So I'm still shopping for my next car. Both the Focus ST and Fiesta ST are on my list, in addition to the Sonic RS hatch. Clearly, the Focus ST is in a different league all together, but then again even used it's $18k, where I can get a Sonic for $11k. The Fiesta ST is around $15-$16k used, so it's still significantly more expensive. That's the big draw to the Sonic. Bang-for-the-buck. But in stock form, the Sonic just won't have the power I'm looking for.
However, I'm confused about how much power the Trifecta tune would really add to a bone stock RS. Their website says 44hp and 51lb ft of tq at the wheels. TRIFECTA - 2012+ Chevrolet Sonic - 1.4L Turbo Advantage That would put it at something like 188hp and 205lb ft of tq at the flywheel, given that stock is 138hp/148tq but you have to account for driveline loss. But then in other forums I see that it seems to be less than that. Anyone help me figure out what's really accurate? I've driven the Sonic a number of times and really like it. But in stock form, it's just too slow. But I can't go to any dealer and find a Trifecta tuned Sonic, so I'd be going into this "blind" and hoping I'd get the power upgrades I want.
However, I'm confused about how much power the Trifecta tune would really add to a bone stock RS. Their website says 44hp and 51lb ft of tq at the wheels. TRIFECTA - 2012+ Chevrolet Sonic - 1.4L Turbo Advantage That would put it at something like 188hp and 205lb ft of tq at the flywheel, given that stock is 138hp/148tq but you have to account for driveline loss. But then in other forums I see that it seems to be less than that. Anyone help me figure out what's really accurate? I've driven the Sonic a number of times and really like it. But in stock form, it's just too slow. But I can't go to any dealer and find a Trifecta tuned Sonic, so I'd be going into this "blind" and hoping I'd get the power upgrades I want.
