Is the 2020 Chevrolet Sonic RS a hatchback BARGAIN or a BUST? 

Sonic reliability is not that far from Honda Fit. Sonic came 3rd. Number 1, Fit, 2. Chev Bolt, 3. Sonic. Check it out from JD Power Dependability Award.

@@Jannmell The 1.4L can be fairly unreliable I've heard. Never had problems with my 1.8L though

As long as the oil is changed regularly it should be ok.

That is so very true!

Now imagine 10 of them parking next to you.

James E., there are very affordable and reliable vehicles in this segment from Kia, Honda (Fit), and Hyundai and the great Toyota. A well cared for used vehicle from any of the aforementioned brands would be a smarter choice than this new pop rocks, now-and-later anti-car.

Dexter Smith half of those cars are slower and have Cvt engines. I’d take this over any cvt any day. I have a sister who has the first gen sonic rs, has 100k plus miles on it and drives like a champ still.

@@dextersmithbsee I do valet and driven all those cars, and I love my Sonic. Different strokes for different folks.

On the dark unpredictable back roads of TN, I trust my Chevy sonic over a Tesla with Autodrive any day.

i guess I'm kind of off topic but does anybody know a good website to watch new series online?

Thanks for sharing that info from your experience!

Pique

I am so glad that you like this one.

I look at a lot of overpriced vehicles & say to myself who are you trying to impress? Certainly not me! Big, fancy & expensive cars are a Huge waste of money!...Cheers!

I totally agree with you!

It has one, called going out of production

@@toyoscio haha.

lol

Can't one do both ?

Thanks for letting me bring them to you!

I mean, you can get something a few years older and have a bigger car for the same price. $20k for that little thing is too much. I’d rather get a Santa Fe or a murano or maybe even an edge.

Philip Rosenthale it’s already been discontinued.

@@redorange LOL

Many want S/CUVs

It was too close to the spark and the spark out sold it ...it's a cool car but it had it's issues reminds me of the 98 to 2005 kia rio I have one by the way 13 RS 39 k miles so far so good it's going on 8 years old ...

It’s is and it was time to do so.

You got it!

No, no you're joking. Impala looked good

Mr.X I agree 2019 was the last production year for them.

GM's CEO, and CFO are females. What do they know about cars? Impala was really good. Especially the midnight package looked so cool.

I don’t think being females has anything to do with it

@@vzeezy909 it definitely would and it would definitely does if that's the case but America is obsessed with SUVs which is probably why they kept it

Thanks for sharing that Logan!

I have the 14 rs turbo 6s speed manual tuned by zzp and zzp parts not issues!

That RS badge is good for +5 HP.

Thanks Eric for letting me bring it all to you!

😳 😁

My favorite GM color was Black Rose. Sadly, it was discontinued. I used to have a 1994 Chevy Beretta in that color.

That’s the color I ah e

Someone in my apartment complex has a spark in this color. I love blue but don’t want my car to be that sky blue lol

@@bluesky5384 each to there own I love color because it’s see to see at night for other cars and it stands out

Just bought mine 2 days ago and its a great car.

I got my 2013 Sonic RS for $15k and it had a $21k sticker price like this one... Hope yours was the same because I doubt these ever sell for MSRP unless you're a sucker lol.

And that GTI has a BEAUTIFULLY crafted interior, whereas the Sonic has a POS ALL HARD plastic interior!

The Sonic will be thousands cheaper than a Civic, don't look at the sticker price lol. And quality isn't bad on the Sonic for the price, I have a 2013 with almost 140k and it's been virtually problem-free. They're good little disposable cars.

@New York native I do, got my 2014 chevy sonic turbo RS for 5,500 and it only has 100k miles

I had an orange Chevy Aveo for 9 years. Salvage title. No problems other than a radiator replacement and normal upkeep. Sold it for $2500 with 250k miles on it! Literally reliable. I would buy another Chevy. I also own a 2012 Touring Honda Pilot and it's 100% reliable also. My kids told me I had better not ever buy an orange car again! 😂

Thanks Parker for sharing that input and perspective!

@@hix9306 automatic and the LT 1.8 non turbo.

Same here, and I'm a domestic guy. That said, the Fit is long in the tooth as well, and is the last year before its refresh that is already available outside the US. Its not really a fair comparison, but if you can find a leftover Fiesta ST, you can likely pick one up at a discount and those are a riot!

@@BoopSnoot I'm usually pretty anti ford, but honestly fiesta and focus STs are not to be ignored. Very affordable fun cars!

Id take an abarth also, or elantra gt n line

George Soto Yes, same here. I’d take a 2017-18 Fit over a 2020-21 of this ANYDAY! Enough said.

Thoughts on the Yaris?

Sorry to hear that

My condolences

Laugh out loud.

It beats walking or taking the bus!

@@brynnleahnayvieghlaykynnn6175 LOL!

I got my Sonic RS brand new for $15k way back in 2013... Can't imagine they aren't selling for the same or less now.

That is so awesome!

Oh yes he would!😂

@Million Miler eww those things are ugly

Nothing beats a 1994 Toyota Celica

@@andrewwhite103 relaibe tho

@Million Miler I still own a 2013 Sonic RS that I bought new and it's been a pretty good car as far as reliability... I kinda hate it for some of the reasons this guy in the video explained and I'm trading it in soon but she's been just as reliable as anything else, that I can vouch for.

AGREED!

What if you don't have that extra money? And I think a civic hatchback would make more sense rather than the corolla

Yes, get AWAY from these "American Made" turd buckets!

@@HeortirtheWoodwarden get a older car if you cant afford newer ones

I would say its a bit too expensive for a teenager, most probably wouldnt be willing to save and buy a new chevy when they can buy a older car such as a celica which is just as fun and practical for cheaper, and then save the rest of the money for future

An "econo-box" steering wheel in a "world beater" supercar? NO WAY!

Thank you for this! Just about to buy a 2017 for 14k as well here in Canada too

Thanks Mark for saying that!

I had a 2019 LT. I consistently got 25 combined (average driving, no hard stops or rapid acceleration). I don't know how they can say that these cars can get 27 City/38 Hwy. Cause it is a blatant lie. I took mine to the Chevy dealership and they said "it's normal". I'm so glad I got rid of this "slap to the face" of a car.

@@ToyotaCelicaDude1 Progress, right ? Build to the EPA #s. However those #s are for comparison only and have been posted with the disclaimer "your mileage may vary" for decades. Why are you surprised ? Plus automotive ad BS. Marketing. No one got 47 MPG from an 82 Cavalier or 40 from an an 82 Olds Ciera 4 cyl . Just got back from a round trip from Tucson to Van Nuys CA, Dude. My ride was an 05 Saturn ION with 74,000 miles. First leg of the trip: 35.8 mpg. AC running, over 100 degrees, 70-75mph. Second tank, 32.8, lots of traffic and errand running at my destination, third, 32.7 with side trips to the Salton Sea and Blythe with the AC running while I took pictures.Haven't run the #s for the leg home as I haven't This is larger car with a 2.2 N/A 4 cyl engine. It has always topped initial EPA #s [22 City, 32 Hwy AT] and especially the revised ones where the EPA just lopped off 10% to better reflect "real world figures" [more Fed BS double talk but that's another story]. I have gotten as high as 39 and many tanks of 35-36 on trips. Always 22-23 in the city. Too bad as I had considered the Sonic [with the N/A 1.8] as a replacement for the Saturn but why waste money? Great Sunday to ya, Dude. I'm looking in Toyota's direction next time but damn......all these brands are pumping out UG-LEEEE. They make my clunky ION look sleek and timeless FFS ! But I do love that Honda Ridgeline.

I average 28 mpg on my 2017 Sonic, but I do wish it broke 30 every now and then. I received slightly higher efficiency (I'd estimate +1 mpg) when I added a cold air intake to my car.

the trade off is no CVT which would get better MPG but lessen the driving experience

How reliable has it been?

Then why are they NOT selling?

Did it break down on u?

I totally agree!

2016 RS was the best looking hands down 👍

I own a 14 and i think the new design looks better. More stealthy and understated

ChicagoBulls1984 I really like the individual headlights on the older ones. It was much more distinctive

I used to own one, a 2019 Sonic LT. Here's how I can sum up my experience. My gas pedal failed at 2k miles, I traded it in 8 months later due to severe buyers remorse, I only got 45% of what I paid back... It only had 6k miles. Stay far away from these! They're so great at making a first impression, until you own it.

I have a 14 rs turbo 6 speed manual no issues I'm the 2nd owner and it has also been tuned by zzp and has zzp parts on it.

Chevy NEVER has and NEVER will make a RELIABLE small car, it's NOT in their DNA!

@@ToyotaCelicaDude1 what did you get i also have a 2017 Sonic LT original owner

Also, lead to unwelcome "guests", if you know what I mean!

Thanks for letting me share it with you Holly!

FUR SURE!!!

They will! ALL electric next time around!

Thanks for letting me share this one with you!

How's the reliability been? I want to buy one too but I'm not too sure I don't want to be stock at the mechanic

@@nomada1468 it hasn’t been bad at all. She’s at almost 70,000 miles and no major problems. Just brakes

@@BostonCelticsWWEEdge thanks for the feedback!

@@nomada1468 you got it. My pleasure

I own one and drive 1hr 30 min round trip everyday to work. Love the handling and the car is good but the seats are just too uncomfortable for long trips. My only gripe

I HAVE driven one, disappointed me HUGELY!

Yes resale you got it they go for 5,000 or less 5-6 yrs old ....ouchy☹️

just like Porsche's Miami Blue

No way! Go Veloster N.

You are so right about that!

If the MPG I get on my 2014 Sonic with the same 1.4T is anything to go by, the MPG will probably be about the same as what you got in your Cruze - maybe slightly better, but not noticably so. I do mixed highway and city driving and average around 29 mpg or so. It doesn't sound like that MPG rating has changed much in the newer models, just the discontinuation of the old base engines.

AGREED!

Thanks man! You are so very right!

On ANY car but this one!

Thanks man for the support!

Prior to 2017 the RS package was an option. Now it comes with all Sonic Hatchback trims.

By October, ALL Sonics will be ancient history!

Thank you so much for saying that!

Thanks for sharing that input Steve!

Are they reliable? Thanks

Mine have been very reliable.

It's like some weird storage. It seems really unfinished.

@@RaitisRides It's very strange, I almost thought it was a CD player.

So, the Sonic makes a good beater?

I totally agree with you Louis! I love bringing the variety!

Thanks for sharing that great input from your ownership Mike.

Thanks for letting me share it with you!

@@RaitisRides of course! i enjoy watching your videos!