2006 Chevy HHR Intro
Chevy chose the 2005 Greater Los Angeles Auto Show to unveil its retro HHR, a vehicle that blends elements of the 1949 Chevy Suburban with the look of Chevy's current SSR roadster pickup. The result is a part SUV, part car, part truckish vehicle that the automaker hopes will appeal to a broad range of drivers.
Why LA? Because it's the home of customization, and Chevy feels the HHR is the perfect vehicle to customize. They even demonstrated the possibilities by bringing along a second Chevy HHR, a customized version designed and outfitted by West Coast Customs, a company you might know from the MTV Show "Pimp My Ride."
A Quick Overview of the Chevy HHR
- Built on the same platform as the Chevy Cobalt
- Overall length of 174.5 inches
- Cargo capacity just over 63 cubic feet
- Seats five passengers
Two Chevy HHR Models
- LS (more basic) and LT (more perks)
- LT comes in two packages, the 1LT and 2LT
- LS, LT and 1LT are powered by a Ecotec 2.2L 4-cylinder with 140hp and 150 lb.-ft. torque
- A 2.4L 4-cylinder is standard in the 2LT and available in the 1LT
- A five-speed manual transmission is standard and a four-speed automatic is available in all models
