2008 Chevy HHR Panel SS Concept
- Competes with: Mazdaspeed3, Dodge Caliber SRT4, HHR SS non-panel
- Looks like: A HHR Panel with bigger wheels
- Drivetrain: 260-hp turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder, five-speed manual transmission
- Hits dealerships: Early 2009
Chevy calls this a concept but then goes around and whispers that the HHR Panel SS will be a limited edition production model sometime in the future, namely 2009. We’re a bit boggled at that late date, as a fully windowed HHR SS will be out in 2008 with the exact same powertrain.
We were surprised the HHR Panel even made it into production, so this almost seems logical. What else is there to say about this concept? Um…it has 20-inch wheels? OK, we admit, we’re only a few cars into the SEMA show preview and we’re getting bored. And remember, this attitude exists even though we’re just covering cars and concepts likely to go into production, not all the radical custom stuff of interest to even fewer people.
Chevy HHR Panel SS Special Concept shown.
