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2006 Chevy HHR

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In 2004, Toyota motors unleashed an interesting new line of vehicles aimed at targeting youthful buyers. Successfully, under the brand name Scion, these hip new vehicles made landmark sales in thier first year with the XA and XB, followed up in 2005 by the TC. The Scion vehicles quickly grew in popularity in the sport compact world creating cult favorites in the process.

This year, Chevy picked up on the trend and has begun to unleash its own line of youthful inspired vehicles for the 2005 and 2006 model years. First came the Cobalt, which replaced the Cavalier, and had instant success in following where its predecessor had left off. Enter the 2006 Chevy HHR with its bold and striking styling. The new HHR partly resembles a 50s style sport cruiser, following the recent trend of resurrecting nostalgic hits from the past. The HHR also brings SUV styling into play, with Hummer H3 like fender flares.

The Chevy HHR LS and LS1 (the base and mid models) is powered by a LS and 1LT models are powered by a standard 2.2L DOHC ECOTEC engine that puts out 143 hp at 5,600 rpm and 150 lb.-ft. of torque at 4,000 rpm. The engine features an aluminum block and cylinder head with a lightweight composite intake manifold and electronic throttle control. The low-maintenance engine uses long-life coolant, designed to last for five years or 150,000 miles, and long-life spark plugs, designed to last for 100,000 miles. The engine delivers excellent fuel economy — an EPA estimated 22 MPG city, 30 highway — with a driving range of up to 450 miles.

Step up to the top of the line Chevy HHR 2LT and you get a little bit more muscle under the hood. Standard on 2LT and available on 1LT is a 2.4L DOHC ECOTEC engine with variable valve timing that produces 172 hp at 6,000 rpm and 162 lb.-ft. of torque at 4,400 rpm. The engine features an aluminum block and cylinder head with a lightweight composite intake manifold plus electronic throttle control. The low-maintenance engine uses long-life coolant, designed to last for five years or 150,000 miles, and long-life spark plugs, designed to last for 100,000 miles. The engine delivers excellent fuel economy — an EPA estimated 22 MPG city, 30 highway — with a driving range of up to 450 miles.

The Chevy HHR is destined to become and icon of its time with several hip new gadgets on the inside like its plug and play MP3 and IPod auxillary inputs. Stylize your HHR with availible leather seats and chrome accent kits, plus upgraded wheels and more.

We are willing to bet that the Chevy HHR will gain in popularity just as the Scion XB did in 2004. So far no aftermarket body kits or exterior styling parts have been released but it is a good bet that Extreme Dimensions and VIS will soon have an arsenal of ground effects kits to hit the market.

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