2008 Chevrolet HHR Consumer Reviews

Price Performance Unexcelled

Written by: Coveman on 07/02/2008

Vehicle

2008 Chevrolet HHR LT 4dr Wagon (2.2L 4cyl 5M)

Review

Had three objectives in the purchase. 1) better gas mileage than my Escalade 2) Towable behind my motor home 3) Comfortable when hauling my grandchildren and cargo The HHR had it all and for a price I could not beat. The warranty will ensure good service on major items. Interior is adequate for me. Fun to drive and since I am not a NASCAR driver wannabe the negatives the professionals give it do not matter. It drives great! I feel safe and secure and the OnStar is a huge plus for my family.

Favorite Features

Looks, price, mileage, cargo

Suggested Improvements

Do not have any to make as yet. Wish I knew about the turbo before I purchased.

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Tons of Utility with Great Fuel Economy

Written by: NeoMoses on 07/02/2008

Vehicle

2008 Chevrolet HHR LS 4dr Wagon (2.2L 4cyl 5M)

Review

I needed a vehicle that was mainly a commuter car, but also had to have good utility for hauling my bikes on the weekends. Also, it had to be comfortable & roomy enough to take 2 adults and 2 large dogs on a cross-country roadtrip when needed. The HHR fit the bill perfectly. Tons of cargo room, especially with the seats folded flat. I love this car, & my wife does too.

Favorite Features

The passenger seat folds flat so you can fit that really long cargo in. Need to pick up some drain pipe and 2x4's at the Hardware store? No problem. Also, the 2.2L engine is great. Silky smooth, lots of pep, and power to spare. For this segment of vehicles, it can't be beat.

Suggested Improvements

I would like to see the door locks moved. When I rest my arms on the door, they can get in the way sometimes. Other than that, no real complaints!

2 out 2 people found this review helpful

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Nostalgic HHR

Written by: Rick T on 06/28/2008

Vehicle

2008 Chevrolet HHR LT 4dr Wagon (2.2L 4cyl 5M)

Review

My Shadow Edition black-granite HHR reminds me so much of my dad's early 1950's Chevy truck. The HHR is a real nostalgia machine! Chevrolet has captured the 1950's feel with modern day convenience included. I love this vehicle more and more, and every time I get into it the great old memories come flooding back.

Favorite Features

Exterior design, retro look and feel especially of the windows, doors, and fenders.

Suggested Improvements

Improving anything on this vehicle might take away from its great retro styling, so it would be best to leave it as is.

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2008 Chevy HHR LS

Written by: Scott on 06/28/2008

Vehicle

2008 Chevrolet HHR LS 4dr Wagon (2.2L 4cyl 5M)

Review

Great car for the money. I took a 500 mile trip through the mountains and averaged 32 MPG on the interstate. I get about 25 MPG locally. It has a lot more interior room than appears from the outside and will actually seat four adults comfortably, although if you are going to carry four people on a regular basis the 2.4 engine or turbo would be a better choice. If I had to make the choice over again I would buy the same car.

Favorite Features

Gas mileage and interior room, beside which it is just plain fun to drive.

Suggested Improvements

Make the windshield about two inches higher to make it easier to see traffic lights. Move the gas cap to the drivers side.

1 out 1 people found this review helpful

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SS all the way!

Written by: James on 06/27/2008

Vehicle

2008 Chevrolet HHR SS 4dr Wagon (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 5M)

Review

If you're looking for a powerful, economical, and roomy vehicle, the Chevrolet HHR SS is for you! This vehicle has it all! 260 hp, Onstar, airbags everywhere, tinted windows, 18" alloy wheels, lots of cargo room, and head-turning good looks. It's faster than most SUV's and CUV's out there, has more cargo room than most, and gets between 23 and 26 mpg combined. OnStar, XM satellite radio, and hands-free calling are all standard. For a few extra bucks, you can add the OnStar navigation package. The only two gripes I have about the vehicle are no grab handles and the engine is a little on the noisy side. Overall, a total winner!

Favorite Features

Head-turning good looks, powerful 4 cylinder turbcharged engine, OnStar, XM satellite radio, 18" alloy wheels, and cargo room

Suggested Improvements

Put some grab handles in this thing! Turn down the engine noise a little bit!

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Love it !

Written by: randalljay on 06/26/2008

Vehicle

2008 Chevrolet HHR Panel LS 4dr Wagon (2.2L 4cyl 5M)

Review

We bought an 08 Scion xB,but didn't care for only one arm rest, single back up light, poor color selection, cheap fabric and no floor mats. We were lucky enough to find an Orange HHR that had a quarter panel (not a full panel). Since we needed at least five seats, the full panel wagon was out of the question. something about the missing side rear windows that make this car very appealing. The quarter panel is a great place for self-expression. The placement of the window controls is a little weird and takes a while to get use to. For some reason I keep hitting my shins on the door when I get out. On the plus side, the OnStar is great, it's American, has lots of room, and it comes with mats.

Favorite Features

Styling, MPG, color, interior room, comes with floor mats, good rear seating, rubber rear mat, OnStar, two back up lights. Lots of colors, love the storage area in the rear,

Suggested Improvements

Window controls are hard to get used to, front window is restrictive. Put the gas cap on other side. You need more than one cup holder in the back. Have a power window for the rear hatch. With gas prices going up, have the gas cap lockable. Sell more with sky lights

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A Joy To Own

Written by: Victoria Smith on 06/20/2008

Vehicle

2008 Chevrolet HHR SS 4dr Wagon (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 5M)

Review

After the purchase of my vehicle I begin to love it more than when I purchased it. The vehicle has looks, power, handles great and it is fun to drive. If Chevy continues to build this vehicle and make in a way that it is fun to drive we will add a second one to our household. And now the with the economy as it is and my vehicle is averaging about 31mpg on the highway and it did not cost a small fortune to own it, I am back home with American cars again. Go Chevy!

Favorite Features

The dashboard it great with the instrument panel.

Suggested Improvements

Add a second cup holder to the back of the vehicle. Add a converter for my laptop to plug into. I have the SS model and if you add the clear looking taillight it would be awesome.

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We Love Our HuhHer, the Jury's Out.

Written by: Rose4HHR on 06/19/2008

Vehicle

2008 Chevrolet HHR LS 4dr Wagon (2.2L 4cyl 5M)

Review

Well...I love driving when I can steal it from my hubby, but I've noticed some brake squeal and he drives it mostly on the interstate. He's not a brake man. I took Huh-Her as we call it to the shop (not dealer, I don't trust them-sorry) for an oil change today and asked if it could need brake pads. Their response? "Uh-Oh!" Not let's sell you some stuff...they explained they've had a slew of people with some serious issues, mainly rotors and encouraged me to return to my dreaded dealership to resolve the issue. The dealership denied it at 1st, but when I stated I would research and report; they gave me a card for the 1st time and stated they would "take care of it".

Favorite Features

Comfortable seats, base model looks like luxury model, fold down rear seats, 5 person seating plus cargo or larger cargo (minus the ?safety chunks?), retro appearance. Small SUV. Gas conscious. (Gets better mileage than my Malibu). All the gadgets, bells, and whistles. It's fun. Like tint/power windows.

Suggested Improvements

Obviously the brake rotors, rear hatch decal, improve blind spot visibility somehow, better wiring and assembly, more cup holders but somehow able to conceal them, seat adjuster mid lengths, slightly more power availability and/or higher gas mileage option or alt. fuels, Made USA of US materials.

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Worth the 24,000 out the door

Written by: chris on 06/11/2008

Vehicle

2008 Chevrolet HHR SS 4dr Wagon (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 5M)

Review

Fun car. Love the old school exterior. Great on gas. I'm an avid surfer and my 9,8" longboard fits in the car. Makes a forty year old family man feel like hes back in the neighborhood! For what I paid for it thers not a better car on the market.

Favorite Features

The turbo is a blast. The fold down seats make it versatile enough to get the kids from school, hit the surf, or take a nap.

Suggested Improvements

Should be 20" rims and a lower stance. Figure out those cross rails to blend better. The front windows dont match the rear factory tint. Have a thicker coat of factory paint on the front to prevent all those little chips, factory racing stripes

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First Impressions

Written by: Chad on 06/03/2008

Vehicle

2008 Chevrolet HHR LT 4dr Wagon (2.2L 4cyl 5M)

Review

I researched many new cars before deciding on the HHR. My wife and I test drove five cars (Dodge Avenger, Dodge Charger, Subaru Legacy, and a Chevy Malibu) and looked at four or five others. Although we almost bought the Malibu we both agreed the HHR would be more practical for us (we have three kids and the Malibu had a small trunk). I've only been driving it for a week, but so far I couldn't be happier. We bought the 2LT with every option. The standard equipment looked a bit unfinished. The leather interior really made the difference for me. It's strange but this is the first time I have liked a car more after I bought it than before. I don't know what else to say. It just fits.

Favorite Features

Exterior styling, interior amenities, leather seats, good performance with good gas mileage, the head turns I get when I pull up at a stoplight.

Suggested Improvements

I see many people complain about the window controls in the center console, but I don't mind them. I would suggest adding more retro styling to the inside/dash/guages.

21 out 21 people found this review helpful

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