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2012 Chevrolet Sonic Overview Puget Sound Cars

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  Art Gamblin Motors is very excited to present the new Chevrolet Sonic. The Sonic is an innovative small car that has literally redefined its class. Yes, the Sonic offers top fuel efficiency at 40 highway miles per gallon and excellent handling and suspension. But the Sonic does a lot more than simply meet or exceed small car standards—the Sonic redefines them. The Interior of the sonic offers over 90 cubic feet of space. The sedan offers 14 cubic feet of trunk space and the hatchback offers over 19 cubic feet of trunk space—more than the Corolla or Civic, both of which are in a larger car class. The standard ECOTEC 1.8L engine and the optional 1.4L ECOTEC turbo charged engine in the Sonic makes the vehicle powerful, responsive and efficient, both in terms of fuel economy and very low maintenance.
   The suspension of the Sonic was expertly designed and tuned by top engineers that worked on the world-class Corvette and Cadillac CTS-V. Professional drivers ran the Sonic through intense batteries of extreme road conditions and the Sonic passed these tests with excellent handling and quiet comfortable ride. The Body-Frame Integral design of the Sonic makes its rigidity and stiffness comparable to that found in high-end luxury cars. This and too many other features too numerous to list contribute to the Sonic’s rally car like handling and the Sonic’s incredible durability, quality and extreme value.
The Chevrolet Sonic has achieved a Top Safety Pick rating by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, performing at the highest standards in all crash test categories. The Sonic is equipped with 10 airbags, more than any other car in its segment and more than some vehicles in a larger class. The myriad of incredible safety features like brake assisting and the StabiliTrack Stability Control System give the Sonic an edge in safety unparalleled by other vehicles in and out of its class. This fact is further solidified by the high quality materials used to construct the Sonic. The Sonic is made of 60% high grade steel. The roof of the Sonic is capable of holding over 4 times its own weight.
  All of the genuine quality and innovation in the Sonic is displayed perfectly through its exterior and interior style, inspired in part by the best aspects of motorcycle design. The Sonic sedan and hatchback both exude modern sophistication and youthful sportiness and adventure in an aerodynamic design that is both attractive and functional. We invite you to come test drive a new Sonic here with us at Art Gamblin Motors in Enumclaw Washington. We promise that you will enjoy our welcoming pressure-free environment, with plenty of expert sales associates available to handle all of your needs. Above all we are committed to treating you like family, something that is natural for us being family owned and operated for over 40 years. Come see the difference for yourself and see why we are the highest online rated Chevrolet dealer in the state!
 

 

2012 Chevrolet Sonic Performance Pugegt Sound Cars

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  Here at Art Gamblin Motors we love cars. So it should be no surprise that we love the new Chevrolet Sonic with its dominating and responsive 1.8L ECOTEC engine standard on the Sonic and the even zippier optional 1.4L ECOTEC turbocharged engine. The ECOTEC engine provides not only excellent power, torque, and reaction time; but also extreme dependability, very low maintenance, and high efficiency all coupled with low emissions. The Sonic’s engines are similar to the ECOTEC engines used in the excellent Chevrolet Cruze, so you can be sure that the Sonic’s engine will provide you with a spectacular driving experience that is both thrilling and safe. The Chevy Sonic is also capable of delivering just the right driving experience specific to your needs, with the choice of a 5 or 6 speed manual transmissions or a 6 speed automatic transmission with clutch-free tap shifting.
  The high quality of the Sonic’s ECOTEC engine is made possible by a combination of its excellent design and high grade parts. The ECOTEC 1.8L engine and the 1.4L turbocharged engine both have dual overhead cams and sequential multiport fuel injection with 16 valves and continual variable timing. The result of this excellent combination of design innovation and quality materials produces smooth operations and very responsive acceleration while still giving excellent fuel economy. The 1.8L ECOTEC engine delivers 138 horsepower and 148 pounds of foot torque. The 1.4L ECOTEC turbo engine available in Sonic LT and LTZ trims delivers 138 horsepower at less RPM than the 1.8L and gives 148 pounds of foot torque. Whichever engine you choose for your new Sonic, you can be assured that you will get great efficiency, power and very low maintenance with either one of these great engines.
At Art Gamblin Motors we know that different people have different driving needs. That is why we are excited to offer the Sonic, which can easily accommodate any driving style. For those that want a hands-on driving experience the 5 or 6 speed transmissions will give you that in spades, with quick shifting and a silky clutch. But, even those new to driving a manual transmission will find the experience of driving a manual Sonic enjoyable and easy; with features like break assistance on hills to prevent you from sliding back on those tricky starts. For those that prefer an automatic transmission the Sonic’s 6 speed option is an excellent choice. Not only will you get the ease of auto shifting, you will also have the ability to engage the transmission with clutch-free tap shifting—a great way to experience more control on freeways, while still having the choice to allow the auto shifting while in stop and go traffic.
Come on down and test drive the new Chevrolet Sonic here at Art Gamblin Motors, your Western Washington Car Dealer, in Enumclaw Washington and experience the high level of power and performance this great new Chevy has to offer. And we promise that your experience will be conducted in a low pressure, family environment, with expert sales associates available to answer any questions. Come see why we are the most highly ranked Chevrolet dealer online in the entire state!
 
 
 

2012 Chevrolet Sonic Accessories

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At Art Gamblin Motors, your Maple Valley Chevrolet Dealer, we understand that you want a new car with the latest connectivity and social media capabilities. So, we are very happy to offer the new Chevrolet Sonic with its huge lineup of the most cutting edge audio, Bluetooth, safety, and mobile application technology. Our Sonic LT and LTZ models come standard with Sirius XM Satellite Radio and a CD and MP3 player built in. All models of the Sonic include an easily accessible auxiliary input on the front of the standard AM/FM radio faceplate, which can be used to play your iPod or other device through the stereo. The Sonic LTZ offers a second auxiliary input in the glove box standard along with a USB connection as well and the LT has this available as an option with the Connectivity Plus Cruise package.

Every Sonic is equipped with OnStar, which offers turn by turn directions, hands-free calling and OnStar diagnostics among other things. OnStar and GM both offer mobile apps for your smart phone that can track your car, show diagnostics and even unlock your vehicle wirelessly! Full Bluetooth wireless audio streaming and cell phone connectivity is standard with the Sonic LTZ and is available with the Sonic LT as an option with the Connectivity Plus Cruise package. Up to 5 cell phones can be paired with the Bluetooth system on the Sonic. The Sonic’s many connectivity offerings, both wireless and otherwise are not only fun and convenient, but necessary in states like Washington where using a non-hands free cell phone or device is actually illegal. Many more states have adopted this policy and many more are likely to in the future. With a new Chevrolet Sonic, you won’t have to worry about this, while still having the ability to use practically any device you want!
 

  All of us at Art Gamblin Motors in Enumclaw Washington look forward to the opportunity to show you a new Chevy Sonic in person. That’s because we know that the Sonic offers such an impressive range of excellent technological features that deliver awesome entertainment, connectivity and safety.  We are sure you will appreciate our pressure free environment, excellent customer service ad above all our commitment to treat all of our customers like family as we have for more than 40 years. Come see why we are the top rated Washington Chevrolet dealer online and you will see the difference!
 
 

2012 Chevrolet Sonic Design

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Here at Art Gamblin Motors, your Bonney lake Chevrolet Dealer, we are proud to offer consistently high quality, durable vehicles that also require minimal maintenance. The new Chevrolet Sonic exceeds all expectations in these regards. The unique Body Frame Integral design of the Sonic means the body and frame are one cohesive unit. This results in excellent bending strength and rigidity directly comparable to high-end luxury vehicles; and unheard of in the small car segment. The unique strong Body Frame Integral of the Sonic contributes greatly to the overall quality of the vehicle while also making it possible to provide a smooth, quiet driving experience in the Sonic. The Chevrolet Sonic’s expert engineers, while also fine tuning the performance, handling and efficiency of this amazing car; meticulously ensured that the Sonic would offer a high quality driving experience down to the smallest details related to noise; successfully dampening vibration and noise through too many innovations to list here.
 At Art Gamblin Motors we are committed to offering vehicles that will perform at a high level, while requiring little maintenance for many years after you drive your car off our lot. So we are very pleased to offer the Sonic, which comes standard with a coil-on plug ignition, platinum tipped spark plugs that only require maintenance every 100,000 miles; and Oil Life monitoring system, long-life transmission fluid; and a great electrical steering system that never needs fluid and allows great control of the Sonic. These are just a few of the many features that will ensure your need for maintenance with the Chevy Sonic will be very minimal. Every Chevrolet Sonic we sell here at Art Gamblin Motors comes standard with a 5 year 100,000 mile warranty, which includes roadside maintenance. Every Sonic also comes standard with a 3 year bumper-to-bumper warranty. This means that you can drive your new Chevrolet Sonic home with peace of mind, knowing that you and your Sonic are taken care of.

We would love to see you here at Art Gamblin Motors in Enumclaw Washington to see the incredibly solid and well-designed Chevrolet Sonic. You will be welcomed here in our pressure free environment, helped by expert sales associates. We are proud to be a family owned and run business as we have been for over 40 years. So above all, you will be treated like family here. Come see the difference for yourself and find out why Art Gamblin Motors is the highest online rated Chevrolet dealer in the state.

 

2012 Chevrolet Sonic Style and Design

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The new Chevrolet Sonic is a sleek car that simultaneously exudes youthful energy and mature sophistication. The sonic perfectly utilizes its curving body, giving a sense of perpetual motion, even while parked. This hints at the powerful capabilities under the Sonic’s appealing curves. At the same time the Sonic communicates fast motion with its sweeping angles; it also demonstrates its practical and efficient sophistication with its tight, drawn in design. Everything from the Sonic’s flush handles to its flawlessly aligned wheels show thoughtful, refined excellence in design.

The Sonic provides two options between a 4-door sedan or 5-door hatchback. The sedan imparts distinguished excellence; while the hatchback embodies a swift, adventurous nature. The sedan and hatchback emphasis different traits of a union between superior class and active energy that is the core of the Sonic; allowing a choice more specifically tailored to you.
Yes, the Sonic is indeed an impressive sight to behold visually. But no line or aesthetic flare of the vehicle is solely in the name of beauty—although the Sonic certainly accomplishes that goal. The swept back design of the Sonic illustrates motion, but also allows for superior visibility while driving. The taunt athletic lines of the Sonic do show off its sporty capabilities, but also make the car aerodynamic. The aerodynamic style of the Sonic makes it more fuel efficient, greatly reduces noise in the cab, even at cruising speeds and limits the potential of wind buffeting; providing a smooth, comfortable riding experience. The level care in the Sonics style can be seen down to the smallest details, right down to the spiraled antenna placed down the center of the car, reducing wind resistance and contributing to the fast capable feel of the car. All of these and so many other innovative details give the Sonic its deserved feeling of premium quality in appearance and performance.

So come visit us here at Art Gamblin Motors, your Puyallup and Puget Sound Chevrolet Dealer. We have been family owned and operated for over 43 years—so you can be sure you will get the best service possible. Come find out why we are the top online rated Washingotn Chev rolet Dealer! 


 

 

2012 Chevrolet Sonic Ride and Handling

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At Art Gamblin Motors, your Auburn Chevrolet Dealer, we understand that engine power alone doesn’t make a vehicle great. A good vehicle needs good suspension in order to provide an enjoyable driving experience. The all new Chevrolet Sonic was designed with this fact in mind, which is just one more reason why we here at Art Gamblin Motors are so pleased to present the Sonic. The powerful and efficient ECOTEC engine in the Sonic is perfectly utilized by its expertly tuned suspension. Many of the same team members responsible for the world-class Corvette and Cadillac CTS-V suspension systems tuned the Chevy Sonic themselves; until it met or exceeded all the points of an extensive battery of rigorous benchmarks used to measure European subcompacts. These tests put the Sonic through tight winding roads and bumpy cobble stone streets, just to name a few of the tests that the Sonic easily aced—maintaining a comfortable riding experience throughout.

These expert engineers responsible for tuning the suspension of the Sonic have struck an unbelievable balance between vehicle stiffness, comfort and drivability on one side; with smoothness, comfort and drivability on the other. This has been accomplished through a combination of expert tuning, inspired design and high quality parts. The front of the Chevy Sonic has an independent front suspension with McPherson type struts with coil springs to absorb rough road conditions. The Sonic also has a tubular stabilizer bar that keeps the Sonic flat on the ground during tight turns. Finally, the Chevrolet Sonic’s rear has a semi-independent torsion beam multilink design with gas charge shocks. It is the above combination of expert tuning, design and high quality parts that has given the Sonic its world-class suspension.
 

But don’t take our word for it, or even the word of the expert engineers who designed and build the Chevy Sonic. Come down to Art Gamblin Motors and experience the Sonic’s splendid suspension for yourself with a test drive. You will be welcomed to a pressure free environment by expert sales associates. And most importantly we are still family owned and operated as we have been for more than 40 years; so you will be treated like family here At Art Gamblin Motors. Come visit us and you’ll find out why we are the top online ranked Chevrolet dealer in the state and the best place to buy a new Chevy Sonic!

 

 

2012 Chevrolet Sonic Review

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  Art Gamblin Motors, your Kent Chevrolet Dealer, is very excited to present the new Chevrolet Sonic. The Sonic is an innovative small car that has literally redefined its class. Yes, the Sonic offers top fuel efficiency at 40 highway miles per gallon and excellent handling and suspension. But the Sonic does a lot more than simply meet or exceed small car standards—the Sonic redefines them. The Interior of the sonic offers over 90 cubic feet of space. The sedan offers 14 cubic feet of trunk space and the hatchback offers over 19 cubic feet of trunk space—more than the Corolla or Civic, both of which are in a larger car class. The standard ECOTEC 1.8L engine and the optional 1.4L ECOTEC turbo charged engine in the Sonic makes the vehicle powerful, responsive and efficient, both in terms of fuel economy and very low maintenance.
   The suspension of the Sonic was expertly designed and tuned by top engineers that worked on the world-class Corvette and Cadillac CTS-V. Professional drivers ran the Sonic through intense batteries of extreme road conditions and the Sonic passed these tests with excellent handling and quiet comfortable ride. The Body-Frame Integral design of the Sonic makes its rigidity and stiffness comparable to that found in high-end luxury cars. This and too many other features too numerous to list contribute to the Sonic’s rally car like handling and the Sonic’s incredible durability, quality and extreme value.
The Chevrolet Sonic has achieved a Top Safety Pick rating by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, performing at the highest standards in all crash test categories. The Sonic is equipped with 10 airbags, more than any other car in its segment and more than some vehicles in a larger class. The myriad of incredible safety features like brake assisting and the StabiliTrack Stability Control System give the Sonic an edge in safety unparalleled by other vehicles in and out of its class. This fact is further solidified by the high quality materials used to construct the Sonic. The Sonic is made of 60% high grade steel. The roof of the Sonic is capable of holding over 4 times its own weight.
  All of the genuine quality and innovation in the Sonic is displayed perfectly through its exterior and interior style, inspired in part by the best aspects of motorcycle design. The Sonic sedan and hatchback both exude modern sophistication and youthful sportiness and adventure in an aerodynamic design that is both attractive and functional. We invite you to come test drive a new Sonic here with us at Art Gamblin Motors in Enumclaw Washington. We promise that you will enjoy our welcoming pressure-free environment, with plenty of expert sales associates available to handle all of your needs. Above all we are committed to treating you like family, something that is natural for us being family owned and operated for over 40 years. Come see the difference for yourself and see why we are the highest online rated Chevrolet dealer in the state!
 

 

2012 Chevrolet Sonic vs Honda Fit

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2012 Sonic vs Honda Fit  The Honda Fit is available only as a 5-door hatchback in two trim levels: Base and Sport. All Fit Models use the same 1.5L SOHC 4-cylinder engine and are limited to either 5-speed manual or automatic transmissions.

 Style: The Chevrolet Sonic comes in either a sedan or hatchback and has a standard rear spoiler available only in the more expensive Sport model of the Honda Fit. The Honda Fit also only comes in the hatchback body style. The Fit comes with standard steel wheels and covers. The Sonic comes standard with superior aluminum-alloy wheels. And the largest wheels the fit offers are 16” compared to the Sonic’s 17”. 2012 Chevrolet Sonic Sedan  
Power and Performance: The Honda Fit uses the same engine in each of its models. Both of the Sonic’s engines produce greater horsepower and torque than the Honda Fit’s engine. The ECOTEC engines in the Sonic are also have a much superior design with dual overhead cams instead of the one in the Fit engine and variable valve timing on both the intake and exhaust—while the Fit only offers this feature on the intake. The Chevy Sonic offers both 6 speed manual and automatic transmission options, both with the hill holder function, while the Fit has only 5-speed manual and automatic, with no hill hold technology offered. Moreover, the Fit’s steering system doesn’t offer variable-assist as the Sonic does. The Sonic also delivers a greater maximum fuel range and almost two more gallons in fuel capacity than the Fit. 2012 Chevrolet Sonic Hatchback  

Interior: The Sonic is wider than the Fit, allowing the Sonic greater hip and shoulder room than the Fit. The Sonic also has more than 3” of additional leg room in the rear-seats than the Fit. Heated seats are also completely unavailable on the Fit, unlike the Sonic which does offer this option.

 Connectivity: The Chevy Sonic offers an entire suite of OnStar services including turn-by-turn directions, hands free calling and remote diagnostics of your vehicle—just to name a few of OnStar’s features. The Fit offers no equivalent to this. The Sonic offers remote start options—the Fit does not. Satellite radio is standard on the Sonic—it is not offered on the Fit.

 Quality, Durability, Reliability: The Sonic is the only subcompact car made in the United States. The Fit is imported from Japan. The Sonic’s warranty is superior to the Fit’s, offering an additional 40,000 miles of powertrain protection; and emergency roadside assistance and courtesy transportation, neither of which is offered with the Honda Fit.

 Safety: The Chevrolet Sonic has 10 airbags standard. The Honda Fit only offers 6 airbags. The Sonic’s OnStar automatic crash response system is standard. The Fit offers nothing comparable to the Sonic’s crash response system. The Fit also fails to offer child safety locks comparable to the Sonic’s power rear child safety locks. We at Art Gamblin Motors know that the Chevrolet Sonic is superior to the Honda Fit.

So we invite you to come test drive a new Sonic with us here in Enumclaw Washington and experience the difference for yourself. You will surely appreciate our welcoming pressure-free environment staffed by friendly expert sales associates. We have been family owned and operated for over 40 years and have always treated our customers as family. Come and see the why Art Gamblin Motors is a superior place to buy a car and you will understand why we are the top online rated Chevrolet dealer in the state!
  

2012 Chevrolet Sonic vs Hyundai Accent

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2012 Chevrolet Sonic vs Hyundai Accent The Hyundai Accent comes in either a sedan or hatchback body and offers three trim levels: GS for the hatchback, SE also for the hatchback and GLS for the Sedan. All of the Accent’s models use the same 1.6L DOHC 4-cylinder engine with either a 6-speed manual or 6-speed automatic transmission. 

2012 Chevrolet Sonic Sedan and Hatchback Style: The Accent has steel wheels with covers on its standard model. The Sonic offers aluminum-alloy wheels standard. The largest wheels on the accent top out at 16” compared to the Sonic’s 17”. Chevy Sonic offers a rear spoiler standard. The Hyundai Accent only offers a rear spoiler in its more expensive models.

 2012 Chevrolet Sonic Power and Performance: The Chevy Sonic offers buyers two engine choices including a turbo and both choices produce more torque with more efficiency than the Accent. The Accent offers only one non-turbo engine choice. The Sonic has a larger maximum fuel range than the Accent and holds almost a gallon more fuel.

 Interior: The Sonic has available heated seats, while the Accent does not even offer this feature. The Sonic’s steering column is not only tilting, but telescopic as well for maximum driving comfort. The Accent’s steering column only tilts. The Sonic has more front and rear hip room than the Accent, offering a much more comfortable ride for the diver and passenger. 2012 Chevrolet Sonic Hatchback and Sedan 
Connectivity: The Chevrolet Sonic offers OnStar, which includes turn-by-turn directions, hands-free calling and remote diagnostics—just a small sampling of the many features OnStar offers. The Hyundai Accent offers nothing comparable to any of these features.

 Quality, Reliability and Durability: The Chevrolet Sonic is the only subcompact produced in the United States. The Accent is imported from Korea. The Chevy Sonic’s warranty offers 40,000 more miles of emergency roadside assistance than the Accent. The Sonic’s warranty also offers convenient courtesy transportation. The Accent offers nothing like this in its warranty.

 Safety: The Chevrolet Sonic has 10 airbags standard. The Hyundai Accent only offers 6 airbags. The Sonic’s OnStar automatic crash response system is standard. The Accent offers nothing comparable to the Sonic’s crash response system. We all know at Art Gamblin Motors that the Chevrolet Sonic outperforms the Hyundai Accent in every category. But we invite you to come see this for yourself by test-driving a new Sonic with us in Enumclaw Washington. You can’t find a friendlier pressure-free sales environment than Art Gamblin Motors. We have been family owned and operated for more than 40 years; so all of our expert sales associates are committed to treating every customer like family. Discover the difference here at Art Gamblin Motors and find out why we are the top online rated Chevrolet dealer in the state!