Have fun, be safe: how many times have you heard that advice before a road trip? In a Chevy Sonic, we consider those words to drive by.
2012 Chevy Sonic: Have Fun, Be Safe
Most people know Sonic as the most fun-to-drive car and offers an EPA estimated 40 MPG highway1. But did you know Sonic was also designed to exceed expectations in terms of segment-leading safety features? The proof is in the rating.
The 2012 Sonic is the first and only vehicle in its class to receive a 5-star Overall Vehicle Score for Safety from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)2. Both sedan and hatchback were tested and both scored 5-stars—the highest rating possible. The score is formulated based on results from frontal and side crash tests in addition to rollover resistance testing.
2012 Chevy Sonic: Have Fun, Be Safe
Starting with 2011 models, NHTSA introduced tougher tests and more rigorous requirements for its 5-star ratings. Safety feature performance and crash-avoidance technologies like 10-standard air bags3, Rollover Mitigation, StabiliTrak Electronic Stability Control and OnStar with Automatic Crash Response4 were just some of the reasons this subcompact achieved such a high mark.
2012 Chevy Sonic: Have Fun, Be Safe
From the largest Chevy vehicles in our lineup to the smallest, concern for our passenger’s safety is always a top priority. And in a 2012 Sonic you can have fun…and be safe!
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