GM Canada: Chevy Sonic Interior Pictures
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Roadkill21
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I would guess both are sedans if I had too.
Anyone know what M stands for? Just an overdrive?
Anyone know what M stands for? Just an overdrive?
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MrGoodwrench
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I would guess both are sedans if I had too.
Anyone know what M stands for? Just an overdrive?
I would guess that the M is the Manual/Low range
GM, for some reason, has been showing the solid interior with the hatchback model, and the titanium w/brick accents on the sedan model. However, GM offers both interiors for both the hatch and the sedan, from what I understand.
It all depends on which model you get... "model" meaning LS, LT, LTZ, etc., or whatever designations they will use to differentiate between model accessory upgrades. There are two solid color schemes (dark titanium) and one scheme with the "dark titanium" and two-tone brick accents.
Knowing GM, I would normally say this is up for change at any time. However, if they have indeed already started production, I seriously doubt they would make any radical further changes to color schemes, interior and/or exterior, at this point.
I also like the blue stitch seating accents I've seen in some images, like the one image this thread displays. It's fairly sharp looking to my eyes. It just adds that little extra.
Hey, my Honda Fit (AT) has a manual mode which allows you to use paddle shifters located on either side of the steering wheel. Maybe GM is adding either paddle shifters or the equally pseudo-manual "slap-shift" mode.
Nice heads-up on that! The one thing I would miss in switching from the Fit to the Sonic would be my paddle shifters... it's almost like having the best of both worlds. If the Sonic offers something similar to either two I've mentioned it would be a really smart idea for GM to do so. If I feel like getting more punch out of my Fit and throwing it around turns, the paddle shifters are a blast.
I have a friend who has a second gen. PT Cruiser with the manual "Slap Shift" mode and it's also a blast. Again, it's like having both manual and AT in the same ride.
This is even more exciting if that's what the "M" means! Oh man, I hoping that's what it is. Like I said, I'll miss the paddle shifters in my Fit Sport.
It is "manual mode", but I wouldn't quite compare it to stick. If you look at the picture of the automatic shifter, you can see a little indent in the button. The top of the button is +, the bottom is -. I drove a 2011 Malibu with it. You can indeed select the gears, but it still shifts at it's convenience (in my experience) and not at your exact whim like a true paddle shift or manual.
*UPDATE* AT "M" selection *UPDATE*
*UPDATE* "M" designated shift selection on AT model *UPDATE*
So my assumption was right! I just downloaded the official Chevy Sonic manual and this is what the manual states regarding the "M" shifter selection:
M (Manual Mode): This position, allows you to change gears similar to a manual transmission. If the vehicle has this feature, see “Manual Mode” following.
Manual Mode
To use this feature:
1. Move the shift lever from D (Drive) rearward to M (Manual Mode).
While driving in manual mode, the transmission will remain in the driver selected gear. When coming to a stop in the manual position, the vehicle will
automatically shift into 1 (First) gear.
2. Press the + (plus) end of the button on the side of the shift lever to upshift, or push the − (minus) end of the button to downshift.
The Driver Information Center (DIC) in the instrument cluster will change from the currently displayed message to the letter “M,” for Manual position, and a number indicating the requested gear. While using manual mode, the transmission will have firmer shifting and sportier performance. You can use this for sport driving or when climbing hills to stay in gear longer or to downshift for more power or engine braking. The transmission will only allow you to shift into gears appropriate for the vehicle speed and engine revolutions per minute (rpm):
. The transmission will not automatically shift to the next higher gear if the vehicle speed or engine rpm is too low.
. The transmission will not allow shifting to the next lower gear if the vehicle speed or engine rpm is too high.
I thought that "M" sounded awfully suspect to be a simple lower gear or similar.
This is GREAT news for me. I love the steering wheel paddle shifters on my Fit Sport... it actually gives the AT some extra boost and fun. It's the next best thing to having a manual and AT at the same time. Another thing I won't miss when switching!
This should be good news for potential AT purchasers also. It's the best of both transmission worlds for those who do not like manual.
Leap for joy, oh forum jesters!!!
*UPDATE* "M" designated shift selection on AT model *UPDATE*
So my assumption was right! I just downloaded the official Chevy Sonic manual and this is what the manual states regarding the "M" shifter selection:
M (Manual Mode): This position, allows you to change gears similar to a manual transmission. If the vehicle has this feature, see “Manual Mode” following.
Manual Mode
To use this feature:
1. Move the shift lever from D (Drive) rearward to M (Manual Mode).
While driving in manual mode, the transmission will remain in the driver selected gear. When coming to a stop in the manual position, the vehicle will
automatically shift into 1 (First) gear.
2. Press the + (plus) end of the button on the side of the shift lever to upshift, or push the − (minus) end of the button to downshift.
The Driver Information Center (DIC) in the instrument cluster will change from the currently displayed message to the letter “M,” for Manual position, and a number indicating the requested gear. While using manual mode, the transmission will have firmer shifting and sportier performance. You can use this for sport driving or when climbing hills to stay in gear longer or to downshift for more power or engine braking. The transmission will only allow you to shift into gears appropriate for the vehicle speed and engine revolutions per minute (rpm):
. The transmission will not automatically shift to the next higher gear if the vehicle speed or engine rpm is too low.
. The transmission will not allow shifting to the next lower gear if the vehicle speed or engine rpm is too high.
I thought that "M" sounded awfully suspect to be a simple lower gear or similar.
This is GREAT news for me. I love the steering wheel paddle shifters on my Fit Sport... it actually gives the AT some extra boost and fun. It's the next best thing to having a manual and AT at the same time. Another thing I won't miss when switching!
This should be good news for potential AT purchasers also. It's the best of both transmission worlds for those who do not like manual.
Leap for joy, oh forum jesters!!!
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Yeah... I posted information straight from the owners manual in my previous post above.
While it may not be a true Ferrari-style paddle shifter manual (what is?) -- and neither is the "manual mode" paddle shifting on my Fit Sport -- once you get used to it it is definitely the next best thing to an actual manual tranny, without sacrificing the comfort of an AT, and void of the shift-in-traffic hassle associated with manual shifters.
It's definitely close enough to manual for me... when I want to actually drive the car.
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I can see that. To each his own I guess. My problem is that to me, driving a manual isn't 100% about picking your gear. There's a lot of intricate things you can do with a clutch pedal as well, as well as the immediate interaction between shifter and transmission action.
But for a commuter, I realize a lot of people wouldn't care.