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Chevrolet breaks 30 MPG barrier for a commercial vehicle with HHR Panel

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Khatir Soltani
In a move that stands to place the Chevrolet brand squarely in the sights of value minded business owners, Chevrolet has created a commercial use
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vehicle that combines space, versatility and customizability with fuel economy at around 30 MPG.

Chevrolets HHR lineup will be expanded to include a Panel version which carries windowless side panels and rear cargo doors instead of conventional doors. The flat rear floor allows more than 57 cubic feet of cargo space, while another 6 cubic feet are available under the floor in a covered compartment. The HHR is designed after a 1949 Suburban, a machine that also offered a Panel variant which became an essential tool for small businesses.

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Ed Peper, Chevrolet general manager says "It's great for delivery companies and other small businesses, but we think auto enthusiasts will love it too, as it gives them a large canvas on which to express their individuality."

The model will be offered in both LS and LT trim levels and powered by either a 2.2 litre engine with 149 horsepower or a 2.4 litre engine with 175 horsepower.

HHR Panel production will start in the first quarter of 2007.
Khatir Soltani
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