2006 Chevrolet HHR
By: NSAP
A New Kind of Halo Vehicle
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For quite a while the media was hearing a lot about the upcoming 2006 Chevrolet HHR. Lately though, it seems that we have heard nothing about such vehicle. When General Motors introduced the Chevrolet Nomad concept car at Detroit last January there were rumors that the HHR program was going to get axed and they were thinking about producing the Nomad instead. I can confirm that Chevrolet is going to produce the HHR, not the Nomad.
Generally all Chevrolet dealers are confused about why they are going to produce a Delta-based HHR when the Cobalt is a Delta vehicle. I can see their point, that could very well cause some model overlapping. Another thing that makes the dealers unhappy about the HHR program is that GM is positioning it to compete with the Chrysler PT Cruiser. When the PT was first introduced it was a new craze, and sold very well. Of course that craze is now over and GM is just now getting in the game.
So who exactly is going to buy this vehicle? Well, GM is considering it a “Halo Vehicle”, making it a low-production model. I think it is going to be a modern kind of halo vehicle, because it will be a relatively cheap vehicle, which is not a normal “halo” trait. One has to consider that people who need more room and like retro will be the majority of buyers.
The Heritage High Roof (HHR) is going to use the Ecotec family of four-cylinder engines. Most likely it will feature the 2200 and 2400 Ecotecs, both of which are used in the Cobalt. Expect the HHR to have horsepower ratings from about 150-180. There is also a possibility of a Supercharged Ecotec further into production.
The General is claiming that the HHR will be a very functional vehicle, maybe it will take some of the Element and xB buyers.
I think a lot of people will be amazed with the HHR. It may seem like a dumb idea right now, but an affordable halo vehicle with great Ecotec power, if the price is right, it may just be an splendid vehicle.
Production of the HHR is going to start in the middle of 2005
By: NSAP
A New Kind of Halo Vehicle
www.gminsidenews.com

For quite a while the media was hearing a lot about the upcoming 2006 Chevrolet HHR. Lately though, it seems that we have heard nothing about such vehicle. When General Motors introduced the Chevrolet Nomad concept car at Detroit last January there were rumors that the HHR program was going to get axed and they were thinking about producing the Nomad instead. I can confirm that Chevrolet is going to produce the HHR, not the Nomad.
Generally all Chevrolet dealers are confused about why they are going to produce a Delta-based HHR when the Cobalt is a Delta vehicle. I can see their point, that could very well cause some model overlapping. Another thing that makes the dealers unhappy about the HHR program is that GM is positioning it to compete with the Chrysler PT Cruiser. When the PT was first introduced it was a new craze, and sold very well. Of course that craze is now over and GM is just now getting in the game.
So who exactly is going to buy this vehicle? Well, GM is considering it a “Halo Vehicle”, making it a low-production model. I think it is going to be a modern kind of halo vehicle, because it will be a relatively cheap vehicle, which is not a normal “halo” trait. One has to consider that people who need more room and like retro will be the majority of buyers.
The Heritage High Roof (HHR) is going to use the Ecotec family of four-cylinder engines. Most likely it will feature the 2200 and 2400 Ecotecs, both of which are used in the Cobalt. Expect the HHR to have horsepower ratings from about 150-180. There is also a possibility of a Supercharged Ecotec further into production.
The General is claiming that the HHR will be a very functional vehicle, maybe it will take some of the Element and xB buyers.
I think a lot of people will be amazed with the HHR. It may seem like a dumb idea right now, but an affordable halo vehicle with great Ecotec power, if the price is right, it may just be an splendid vehicle.
Production of the HHR is going to start in the middle of 2005