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Make	Chevrolet
Model	Sonic Z-Spec
Concept year	2011
Production year	-
Engine	turbocharged 4-cylinder

The Chevrolet Sonic Z-Spec concept is one of the vehicles which went on display at the 2011 North American International Auto Show in Detroit.

The Sonic Z-Spec is designed to help promote the recently unveiled production Sonic hatchback and sedan. But it also helps provide a hint at what an official RS-spec or some other 'hot' version of the Sonic could look like - minus the stickers and multitude of orange bits.

The Sonic Z-Spec concept has obviously had some input from a variety of aftermarket manufacturers, including Recaro, BBS, Brembo, K&N, Borla and Pedders Suspension. The car says as much due to the array of stickers located ahead of the rear wheel arches.

Of course if you're over the age of 15 then all the gaudy graphics look stupid, but strip them away and you're left with a fairly handsome little hot hatch which has some styling elements reminiscent of the VW Golf GTi, and others which could be from the Seat Leon.

Unfortunately the rear end of the Chevrolet Sonic Z-Spec isn't as nice as the front. The taillights, rear window surround, rear door handle and oversize numberplate surround all come together in a jumbled confusion of disjointed shape which don't compliment each other.

Inside, things get a little bit better. The Sonic Z-Spec has been equipped with stylish Recaro sports seats upholstered in light brown leather. The same leather has been used for the gear gaiter and parts of the steering wheel, unfortunately it's not the best color match for the rest of the interior - which is dark grey, and it does all end up looking a bit like someone 'upgraded' the interior with bits from Pep Boys and Halfords.

Powering the Chevrolet Sonic Z-Spec is a turbocharged 4-cylinder which drives the front wheels.

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