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Two Chevrolet Sonic Sedans Debut at L.A. Auto Show

General Motors introduced two new Chevrolet Sonic sedans at the Los Angeles Auto Show aimed at a youthful demographic—the RS Sedan and Sonic Dusk. The later appeared at the SEMA Show in 2012 as a concept vehicle.

by Staff
November 18, 2013
Two Chevrolet Sonic Sedans Debut at L.A. Auto Show

Photo of Chevrolet Sonic Dusk concept (2011) courtesy of GM.

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Photo of Chevrolet Sonic Dusk concept (2011) courtesy of GM.

General Motors introduced two new Chevrolet Sonic sedans at the Los Angeles Auto Show aimed at a youthful demographic—the RS Sedan and Sonic Dusk. The later appeared at the SEMA Show in 2012 as a concept vehicle.

General Motors is bringing 13 new or significantly redesigned vehicles to the show, most notably the redesigned 2015 Colorado midsize pickup. GM is also bringing the fuel-efficient Cruz Clean Turbo Diesel and new 2014 Chevrolet Silverado that arrived at dealerships this summer.

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The Sonic Dusk appearing at the SEMA show arrived with an Ecotec 1.4L turbocharged engine and six-speed transmission. It included ground effects, a rear spoiler, 18-inch aluminum wheels with a Pearl Nickel finish, Mojave accent stitching and tan-color door panel and instrument panel accents, and MyLink infotainment system.

In calendar-year 2012, fleet buyers registered 13,418 Chevrolet Sonic sedans mostly (11,473) as rental cars. That represented 16.7 percent of total sales.

Originally posted on Automotive Fleet

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