General Motors is steadily widening the footprint of the new Chevrolet Sonic crossover, first announced for Brazil at the end of last year. The model won’t be confined to a single market: it is slated to reach several South American countries in the second half of the year. Production is centered in Brazil, which will act as both the primary sales base and a key export hub.

Sources indicate that GM intends to make the Sonic one of its most widely shipped models from Brazil. The first wave targets the MERCOSUR trade bloc—Argentina, Paraguay, and Uruguay—with Argentina already officially confirming the model’s arrival.

During the presentation of Chevrolet’s new marketing strategy, Martin Llambi, president of Plan Chevrolet at GM Argentina, said the Sonic crossover would join the brand’s lineup in the second half of the year and would be treated as a key product for the local market.

The next phase is a gradual rollout across GM’s Pacific cluster, including Chile, Colombia, Peru, Ecuador, and Bolivia. The final market list is still being set, but GM’s goal is clear: broaden the Sonic’s presence across the region as far as possible.

The new Chevrolet Sonic is positioned as a compact crossover derived from an entry-level hatchback. This segment is growing briskly in Brazil and other South American countries, making the model a relevant piece of GM’s strategy for developing markets. The format plays to current buyer preferences, blending urban-friendly size with crossover practicality.

Expanding the Sonic’s reach underscores GM’s bet on affordable crossovers as a primary sales driver, particularly in places where customers are steadily moving away from traditional hatchbacks. The plan looks pragmatic: build where demand is strongest and scale regionally to keep the momentum going.