6.8 litres per hundred - next question? Carries almost as much as SUV's we've owned, reasonably peppy, perfect for the two of us. Can't stop playing with the little in-dash information centre and am fixated on the 'average economy' feature. Best tank of gas - 6.3 litres per hundred with cruise set at 95. Best range - 870 k on a single fill. 24,500 trouble free k's except for a front sway bar end, under warranty and repaired instantly.

Performance-Not a sports car, but peppy and agile. Driving 55% highway, 45% city, I am averaging 28.1 mpg-very happy with that! Appearance-Modern interior which looks refined well above the cars price point. Exterior styling still turns heads. Build Quality- Good blend of materials on the interior. Exterior build quality seems average for Chevrolet. Get good J.D. Power ratings for Power train quality.

With high gas prices remaining a sure thing for a while, I wanted to see if the HHR was a possible answer to my call for help. My call for a more fuel efficient car from an American company with plenty of room for friends and cargo. Even though the test drive was short, it was long enough to get a good feel for the car. Honestly, the car surprised me. Acceleration, while not like a V6, was really good with plenty of giddy-up. Turning was okay with not too much lean and I think it could handle being a little sporty. Blind spots might take some getting used to with the design of the windows as you work your way back, but the large side mirrors help you out quite a bit. Not a squeak or a rattle came out of the car which impressed me. The only other negative things I noted were the automatic having only 4 speeds instead of 5 (also can't have a automanual or manumatic...yet), getting used to the window controls being placed on the center stack and the occasional numbness from the steering. Other than that, I can recommend this to everyone else if they want an economical compact with plenty of room for friends and stuff with features that won't break the bank. Chevy has a hit on its hands with the HHR and I'm definitely considering this for myself in the future.

Talk about fun to drive, and it's roomy to boot! I was skeptical about the HHR until my husband convinced me to drive one. The rest is history!!

its really great on gas... the quality is amazing... performance is fantastic... although it could go a little faster.... its is a cheep car to... and it is really fun to drive... it is everything you really need in a car