Chevrolet HHR Wins SEMA's "Best SUV Design" with over 60% of Votes

**Ming** · 11-05-2005, 09:14 AM

Chevrolet HHR Wins SEMA SUV Design Award
SEMA’s Awards Program Chooses the Chevrolet HHR in Best SUV Category
November 4, 2005
Motor Trend
www.sema.org
www.enjoythedrive.com

Chevrolet’s retro-style HHR was recognized this week as the most accessory-friendly SUV at the 2005 SEMA Show in Las Vegas, capturing one of three SEMA Vehicle Design Awards and joining a prestigious list of past winners.

"The aftermarket will have a heyday with this SUV, and die-hard GM fans now have their own little HHR cruiser to kick out,” said David M. Gordon, western regional sales manager for Hamsar Diversco, Inc., adding that the "retro-looking multi-use HHR lends itself to many different styling directions.”

Those included in the Vehicle Design Awards selection process were SEMA member companies who regularly participate in technology sharing programs; the Chevrolet HHR received more than 60 percent of the votes.

"Our manufacturing members that participate in this program had early access to this vehicle and found the design and engineering lends itself to customer personalization,” said Carl Sheffer, Vice President of OEM Relations for SEMA. "Based on feedback from the OEMs, we are having a positive impact on the design and marketing of future vehicles.”

Article Source: http://motortrend.com/features/news/...051104semahhr/

See more SEMA HHRs Here in GMI's Autoshow Coverage forums!: LINK

Snafu_SS · 11-05-2005, 09:36 AM

i cant stop starin each time i see one...love it in every way...especially the chrome all mixed into it...im a truck guy mostly and i could really stand to have one

**Ming** · 11-05-2005, 09:44 AM

Same here ('cept the part about being a truck guy). My next daily driver will probably be an HHR. Fuel economy, styling, utility, MP3 capability in the stereo, plastic lined cargo area, I like it all. A good car to compliment my do-it-all but slightly thirsty Safari AWD.

zaxxis · 11-05-2005, 10:01 AM

The HHR is classified as an SUV?

**Ming** · 11-05-2005, 10:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zaxxis

The HHR is classified as an SUV?

The PT Cruiser has "truck" plates last I saw. Not to mention that Scion xB on the cover of Mini-Truckin' magazine a while back.... :p

91z4me · 11-05-2005, 10:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zaxxis

The HHR is classified as an SUV?

Load flat floor just like the Magnum, I think that is kinda what started all of this 'its a truck because the seats fold down' classifications.

01cavalier · 11-05-2005, 10:32 AM

Yes, the HHR is classified as a truck, just like the XB, PT cruiser, and some of the Subarus. Nice way to get the fuel economy of the truck fleet up for any automaker, taking advantage of what seems like loopholes. It is odd when looking at GM's monthly sales, since it is also listed with the big trucks.

cooper8830 · 11-05-2005, 10:46 AM

Make a special-edition of that woody wagon that thing is sweet.

mjd1001 · 11-05-2005, 12:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 01cavalier

Yes, the HHR is classified as a truck, just like the XB, PT cruiser, and some of the Subarus. Nice way to get the fuel economy of the truck fleet up for any automaker, taking advantage of what seems like loopholes. It is odd when looking at GM's monthly sales, since it is also listed with the big trucks.

Interesting that on Chevy's own website...they list the HHR under both 'cars' and 'suvs'....not 'trucks'.

GM_Fanatic · 11-05-2005, 12:18 PM

GM is cleaning house at SEMA. The designs I was most impressed with were the ones that made it look not-retro, which is a very good thing in terms of staying power. This is good fuel to keep the HHR sales on pace. Chevy needs to advertise to potential of the HHR.

Blue_Firestarter · 11-05-2005, 01:50 PM

I drove a HHR at the Autoshow In Motion day before yesterday and I must say I was very impressed with it.. It was spunky, had lots of space and the fit and finish was top notch. This made the Corolla they had nearby for testing look like the pile it was! Most of the GM offerings were very impressive (the updated two tone malibu interior looked great soft to the touch dash and all!!!)

espo19047 · 11-05-2005, 01:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mjd1001

Interesting that on Chevy's own website...they list the HHR under both 'cars' and 'suvs'....not 'trucks'.

On the GM auto book it is called a utility vehicle. When we put a tag on it it does not get a truck tag. The Tahoe Trailblazer and Suburban do not get truck tags either. The HHR is built off of the Cobalt platform so I would call it a car...The body on frame Trailblazer Tahoe etc. I would call a truck. The Equinox is a "tall car."

MBHockey13 · 11-05-2005, 03:20 PM

Toyota is always showing how customizable the Scions are in their ads. I think Chevy needs to do the same thing...show the potential that the HHR has. Something like "HHR - make it uniquely yours."

gmhashope · 11-05-2005, 05:29 PM

The HHR is awesome to begin with and I love all the different ones they showed at SEMA, mainly though the one that looked like the Nomad.

**ChevroletRevived** · 11-05-2005, 07:42 PM

Great...I love the HHR. It's neat fun and hip. Just what GM needs. And, not to mention a sales success. GM deserves things like this..way to go!

11-05-2005, 09:14 AM	#1 (permalink)
Ming GMI Staff Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: An Alternate Timeline Posts: 14,684	Chevrolet HHR Wins SEMA's "Best SUV Design" with over 60% of Votes Chevrolet HHR Wins SEMA SUV Design Award SEMA’s Awards Program Chooses the Chevrolet HHR in Best SUV Category November 4, 2005 Motor Trend www.sema.org www.enjoythedrive.com Chevrolet’s retro-style HHR was recognized this week as the most accessory-friendly SUV at the 2005 SEMA Show in Las Vegas, capturing one of three SEMA Vehicle Design Awards and joining a prestigious list of past winners. "The aftermarket will have a heyday with this SUV, and die-hard GM fans now have their own little HHR cruiser to kick out,” said David M. Gordon, western regional sales manager for Hamsar Diversco, Inc., adding that the "retro-looking multi-use HHR lends itself to many different styling directions.” Those included in the Vehicle Design Awards selection process were SEMA member companies who regularly participate in technology sharing programs; the Chevrolet HHR received more than 60 percent of the votes. "Our manufacturing members that participate in this program had early access to this vehicle and found the design and engineering lends itself to customer personalization,” said Carl Sheffer, Vice President of OEM Relations for SEMA. "Based on feedback from the OEMs, we are having a positive impact on the design and marketing of future vehicles.” Article Source: http://motortrend.com/features/news/...051104semahhr/ See more SEMA HHRs Here in GMI's Autoshow Coverage forums!: LINK __________________ Follow WoH on Facebook Follow C64 Walkabout on Facebook Thanks! Last edited by Ming : 11-05-2005 at 09:25 AM.

11-05-2005, 09:36 AM	#2 (permalink)
Snafu_SS 3.6 Liter SIDI V6 Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: west Texas desert Drives: 1995 Chevrolet C/1500 & 05 Ram 2500 5.9 HO Cummins Posts: 1,110	Re: Chevrolet HHR Wins SEMA's "Best SUV Design" with over 60% of Votes i cant stop starin each time i see one...love it in every way...especially the chrome all mixed into it...im a truck guy mostly and i could really stand to have one __________________ Nothing is more fun than some mud, rocks, and four wheel drive...until you get stuck without a winch and only a shovel and your bare hands It's fun to be a Texan now! 95 Chevy C 1500... Setting off car alarms with that Flowmaster exhaust 05 Ram 2500 5.9 HO Cummins...gotta love that Cummins power

11-05-2005, 09:44 AM	#3 (permalink)
Ming GMI Staff Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: An Alternate Timeline Posts: 14,684	Re: Chevrolet HHR Wins SEMA's "Best SUV Design" with over 60% of Votes Same here ('cept the part about being a truck guy). My next daily driver will probably be an HHR. Fuel economy, styling, utility, MP3 capability in the stereo, plastic lined cargo area, I like it all. A good car to compliment my do-it-all but slightly thirsty Safari AWD. __________________ Follow WoH on Facebook Follow C64 Walkabout on Facebook Thanks!

11-05-2005, 10:01 AM	#4 (permalink)
zaxxis 3.0 Liter SIDI V6 Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 564	Re: Chevrolet HHR Wins SEMA's "Best SUV Design" with over 60% of Votes The HHR is classified as an SUV? __________________ -Z

11-05-2005, 10:32 AM	#7 (permalink)
01cavalier 7.0 Liter LS7 V8 Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Casa Grande, AZ Drives: 2007 Cobalt, 2001 Ford Ranger Posts: 4,810	Re: Chevrolet HHR Wins SEMA's "Best SUV Design" with over 60% of Votes Yes, the HHR is classified as a truck, just like the XB, PT cruiser, and some of the Subarus. Nice way to get the fuel economy of the truck fleet up for any automaker, taking advantage of what seems like loopholes. It is odd when looking at GM's monthly sales, since it is also listed with the big trucks.

Remove Advertisements Sponsored Links
GM Inside News Forum Advertisement

11-05-2005, 10:46 AM	#8 (permalink)
cooper8830 2.4 Liter SIDI ECOTEC Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Cincinnati Drives: 95 Camaro Posts: 144	Re: Chevrolet HHR Wins SEMA's "Best SUV Design" with over 60% of Votes Make a special-edition of that woody wagon that thing is sweet. __________________ 95 Mustang GT conv. and 98 & 00 Triumph Speed Triple.

11-05-2005, 12:18 PM	#10 (permalink)
GM_Fanatic 6.2 Liter LS3 V8 Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 3,465	Re: Chevrolet HHR Wins SEMA's "Best SUV Design" with over 60% of Votes GM is cleaning house at SEMA. The designs I was most impressed with were the ones that made it look not-retro, which is a very good thing in terms of staying power. This is good fuel to keep the HHR sales on pace. Chevy needs to advertise to potential of the HHR. __________________ My thoughts and random babblings... http://perpetualanticipation.blogspot.com/

11-05-2005, 01:50 PM	#11 (permalink)
Blue_Firestarter 1.4 Liter Turbocharged ECOTEC Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Florida Drives: 1998 Pontiac Trans Am "Redbull" 527hp Posts: 68	Re: Chevrolet HHR Wins SEMA's "Best SUV Design" with over 60% of Votes I drove a HHR at the Autoshow In Motion day before yesterday and I must say I was very impressed with it.. It was spunky, had lots of space and the fit and finish was top notch. This made the Corolla they had nearby for testing look like the pile it was! Most of the GM offerings were very impressive (the updated two tone malibu interior looked great soft to the touch dash and all!!!)

11-05-2005, 03:20 PM	#13 (permalink)
MBHockey13 2.4 Liter SIDI ECOTEC Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Greensboro, NC (Buffalonian For Life with a 3 year stop in Philly) Drives: 2002 Acura RSX 5-Speed 1994 Subaru Loyale 4WD Wag Posts: 334	Re: Chevrolet HHR Wins SEMA's "Best SUV Design" with over 60% of Votes Toyota is always showing how customizable the Scions are in their ads. I think Chevy needs to do the same thing...show the potential that the HHR has. Something like "HHR - make it uniquely yours."

11-05-2005, 05:29 PM	#14 (permalink)
gmhashope 7.0 Liter LS7 V8 Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: U.S.A. Posts: 4,199	Re: Chevrolet HHR Wins SEMA's "Best SUV Design" with over 60% of Votes The HHR is awesome to begin with and I love all the different ones they showed at SEMA, mainly though the one that looked like the Nomad.

11-05-2005, 07:42 PM	#15 (permalink)
ChevroletRevived GMI Staff Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: The Good Ol United States of America Posts: 9,082	Re: Chevrolet HHR Wins SEMA's "Best SUV Design" with over 60% of Votes Great...I love the HHR. It's neat fun and hip. Just what GM needs. And, not to mention a sales success. GM deserves things like this..way to go! __________________ GMI's Revitalization in Action Director Check out our latest lineup by Clicking Here If you've got inside news and would like to be a GMInsider, send me a private message or email me HERE.

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode