What I liked about the Chevrolet HHR SS:
- Powerful, progressive engine
- Standard electronic stability control with "competition" mode
- Outstanding ride/handling balance
- Rewards smooth driving
What I didn't like:
- Not as thrilling as some of its rivals
- Slightly funky steering feel
- Cut-rate interior plastics
Domestic-car fans who want to give those Honda guys a run for their money, and entry-level autocrossers looking to hone their skills
Who should not buy the Chevrolet HHR SS:
Those who value grins over great lap times
Details and specs:
- Body style: 5-door hatchback
- Seating capacity: 5
- Trim levels: (one)
- Price range (including options): $22,995 - $26,074
- Base engine: 2.0 liter turbocharged inline 4-cylinder, 260 hp, 260 lb-ft (manual transmission)
- Optional engine: 2.0 liter turbocharged inline 4-cylinder, 235 hp, 223 lb-ft (automatic transmission)
- Premium fuel required? No
- Transmissions: 5-speed manual, 4-speed automatic
- Driveline: Front engine, front-wheel-drive
- EPA fuel economy estimates: 21 MPG city/29 MPG highway (manual), 19/28 (automatic)
- Where built: United States
- Standard safety equipment: Front airbags, antilock brakes, electronic stability control
- Optional safety equipment: Side curtain airbags
- Major standard features: Power windows, locks, and mirrors, CD player
- Major options: Limited-slip differential, Brembo front brakes
- Warranty: 3 years/36,000 miles bumper-to-bumper, 5 years/100,000 miles powertrain, 6 years/100,000 miles outer body rust-through
- Roadside assistance/free maintenance: 5 years/100,000 miles roadside assistance
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