Review and specifications
2010 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
- $3,925
- Fuel
- Conventional
- Transmission
- Manual
- Seats
- 5
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
- $3,925
- Retail value range
- $2,775 - $5,250
- Original MSRP range
- $18,720 - $26,255
- Trade-in range
- $565 - $2,450
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
Environmental impact
- Air pollution score
- 7/10
- Greenhouse gas score
- 7/10
- SmartWay
- Yes
Brand context
About Chevrolet
<p>Once a purveyor of all things automotive, Chevrolet has shifted its focus toward SUVs and pickup trucks, with the supercar-like Corvette being a notable exception. It has been pioneering with electric vehicles, and it continues to introduce new EVs. Most models have roomy interiors, easy-to-use controls, and good array of standard safety and convenience technology. Several models, however, have poor visibility and lack steering agility. Many Chevrolets rate average or below average for reliability in CR’s rankings, resulting in few carrying our recommendation. 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. With some exceptions, used Chevrolets can have reliability issues, but are often less expensive to maintain and repair than competitors.</p>
Vehicle ID: 7223 First published: July 22, 2020 Updated: June 4, 2026
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