Monday 19 December 2011

CHEVROLET SONIC RS FOR DETROIT 2012







The Chevrolet Sonic was launched in Mzansi a couple of months ago as a small hatch above the Aveo. We don’t quite see the point of selling similar-sized hatchbacks at the same time, but GM SA probably know what they are doing. Now the car has been made exciting with the announcement of the Sonic RS.


Set to debut at the 2012 North American International Auto Show in Detroit next month, the Sonic RS will feature GM’s 1.4-litre petrol turbo engine as a source of power. It delivers 103kW and 200Nm of torque sent to the front wheels through either a 6-speed manual or automatic gearbox. If Mzansi gets this car in 2012 we’ll expect it to be manual-only.

At launch it will feature four exterior colours, including one called Victory Red (pictured here). Other stand-out bits include new fog lights, RS badges all over, a new sports steering wheel with a flat bottom, aluminium sports pedals, a unique RS front grille, new rear spoiler, and 17-inch wheels among others.

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