Chevrolet HHR

Chevrolet HHR

Manufacturer	General Motors
Production	2005–2011
Assembly	Ramos Arizpe, Mexico
Successor	Chevrolet Captiva Sport (US) Chevrolet Orlando (Canada)
Class	Compact
Body style	4-door station wagon [1][2] 4-door panel van
Layout	FF layout
Platform	GM Delta platform/GMT001
Engine	2.2 L (130 cu in) Ecotec L61 I4 2.4 L (150 cu in) Ecotec LE5 I4 2.0 L (120 cu in) I4 turbocharged Ecotec LNF
Transmission	5-speed manual 4-speed automatic
Wheelbase	2,630 mm (104 in)
Length	4,475 mm (176.2 in) SS: 176.5 in (4,480 mm)
Width	1,755 mm (69.1 in)
Height	1,605 mm (63.2 in) SS: 62.5 in (1,590 mm)
Related	Chevrolet Cobalt Pontiac G5 Opel/Saturn Astra
Designer	Bryan Nesbitt

The Chevrolet HHR (for Heritage High Roof) was a retro-styled station wagon ^[1][2] launched by the Chevrolet division of American automaker General Motors at the 2005 Los Angeles Auto Show as a 2006 model — and designed by Bryan Nesbitt.^[3] Smaller than the Equinox, the HHR shared the GM Delta platform with the Chevrolet Cobalt, Pontiac G5, Saturn Ion, and Saturn Astra. In Mexico, it was sold alongside its predecessor, the Opel-sourced Chevrolet Zafira compact MPV. The car also resembles the shape of the Chrysler PT Cruiser.

The last HHR's were assembled in May 2011. The HHR will be sold in dealerships across North America until October 2011 (or stock rupture). In the compact crossover wagon/SUV class, the HHR will be succeeded by the Chevrolet Orlando in Canada and Europe. I will be replaced in the U.S. by the Chevrolet Captiva Sport, a fleet-only SUV based on the Opel Antara. However, the Captiva Sport will only be available as a fleet vehicle and will not be available to the general public.^[4]

Design

Chevrolet HHR Panel LS

The vehicle's design was inspired by the mid-1940s Chevrolet cars and trucks, specifically the 1949 Chevrolet Suburban, with large, square fender flares and a hemispherical grille. The design of the HHR has been credited to Bryan Nesbitt who was a former designer at Chrysler where he was the lead designer of the Chrysler PT Cruiser. Nesbitt was recruited by GM to join its design staff and served for a time as the chief designer of the Chevrolet brand. The HHR had a cargo-carrying capacity of 62.7 cubic feet (1.78 m³). All models had a flat-load floor (passenger models have 60/40 split bench) and fold-flat front passenger seat. For the 2007 model year, it was available in four trim levels; LS, LT, 2LT, and Special Edition. A panel van variant was also made available in 2007 for only the LT trim and became available on all trim levels in 2008.

2007 Chevrolet HHR 2LT Special Edition

Assembly and sales

The HHR was assembled in Ramos Arizpe, Mexico, and was available for sale throughout North America. The HHR was also exported to Japan by way of the motor vehicles business unit of Mitsui.^[5] First year sales exceeded 93,000 through June 2006.^{[citation needed]}. The HHR was partially available in Europe and is replaced now by the Chevrolet Orlando.

SS Turbocharged

2008 Chevrolet HHR SS Turbocharged

In October 2006, Cheryl Catton, director of car marketing and retail integration for Chevy, confirmed that a high performance variant of the HHR would be built.^[6] The vehicle was expected to be released with SS moniker for the 2008 model year and use the Ecotec LNF turbocharged engine found in the Pontiac Solstice GXP and Saturn Sky Red Line.

On 16 August 2007, Chevrolet officially revealed the 2008 Chevrolet HHR SS Turbocharged at the Woodward Dream Cruise in Birmingham.^[7][8] It was introduced as a 2008 model in fall 2007. The SS Turbocharged features a 2.0 L (120 cu in) turbocharged Ecotec LNF I4 engine and intercooler that produces 260 bhp (190 kW) (235 bhp (175 kW) with the optional 4-speed automatic), race-tuned high-performance suspension, five-speed manual transmission with short-throw shifter, standard four-wheel antilock disc brakes, ground effects with unique front and rear fascias, aggressive black cross-mesh grille, liftgate-mounted aero spoiler, an analog A-pillar-mounted titanium boost gauge, leather-wrapped steering wheel with mounted audio controls, and unique 18 in (460 mm) high-polished aluminum wheels.

Chevrolet also introduced the HHR SS Panel Concept on 30 October 2007 at the 2007 SEMA Show.^[9][10] This was made into a production model for the 2009 model year.

The SS model was removed from the market after the 2010 model year due to GM shuttering its HPVO Group.^[11] In addition, GM phased out all GM badges from the front doors for the 2010.5 model year, including the Chevrolet HHR.^[12]

In the fourth quarter of 2010, Chevrolet announced that the HHR would be discontinued after the 2011 model year, with the last HHR's available in dealerships starting in late January to early February. HHRs were also available for fleet order until May of 2011.^[13][14][15]

Engines

Year	Trim	Engine	Power	Torque	EPA (2008) City	EPA (2008) HW	EPA (2008) Comb.
2006	LS/LT	2.2 L (130 cu in) Ecotec L61 I4	143 bhp (107 kW)	150 ft·lbf (200 N·m)	21 mpg-US (11 L/100 km; 25 mpg-imp)	28 mpg-US (8.4 L/100 km; 34 mpg-imp)	23 mpg-US (10 L/100 km; 28 mpg-imp)
	LT/2LT	2.4 L (150 cu in) Ecotec LE5 I4	172 bhp (128 kW)	162 ft·lbf (220 N·m)	20 mpg-US (12 L/100 km; 24 mpg-imp)	28 mpg-US (8.4 L/100 km; 34 mpg-imp)	23 mpg-US (10 L/100 km; 28 mpg-imp)
2007	LS/LT	2.2 L (130 cu in) Ecotec L61 I4	149 hp (111 kW)	152 ft·lbf (206 N·m)	20 mpg-US (12 L/100 km; 24 mpg-imp)	28 mpg-US (8.4 L/100 km; 34 mpg-imp)	23 mpg-US (10 L/100 km; 28 mpg-imp)
	LS/2LT	2.4 L (150 cu in) Ecotec LE5 I4	175 bhp (130 kW)	165 ft·lbf (224 N·m)	21 mpg-US (11 L/100 km; 25 mpg-imp)	28 mpg-US (8.4 L/100 km; 34 mpg-imp)	23 mpg-US (10 L/100 km; 28 mpg-imp)
2008	LS/LT	2.2 L (130 cu in) Ecotec L61 I4	149 hp (111 kW)	152 ft·lbf (206 N·m)	22 mpg-US (11 L/100 km; 26 mpg-imp)	30 mpg-US (7.8 L/100 km; 36 mpg-imp)	25 mpg-US (9.4 L/100 km; 30 mpg-imp)
	LT/2LT	2.4 L (150 cu in) Ecotec LE5 I4	172 hp (128 kW)	167 ft·lbf (226 N·m)	22 mpg-US (11 L/100 km; 26 mpg-imp)	28 mpg-US (8.4 L/100 km; 34 mpg-imp)	24 mpg-US (9.8 L/100 km; 29 mpg-imp)
	SS	2.0 L (120 cu in) turbo Ecotec LNF I4	260 bhp (190 kW)	260 ft·lbf (350 N·m)	21 mpg-US (11 L/100 km; 25 mpg-imp)	29 mpg-US (8.1 L/100 km; 35 mpg-imp)	24 mpg-US (9.8 L/100 km; 29 mpg-imp)

Safety

E85 FlexFuel Chevrolet HHR LS.

In Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) tests the HHR received a "Good" overall score in the frontal offset crash test. And an "Acceptable" score in side impacts on models equipped with side curtain airbags. Side curtain airbags became standard for 2008 models. However, side torso airbags are unavailable.^[16]

Awards

• 2006 Golden Icon Award for "Best SUV""^[17]
• 2007 Golden Icon Award for "Best SUV"^[17]

Sales

Calendar Year	U.S. sales
2005[18]	41,011
2006[19]	101,298
2007	105,175
2008[20]	96,053
2009[21]	70,842
2010[22]	75,401

Mexico (2006–2009)

The Chevrolet HHR was discontinued from the Mexican lineup in early 2009 due to poor sales. For the 2010MY the Chevy's SUVs lineup in Mexico was: Captiva Sport, Tahoe, Suburban and Traverse.

References

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External links

• Chevrolet HHR official site
• Chevrolet HHR at the Open Directory Project