2008 Chevrolet HHR Review Summary & Specs
LS Sport Utility
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Summary & Specs
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All in all, the Chevy HHR is a pretty slick ride that lends itself to personalizing and customization regardless of the configuration chosen. It is a nostalgic hauler for people who want something different, and who appreciate the classic looks of the 1949 Chevy Suburban. It's available with three different Ecotec engines, depending upon the model. It's not designed for off-road driving or even serious winter weather, however. Its 55.6 cubic feet of cargo space doesn't lead the class, but the fact that the seats may be folded flat increases the utility. In the end, it's all about styling preferences. Obviously, the HHR Panel is a lot roomier with its lack of rear seats.
NewCarTestDrive.com correspondent Sam Moses reported on the HHR from the Columbia River Valley; Arv Voss test drove the HHR SS around Phoenix and at Firebird International Raceway, and test drove the HHR Panel in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Specs
| Vehicle Category |
Sport Utility Vehicles |
| Editor |
New Car Test Drive |
| Model Lineup |
Chevrolet HHR LS ($16,515); 1LT ($17,530); 2LT ($20,545); Panel Van LS ($16,820); HHR SS ($22,375) |
| Engines (standard) |
2.4-liter DOHC 16-valve I-4 with sequential multi-port fuel injection and variable valve timing. |
| Transmissions (standard) |
four-speed automatic |
| Engines (optional) |
149-hp 2.2-liter inline-4; 175-hp 2.4-liter inline-4; 260-hp turbocharged inline-4 |
| Transmissions (optional) |
five-speed manual; four-speed automatic. |
| Safety Equipment (standard) |
frontal airbags, Stabilitrak electronic stability control system, Tire-pressure monitoring system |
| Safety Equipment (optional) |
ABS, side curtain airbags |
| Basic Warranty |
3 years/36,000 miles |
| Assembled In |
Ramos, Arizpe, Mexico |
| Manufacturer Phone |
800-862-4389 |
| Manufacturer URL |
www.chevrolet.com/hhr/ |
| Base Price MSRP |
$16,515 |
Specs as Tested
| Model Tested MSRP |
Chevrolet HHR LT ($17,530) |
| Standard Equipment |
cloth upholstery, air conditioning, power windows, power door locks, cruise control, remote keyless entry, trip computer, tire-pressure monitoring system |
| Options as Tested (MSRP) |
2LT Preferred Equipment Package ($2395) includes sport suspension, 17-inch aluminum wheels, four-wheel ABS, Stabilitrak, traction control, Pioneer 7-speaker sound system, leather-wrapped steering wheel w audio controls, bright exhaust, fog lights, running boards; automatic transmission with remote start ($850); power sunroof ($750); XM satellite radio ($200); side airbags ($395); cargo mat ($45) |
| Destination Charge |
620 |
| Gas Guzzler Tax |
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| Price as Tested |
$22,785 |
| Layout |
front-wheel drive |
| Horse Power |
175 @ 6200 |
| Torque |
165 @ 5000 |
| Fuel Economy |
20/25 |
| Wheelbase |
103.5 |
| Length/Width/Height |
176.2/69.2/65.2 |
| Track Front/Rear |
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| Turning Radius |
37.7 |
| Seating Capacity |
5 |
| Front Head/Hip/Leg room |
39.5/50.1/40.6 |
| Middle Head/Hip/Leg room |
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| Rear Head/Hip/Leg room |
39.6/50.6/39.5 |
| Trunk Volume |
55.6 |
| Payload |
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| Towing Capacity |
1000 |
| Front Suspension |
independent strut-type with stabilizer bar |
| Rear Suspension |
semi-independent, torsion beam with stabilizer bar |
| Ground Clearance |
6.3 |
| Curb Weight |
3208 |
| Stock Tires |
P215/50R17 |
| Brakes Front/Rear |
disc/drum with ABS |
| Fuel Capacity |
16.2 |