grease to shut up any chassis noise as soon as can hear slop in joints or if not just throw away factory bushings and new will have fittings for grease to last with TLC , factory engineer so can make money off people with no skill on how made ,and gm makes so many revision changes as never get correct first so as front line or worked 2 years ahead of what to come have seen many changes ,as now the order for new dies is half and soon will be none as electrons will be replacing as shop now focusing on Aerospace to survive next new cycle of technology as electric will not need big dies for engine or transmission and good luck to biden on employing more workers to make as an engineer point of view there are 1000 Less parts needed and trickle down economics will create lot less jobs can see future of already and to cut oil production and pipeline jobs think again trickle down economy higher energy costs biden better hope he can impeach trump because in next 4 years Americans will have no problem put trump economy back in place and biden to open borders for hundred of thousands of immigrants into usa and give social security and free phones and food stamps,am quiting career of 33 years highly skilled toolmaker machinist so maybe I can suck up benefits paid into system before all else do but quitting and pulling 401k will only make me unqualified to get benefits that I paid into so I be happy that Ihave a brain.enjoy made in usa good luck to all of us we going to need it.democracy or dictator think of what we are all becoming usa or china good luck think positive live long and prosper.

You are correct, in the US you can get the 1.8 non turbo or the 1.4 turbo. I believe the 1.8 ended in 2018 and now only offered the Turbo in it last few years. Sonic is ended this year.

The 1.8 got shit canned when the new models came out.

You are right.

But the 1.4 and 1.8 are quite similar. So putting a 1.4 exhaust manifold, oil cooler and a bigger turbo on the 1.8 should be fairly easy to do. Might be mistaking myself...

@@sebastiencharette6637 the 1.8 and 1.4 are completely different!

Lmao 😂

Thanks for that great input from your experience Larry

I totally agree with you! Thanks for letting me share it with you!

Just get the veloster N and you are all set

But this car is probably much cheaper

@@NClubFL my brother has a red N, though he does like the way my turbo back sonic rs sounds, his car from the factory with mods came to only $3k more.. I'm kicking myself

@@NClubFL but it's ugly. Except the 4 door one over seas.

It was!

Heck yeah!

All fun and games until it smokes you

@@Zephyr01697 , that will never beat my 1984 Huffy BMX bike ...

@@richki.24 maybe I know those huffies have serious top end but at about 265mph the sonics aerodynamics should make it slowly pull away

Thanks man!

idk if you've bought a new car by now, but just get another sonic, lol. nothing compares

I feel the same about my Sonic. Doesn't live up to it's namesake at all! I test drive the new Civic and Corolla and they both had tons of pep. The civic hatchback has the same cargo space as the Sonic while the Corolla hatchback was smaller.

I just got a 15 Cruze lt and exactly. Not fast but unique and fun

I have an RS and it's the most pitiful thing ever! I'm pretty sure my old cavalier could outrun it, but it definitely kicks butt with the amount of storage space and handles great.

You are right.

I used to have a 2015 that I bought new. It was like my 9th car though, but it was a nice little car. Great gas mileage helped with all the traveling that we used to do, but I sold it in January because it outgrew its use. That car is not intended for a car seat if you’re any taller than probably 5ft 😂

I paid 3k for my Lt turbo with new tires.. lol 121,000 bright orange. May be making some videos of my own soon. Just put a short ram on it. 😊

Absolutely love mine, kinda mad that it's slow as fuck. But it's fun to whip around corners, and they're dirt cheap. Its also super easy to mod, its only my second car but I've done so much damn work to it youd think I'm a mechanic😂 I got my 2014 chevy sonic turbo RS for 5,500 and it only has 105,000 miles

😅😅😅😅😅🤣🤣🤣🤣💀

Trust me I know. Lol

Very unique.

You got it Gareth.

thats asking too much xD

@@MrRGM10 LOL

It doesn't EVEN come close..

Had a 1980 scirocco used only 1 wiper for entire front window and had fuel injection when American still used carbereaters but gauges made by vdo were right on

Chris TheDriver It would be nice if my last name could stand for Racer LOL

There was ALMOST the "sensation" of a speed increase!

You're beautiful

@@tonythecarfreak down bad

I feel your pain Kevin!

Maybe a lowered Chevy Trax AWD

This is true.

@@RaitisRides The suspension is more difficult to tune then the engine lol

RJ Money oh I bet!

Thanks for letting me share some laughs with you!

And you learn where to put your banana so it won't get bruised.

I totally agree with you Gary.

It used to mean something. Today RS in the Chevy brand only means anything if you're driving a Camaro. In consumer cars and SUVs, the RS is little more than an appearance package to make it "Look" a little sporty.

You are so very right!

American car engineered in korea made in Canada with 90 percent parts made in Mexico that why German gti is hell better buy look at best CNC machine made by Germany so cars built,engineered,made in Germany why better cars,american greed why America cars mostly junk due to lowest bidder awarded contract to manufacture so shareholders line wallets and bank accounts true reason perod.

Wow

Wow

Same. I've put a lil' bigger injectors and a intake/ exhaust upgrade. Still N/A, I wouldnt say more than 180whp

Probably more like 35HP...

138hp I think actually..facts 😉

It depends because sometimes the cars that could use aftermarket upgrades are reliable when upgraded right bang for buck

Oh wow! I guess you live and you learn.

I rather have stopping capability.

@Steve Jones My dad got 170k out of his on his 2010 civic.

The rear drums are fine for a LOW performance vehicle such as the one featured in this review.

Brilliant!

I couldn't hide it.

You can't hide the truth! LOL

Trust me I know how you feel!

Thanks for that info.

Thanks man! We will see.

YES! Starting with a "Hayabusa"!

I know right!

That’s a good point.

Thanks for sharing your input from your experience!

AGREED!

I wonder if the owner traded it in towards a WRX STI....

Miles Traysandor actually they did!

@@RaitisRides That makes a lot of sense. If you're gonna spend a lot of money modding a car, you might as well use a platform better suited for the mod scene.

I'm on my second, just because I couldn't afford to get up into the higher priced range. Just got my full turbo back open exhaust on my 1.4Turbo. To go with the BNR tune. You're right tho, it's lacking, but the sounds make it so much fun. You just need to know what you're in. 👍🏼

I feel your pain.

I mean honestly I know it's not for everyone,but its different. 🤷🏾‍♂️

You are freaking hilarious!

This is true Tony!

LMAO! Perfect!

Or, there was an "LS" under the hood! lol

Valve shaft? You mean "camshaft"?

Yes plastic will become more brittle and harder with heat and cold good luck working on in cold climate all plastic connectors will break soon all elec cars are all plastic see future junk will help keep machine moving along most cars ready fo junk yard at 10 years radiator be first to fail and most keep going then within 20 mins most engine lock up will warp head then send to junkyard how engineered by engineer dont want to last how next generation going to eat

I am so glad that I could share it with you!

Thanks for sharing that great info!

You hit the nail on the head,.

Hey Victor! I’m so glad you could make it!

You are so right about that!

The trade in value actually decreases when you start modifying "stock" cars!

I think you are right Thomas! I appreciate you tuning in!

I have never seen anything like this before!

Raiti's Rides this is what a rally car looks like 😂

@@sebastianmrg close by not close enough.

Modded cars don't appeal to me. I'd rather pay upfront for the features that I want.

Oh yeah!

Perfect!

Thanks Ron! This one is really unique that’s for sure!

With this Sonic test, it feels like we're going backwards.

Would have been interesting to see some 0 to 100 km times.

ojars zvaigzne 🤣🤣🤣we don’t have that long

I have a 2018 sonic rs, so your 2016 came with 4 wheel disc? But they went back to drums in 2018!? WTH!!

I have a vomit bag for you! LOL

Tell me about it!

That's how it GETS 300hp!