2018 Chevy Sonic Safety Rating
The 2018 Chevy Sonic is a spirited small car with decent steering and handling. It has comfortable front seats, with good bolstering for spirited driving and a comfy driver-seat armrest. The Sonic comes with plenty of leg and headroom both in the back and up front. It remains a good all-rounder and even in its seventh model year, Chevrolet’s Sonic still stands out and is reasonably priced at all trim levels, including the LS and LT. It is solid and sturdy and the ride is well controlled compared to its coarse and busy competitors. Chevy Sonic is particularly credited for its responsive electric power steering, something its Asian competitors are yet to master. This subcompact car feels as strong and serene as a larger compact car.
2018 Chevrolet Sonic Safety Features
All Sonics come with a rearview camera and 10 airbags as standard equipment. Other safety features include front disc/rear drum brakes, electronic stability control, brake assist, child safety locks, daytime running lights, emergency trunk release, and traction control. It also has a high-strength safety cage and OnStar Safety & Security Plan with Automatic Crash Response.
In addition, there are optional safety features that come bundled in a $495 Driver Confidence Package that encompasses lane-departure warning, forward collision alert, and parking assist, available on both mid-level LT and top-end Premier trim levels. With such an extensive list of inbuilt and available safety features that you can choose from, you’ll have no problem getting a car designed to help prevent accidents from happening and protect you if they do.
2018 Sonic Crash Test Safety Ratings
When it comes to safety features among subcompact cars, the new Chevy Sonic is the king in its class. Its competitors including Honda Fit, Hyundai Accent, Ford Fiesta, and Nissan Versa can’t match the Sonic’s great safety features. The Chevy Sonic crash test ratings are impressive. The vehicle was given an overall five-star rating by the NHTSA. Not only that, it got a five-star rating in every single category except for rollover where it was awarded four stars. It also earned an IIHS top rating of “Good” in each category, that is, moderate overlap and tougher small overlap, frontal crash test, rear crash protection, side impact test, and roof strength test.
2018 Chevy Sonic Safety Comparison
Having a long list of safety features comes in handy in ensuring that every ride is a little more enjoyable. Every new subcompact car shopper wants to know that everyone in the car is protected while on the road, and the Sonic offers a long list of high-tech safety features.
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To learn more about the Chevy Sonic hatchback safety rating and options, schedule a test drive at your Phoenix Chevy dealer today.
