GM combines styling cues from its current throwback SSR pickup cum roadster in the new design too, making the automaker the only
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| The HHR features what GM refers to as "deep-draw, flared fenders", sloping inward at the rockers. (Photo: General Motors of Canada) |
Like the SSR, the HHR features what GM refers to as "deep-draw, flared fenders", sloping inward at the rockers. Its one-piece, stamped metal hood is similar to that on the '49 Suburban, while the single-cavity headlamp design features jeweled lighting effects. The HHR also gets flared, twin-taillamps, which Chevrolet hopes will conjure up memories of vintage Corvettes.
The mirrors, door handles and roof rack look custom, adding to the HHR's appeal, while its front end is finished off with a unique horizontal slat treatment in chrome brightwork, carrying the brand's bowtie at center.
Chevy was sure to mention that a "variety of expressive exterior colors will be
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| GM has been making dramatic improvements in interior quality. (Photo: General Motors of Canada) |
From the photos that were released today, there's no sign of expressive interior colors, such as done in the PT Cruiser. Nevertheless, GM has been making dramatic improvements in interior quality evident in its new Buick Allure and Pontiac G6 midsize sedans, Buick, Chevy, Pontiac and Saturn mid-vans, and Chevy Cobalt and Pontiac Pursuit compact sedans, the two models that underpin the HHR. Considering where the new model sources its general architecture, the new higher-grade materials and enhancements in fit and finish experienced in the Cobalt and Pursuit should get passed on.