Chevrolet HHR

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The Chevrolet HHR (Heritage High Roof) is a retro-look station wagon that was launched by Chevrolet at the 2005 Los Angeles Auto Show as a 2006 model. It shares the GM Delta platform with the Chevrolet Cobalt and Saturn ION. It is extremely similar in concept to the Chrysler PT Cruiser(to the point were many consider it a knock-off), though a bit larger.

The design of the HHR has been credited to Brian Nesbitt, who was a former designer at Chrysler, where he was the lead designer of the PT Cruiser. Nesbitt was recruited by General Motors to join its design staff, and served for a time as the chief designer of the Chevrolet brand.

The HHR is assembled in Ramos Arizpe, Mexico and is available for sale throughout North America.

The vehicle's design is inspired by the 1949 Chevrolet Suburban with large, square fender flares and a hemispherical grille. GM hopes to sell 60,000 per year (first year sales exceed 93,000 through June, 2006), with pricing starting at US$16,990- $25,000, depending on the model (LS, LT, 2LT). The HHR in LT trim comes equipped with a standard MP3-capable radio and power driver's seat. It has a large cargo-carrying capacity for a car of its size, with a flat-load floor and fold-flat front passenger seat.

Engines

• LS/LT — 2.2 L Ecotec I4, 143 hp (107 kW)
• 2LT — 2.4 L Ecotec I4, 172 hp (128 kW)

External links

• [Official website]
• [A club for the HHR (pay site run by a PT Cruiser owner)]

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