Chevrolet HHR

Name: 2009 Chevrolet HHR
Brand: Chevrolet

EPA MPG: 25 mpg

Owner Reported MPG:

EPA MPG: 25 mpg

Owner Reported MPG:

RECALL ALERT: There are 5 recalls on this vehicle. Learn More.

There are 5 recalls on this vehicle. Learn More.

RECALL ALERT: There are 5 recalls on this vehicle. Learn More.

There are 5 recalls on this vehicle. Learn More.

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The HHR is derived from Chevrolet's small Cobalt sedan and plays off of 1950s "chop top" nostalgia. One drawback of that styling is the small and short windows, which inhibit the view out. A rear-view camera is optional. The ride is OK. Though it's not particularly agile in normal driving, handling is ultimately secure. Standard stability control significantly improves emergency handling. The HHR is also a bit noisy and its driving position is flawed. Control placement and fit and finish are nothing to write home about, either.

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Crash Tests

IIHS Front Moderate Overlap

Good

IIHS Front Small Overlap, Driver

IIHS Side Crash

Acceptable

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Crash Tests

IIHS Front Moderate Overlap

Good

IIHS Front Small Overlap, Driver

IIHS Side Crash

Acceptable

NHTSA Overall Crash

NHTSA Overall Frontal-Crash

NHTSA Overall Side-Crash

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Crash Tests

IIHS Front Moderate Overlap

Good

IIHS Front Small Overlap, Driver

IIHS Side Crash

Acceptable

NHTSA Overall Crash

NHTSA Overall Frontal-Crash

NHTSA Overall Side-Crash

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Features & Specs

wagon

2 front, 3 rear

Front

2-liter 4 turbo (260 hp)
2.2-liter 4 (155 hp)
2.4-liter 4 (172 hp)

5-speed manual
4-speed automatic

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