Chevrolet HHR
2008–2011 model years · Generation introduced 2006
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- Available years
- 2008–2011
- Yearly records
- 4
- Reported market values
- $3,200–$4,200
The overview
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.
Generation summary from Consumer Reports. Year-specific figures appear below; missing values mean unavailable, not zero.
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Each row keeps its own source data.
| Model year | Market value | Reliability | Owner rating | EPA combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 ↗ LT wagon 2.4-liter 4 (172 hp) (Regular Gasoline) Automatic 4-speed | $4,200 | Not rated | 3/5 | 25 MPG |
| 2010 ↗ LT wagon 2.4-liter 4 (172 hp) (Regular Gasoline) Automatic 4-speed | $3,825 | 2/5 | Not rated | 25 MPG |
| 2009 ↗ LT wagon FWD 2.4-liter 4 (172 hp) (Regular Gasoline) Automatic 4-speed | $3,475 | 2/5 | Not rated | 25 MPG |
| 2008 ↗ LT wagon 2.4-liter 4 (172 hp) (Regular Gasoline) Automatic 4-speed | $3,200 | 2/5 | 3/5 | 26 MPG |
Values depend on trim and condition. Ratings are source-reported; road-test results may describe a tested configuration.
Year by year
2011 model
LT wagon 2.4-liter 4 (172 hp) (Regular Gasoline) Automatic 4-speed · Conventional · Used
Find 2011 listings ↗ Specifications
Overview
- Powertrain
- Conventional
- Body style
- wagon
- Drive type
- FWD
- Transmission
- Automatic
- Category
- Small sedans/hatchbacks
- Generation began
- 2006
Pricing
- Current retail median
- $4,200
- Retail value range
- $2,900 - $4,250
- Original MSRP range
- $18,720 - $19,720
- Trade-in range
- $570 - $1,475
Ratings
- Road test score
- 61/100
- Owner satisfaction
- 3/5
- Would buy again
- 43%
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
- $2,030
- 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
Owner feedback
- Comfort
- 1/5
- Driving
- 1/5
- Styling
- 1/5
- Value
- 1/5
Environmental impact
- Air pollution score
- 6/10
- Greenhouse gas score
- 6/10
- SmartWay
- No
Vehicle ID: 5678 First published: July 22, 2020 Updated: September 11, 2026
Values may vary by trim, options, location, and market conditions.
2010 model
LT wagon 2.4-liter 4 (172 hp) (Regular Gasoline) Automatic 4-speed · Conventional · Used
Find 2010 listings ↗
Specifications
Overview
- Powertrain
- Conventional
- Body style
- wagon
- Drive type
- FWD
- Transmission
- Automatic
- Category
- Small sedans/hatchbacks
- Generation began
- 2006
Pricing
- Current retail median
- $3,825
- Retail value range
- $2,900 - $5,325
- Original MSRP range
- $18,720 - $26,255
- Trade-in range
- $555 - $2,400
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
- $2,030
- 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
Environmental impact
- Air pollution score
- 7/10
- Greenhouse gas score
- 7/10
- SmartWay
- Yes
Vehicle ID: 7223 First published: July 22, 2020 Updated: September 11, 2026
Values may vary by trim, options, location, and market conditions.
2009 model
LT wagon FWD 2.4-liter 4 (172 hp) (Regular Gasoline) Automatic 4-speed · Conventional · Used
Find 2009 listings ↗
Specifications
Overview
- Powertrain
- Conventional
- Body style
- wagon
- Drive type
- FWD
- Transmission
- Automatic
- Category
- Small sedans/hatchbacks
- Generation began
- 2006
Pricing
- Current retail median
- $3,475
- Retail value range
- $2,900 - $4,925
- Original MSRP range
- $18,720 - $25,135
- Trade-in range
- $545 - $2,070
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
- $2,030
- 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
Vehicle ID: 2460 First published: July 22, 2020 Updated: September 11, 2026
Values may vary by trim, options, location, and market conditions.
2008 model
LT wagon 2.4-liter 4 (172 hp) (Regular Gasoline) Automatic 4-speed · Conventional · Used
Find 2008 listings ↗
Specifications
Overview
- Powertrain
- Conventional
- Body style
- wagon
- Drive type
- FWD
- Transmission
- Automatic
- Category
- Small sedans/hatchbacks
- Generation began
- 2006
Pricing
- Current retail median
- $3,200
- Retail value range
- $2,900 - $3,625
- Original MSRP range
- $16,730 - $22,925
- Trade-in range
- $535 - $1,165
Ratings
- Road test score
- 55/100
- Owner satisfaction
- 3/5
- Would buy again
- 44%
- Reliability
- 2/5
Fuel economy
- EPA city
- 23 MPG
- EPA highway
- 30 MPG
- EPA combined
- 26 MPG
- Tested city
- 16 MPG
- Tested highway
- 33 MPG
- Tested overall
- 23 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $2,055
- Cruising range
- 380 miles
Road tests
- 0-30 mph
- 3.5 sec
- 0-60 mph
- 9.2 sec
- 60-0 mph braking
- 148 ft
- Avoidance speed
- 49.5 mph
- Test status
- Test Completed
Dimensions
- Length
- 176 in
- Width
- 69 in
- Height
- 65 in
- Wheelbase
- 104 in
- Weight
- 3,265 lb
- Maximum load
- 820 lb
- Towing capacity
- 1,000 lb
Interior
- Seating
- 5 people
- Front head room
- 2.5 in
- Front leg room
- 41.5 in
- Rear head room
- 4.5 in
- Rear leg room
- 27.5 in
- Cargo volume
- 29.5 cu ft
- Luggage
- 3+1+0
Owner feedback
- Comfort
- 1/5
- Driving
- 1/5
- Styling
- 3/5
- Value
- 3/5
Vehicle ID: 7206 First published: July 22, 2020 Updated: September 11, 2026
Values may vary by trim, options, location, and market conditions.
Behind the data
Latest source update: September 11, 2026
Vehicle summaries, specifications, pricing and ratings come from Consumer Reports vehicle records. Auto Guide groups these records by model and reported generation start year.
Available years are listed explicitly. Gaps do not imply that a model was discontinued. Prices are source estimates, not live offers. No first-hand road test by Auto Guide is claimed.
