When Chevrolet announced its new Chevy Sonic and all the applicable option choices, enthusiasts were greeted with an interesting surprise. The new 1.4-liter turbo-four was only available with three pedals! Anyone wishing for a slushbox was forced to take the naturally aspirated 1.8-liter four-cylinder.
While this makes sense to those of us here at AutoTalk, it doesn’t make a great business case. The high-brass have now come around and have decided to offer the turbo mill with a six-speed automatic transmission. Choosing the automatic does come with its consequences, of course. Owners will see an EPA estimated fuel economy rating of 27 mpg in the city and 37 mpg highway. That a represents a 2/3 mpg hit compared to the manuals 29/40 rating.
