Overview & Reviews

The 2008 Chevrolet HHR receives minor feature updates this year. OnStar is standard across the lineup and stability control has been added as an option. Debuting later in the model year will be the HHR SS with a 260-horsepower turbocharged engine.

• Smooth and quiet ride, plenty of cargo space, attractive cabin, excellent outward visibility.

• Lackluster handling and braking, unrefined engines, some low-grade interior plastics.

User Reviews:

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  Good Car - 2008 Chevrolet HHR
  By Brian M - May 20 - 10:27 pm

  Mine is a 2008 shadow edition with the leather interior. Very comfortable. Only issue is that it is back in the shop for tire issues due to vibration after 105 miles. Both rear tires are to be replaced by the dealer. Otherwise, great car!

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  Blind spot - 2008 Chevrolet HHR
  By vickysuzzy - May 20 - 7:23 pm

  Its a great little wagon! Fun to drive, and I am getting 31 miles to the gallon. The only thing I wish was different is how wide the bracing for the windshild is . It makes you look twice to be sure nothing is coming, that may be a good thing

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  Excellent Car for Fun and Economy - 2008 Chevrolet HHR
  By James - May 12 - 8:57 pm

  I purchased this car a month ago after researching the auto, it is well made and fun to drive. I have owned cars and still own multiple autos. This is fun to drive and a great car for the commute to work. I really like this auto, already placed 1300 miles on the auto.

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  Looks Great - 2008 Chevrolet HHR
  By Kim - October 14 - 1:33 pm

  I have enjoyed the ride but there is a bit of a blind spot at the edge of the windshield and the side window. Take an extra second to watch for pedestrians. I also see they overestimated gas mileage efficency. Im about 20 mpg not at all near the 30/24 on the window sticker. I drive mostly in the city so I know that doesnt help. The car size is great for the city but I chose stylish over hybrid because the mileage estimates were the same. I would have stayed with the hybriyd choice had I known the mileage was going to be so far off. It does always get a "wow" and I never had a car before that did. The double looks it gets have been fun to see.

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  Nice Little UV Wagon - 2008 Chevrolet HHR
  By Boston Guy - November 1 - 3:10 pm

  So far so good after two weeks of new-car ownership. I traded an 04 Chevy Astro Van with AWD for my HHR 2LT with the 2.4L 172HP Ecotec engine. Gas mileage is not as high as I was expecting, so I am trying to modify my driving habits a bit and see if that makes a difference. Right now I average about 24mpg between in-town and highway miles. The larger engine gives adequate pick-up at on-ramps onto the highways, and I have found myself going 85mph without trying! Quiet and very smooth ride for a small car.

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  2008 is not a 2006 or 2007 - 2008 Chevrolet HHR
  By David - October 13 - 4:03 am

  Bought it 30 days ago. Love it. Got a LT loaded, Leather seats and all. Big difference with a loaded HHR and a basic HHR. Cost was 18K.

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  Favorite "commuter" car - 2008 Chevrolet HHR
  By george - August 29 - 7:30 am

  I bought this card to provide an ecomonical, comfortable, ride for my long trips. I visit customers throughout upstate New York and take weekly trips of 2 to 5 hours. Ive had the car but a few days and it is living up to my expectations. It is economical to run and has a great ride! Comfortable on the highways, and a bit sporty on the back roads.

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  HHR-SS - 2008 Chevrolet HHR
  By Ed - March 22 - 10:16 pm

  Its an awesome little car. Very fast, great handling, steering very quick and predictable. Tires are good in all weather. I drive it hard and am getting 23.5mpg. But I think 1st gear is a bit low, lots of torque steer at full throttle. It is a handfull if driven very hard. Using the launch control and all I get is wheel spin.

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  Fun Road Tripper - 2008 Chevrolet HHR
  By Tony from Atlanta - December 12 - 5:46 am

  I think you either love or hate the design of this car. I love it. Funky, weird, retro. I thought it was unique until I bought one, now I see them everywhere! Economical and seemingly well built. Bought the car and put 3K miles on it in two weeks! Took it from GA to FL on a roadtrip. Fun, comfortable, great gas mileage. I was impressed with the AC too I havent had it long, but I did a lot of homework and it seems like a very good car compared to its peers, for features and functions. I am glad to be able to buy an American car again.

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  Very Fun Car - 2008 Chevrolet HHR
  By HHRfan - July 5 - 6:20 am

  I did a lot of research before I bought my HHR, but I was surprised at just how fun this car really is. There are a lot of extras and small touches that make the car something special. Of all the cars Ive ever owned, this one makes the best impression. Contrary to some reviews Ive read, the handling is fun. The ride is as smooth as glass, and the steering is very responsive. Its amazing how tight it turns in parking situations. I can make u-turns in very, very tight circles. The small windows and windshield give the car a fun attitude when you drive, too. The novelty of the doesnt get in the way, though. Its not over the top. Its just fun. My favorite car ever.