Even on seventeen - inch tires, the Sonic was able to
deliver decent ride quality on the mean streets of the city — impacts are not harsh, but there is some pitch (not unexpected given the short wheelbase) and the ride can be busy.
If you want the GT and all the extra equipment that comes with it, the only way to
ensure decent ride quality is to pay an extra # 830 for the adaptive suspension, which has a comfort setting.
The lively response is mirrored in the chassis, which provides snappy turn - in, and a taut suspension that still
delivers decent ride quality.
Or you can just throttle back altogether and enjoy
the decent ride quality, smooth drivetrain, and the quality of the cabin.
The trim also includes Mercedes» Airmatic air suspension as standard, which makes for
decent ride quality, particularly around town, and lessens the impact of that extra quarter of a tonne of weight the hybrid system adds over a standard four - cylinder petrol model.