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Chevrolet Sonic Transmission Specifications

The 2020 Chevrolet Sonic uses Automatic (S6), Manual 6-spd, Manual 5-spd transmissions, depending on engine and trim.

Latest model year (2020):

The Chevrolet Sonic comes with Automatic (S6).

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Chevrolet Sonic Transmission — All Years

YearTrimEngineTransmissionDriveMPG Comb.
2020Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.4 L4 1.4LAutomatic (S6)Front-Wheel Drive29
2020Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.4 L4 1.4LAutomatic (S6)Front-Wheel Drive29
2019Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.4 L4 1.4LAutomatic (S6)Front-Wheel Drive29
2019Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.4 L4 1.4LAutomatic (S6)Front-Wheel Drive29
2019Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.4 L4 1.4LManual 6-spdFront-Wheel Drive29
2019Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.4 L4 1.4LManual 6-spdFront-Wheel Drive31
2018Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.4 L4 1.4LAutomatic (S6)Front-Wheel Drive30
2018Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.4 L4 1.4LAutomatic (S6)Front-Wheel Drive30
2018Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.8 L4 1.8LAutomatic (S6)Front-Wheel Drive28
2018Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.8 L4 1.8LAutomatic (S6)Front-Wheel Drive28
2018Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 1.8 L4 1.8LManual 5-spdFront-Wheel Drive29
2018Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 1.8 L4 1.8LManual 5-spdFront-Wheel Drive29
2018Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.4 L4 1.4LManual 6-spdFront-Wheel Drive32
2018Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.4 L4 1.4LManual 6-spdFront-Wheel Drive32
2017Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.4 L4 1.4LAutomatic (S6)Front-Wheel Drive30
2017Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.4 L4 1.4LAutomatic (S6)Front-Wheel Drive30
2017Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.8 L4 1.8LAutomatic (S6)Front-Wheel Drive28
2017Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.8 L4 1.8LAutomatic (S6)Front-Wheel Drive28
2017Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 1.8 L4 1.8LManual 5-spdFront-Wheel Drive28
2017Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 1.8 L4 1.8LManual 5-spdFront-Wheel Drive28
2017Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.4 L4 1.4LManual 6-spdFront-Wheel Drive32
2017Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.4 L4 1.4LManual 6-spdFront-Wheel Drive32
2016Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.4 L4 1.4LAutomatic (S6)Front-Wheel Drive28
2016Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.4 L4 1.4LAutomatic (S6)Front-Wheel Drive30
2016Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.4 L4 1.4LAutomatic (S6)Front-Wheel Drive30
2016Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.4 L4 1.4LAutomatic (S6)Front-Wheel Drive28
2016Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.8 L4 1.8LAutomatic (S6)Front-Wheel Drive28
2016Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.8 L4 1.8LAutomatic (S6)Front-Wheel Drive28
2016Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 1.8 L4 1.8LManual 5-spdFront-Wheel Drive29
2016Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 1.8 L4 1.8LManual 5-spdFront-Wheel Drive29
2016Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.4 L4 1.4LManual 6-spdFront-Wheel Drive29
2016Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.4 L4 1.4LManual 6-spdFront-Wheel Drive29
2016Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.4 L4 1.4LManual 6-spdFront-Wheel Drive32
2016Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.4 L4 1.4LManual 6-spdFront-Wheel Drive32
2015Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.4 L4 1.4LAutomatic (S6)Front-Wheel Drive30
2015Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.4 L4 1.4LAutomatic (S6)Front-Wheel Drive28
2015Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.4 L4 1.4LAutomatic (S6)Front-Wheel Drive30
2015Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.4 L4 1.4LAutomatic (S6)Front-Wheel Drive28
2015Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.8 L4 1.8LAutomatic (S6)Front-Wheel Drive28
2015Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.8 L4 1.8LAutomatic (S6)Front-Wheel Drive28
2015Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 1.8 L4 1.8LManual 5-spdFront-Wheel Drive29
2015Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 1.8 L4 1.8LManual 5-spdFront-Wheel Drive29
2015Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.4 L4 1.4LManual 6-spdFront-Wheel Drive32
2015Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.4 L4 1.4LManual 6-spdFront-Wheel Drive32
2015Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.4 L4 1.4LManual 6-spdFront-Wheel Drive29
2015Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.4 L4 1.4LManual 6-spdFront-Wheel Drive29

Data sourced from fueleconomy.gov (U.S. Department of Energy). MPG figures are EPA-tested. Fuel costs are estimates based on average fuel prices and 15,000 miles/year.

Chevrolet Sonic Transmission FAQ

What transmission does the Chevrolet Sonic have?

The Chevrolet Sonic is offered with Automatic (S6), Manual 6-spd, Manual 5-spd (2020 and earlier model years). Availability depends on engine and trim — see the year-by-year table above.

Does the Chevrolet Sonic come with a manual transmission?

Yes — a manual transmission is listed for at least one Chevrolet Sonic configuration. Check the table above for the exact years and trims.

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