Chevy has announced the pricing for the 2013 Chevy Sonic RS that will arrive this fall with a starting price at $20,995.
Chevy has announced the pricing for the 2013 Chevy Sonic RS that will arrive this fall with a starting price at $20,995. The Sonic RS is powered by an Ecotec 1.4L turbo engine rated at 138 horsepower and 148 lb.-ft. of torque, the engine specs are the same as the non-RS turbocharged Sonic, but the RS gets unique transmission gearing in the six-speed manual, or a 3.53 final drive ratio for automatic-equipped models.
The exterior of the 2013 Sonic RS stands apart from the other Sonic models with its RS-specific grille, revised rear fascia, a rear spoiler, unique 17-inch five-spoke wheels and its lowered and stiffened suspension with performance-tuned dampers. The interior gets leather seats with sueded microfiber inserts and red RS accents, a new sport three-spoke leather-wrapped steering wheel and shifter knob with red stitching and aluminum sport pedals.