Why did you choose Sedan or Hatchback?

[gaparker]

Hatchback for the win

I’m a hatchback guy from way back, having owned three GM 3-door hatches built in the 1970s. One of the most versatile and fun cars I’ve ever owned was a 2000 Honda Civic CX hatch, which I replaced with my 2013 Sonic Hatch Turbo stick. I appreciate that Chevy “hid” the rear door opening handles on my Sonic to make it look like a 3-door. To me, a hatchback (especially a 3-door) says “sporty and fun, though practical” whereas a sedan says “I’m bored and burdened by having to carry children around”. Hatches are far more practical in terms of carrying “stuff” compared to a sedan.

 

[pcdj64]

I chose the sedan because it was the last Sonic they had.
Doesn't matter to me which one it is.

 

[TitanBlue]

We had rented a Spark while our wrecked Malibu was being looked at. Hatchback preview! We were impressed with it's layout, back up camera etc. Looked up Sparks and Sonics. Preferred a bit more room, especially 5 seats vs 4. Most Sonics were Hatchback, I was pleased with the Dodge Omni I had many years ago, found I prefer the larger access it offered. Exterior styling was very much to my taste, much more distinctive than the Sedan. I also like the greater interior height for possibly fitting a large package, and less overhang in the rear. We're really having a good time with this car.

 

[macdiesel]

Always been a fan of hatchbacks. I actually like the look of the Sonic hatch, a lot. Especially the rear end. Previously drove a 3 door SVT focus and a mazdaspeed3. The Sonic had similar power output to the SVT and I missed the SVT when I got rid of it so figured I’d give the Sonic a shot. The sedans had a very rental car look to them.

 

[blazblu82]

I have always been a fan of hatchbacks. they add a sporty look to the car; plus, provide more storage space than the sedan models.

 

[Ricekila]

Hatch --- there --- I said it ---

 

[Krcooper2]

I chose the Chevy sonic hatchback because I needed a small, lightweight car with an automatic transmission that could be flat towed behind our motorhome, and store and transport our two folding ebikes in the back. That and it looks great and is fun to drive.

 

[efaily]

I needed a car for my teenage daughter. Checked rankings on US News & World Reports, and found an extremely clean, very low mileage 2014 Sonic RS hatch that she liked, and bought it. Three years later and I'm buying another one for my teenaged son. They liked the more compact size of the hatchback as newer drivers. Especially for parking in the school parking lot.

 

[ChicksHateMe]

I've loved my 2013 1.4L Red Hatchback.

I had a Grand Cherokee for 21 years and it was still going. I wanted the Hatch so I still had plenty of room to move things (Computers, Pitching Machine, Other good size Items), but without the gas guzzling 8 Cylinder. I get about 3 times the MPG, and I drive it like a go-cart, when I do drive.

I miss the Jeep, especially the AWD and driving nights in snow storms. This Sonic WAS horrible in the snow until I put new tires on it. Now it's just OK. The original tires were pretty responsive, so it DID drive like a go-cart, but the new tires are smoother, but way better in crappy weather and snow.

My hips gone, so I rarely drive it now. I've put under 300 miles on it in the last year HAHA.. Total mileage is just under 23K.

I thought about giving it to my Grand Daughter, but maybe in the spring, after the snow. But she does have a junker already.

May consider selling it if I can get a decent price as it looks practically new considering it's 8 years old.

I've owned a lot of cars in my day. This one has treated me better than any, and was wicked fun to drive.

 

[Thrasher2019RS]

Well, my Sonic ordered on 11/3/11 went to event status 3000 on 11/8/11 and is still there today.
After 2 months with no progress, I am a bit frustrated. Fortunately I am under no obligation to buy it when it arrives.
I ordered because 1.4T Sonics were not in circulation; but now, I think I can find one locally that suits me.

At this point, I'm not real strongly decided either way between the hatchback and the sedan and would really appreciate input on your preference and why.
Thanks!

I hate trunks.
SUVs and hatches FTW.

Thanks, T

 

[Smit999]

Very informative answers everyone - thanks for your input

 

[thebaron]

Another reason I like hatchbacks is that my first car was a 84 citation coupe hatchback. I wish they made a similar car, since with the back seat folded down made it a mini-truck for storage. I fitted 11 21" CRT monitors in my citation once with a 2-3 on front seat area.. Still have an 85 X-11 project car in the wings...

 

[Z71]

To me a hatchback looks more like a utility vehicle but the sedan has ugly tail lights. I ended up getting a sedan but I wish I could do something with the tail lights.

If you think those taillights are ugly , take a look at taillights on one of those Jeep Gladiator trucks.

 

[Lucky4597]

No offense to "sedan people", but I think in general 4 door sport/performance vehicles are abhorrent. Look at the new Chargers - nice job Mopar in making what could have been the coolest comeback of the century into a rental car favorite. There are some exceptions - Kia Stinger comes to mind. Even as a hatchback guy, ad most are 4 door, the rare two door hatches are just the total bomb - Volvo C30 and that weird Lexus hybrid thing. I just picked up a 2024 Impreza RS as my daily driver and it's a helluva car at that price point. My Sonic is a 2020 RS Hatch and I never thought I would love it like I do - the body line and the almost perfectly hidden rear door kick a@@. I have it modded to the gills w/ZZ Performance stuff - coilovers/swaybar, ZO4 Turbo and upgraded intercooler, ported intake, Bremo's up front and the rear disc conversion. It's a legit mini-monster.

 

[macdiesel]

The RS sedan preface lift is a sleeper. With that, shitbox cars are always better in hatchback form and with a manual.

 

[cherokeefrogg]

In my opinion everything but the front end of a sonic is UGLY. Whoever designed the backside of the sedan needs punched in the mouth and not be allowed kiss his sister anymore good golly. One time in a minor non moving roadrage incident dude told me to get back in my prius and drive off. Told him it was a sonic ya dick then drove off but not because he told me to. I agree with him though but hatchback all the way. Sedan<anything else #4DOOR2SEATER

 

[psquare75]

I came back specifically to reply. I still hate hatchbacks

 

[cherokeefrogg]

I came back specifically to reply. I still hate hatchbacks

Hatchbacks as an all or just the sonic hatchback? I think sonics in general are ugly but I'm 10 years strong with this one and I'm gonna rock it till it can't rock no more.