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teachweber, 10/22/2011
2010 Chevrolet HHR SS 4dr Wagon (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
69 of 69 people found this review helpful
A solid, tight car/truckette. Handling better than my MiniCooper S except for turning radius but then that should be obvious. My fuel mileage hovers around 28/29 mpg while my little truckette is faster than most V-8s I owned nothing but Chevy's until I was 35 years old. Then strayed for 20 years. Back again with this great little truck. Love retro and this vehicle is true to that while being very reliable.
I love my car and you will too!
Jumpinghorse210, 11/08/2015
2010 Chevrolet HHR Panel LT 4dr Wagon (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
62 of 62 people found this review helpful
Don't be fooled by all the negative reviews about the HHR, I would say this has a lot to do with voluntary response. A few people had such a terrible time with this car that they felt compelled to respond. This doesn't happen often when people have a positive reaction to something (go figure). My HHR was the first new-ish car I had ever purchased. I got an excellent deal at the dealership; a silver 2010 Chevy HHR LT 2.4L with 35k miles for $11,500 in Dec of 2012. I got the 1 year 100k warranty along with it. After driving in a 1988 Chevy Celebrity for two years it was like a dream. During my first few months there was a recall for my power steering motor and I just took it over to the dealership and had it fixed in a couple hours. Easy-peasy. I'll talk about the negatives first to get them out of the way. Firstly, it does have very big blindspots. I did have to purchase those additional circular mirrors you put in the corner of your side-view mirrors for some additional help merging and parking. The view out of the front is very square and small, not like a normal 4-door sedan where the windshield is rather large. Something you have to get used to and is not for everyone. Again, I'm very small so the small windshield doesn't bother me. The one feature I always wished it had was a USB for my IPhone. It would be cool to be able to charge my phone AND play my music simultaneously but honestly the auxiliary port has been a perfectly good substitute. I would say considering the kind of gas mileage most 4cyl are getting today (2012-2014 models) the HHR does leave something to be desired in MPG. Right now I get 22/30 and I think the new Chevy Cruise gets up to 36 freeway or something like that. In terms of engine performance it is only a 4cyl 2.4L so the acceleration leaves something to be desired. No wonder. Other than that it has been smooth sailing, my favorite part about this car is that it is easy to keep maintenance up at home like a lot of Chevys. I changed my own brake pads, changed my own oil (after the warranty expired) etc, during the summer and during the winter just took it in if necessary. I even put new rotors on at 50k and it was a snap. Being a very small lady this says something. Parts are very cheap for this guy. Also keep in mind I've put A LOT of miles on this bad boy. I've had it for three years and I just hit 85k (yikes) and it still runs like a dream. Otherwise I made many long trips with this car, even took it to Florida and back a couple times. Space-wise I LOVE it. I have been moving once a year for the past 5 years and with this car I could comfortably pack all of my furniture and make one MAYBE two trips, no UHaul needed. I was also always the one driving a group road trips because my car was the most comfortable for 4 or 5 people. Winter driving: I was basically Santa driving his flying sleigh through the snow. Enough said. I really can't think of anything I genuinely didn't like about this car. I feel like most of the people who complain about performance didn't properly maintain their car so boo-hoo on them. At 85k, with proper maintinence, I can't even tell if my car is on sometimes it runs so quietly. I haven't even had to bother getting a tune-up because I have the 100k spark plugs etc. My brother owns a 2008 HHR and his still runs excellent at 130k. Of course he has had to replace his suspension which was expected but it was only 650 bucks. The only weird thing about the 08' is that the window buttons are on the center console. No idea why but mine is normal so who cares. Long story short, if you are trying to decide whether to get this or a normal sedan, get the HHR. It has so much utility and is just overall just a great little easy-keeper car. I have every intention of driving this car until it can't run anymore.
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One of the Best Vehicles I've Ever Owned
VictorySpeedway, 04/18/2010
2010 Chevrolet HHR SS 4dr Wagon (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
38 of 39 people found this review helpful
I ordered a 2010 HHR SS with the AA5 (no rear quarter windows), sound system, performance package. I am blown away by the performance. It'll do 150 mph. I've had it up to 118, and it wasn't even breathing hard. It handles "as if on rails." Seats are very comfortable, even on long trips, and I make many of those. It has enough space for all my equipment. Sound system is good, not great. I would install a custom stereo system on my next vehicle. The factory tires are wearing like iron. But the best feature of all is the mileage - I'm averaging 28.5 mpg. All in all, it is almost the perfect vehicle.
Cool car/truck
lakelizrd, 02/24/2011
2010 Chevrolet HHR SS 4dr Wagon (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
27 of 28 people found this review helpful
I just purchased a 2010 left over automatic SS/HHR. List price $27,975. Bought the truck for $20,260. The dealer had the SS left over in his inventory from 2010 and wanted to get rid of the truck. I only have 3000 miles on the SS, but so far it is a kick to drive. I added the stage 1 turbo booster kit which is a $690 dealer installed option. The booster kit kicks up the performance to 290 hp, 330 pounds of torque. This little guy screams and will keep up with my G-35 infinity. The ride is great, and handles well. You know the HHR is what it is - an inexpensive fun ride. If you are looking for big hauler buy a big truck - this is just a fun ride netting me an average of 27 MPG. So far so good
HHR...road warrior
fordguy63, 09/29/2012
2010 Chevrolet HHR LS 4dr Wagon (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
28 of 30 people found this review helpful
We bought this car for my wife in 2010 (new). The only problem we've had is with the ignition switch, which got stuck in the ON position & the car would not shut off. This happened on a Sunday afternoon & onstar was spectacularly unhelpful. The operator told us to find a shop that was open & go there, then sent us to Honda dealer which was closing by the time we got there (5pm). We finally had the running car disabled & towed to Bachman Chevrolet, per Onstar's instructions. (something to do with warranty regulations blah,blah,blah). Bachman Chevrolet had the car up & running free of charge by 3PM Monday, so pretty good service on their part.
Stylish Ride
E Souffle, 08/12/2015
2010 Chevrolet HHR LT 4dr Wagon (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
10 of 10 people found this review helpful
Early HHRs had many teething problems; some of them serious. My 2010 model has been trouble free. The car went in for two recall items: ignition switch and power steering, even though I was not experiencing any problems. Neither visit cost me anything. My mileage isn't great - about 22mpg (80% street). I don't use ethanol. A drop of ethanol has about 85% the energy of a drop of gasoline. Not to mention some water content. The car is plenty peppy for me. The A pillars are very thick; take a little getting used to, but the interior is very comfortable. Entry/exit is very easy unlike some cars with a low roofline. I also like the useful cargo area and A/C. There is a little compartment in the middle of the dashboard - very handy. I do my own oil changes and the HHR is the best car for this. The new type oil filter is so neat, no mess. Owners of earlier models have reported transmission problems at around 40K+ miles. I only have 33K miles; no problems yet. So far I'm very happy.
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Is it a Wagon, or SUV?
Chevyman, 02/03/2010
2010 Chevrolet HHR SS 4dr Wagon (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
8 of 8 people found this review helpful
Instant acceleration even with the automatic. SS seats are very comfortable, with an excellent Pioneer sound system!This year they moved the turbo gauge to the middle of the top of the dashboard which use to be a storage compartment for the Super Sport line. Very easy ingress and egress.
Nimble retro wagon
Nomadic HHR, 03/20/2016
updated 10/10/2024
2010 Chevrolet HHR LT 4dr Wagon (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
13 of 14 people found this review helpful
Trim (2LT) Not Listed in Edmund's dropdown 2LT (running boards, roof rack, e-options), 2.2L flexfuel auto, (not edmdumb's M5 dropdown). E85 fuel boosts power/performance, but mpg lags from regular. 89 octane is best, or blended at 20%. I bought this GM Certified from a Dealership; formerly a Hertz rental with 14K miles on it. Nimble, economical, safe, versatile 'retro' 2wd wagon. Low profile tires, average ride quality, good handling FWD. OK handling in snow; very low first gear; great for slow trawling in traffic. Removed rear headrests for better rear view; narrow view and limited rear wiper clearing. 2LT has OnStar, Bluetooth, Sirius radio, on-board plug-ins, compass, temp. With front passenger seat folded forward and rear seats down, a flat-space sleeper. Could use a sunroof- outside vents let in heated air off hood. Located a factory hard-plastic rear privacy cover in scrapyard. Secure, but spare "donut" and jack, etc. buried under cargo storage tray(s) in rear. Headlight bulb replacement is a technical task. If the battery dies, no access to battery under the rear cargo deck (electric rear hatch release). Under hood there's a module for charging to open rear door. Replaced trans fluid at 95K, not a DYI; a performance boost! There is a very comprehensive HHR blog space. Ongoing issues with electronic dash system; "air bag service". Dealer replaced key fob for interlock recall. 111K miles. Replaced suspension components/tires; performance still very good with 21/27/23 mpg.
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HHR LS Rental
HHR LS Rental, 11/15/2009
2010 Chevrolet HHR LS 4dr Wagon (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
12 of 13 people found this review helpful
I had a rental HHR LS for one month. It had 600 miles on it with a 26.3 mpg. I turned it in with 1650 miles with a 27.7 mpg. It was peppy,fun and easy to drive. I was never fond of small vehicles but the HHR changed my views. I had plenty of leg room, seats were comfortable. My wife loved driving it.Perfect for groceries, parking at the mall. I plan on buying one next year.
The buggy that could
Dojobuggy, 06/26/2010
2010 Chevrolet HHR SS 4dr Wagon (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
7 of 7 people found this review helpful
Traded in my Ford Flex for the HHR SS and I am very happy with it. I went for the SS due to the power and handling package but ended up putting on the Turbo Upgrade and WOW. The HHR handles likes a sports car, gets really good mpg, has plenty of passing power and is very comfortable to drive. The bluetooth wireless is every bit as good as Ford Sync but their radio quality is not the greatest. Overall the HHR SS is the best model in its class out of the ones I had driven including Mazda and Mitsubishi.