While functional the HHR is not sparsely equipped, including air conditioning, power windows and door locks, a 6-speaker CD audio
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| While its design is very functional, the HHR is also very well equipped. (Photo: General Motors of Canada) |
The second model, the LT, is actually split up into two distinct trim levels, the 1LT and 2LT. The 1LT features a standard MP3 player, a 6-way power driver's seat with power lumbar support, plus a satin exterior finish. Optional equipment includes bright chrome exterior trim, while a chrome exhaust tip is also available. ABS and traction control are available too, with the latter only part of the automatic transmission package.
The 2LT package gets standard ABS, fog lamps, a chrome exhaust tip, leather-wrapped steering wheel and shifter, a Pioneer audio system with a subwoofer, 17-inch alloy wheels, an FE3 sport suspension upgrade, plus bright chrome exterior trim. Heated leather seats can be had with either LT package.
Other HHR equipment includes a driver information center, a large power sunroof, OnStar, XM satellite radio, a 61.3-liter
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| A 140-hp 2.2L Ecotec 4-cylinder or 170-hp 2.4L 4-cylinder engine will be available, depending on which trim level is purchased. (Photo: General Motors of Canada) |
Power will come via one of two engine choices, depending on which trim level is purchased. The LS and 1LT get GM's well proven 2.2L Ecotec 4-cylinder, putting out 140-horsepower and 150 lb-ft of torque, which is down 5-horsepower and 5 lb-ft of torque compared to Chevy's Cobalt and Pontiac's Pursuit. For those comparing that to Chrysler's PT, it comes with 150-horsepower and 162 lb-ft of torque in base trim.