2009 Chevrolet HHR
Used

Review and specifications

2009 Chevrolet HHR

The HHR has easy access and a flexible cargo area, with split rear seats that fold to create a generous and flat load floor. The ride is comfortable enough and handling is secure, though not agile. Tall gearing and an unresponsive automatic transmission leave the HHR feeling lethargic in everyday driving, and we still only measured 24 mpg overall from its noisy 2.4-liter engine. Short windows and thick roof pillars impair visibility and interior quality is unimpressive. Thankfully, window controls were relocated to the doors starting with 2009 models. Both engines received a power boost for 2007 and 2011 was the last year.

Market value
$3,313
Fuel
Conventional
Transmission
Manual
Seats
5
Model year 2009
Owner rating Not rated
Reliability 2/5
Data updated December 4, 2025

At a glance

Model data

Overview

Powertrain
Conventional
Body style
wagon
Drive type
FWD
Transmission
Manual, 5-speed
Category
Small sedans/hatchbacks
Generation began
2006

Pricing

Current retail median
$3,313
Retail value range
$2,850 - $5,050
Original MSRP range
$18,720 - $25,135
Trade-in range
$645 - $2,270

Ratings

Road test score
61/100
Reliability
2/5

Fuel economy

EPA city
22 MPG
EPA highway
29 MPG
EPA combined
25 MPG
Tested city
16 MPG
Tested highway
32 MPG
Tested overall
24 MPG
Annual fuel cost
$1,650
Cruising range
385 miles

Road tests

0-30 mph
3.4 sec
0-60 mph
9.1 sec
60-0 mph braking
143 ft
Avoidance speed
54 mph
Test status
Test Completed

Dimensions

Length
176 in
Width
69 in
Height
65 in
Wheelbase
104 in
Weight
3,295 lb
Maximum load
940 lb
Towing capacity
1,000 lb

Interior

Seating
5 people
Front head room
2.5 in
Front leg room
40.5 in
Rear head room
4.5 in
Rear leg room
26 in
Cargo volume
29 cu ft
Luggage
3+1+0

Brand context

About Chevrolet

Chevrolet sells a wide range of sedans, coupes, compact SUVs, large SUVs, EVs, and pickup trucks. Most models have roomy interiors and come with standard safety and convenience technology. Several models, however, have poor visibility and lack steering agility. Many Chevrolets rank average or below average for reliability in CR’s rankings. The brand stands out for selling historically significant and category-defining vehicles. The Suburban and Tahoe can keep three rows of passengers comfortable within their enormous cabins. The Silverado pickup truck competes with the best-selling Ford F-150 and Ram 1500 by balancing interior comfort with towing and cargo capability. In the past and today, the Camaro and Corvette are performance car bargains. The rear/mid-engined “C8” Corvette can be as thrilling as much more expensive European supercars. With some exceptions, used Chevrolets can have reliability issues, but are often less expensive to maintain and repair than competitors.

Vehicle ID: 2460 First published: July 22, 2020 Updated: December 4, 2025

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