Potential Buyer: Sonic Dusk

[tc_sting]

Hey all,

I read quite a bit on the internet about the sonic dusk. Looks like a great value and a solid choice, but information on its arrival or complete cancellation is all over the place.

Does anyone here have any insight or link to info about when we buyers might be able to get a sonic dusk?

I will be in the market for a new car later in the year and the dusk might be a great fit for me.

Thanks.

 

[Eric Smit]

IIRC correctly, you're looking at 2014.

 

[GeneralZod]

IIRC correctly, you're looking at 2014.

This ^^^^^^^^

 

[tc_sting]

IIRC correctly, you're looking at 2014.

Thanks for the info. Now I guess we wait to see if it will be the cosmetic changes we've read about or also engine enhancements too.

 

[rondoman]

No engine enhancements from all the articles Ive read.

 

[Eric Smit]

nope. just an appearance package.

 

[ThatTmoGuy]

But it looks damn sexy!

 

[laborsmith]

Always been a 2014 model year introduction.

Plans are for all the engine enhancements the RS has, not sure about the transmission but suspect none of the RS transmission enhancements.

Laborsmith

 

[tc_sting]

Interesting. I didn't know the RS had engine enhancements. From what I read on Chevy site it is the 1.4 L turbo engine option with 6 speed man/auto trans, which is the same in the LT/LTZ models.

What changes does the RS have?

 

[theenico]

The RS doesn't have engine enhancements which is why the dusk will have all of them as well (0X0=0).

I believe laborsmith was just using his special brand of dry wit/sarcasm when he typed that.

 

[Stew]

The info out there sounds like it's just a unique interior trim/wheel package. The wheels look nice, I haven't read anything that mentions if it gets the RS rear discs. Rear discs would be the only thing that would make me even think about it, but that would be pretty stupid (for me) to trade in my LTZ just for that.

 

[laborsmith]

I believe laborsmith was just using his special brand of dry wit/sarcasm when he typed that.

I have it on good authority you are correct.

Laborsmith

 

[ThatTmoGuy]

If you didn't already know!

That's what the Dusk looks like.

 

[Eric Smit]

it'll be inexpensive, that's for sure.

 

[Insanika]

I'm not a fan of Black and Tan at all. Unless its in a tall frosty glass.

 

[laborsmith]

Here is a link to the Press Release: 102512 SEMA Chevrolet Sonic Dusk Announcement docx free ebook download from media.gm.com

No mention of underpinnings (such as rear disc brakes) but clearly states 18" wheels.

I like the interior but based on the pictures it is clear to me this is a four door sedan.


Laborsmith

 

[chivalryder]

If you didn't already know!

That's what the Dusk looks like.

Compared to my gloss black LT hatch, that's not very exciting.

 

[tc_sting]

ah, I see. Guess I am a little slow in my old age.

It's interesting though, about the engine in the sonic and upcoming competition. Ford's new super fiesta ST looks great on paper, and I hope GM answers the challenge with their own sonic hit. Only thing that stops me from leaning toward the upcoming fiesta is that it's a hatchback and I simply cannot stand hatchbacks.

Personal choice only, everything else about the fiesta looks good from what I've read. Part of me was hoping GM would use the dusk as an answer to ford, but maybe GM doesn't like the business model.

 

[Macehammer]

If you didn't already know!

That's what the Dusk looks like.

So, ugly (read sedan)?

 

[Macehammer]

I'm not a fan of Black and Tan at all. Unless its in a tall frosty glass.

Well put.