Chevrolet HHR: 2007 to 2011
The Chevrolet HHR or Heritage High Roof was a retro-styled model with modern engineering. It is based on the same architecture underpinning the Chevrolet Cobalt, Pontiac G5, and Saturn Ion compact sedans.
This squared off four-door model is marked by a broad grille, wheel haunches, a long roofline, rectangular rear windows, and stacked brake and combination lamps from behind. A liftgate provides access to the rear. Both wagon and panel versions were built, the latter for commercial customers.
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A 2.2-liter, four-cylinder engine making 143 horsepower was standard with base models and a 2.4-liter, four-cylinder engine making 172 horsepower was found in upper trim level versions. Both engines are paired with a five-speed manual or a four-speed automatic transmission.
Beginning in 2008 and lasting through 2010, a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine making 250 horsepower was added to the engine line. This engine comes paired with a short-throw five-speed manual transmission or an optional four-speed automatic transmission.
Upon its debut, the Chevrolet HHR was offered in LS, 1LT, and 2LT trim levels. Standard features included power windows and door locks, a tilt adjustable steering wheel, cruise control, cloth seats, air conditioning, a 6-speaker audio system, 12-volt outlets, and an auxiliary audio port. Also available was a 6-way power driver’s seat and heated side mirrors.
For 2007, Chevrolet increased performance slightly for both engines — 149 horsepower and 175 horsepower, respectively. A two-seat panel version was released. Beginning in 2008, the HHR received OnStar telematics across the model line and a stability control system was made available. The turbocharged HHR SS version was also released and comes with Brembo four-piston front brake calipers and a limited-slip