Chevy Sonic Only American-Made Car on 10 Best Back-to-School Cars List
Kelley Blue Book recently released a list of the 10 best cars for students who are about to head back to school. Mindful of the rising costs of college tuition/light beer prices, KBB has let “practicality and affordability lead the way on this annual list.” All of the cars selected start at less than $20,000, which should hopefully leave students with some remaining ramen noodle funds.
The only American-made car featured on the list was the 2014 Chevy Sonic, which is assembled at the GM Orion Assembly plant in Orion Township, Michigan.
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Placing it at number seven in their ranking, KBB wrote that “The well-rounded Sonic is one of the most fun-to-drive and most comfortable subcompact cars out there. Available in sedan and hatchback flavors, the Sonic was also one of the first cars to offer next-level iPhone integration via Siri Eyes Free. As a bonus, it’s also the most affordable car on this list.”
The Sonic, which is available in sedan or hatchback, received a KBB.com consumer rating of 8.5 out of 10. It has a 1.8-liter, four-cylinder engine that produces 138 horsepower and an EPA-estimated 26 mpg in the city and 35 mpg on the highway.
Steve Majoros, the director of Chevrolet Car Marketing, said in a statement, “Chevrolet prides itself on offering something for everyone, no matter which road of life they are on. The Sonic is perfect for students, offering easy-to-use technology and connectivity as well as safety, versatility, and economy in a stylish package.”
Some of the foreign-made offerings which made KBB’s list include the 2015 VW Golf, the 2014 Kia Soul and the number-one ranked 2015 Honda Fit.
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