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8 The IFP * Halton Hills *WHEELS January 26 2012 Chevrolet's sub-compact Sonic has earned a U.S. five-star overall vehicle score for safety from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Sonic models get top safety ratings The 2012 Chevrolet Sonic when equipped with the optional Peace of Mind package received a five-star overall vehicle score for safety from the U. S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Peace of Mind Package includes driver and passenger knee airbags, second-row side-impact seat-mounted airbags, tire pressure monitor system, and front seatbelt lap pretensioners. The vehicle was tested under NHTSA's revised New Car Assessment Program implemented starting with the 2011 model year. The Sonic brings to 10 the number of General Motors 2012 models with fivestar overall vehicle scores for safety. The overall rating is based on frontal and side crash tests in addition to rollover resistance testing. The three test conditions are combined mathematically into an `Overall Vehicle Score.' The Sonic when equipped with the optional Peace of Mind package achieved an overall vehicle score of five stars-- the highest rating possible-- even though Sonic received four stars for rollover. NHTSA applies the results for the Sonic sedan to the five-door hatchback model because of the same safety equipment and performance. --Metroland Media Carguide Magazine