2008 Chevrolet HHR SS Review, Walkaround, Exhaust & Test Drive

[@jaydubb2092]

The HHR was designed by the same person who designed the PT Cruiser...this is a more awesome looking ride than the PT Cruiser...

[@zen7309]

G, It looks like the box the Pt Cruiser came in.

[@atx-cvpi_99]

And more reliable than the PT Cruiser. If I had to pick either a PT Cruiser or HHR, I would get the HHR.

[@SolomonsWisdom]

My uncle has his up to 400,000 miles with no problem, mines got 160,000 with no problem.

[@davidrex9592]

+Isaiah Canady wow, 400k thats awesome

[@5.7_TY]

The ss version?

[@gamevoid3684]

Joshua 1:9 I got one with 700,000

[@TheIncredibleJumpman]

Mine has 832k miles on it. Only had to change the oil twice!

[@PeRRXX]

Jumpman98 now I know that’s a lie. A motor won’t even last 100k miles with two oil changes

[@fasstrides7299]

This guy needs to research the HHR SS better. The HHR SS was produced by GM Performance Division from 2008 until May of 2010 when GM closed the Performance Division. May 2010 SSs did not carry the door Badges as the other years, only the lift gate. Cobalt SSs were produced from 2005 to 2010 but only carried the underpowered supercharger until the HHR was introduced in 2008 with the 50.8 mm Borgwarner turbo producing 240 HP from the automatic or 260 HP from the 5 speed manual "no lift" shift transmission. Cobalt wisely followed suit. GM also reengineered the suspension after the 2008 trial run at the well known Nurburgring road course in Germany. Its lap time was 8:43 which was a record for cars in that class. German auto makers were so impressed, they offered their input and GM created the FE5 German inspired performance suspension. The HHR SS, although with respectable drag times, was designed for road courses. The 2009 and 2010 models offered a RPD digital screen where the dash storage was on the earlier models. This gave more readouts which included a G FORCE indicator. GM says the car will produce .81 Gs before going into a slide... mine hit .93 before I heard a squeel. In short, this is not your normal HHR and will be sought after in about 10 years... Car and Driver Magazine says it is a modern collectable. So much more about the HHR SS....

[@Dtgray12]

My mechanic (good friend) gave me the option of buying an HHR or a Tahoe. I didn't even know what an HHR was. It's been over a year and I'm in love with my HHR.

[@torres3800]

Man, I had a 2006 HHR LT with a 2.4. It was torquey then fell flat on its face after a sudden acceleration. But the dependability far exceed my expectations (12 years not a single oil leak or torn boots) I let soo many of my family and wife's family borrow it during the years of ownership. Then one day a hit and run ended our journey with it. I'm currently looking for a replacement. But this time, I'm going all out with an SS. 👍🏽

[@waltwizknee9090]

torres3800 I owned a 2009 2LT and I can relate to you about the power. Pain in the ass on the highway. I have an 09’ HHR SS 5spd with 48k miles and I can say it was ahead of its time. I drive it daily and it fulfills my needs.

[@zae2extraazzz86]

The hhr looks way better than the pt cruiser. To me it does

[@terayon]

you sound like the guy from Breaking bad, the second assistant to walt lol. pretty cool

[@nick-yr7wu]

Lol Gale

[@MichaelStanton]

I had a Cobalt SS Turbocharged before going VW CC. I loved the power! I was able to achieve 390 HP with just bolt-ons and tune. It was easily one of the fastest cars on the road and I surprised a lot of people, but at the end of the day it was still a Cobalt and when I wasn't flooring it I knew it.

[@brandonreid2673]

I have a ls and think they are wicked little cars !! Can't wait to get a SS this summer

[@danadalrymple2330]

love mine, bought it straight off the truck, and been kikin ass w it every since! stage 1 upgrade saweet!

[@MichaelStanton]

Yeah this is why it surprised a lot of people. The 2008+ Cobalt SS was turbocharged. It has the Soltice GXP and Sky Redline engine in it. 260HP 260TQ and Brembo brakes stock. Everyone I encountered thought I was supercharged which made the experience sweeter.

[@davidbaker234]

the hhr is kind of a throwback to the station wagon

[@anthonywebber2211]

i think its more of throwback to the Chevrolet Suburban of the 30's and 40's

[@scottsmith6571]

Yes more of a panel suburban

[@leadersuccess3761]

I have a regular hhr and it's shitty but it gets me to work on time,lol

[@86shelbyzofdoom]

It is a niche car, for sure. Musicians like myself tend to like it (and who wouldn't, as it has enough cargo space for my entire 5-piece drum kit and its cases), but most people find it strange. I recommend trying a 5-speed (with the Limited Slip option, like mine)..it is night-and-day from the automatic. In fact, when I worked at a dealership the automatic HHR SS made me dislike it quite a bit (it needs 1-2 more gears in that automatic). At 6'2'' I have no comfort or visibility issues.

[@ManOfRod97]

This car isn't ugly

[@mrjdmtunerboy.1463]

Is kind like cobalt SS sister I like it

[@dylbeentheplotagonistandra2811]

My dad used to have a 2006 LT, until 2016 when it finally broke and now he has a Mercedes GLK350, but my step grandma still has her HHR, still running fine, and the successor to the HHR was the Chevy Trax and Buick Envision

[@AnthonyGuidetti]

I love the honesty in your reviews.

[@TWOxTONE_773]

I just realized how much that front end looks like the f150 lighting of the time

[@palebeachbum]

When the HHR came out, it was a pretty neat looking vehicle. I liked it. My dad and step-mom each bought themselves one. A 2008 and 2006 respectively. They both had the 2.2L engine, which was buzzy and gutless. Chevy should have offered the 2.4L standard. I remember the steering had absolutely no feel. Very numb. The legroom up front was really poor, the visibility was atrocious with tiny windows and HUGE pillars. My dad got rid of his 2008 for a truck. My step-mom still has her 2006 with about 100k miles on it now and it sounds like it's on its last leg. It didn't hold up well at all. She's had tons of problems with it. Typical GM junk.

[@hakeemsd70m]

Visibility bad in an HHR? You obviously have never been in a 2018-present Equinox.

[@0utlaw13]

I love my HHR. I love how mine didn't come with all the bells n' whistles. I'm into hot rods/rat rods so the less technology the better. HHR is based on a 49 Suburban n' designed by Bryan Nesbitt. Who also designed the PT Cruiser.

[@86shelbyzofdoom]

It is extremely fun to drive though and has more than enough power to get around (I have trapped 96 mph in the quarter), and usually return 28 mpg average (by calculation, not the dash display). You are correct that the interior is typical GM slop, but the enjoyment from driving it far overshadows its shortcomings (so far my tally is an O2 sensor from my aftermarket exhaust, a broken sunroof wind screen, and a stabilizer bar end link.. 48000 miles on the clock)

[@TheBassLizard]

Actually, the Panel van version has 63 cu ft, this SS would be running 58 cu ft cargo room. Still about three times what the PT has. I think this is one sweet ride.

[@long-black-vietnamese-man]

im surprised it didnt take off more has a cool fun quick family car. I could see a lot of dads enjoying this car

[@ColinBlountPhotography]

Haha I love when you first start it up. "What you're hearing is a pretty ballsy engine" yeah it was there somewhere behind the sound of a C-5 flying over

[@godlygoddess]

Will this car (especially being fwd and you mentioned loss of traction) be a smart/safe move for a Minnesota winter?

[@theredline]

Hopefully soon, our contact with Mazda is in the process of scheduling a new 6 to be tested soon.

[@klukash]

to be exact the 2.0 turbo engine is the old ecotec not found in the new insignia/regal/ verano. this one is actually a SAAB designed engine that's main purpose was to sit in the 2gen Saab 9-3, gm rebadged it as an ecotec and built this engine in Germany

[@brngallery]

My dad had an ls and he loved it

[@sydjaguar]

Nothing wrong with wagons. They are practical vehicles. I kinda like the look of this one!

[@C1oudstr1f]

Bought the original as a family car back in '06 (yeah holy shit) and this car has held up. It has close to 150,000 miles on it and most of those coming from a driver who beats cars into the ground until they break. Only general maintenance and tires have kept this car going and going. It drove in Florida for 5 years, and has now been in Nebraska for nearly 5. Very reliable, stylish for some, ugly for others, inexpensive, and surprising.

[@geraldf4193]

So have you heard of any problems on the 2010 models. Any major problems

[@laserbeamer1000]

I have a dark grey ss and it's the only one in my city, hhr is very underestimated when the SS comes around🤣🤣

[@blacuraRL]

Awesome review of a rare car!

[@thatcarguysam3816]

Chevy is awesome! America is awesome!

[@MichaelStanton]

Yeah dude, especially up here at altitude. N/A V8s ran significantly slower then they did at sea level. A lot of people were surprised with it, the cars that usually beat me were AWD cars from a dig. On a roll I typically got the better of them. Like I said, the power was amazing, everything else not so much. If I was 18 again, I would have never sold it!

[@cyclone1513]

Thats fast for today's standards haha😂😂

[@saucethebosss]

Not the coolest cars but super practical, made in America (kinda) and minimal issues. I have a 2006, not an SS but it does have the 2.4l and I have to say it surprises me for what it is, when you're going 40mph and punch it to make it through a red light or get on the freeway, the thing gets moving pretty good! Would definitely suggest a HHR to anybody looking to haul a fair amount of stuff or an Uber/Amazon Flex guy.

[@sofakingjewish]

This was a terrible review. They review supposed to be an objective take on the car in general not what you don't like or a laundry list of things that you don't like that only means something when you're shopping for a car for you.

[@cptmiche]

Not his fault Chevy was the king of fisher price plastics prior to their bailout.

[@targetrandle1993]

Umm.. who's on first?

[@sofakingjewish]

@@targetrandle1993 whats on second.

[@michaelbell390]

I love mine it gets great gas millage and turns heads any where I go and is a fast little car...I believe only 5 percent were made with a five speed transmission.

[@randykirk1997]

yes i bought a 2010 hhr and i enjoy it very much its fun to drive and for a wagon type of car i think its sharp to look at and when you get it on the freeway its got get up and go and can gert up to 100mph.with out you even knowing it.and so far its been a good car.

[@papajhonsreal]

This is the most underrated Hot-Hatch

[@jscottbb6]

Hey brother its not supposed to run on regular... it says right on the gas door “Premium Fuel Only” at least it does.on my SS Panel.

[@DeeseTVChannel]

I have a '08 HHR LS that I've been ricing out and I love it. Sawed the muffler off and she's so loud!

[@yty3029]

I used to see the regular Chevy HHR on the road all the time back then, but the SS here I've seen only once or twice. Definitely a rear car.

[@WitchyWhale]

Too bad this wasn't the SS Panel Van, otherwise a great review and nice to see you review an American vehicle again.

[@yepachternaam565]

Do it have the same problems as the LT? I am from Europe.

[@kimberlyblair3147]

Y is saying that it plastic and he don't like circle vent? Look do the review right or let someone else do it better.

[@cptmiche]

Because hard cheap plastics make for a bad interior.

[@horsefeathersmcclipclopert5659]

I have the LS model.. will upgrade soon

[@jacure123]

I Like this car

[@SMITPGG1997]

Nice Review Of 2008 Chevrolet HHR. 🙂

[@PremiumFuelOnly]

I test drove a 2.4l 5-spd and for the money I liked it. Sounds like the wheel bearings are toast on the car in the video.

[@LtDan-xi1yb]

What does it sound like when HHR wheel bearings are toast?

[@amycmunt1721]

My 09 hhr ss is bad ass. i put custom painting on it and its my daily driver it is bad ass turbo panel wagon

[@furretthefuzzynoodle3896]

Amy Cmunt custom painting? That usually means it’s bad.....

[@daniel55645]

the HHR was actually designed by the same guy who designed the PT cruiser. chrysler didnt let him do exactley what he wanted to do and the chevy let him do whatever he wanted so this was actually what he wanted

[@alexballantine3973]

I'm glad some people like this car, I definitely don't.. 4Speed auto?? imagine how much fuel you'll use. My Grandad had an old CR-V with the 2.0L with the 4 speed and it was so expensive to run with such a little amount of power.. At least you'll have the power so make you happy in this Chevy. Nice review Sofyan ;)

[@alexballantine3973]

southdallashogg752 yeah

[@leesovern4678]

Alex not hardly I get 25 in town with my ss

[@babyjoker360]

Please do a review on a 2006-2007 Monte Carlo ss with the 5.3 LS4!

[@Dankcatvacs]

OMG I LOVE VACUUM CLEANERS!

[@jeepguy95]

People who say this looks like a PT Cruiser is right... Brian Nesbitt designed BOTH the PT Cruiser and the HHR (:

[@ricorob100]

It's funny how they always dog American cars with the "cheap plastic interior comments!" My Toyota badged Pontiac vibe has a lot of plastic in it as well, and the logically speaking "not everyone needs to have suede dashboards, and full leather interior!" Not everyone in America needs to have more of a car than they need! So who cares about it having plastic interior pieces, if we learn to live within our means then you'd see more people driving cars with plastic interiors. I had a cobalt SS, and loved it except the fuel economy, but what do you expect with forced induction.

[@tzephinglim9016]

ricorob100 he means at least some soft touch plastic or leather it's just filled with plastic

[@MichaelStanton]

I should clarify, I meant one of the fastest modded 4 cyl cars on the road especially up here at high altitudes. You can see it on my youtube page. I loved it for some time but I needed more refinement.

[@parajay2875]

this guy is such a hater the interior is awesome I have an hhr and it is a beautiful car overall not cheap and quality for affordable

[@kirksway1]

+josh morla he is very young, he speaks of 2008 as "way back then".

[@alexballantine3973]

+josh morla You've got to say the interior isn't that great, in 2008 many cheap cars were very equipped with squishy, soft stuff. This one isn't ..

[@18Darkside]

+josh morla dude the interior is cheap. My door handle fell off and its made in mexico

[@parajay2875]

+18Darkside mine has 200,000 and my interior is great nothing broken

[@cptmiche]

8 years is a pretty long time when you refer to the age of a car. The average age of a car in the US is like 10 years old.

[@mrjdmtunerboy.1463]

Is this cobalt SS but just for family

[@kelvinchannel9592]

i miss chevy cars throw 2006-2009 they used to make some damn great and exciting cars chevy and Pontiac they who never felled at the best American muscle cars is Dodge they still great and powerful

[@svpracer98]

Call me a moron but I'm actually looking for a hhr ss as my next car (maybe).

[@ginarose1894]

Spencer Peat same

[@jordanprice9285]

I'd still take the SRT4 Caliber over this though.. Cool car by all means

[@devildogreviews6226]

What's the price range on this today?

[@gdevonfarley]

Nice... Keep it coming

[@JohnDavis-bp6bt]

I believe the manual tranny has a locking diff and the auto does too. With the caveat the auto has 10 hp less because of reliability.

[@attamamei1494]

I can't believe they made a sporty trim of this car. My mom had the regular version and it was trash.

[@icecoldnicole]

And by the way my comments are to the guy who did this video... Shows much u know, yes Chevy may have made this vehicle in regards to the pt cruiser but it is really originated and inspired from the 1949 Chevy surburban... Research b4 u do ur videos buddy.

[@krishickman8617]

icecoldnicole ,Thank you icecoldnicole a person who knows there facts and a lady at that even more kickass

[@sherry-anneboutilier-tarbo5927]

I have a 2008 LS. It have a different interior set up

[@masterspin7796]

Honest review...

[@Njderig]

Jesus. lol. I can't stop watching this guy's reviews. They are addicting. And I'm talking trash as usual again about German cars. Haha.

[@awanali5753]

What does the "intelligent mode" do?

[@NotARealUTubeAccount]

Kind of strange seeing an Auto in this thing considering you couldn't get a automatic Cobalt SS.

[@Njderig]

I bet you surprised some stock corvettes with that set-up.

[@903apc]

What a rare car this is! Not my thing but pretty cool nonetheless

[@JesseJames001]

Какой расход топлива у вашей машины?

[@ES1KPO]

U menja 2006 goda LT-2 HHR. dvigatel 2,4 i 5 manual korobka. V gorode 12, po trasse 7,5-8. ja otshen dovolen. SS- variant võgljadit lutshe po kuzovu (Y)

[@luigynkaren062011]

Can we get an 04 or 05 is300 I wanna see the diffrence of an 02

[@garylanzer6506]

Not the best knowledge for a review. The SS runs on premium gas not regular. You never used the competition mode or the traction lock out. You need to do a little more research before putting out a review.

[@bellerophon9116]

The styling of the HHR is based on the late 1940s Chevy panel trucks.

[@davidborngraver7709]

Should l by an chevyhhr 2008 for 2500.00

[@davidborngraver7709]

2.500.00

[@mtgrocks04]

I'm in your age group and I don't think it's ugly

[@onoff314]

how does financial assets mean it;s better?

[@DriverGuy23]

Looks like they used the backseat out of a Pontiac Vibe!

[@atx-cvpi_99]

The Pontiac Vibe is a rebadged Toyota Matrix.

[@horsefeathersmcclipclopert5659]

That engine is FUCKING LOUD!!!

[@dave11686]

Sweet, I have a soft spot for these cars

[@Rtvoll]

He ment that GM had to take a bailout because they built vehicles that were worst in class and because of that they had poor sales.

[@edwincamaro13]

I have one and it’s dope

[@ormand3000]

Dawg y0

[@haydensproductions4716]

If you were an adult in 2013, then you're not part of Generation Y. I was born in the year 2000 and I'm still part of the Millennial generation.

[@RoundenBrown]

Youngster!

[@kingkoopaboi]

This looks like a 16 year old first car and decided to fix it up after watching the original fast and the furious.

[@bradleightejeda2802]

My parents where gonna get one of those and then they saw a Saturn. Lol

[@bmwmsport11]

Anything that says SS on it turns me on. Cobalt SS, Camaro SS, Chevelle SS, Impala SS, Silverado SS, Malibu SS, and Trailblazer SS. I only hate the Aveo SS.

[@anthonyadames8529]

GENESIS COUPE VIDEO PLEASE

[@trehicks1763]

You guys should invest in a pair of google glasses for some pov drives!

[@Dankcatvacs]

i like the standard one , ss seem silly i like the looks still not the most reliable

[@gamevoid3684]

Well it has smart entry its a option

[@Njderig]

I thought the Colbalt was supercharged. Maybe I misread something.

[@mattneal4309]

It was supercharged in 2005 to 2007. It was turbocharged in 2008 to 2010

[@chardelraconner7324]

brake caliper collage steering funyuns is greater suit for Ferrari sport utility silicone

[@chardelraconner7324]

random : get yours shoes ; your people. my room ; mutiple perspectives pre your tech film obvious and yours

[@chardelraconner7324]

disassemble port polish reassemble tune 5.6 craftsman without blueprint and detail after wheel upgrades drum

[@chardelraconner7324]

random : your lust wouldn't so happen to be or are you related

[@Howard1939]

Obviously the author of this diatribe knows little about automobile reliability & design.. The styling while a bit dated, was based on the Suburban body style & my first hand knowledge is based upon the fact that many cab companies have bought this vehicle. Suggest the videographer pickup some automotive magazines & tune in to Motor Week on PBS on most weekends, meanwhile as newer cars with electronic door locks are easier for thieves to steal without need for a KEY.. ;-)

[@KillJONDead]

Scion Fr-s ?

[@superchevy8844]

Whats inteligent mode