The midyear 2015 Sonic earned a Top Safety Pick by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety after earning a good rating — the highest mark in IIHS’s tests — in the Small Overlap Front Crash Protection Test.
Changes in the Sonic’s front-end structure, door sill and door pillar attributed to the subcompact’s good rating. The Sonic also achieved good ratings in the moderate overlap front, side, roof strength and head restraint evaluations.
“With good ratings across the board in all five IIHS crashworthiness evaluations, the improved Sonic delivers a high level of protection among small cars in the most common kinds of crashes,” IIHS President Adrian Lund said.
Sonic’s safety standards
However, the Chevrolet Sonic also takes active measures to help prevent unfortunate accidents. More than 60 percent of the Sonic’s body structure is comprised of advanced steel, and two major available safety features aid drivers.
Forward Collision Alert provides alerts to help the driver avoid crashing into a vehicle they are following that is moving or has come to a stop. It also lets the driver know if they are following a vehicle ahead much too closely. Lane Departure Warning provides alerts to help drivers avoid crashes due to unintentionally drifting out of their lane when their turn signal is not activated.
A rear-vision camera is also available along with OnStar’s available Directions and Connections plans, the Chevy Sonic is right in earning its Top Safety Pick from the IIHS. Available in both hatchback and sedan styles, you’ll find the subcompact car you’re looking for at Jim Butler Chevrolet, the No. 1 Chevy dealer in Missouri!
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