Video: Rob Dyrdek kick-flips a 2012 Chevrolet Sonic

Famous skateboarder and MTV-reality star Rob Dyrdek is known for doing some pretty crazy things. Adding to his list of crazy stunts, Dyrdek recently kick-flipped the new 2012 Chevrolet Sonic.

A kick flip – a 360-degree rotation in mid-air – is a common stunt on a skateboard – but Dyrdek didn’t want to just leave the stunt there.

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“A kick flip with a Chevy Sonic was a no-brainer,” said Dyrdek. “I am a Chevy guy from my ’69 Camaro to the Tahoe I drive every day. The Sonic’s power and sportiness made it the perfect vehicle for this awesome stunt.”

The stunt was performed before spectators at Six Flags Magic Mountain, while MTV filmed the feat for the Season 5 premiere of Fantasy Factory.

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Refresher: The 2012 Chevrolet Sonic is available in a sedan and hatchback variant. The standard engine on the 2012 Sonic is a 1.8L DOHC inline 4-cylinder unit making 135-hp and 125 lb-ft of torque, while an optional 138-hp 1.4L turbocharged inline 4-cylinder is also available. Prices start at $14,495 for the 2012 Chevrolet Sonic LS Sedan ($15,395 for the Chevrolet Sonic LS Hatchback), which is powered by a 1.8L Ecotec making 128-hp. Prices top out at $17,295 for the LTZ Sedan and $17,995 for the LTZ Hatchback. Prices start at $14,495.

– By: Omar Rana