Chevrolet HHR
Chevrolet HHR | |
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File:2007ChevroletHHR-001.jpg | |
Overview | |
Manufacturer | Chevrolet (General Motors) |
Production | 2005–2011 |
Model years | 2006–2011 |
Assembly | Ramos Arizpe, Coahuila, Mexico |
Designer | Bryan Nesbitt |
Body and chassis | |
Class | Compact Car |
Body style | 5-door wagon 5-door panel van |
Layout | Transverse front-engine, front-wheel drive |
Platform | GM Delta platform/GMT001 |
Related | Chevrolet Cobalt Pontiac G5 Saturn Ion |
Powertrain | |
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 F35 (MU3) manual 5-speed Getrag F23 manual 4-speed 4T45 automatic |
Dimensions | |
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) |
Chronology | |
Successor | Chevrolet Captiva Sport Chevrolet Traverse(US) Chevrolet Trax (Canada, US from 2015 Model Year) Chevrolet Orlando (Canada) Chevrolet City Express (panel van) |
The Chevrolet HHR (for Heritage High Roof) is a retro-styled station wagon[1][2] launched by Chevrolet at the 2005 Los Angeles Auto Show as a 2006 model — and designed by Bryan Nesbitt.[3] Smaller than the Equinox, the HHR shares the GM Delta platform with the Chevrolet Cobalt, Pontiac G5, and Saturn Ion. In Mexico, it was sold alongside its predecessor, the Opel-sourced Chevrolet Zafira compact MPV.
The last HHRs were assembled in May 2011. The HHR was sold in dealerships across North America until October 2011 (or stock rupture). In the compact crossover wagon/SUV class, the HHR was succeeded by the Chevrolet Trax in North America and Europe, while the Chevrolet Orlando succeeded the HHR in the compact MPV class. The HHR was replaced in the U.S. by the Chevrolet Captiva Sport, a rebadged version of the Opel Antara & Saturn VUE. However, the Captiva Sport is only available as a fleet vehicle and is not available new to the general public.
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Design
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The vehicle's design was inspired by the mid-1940s Chevrolet cars and trucks, specifically the 1947 Chevrolet Suburban and Advance Design pickups, 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 five 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.
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.[4] Japanese consumers were liable for yearly annual taxes due to the engine displacement and width dimensions not complying for "compact class" dimension regulations imposed by the Japanese Government. 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. In early 2009, the Chevrolet HHR was discontinued from the Mexican lineup due to poor sales.
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.[5] 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, Michigan.[6][7] 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.[8][9] 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.[10] In addition, GM phased out all GM badges from the front doors for the 2010.5 model year, including the Chevrolet HHR.[11]
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 2011.[12][13][14]
Engines
Year | Trim | Engine | Power | Torque | EPA (2008) City | EPA (2008) HW | EPA (2008) Comb. |
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2006 | LS/LT | 2.2L (134 cu in) Ecotec L61 I4 | 143 bhp (107 kW) | 150 lb·ft (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 | 2.4L (145 cu in) Ecotec LE5 I4 | 172 bhp (128 kW) | 162 lb·ft (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 | 2.2L (134 cu in) Ecotec L61 I4 | 149 hp (111 kW) | 152 lb·ft (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 | 2.4L (145 cu in) Ecotec LE5 I4 | 175 bhp (130 kW) | 165 lb·ft (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 | 2.2L (134 cu in) Ecotec L61 I4 | 149 hp (111 kW) | 152 lb·ft (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 | 2.4L (145 cu in) Ecotec LE5 I4 | 172 hp (128 kW) | 167 lb·ft (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 | 2.0L (122 cu in) turbo Ecotec LNF I4 | 260 bhp (190 kW) | 260 lb·ft (353 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) | |
2009 | LS/LT | 2.2L (134 cu in) Ecotec L61 I4 | 149 hp (111 kW) | 152 lb·ft (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 | 2.4L (145 cu in) Ecotec LE5 I4 | 172 hp (128 kW) | 167 lb·ft (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 | 2.0L (122 cu in) turbo Ecotec LNF I4 | 260 bhp (190 kW) | 260 lb·ft (353 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) | |
2010 | LS/LT | 2.2L (134 cu in) Ecotec L61 I4 | 149 hp (111 kW) | 152 lb·ft (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 | 2.4L (145 cu in) Ecotec LE5 I4 | 172 hp (128 kW) | 167 lb·ft (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 | 2.0L (122 cu in) turbo Ecotec LNF I4 | 260 bhp (190 kW) | 260 lb·ft (353 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) | |
2011 | LS/LT | 2.2L (134 cu in) Ecotec L61 I4 | 149 hp (111 kW) | 152 lb·ft (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 | 2.4L (145 cu in) Ecotec LE5 I4 | 172 hp (128 kW) | 167 lb·ft (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) |
Safety
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 were never made available.[15]
Sales
Calendar Year | U.S. sales |
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2005[16] | 41,011 |
2006[17] | 101,298 |
2007[18] | 105,175 |
2008[19] | 96,053 |
2009[20] | 70,842 |
2010[21] | 75,401 |
Gallery
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See also
- Chevrolet SSR
- Chevrolet Advance Design, the 1947-55 Chevrolet pickup
References
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External links
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- Chevrolet HHR official site
- Chevrolet HHR at DMOZ
- Technical Information Chevrolet HHR
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