The Chevy Sonic was Chevrolet’s answer to be bulbous and unattractive Aveo
that needed to go. The Sonic has been through a massive marketing campaign in
order for Chevrolet to attract more youthful buyers and commuters to the
company. Now we are starting to see Chevrolet adding special edition Sonic’s in
order to bring in more niche-based buyers. Chevrolet is looking to introduce the
2013 Chevy Sonic RS which will be similar to the other Sonics as the vehicle
will offer the Turbo 1.4 L that is an optional engine choice currently. The
vehicles main changes looks to be through small design changes in the exterior
and interior of the vehicle. The changes put Sonic RS 2013 will include a
slightly redesigned front fascia that includes fog lights standard and will
offer a model specific grill design. Vehicle will also have a change in the rear
fascia and rocker moldings and will have a rear spoiler standard. The mechanical
and component changes will include a more sporty sounding exhaust system as well
as RS Sonic specific 17 inch wheels. Chevrolet also wants to improve upon the
already impressive handling characteristics by adding lowering suspension
springs as well as dampers that are more performance-based.
With new features as well as 138 hp with a broad torque curve coming from the
1.4 L should make this vehicle a lot more fun to drive around then the current
Sonic. The transmission of Sonic RS will be either a manual six-speed or
automatic that Chevrolet says will gear differently for the RS. This is at least
the powertrain that Chevy introduced at the Detroit auto show. But several of us
auto enthusiast are still kissing our good luck charms in hopes that Chevrolet
will go ahead and place the 2.0 L Turbo in the vehicle but the likes of that
happening are pretty slim. But either engine they choose should make the 2013
Chevy Sonic RS a fun drive.
It looks like the Chevrolet Sonic RS 2013 will have a few design changes and
the interior as well. It looks like Chevrolet will give the standard seats the
boot in place in some more driver enthusiast friendly sports seats that offer
more support. The 2013 RS will also include a few different designs and the
steering will such as a thicker rim and sport inspired buttons it with the
manual transmission you get a different shift knob. You also see different
design cues such as an instrument panel trim inserts that will distinguish the
car as the RS even more so. But bottom line is that this should make for a fun
drive and possibly a future for tuning companies to produce more horsepower
making these 2013 Chevy Sonic RS a little rocket.
