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2014 Chevrolet Sonic: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The 2014 Chevrolet Sonic is a light-update model, led by expanded safety technology on the upper trims. It is not a redesign.
About the 2014 Chevrolet Sonic
1st generation Sonic (U.S. 2012-2020), third model year before the later mid-cycle refresh.
Chevrolet positions the Sonic as a small car with two personalities: a more polished sedan or a more playful hatchback. The pitch is that it feels sturdier, safer, and more fun to drive than many budget subcompacts, while still being easy to park and easy to live with. Available turbo power, flexible cargo space, and strong safety messaging are the main ways Chevrolet tries to separate the Sonic from other small cars.
The LS and LT focus on straightforward daily use, with features such as Bluetooth, keyless entry, cruise control, and USB audio. The LTZ is the comfort-focused version with a 7-inch touchscreen, heated front seats, synthetic-leather upholstery, and a rearview camera. The RS brings a turbo engine, firmer suspension, four-wheel disc brakes, and sportier cabin details in sedan or hatchback form.
What changed, by category
Safety
A rearview camera became standard on the LTZ and RS. Chevrolet also introduced optional forward-collision and lane-departure alerts.
Structural
The sport-focused RS expanded from a hatchback-only model to include a sedan body style.
2014 Chevrolet Sonic specs and features by trim
| Feature | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 4-Cyl, 1.8 Liter / 4-Cyl, PZEV, 1.8 Liter | 4-Cyl, 1.8 Liter / 4-Cyl, PZEV, 1.8 Liter / 4-Cyl, Turbo, 1.4 Liter | 4-Cyl, Turbo, 1.4 Liter | 4-Cyl, 1.8 Liter / 4-Cyl, PZEV, 1.8 Liter / 4-Cyl, Turbo, 1.4 Liter |
| Transmission | Automatic, 6-Spd / Manual, 5-Spd | Automatic, 6-Spd / Manual, 5-Spd / Manual, 6-Spd | Automatic, 6-Spd | Manual, 5-Spd / Automatic, 6-Spd |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas |
| MPG City | 25–26 mpg | 25–29 mpg | 25 mpg | 26–27 mpg |
| MPG Highway | 35 mpg | 35–40 mpg | 33 mpg | 35–37 mpg |
| Horsepower | 138 hp | 138 hp | 138 hp | 138 hp |
| Torque | 125 lb-ft | 125–148 lb-ft | 148 lb-ft | 125–148 lb-ft |
| Trunk/Cargo | 14.9–19 cu-ft | 14.9–19 cu-ft | 14.9–19 cu-ft | 14.9–19 cu-ft |
| Rear Legroom | 34.6 in | 34.6 in | 34.6 in | 34.6 in |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Doors | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| 4-Wheel Disc Brakes | ||||
| Alarm System | ||||
| Cruise Control | ||||
| Lane Departure Warning | ||||
| Rear View Camera | ||||
| Alloy Wheels | ||||
| Fog Lights | ||||
| Heated Mirrors | ||||
| Power Moonroof | ||||
| Power Mirrors | ||||
| Rear Spoiler | ||||
| Bluetooth | ||||
| Satellite Radio | ||||
| Touch Screen Monitor | ||||
| USB Ports | ||||
| Heated Front Seats | ||||
| Leather Seats | ||||
| Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel | ||||
| Power Windows | ||||
| Remote Start | ||||
Frequently asked questions
What is the biggest change to the 2014 Chevrolet Sonic?
Expanded safety technology is the biggest change for 2014. The LTZ and RS gained a standard rearview camera, and Chevrolet introduced optional forward-collision and lane-departure alerts.
Which 2014 Chevrolet Sonic trims have a standard rearview camera?
The 2014 Sonic LTZ and RS have a standard rearview camera. It was added to both upper trims for this model year.
Are forward-collision and lane-departure alerts standard on the 2014 Chevrolet Sonic?
No. Forward-collision and lane-departure alerts were optional safety features introduced for the 2014 Sonic.
Was the Chevrolet Sonic RS sedan new for 2014?
Yes. The RS sedan joined the existing RS hatchback for 2014, bringing the RS model’s turbo engine, firmer suspension, four-wheel disc brakes, and sport-focused details to a second body style.
Is the 2014 Chevrolet Sonic a redesign?
No. The 2014 Sonic is a light update within the first generation. Its basic sedan and hatchback lineup and core engine choices largely carried over from 2013.
2014 Chevrolet Sonic Reviews
What owners are saying about the 2014 Chevrolet Sonic.
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2014 Chevrolet Sonic
(20 reviews)
“I love my Chevy Sonic! Acceleration is spot on, braking is great, and very little road and engine noise. Also, very cute sedan, and functional!”