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Share ThisDUBAI- Everyone has dreamt about owning their first car and what the make and model should be. We have all imagined driving down a tree-lined street with the windows down on a sunny day, a warm rush of air streaming through your hair. Just like your first day at university; the first car you own will be a memory that you will cherish.
It is unlikely to be the most expensive, luxurious or the fastest car that you will ever own; but your first car is likely to provide the greatest fun and provide the most memories you’ll ever have behind the wheel.
Ask your parents. It could have been a broken down wreck from the 1970s, or have a V8 under the hood, but they will be able to tell you all about their first car. They will reminisce and smile, because you never forget that experience - it leaves a lasting impression.
Choosing your first car is never easy. Cars reflect your personality, especially when you’re just starting out in the world aged 18-25. So you want to make the right first impression.
Students will place importance on a car’ style, appearance, accessories, features – to look good when giving their mates a lift to the campus– and on good sound system to play their latest downloaded tunes.
Young ladies will put emphasis on the color and design of their first car, while young guys will look at its sporty appearance, performance and high-tech features.
But any first car also has to receive your parent’s approval. Above all else, they will want their child’s first car to be safe. Then it needs to have a low ownership cost and be reliable and dependable as no parent wants their daughter stranded on the side of the road in a car that has broken down.
At Chevrolet, a lot of time and money has been invested to design and engineer a car that excites and inspires young drivers, while also appeasing parents and their want for safety and value. And the car that ticks all of these boxes is the all-new 2012 Chevrolet Sonic.
“The Sonic is the modern, sporty face of Chevrolet around the globe,” says Ahmed Soudodi, Chevrolet Marketing Manager at General Motors Middle East Operations. “The Sonic represents and appeals to the younger generation’s sense of style and enables them to express their individuality while experiencing a vehicle that is fun to drive.
“But the Sonic also comes with all the safety features, functionality and low cost of ownership that parents expect.”
The first time you drive the Chevrolet Sonic will also be unforgettable.
For students and even first time owners, you will love the Sonic as it has all the necessary features both inside and outside that will make you look cool and be the envy of your mates and colleagues.
The interior will not disappoint. It will certainly impress your friends when you are giving them a lift from the halls of residence to the campus or a lift to work. It exudes class and distinction.
The inner environment is created around Chevrolet’s signature dual-cockpit theme. It has been derived from the sportiness of the Corvette and has been fitted with the latest technology both in the interior and the exterior.
It offers space for four people to relax and stretch their legs, especially coming back from a night out, or if you’re a typical student, you can have your own library in the back seat. All those textbooks and assignments that pile up will not feel out of place in the comfortable space. The luggage capacity of the sedan is 466 liters, while the five-door’s luggage compartment holds 253 liters including a full-size spare tire, with the rear seat in the upright position.
Chevrolet had you in mind with the extensive storage provisions. We all know that your car is your second home. It has ample room for your rucksacks and sports gear. The Sonic is ideal for all those who like to wind the window down and blast their music and sing from the top of their lungs. The music system is the latest technology and it will definitely impress.
The Sonic has been integrated with a USB outlet and Bluetooth. The USB outlet will enable you to listen to all your favorite music easily without you rampaging through your CD set to find your preferred tunes.
The Bluetooth technology will allow you to pair your mobile phone with the Sonic’s infotainment system, giving you a hands-free option; therefore you can concentrate on your driving while speaking to your parents or your mates.
The exterior will not let you down either. It oozes class and distinction. The headlamps have been given the treatment seen on some motorcycles.
Boys will love the wheels. The Sonic, which comes in various colors, has clearly defined wheel arches, 15 and 16-inch tyres that give an athletic appearance to the car.
For a student or a first-time buyer, your road experience is in the infantry; therefore you need a car which drives beautifully and is balanced and comfortable. You will definitely not be disappointed with the Sonic.
The chassis of the Sonic, will strike a wonderful balance between a smooth ride and great handling. Even if you are equipped with fairly pedestrian all-season tires, the Sonic will bite into corners with enthusiasm.
As you will be novices on the road, the handling of the Sonic is exemplary. It will remain neutral in all weather conditions, and the steering weight is top class. It will be one of the smoothest rides you will experience and far away from when you were a learner.
If parents and first time owners are worried about safety, then rest assured the Sonic is safety personified. The Sonic with its BFI structure is measured amongst the stiffest structures in its class.
Occupant rating was an overriding objective and this has been justified with a 5-star rating from Euro New car Assessment program (NCAP). An array of active and passive safety features, including ABS anti-lock brakes with Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD), driver and passenger airbag protection, including side airbags, foundation and safety cage supplement the basic integrity of the vehicle structure.
The Sonic is equipped with four-cylinder, 1.6L engine (115 hp), dual overhead camshaft (DOHC) petrol engine that offer a superb balance between performance and efficiency. Fuel consumption on a combined cycle is 6.6 liters/100km. It comes in a 5-speed manual and 6-speed automatic.
The success of a car is always measured by its sales. Since its launch in October 2011, the Sonic has made a strong start and exceeded expectations. The forecast for sales in 2012 are optimistic with experts predicting a strong year for the Sonic.
Just like your first day of university, the Sonic will always be embedded in your heart. Just like you will remember your first flat tire, running out of gas on the highway or singing at the top of your lungs with your mates. That is how you will remember the Chevrolet Sonic. A lasting impression.
About Chevrolet
Founded in Detroit in 1911, Chevrolet is celebrating its centennial as a global automotive brand. In 2010, about 4.25 million Chevrolets were sold in more than 120 countries or one every 7.4 seconds. Chevrolet provides consumers with fuel-efficient, safe and reliable vehicles that deliver high quality, expressive design, spirited performance and value. Chevrolet has a strong heritage in the Middle East – stretching back more than eight decades – where it has established itself as one of the most trusted automotive brands in the region.
The Chevrolet portfolio includes passenger cars, crossovers SUVs and pickups, from the Camaro and Corvette performance cars, to award-winning passenger cars including the Spark, Sonic, Cruze and Malibu, to crossovers like the Captiva and Traverse, to the Colorado and Silverado pickups. Chevrolet offers fuel-saving engines, hybrids and the Volt extended-range electric vehicle, which provides up to 64 km of electric, gasoline-free driving and a total driving range of 570 km. More information regarding Chevrolet models can be found at http://media.chevroletarabia.com
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