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As of August 08, 2011 there still has yet to be any crash test data for the 2012 Chevy Sonic released publicly.  A search of the SAFERCAR.GOV website did revel that the Chevy Sonic is now searchable on the site with both the 5 and 4 door models listed.  Each of the models showed "Not Rated" for each of the categories, but we can assume the data is getting closer to a release.  Just a few days prior, on August 04, 2011, Molly McHugh of DIGITALTRENDS.com posted images of a Chevy Sonic crash test at the Milford Proving Grounds (McHugh, 2012).  McHugh was granted access by Chevy to do an article on the first impression of the Sonic where we get a glimpse of a Black Sonic which can be viewed in full here:  FIRST IMPRESSION


McHugh, M.  Pictures of Chevy Crashing its New Sonic: Frame by Frame Compact Catastrophe.  Digital Trends.  August 04, 2011.  Retrieved August 08, 2011 from: http://www.digitaltrends.com/photogalleries/pictures-of-chevy-crashing-new-sonic/

Have you recently ordered a new 2012 Chevrolet Sonic?  Well, you can access a tracking tool through the GM website which allows you to view the progress of your new Chevy Sonic in the assembly line.  Your dealership should be able to provide you with an order number.  Then you will be able to track your order here: www.chevrolet.com/ordertracking/   Track Your Order

Today, through a local Orlando Chevy dealership I was able to secure my spot on the list for a new Sonic.  The dealership was able to provide a list of interior and exterior color options provided to them by GM.  Unfortunately, it appears at this moment in time there will be no blue or grey exterior color option, but hopefully these are just the initial options.
2012 Chevy Sonic LT1 Color Options as of 07/15/2011:

• Silver Ice Metallic (GAN)
• Summit White  (GAZ)
• Black  (GBA)
• Victory Red  (GCN)
• Crystal Red Tinticoat  (GBE)  (additional fee)
• Inferno Orange Metallic  (GCR)  (additional fee)

2012 Chevy Sonic LT1 Interior Options as of 07/15/2011:

• Jet Black / Dark Titanium, Deluxe Cloth  (ABY)
• Jet Black / Brick, Deluxe Cloth  (ACB)
• Dark Pewter / Dark Titanium, Deluxe Cloth  (ACC)

A web search revealed this site, LotPro, which has a comprehensive tabular presentation of the models and options: LotPro

Underneath the aggressive exterior design of the Sonic is the tuned spirit of a Corvette.  In a press release from GM, Corvette engineers are said to have worked specifically on the 2012 Chevy Sonic suspension.  The engineers tuned the suspension and ride characteristics to make it more sporty and agile. 


One can only anticipate the handling will indeed be vastly improved over the other competitors in the same class.  More specifically the early press release stated: "All models (Sonic) feature a MacPherson strut front suspension with coil springs and stabilizer bar, and a semi-independent, torsion beam axle-mount compound link-type rear suspension – featuring a robust, tubular V-shape beam – with gas-charged shocks" (GM-2011).


Reference:
General Motors Website. 2011. Chevrolet Creates Waves With The All-New 2012 Chevy Sonic.  January 01, 2011.  Retrieved July 08, 2011 from:
http://media.gm.com/content/media/us/en/news/news_detail.brand_gm.html/content/
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