41-626: HHR may stand for: Chevrolet HHR , an automobile Hawthorne Municipal Airport (California) Health Hazard Rating Health human resources Health and Human Rights Hellingly Hospital Railway , a defunct English railway The Heritage Hotel Rockhampton , in Queensland, Australia Home for Human Rights Hridaypur railway station , in West Bengal, India Hughes, Hubbard & Reed , an American law firm Hydra Head Records ,
82-872: A concept car edition of a panel van based on the PT Cruiser at the North American International Auto Show , but it was not manufactured. In 2007 Chevrolet released a panel van version of the HHR , marketed as the HHR Panel. The small cargo vans currently sold by American manufacturers are from their overseas divisions, for example, the Ford Transit Connect and Ram ProMaster City ; however, both vehicles are planned to be discontinued by their respective manufacturers by 2023 due to lackluster sales. European panel vans of
123-483: A delivery van (United Kingdom), blind van , car-derived van or sedan delivery (United States), is a small cargo vehicle with a passenger car chassis , typically with a single front bench seat and no side windows behind the B-pillar . Panel vans are smaller than panel trucks or cargo vans , both of which use body-on-frame truck chassis. As they are derived from passenger cars, the development of panel vans
164-456: A Driver Information Center, an A/M-F/M stereo radio with a single-disc CD/MP3 player and an auxiliary audio input jack, a four-speaker audio system, a tilt-adjustable steering wheel, keyless entry, cloth seating surfaces, a folding rear bench seat (for standard HHR models only), manually-adjustable dual (front) bucket seats, a compact spare tire and wheel, air conditioning, and a five-speed manual transmission. Upper trim levels added features such as
205-645: A basic HZ Holden panel van was priced at A$ 6,076, with the Sandman option package an additional A$ 1,700. If a buyer selected every Sandman extra, which would cost in excess of 50% more than a basic HZ panel van, Holden would include a velvet mattress with the Holden logo embroidered. The Sandman ute and panel van were phased out in October 1979, with the end of the HZ series. Panel vans generally declined in popularity through
246-795: A corresponding ute and station wagon models. In May 1961, Ford Australia released a panel van version of the XK Falcon , marketed as the "sedan delivery" body style. The first panel van by Chrysler Valiant was part of the CL Valiant model range and was introduced in April 1977. Panel vans' combination of cargo space and customisable interior in a relatively compact vehicle made them attractive to painters, electricians, general labourers and film crews. Australian police forces also used panel vans (nicknamed "divvy vans" or " paddywagons "). Early Australian panel vans used swing-down and -up tailgates and
287-719: A custom cargo box are usually called box trucks or moving vans. In the late 1920s, Ford produced "Town Car Delivery" and "Wood Panel Delivery" as part of the Ford Model A model range. Later Plymouth produced a sedan delivery from 1935 until 1941. Pontiac produced deliveries until 1953 in the U.S. and until 1958 in Canada based on the Pontiac Pathfinder . Sedan delivery models were usually produced in small quantities of 200 or less, for example 449 Canadian Pontiac sedan deliveries were built in 1958. From 1959 on,
328-572: A four-door panel van version of the HHR. Initially offered in LS, 1LT, and 2LT models with either a 2.2-liter or a 2.4-liter EcoTec Inline four-cylinder gasoline engine and a five-speed manual transmission, the HHR Panel Van featured a rear cargo management system in place of the standard HHR's rear split bench seat, deletion of the rear seatbelts and side SRS airbags , a plastic cargo floor in place of
369-620: A multifunction steering wheel, a cruise control system, aluminum-alloy wheels (which were also polished on some models), a remote vehicle starter system (for vehicles equipped with a four-speed automatic transmission only), a single-pane power moonroof, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, the OnStar in-vehicle telematics system, front side seat-mounted SRS airbags, XM satellite radio , a Bluetooth hands-free telephone system which also included OnStar, and an ABS braking system . The HHR could also be ordered with many luxury amenities (depending upon
410-560: A record label Jola-Felupe language , spoken in Senegal and Guinea-Bissau Topics referred to by the same term [REDACTED] This disambiguation page lists articles associated with the title HHR . If an internal link led you here, you may wish to change the link to point directly to the intended article. Retrieved from " https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=HHR&oldid=1244154990 " Category : Disambiguation pages Hidden categories: Short description
451-629: A standard roof height, indicative of their ute and station wagon/sedan delivery origins. In the mid 60s first Holden, then Ford introduced unique rooflines to their panelvan models. These were higher than the previous stagion wagon based roof, giving greater cargo space and functionality. In the early 70s, Ford introduced horizontally opening rear doors (nicknamed "barn doors"). By the early 1970s, when panel vans were in decline in America, they had become cultural icons in Australia. The most popular model
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#1732772692784492-486: Is different from Wikidata All article disambiguation pages All disambiguation pages Chevrolet HHR The Chevrolet HHR (an initialism for Heritage High Roof) is a retro-styled , high-roofed, five-door, five-passenger, front-wheel drive wagon designed by Bryan Nesbitt and launched by the American automaker Chevrolet at the 2005 Los Angeles Auto Show as a 2006 model . The HHR shares
533-440: Is typically closely linked with the passenger car models upon which they depend. North American panel vans were initially based upon the two-door station wagon models, while Europe's narrower roads dictated that panel vans utilize the smaller donor chassis of subcompact cars in that market. In Australia, panel vans were a development of the ute , a small pickup truck based on a passenger car chassis, e.g. Holden Ute , often using
574-534: The Chevrolet Delray and Ford Courier , or pickup-based vans (panel deliveries). Large, boxy unibody vans based on truck platforms (such as the Ford Transit , Ram ProMaster , and Chevrolet Express ) as well as smaller unibody vans (like the Ford Transit Connect and Ram Promaster City ) are usually referred to as cargo vans or just panel vans. Larger vehicles built on a chassis cab with
615-851: The Chevrolet Vega Panel Express and the Ford Pinto Panel Wagon. The Vega Panel Express was introduced in September 1970 and it was Chevy's first sedan delivery in ten years since the final full-size model was offered in 1960. The Vega Panel Express body style accounted for less than 2% of the total Chevrolet Vegas produced during the 1971 through 1975 model years. First-year sales of the Vega Panel Express peaked at 7,800 units and after leveling off to 4,000 units per year, only 1,525 were sold in 1975. The Pontiac Astre Panel, Pontiac's version of
656-591: The DKW van and the first-generation Ford Transit in 1965. In the United Kingdom, panel vans benefit from having lower taxes than station wagons and do not have the speed restrictions which apply to larger vans. This has given rise to some anomalies. Authorities and dealers are not always certain on what qualifies as a car-derived van. SUVs and crossovers are also popularly turned into light commercial vehicles without rear seats. Examples of panel vans from
697-840: The GM Delta platform with the Chevrolet Cobalt , Pontiac G5 , and Saturn Ion . Chevrolet also marketed a panel van variant of the HHR beginning in 2007. Assembled in Ramos Arizpe , Mexico and marketed throughout North America, production of the HHR ended in May 2011. The HHR was replaced in the U.S. by the Chevrolet Captiva Sport , a rebadged version of the Opel Antara . However, the Captiva Sport
738-642: The HHR SS Panel Concept on October 30, 2007, at the 2007 SEMA Show . This was made into a production model for the 2009 model year. The SS model was removed from the market after the 2010 model year due to the shuttering of the GM Performance Division, also known as the GM High Performance Vehicle Operations (HPVO) Group. In addition, GM phased out all GM badges from the front doors for
779-697: The Pontiac Solstice GXP and Saturn Sky Red Line. On August 16, 2007, Chevrolet officially revealed the 2008 Chevrolet HHR SS Turbocharged at the Woodward Dream Cruise in Birmingham, Michigan . It was created by GM's Performance Division and introduced as a 2008 model in the fall of 2007. The SS Turbocharged features a 2.0 L (120 cu in) turbocharged Ecotec LNF I4 engine and intercooler that produces 260 bhp (190 kW) (235 bhp (175 kW) with
820-626: The 1980s. Holden's last panel van, the WB , ceased production in 1984. Ford was the last manufacturer of Australian panel vans, until production of the XH Falcon , ceased in 1999. In 2000, Holden unveiled a retro-styled Sandman show car based on the Holden VU Ute . While this Sandman was never released, a canopy or "camper shell" featuring the same styling was made available as an A$ 6,150 accessory for Holden utes from 2003 through 2006. Installation
861-470: The 2010.5 model year, including the Chevrolet HHR. In the fourth quarter of 2010, Chevrolet announced that the HHR would be discontinued after the 2011 model year, with the last HHRs available in dealerships starting in late January to early February. HHRs were also available for fleet order until May 2011. Flex-Fuel (E85) was added to the 2.2 & 2.4 engines for the 2009 model year; these were
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#1732772692784902-641: The 20th century include the Citroën 2CV Fourgonnette, Citroën H Van , Citroën C15 , Ford Escort , Morris Minor , Renault Estafette , SEAT Inca and more recently the Renault Kangoo and the Opel Combo . From the 1950s onwards, a larger alternative to the panel van was the van (based on a commercial vehicle chassis instead of a passenger car chassis), such as the Volkswagen Type 2 ,
943-867: The Sandman was the Surferoo, which was introduced into the XB Falcon model range in 1973. In 1977, the Surferoo was replaced by the more popular Sundowner, in the XC Falcon range. The traditional tailgate style doors were also reintroduced as an option with the XC range. In 1976, Chrysler released a similar model called the Drifter , which was part of the Chrysler CL Valiant product range. The Drifter ceased production in 1978. Younger drivers were especially attracted to panel vans, not least because of
984-502: The Vega Panel Express, was available in Canada in the 1973–75 model years and in the US for 1975. The Pinto Panel Wagon was introduced in 1976 and was offered in both a commercial and a "factory customized" Pinto Cruising Wagon version that featured a round porthole style window on each side. The Ford Courier name, previously used for Ford sedan delivery vans, began to be used with Ford's import pickup truck line. In 2002, Chrysler showed
1025-484: The cargo bay while carrying surfboards on the roof. By the end of 1979, the Sandman had largely lost its place in the contemporary Australian youth culture – order figures were down and many of the vehicles were now being sold with the stripes and tailgate logos deleted. The final Sandman was in the Holden HZ series and featured V8 engines only, along with a four-headlight grille and under bumper front spoiler. In 1979,
1066-424: The ease with which a mattress could be installed within the cargo bay. Consequently, panel vans also attracted nicknames such as "sin bins," and "shaggin' wagons". During the 1970s many Australian panel van owners took to applying airbrush mural art to the sides of their vans, paralleling a similar trend in America. Along with Volkswagen Kombi micro-busses, panel vans were popular with surfers, who could sleep in
1107-512: The first four-cylinder Flex-Fuel engines from GM in North America. In Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) tests the HHR received a "Good" overall score in the frontal offset crash test, and an "Acceptable" score in side impacts on models equipped with side curtain airbags. Side curtain airbags became standard for 2008 models. However, side torso airbags were never made available. Panel van A panel van , also known as
1148-564: The last 30 years are the Renault Kangoo (1997), the Fiat Doblò (2001), Opel Combo (2001), Ford Transit Connect (2002) or the Volkswagen Caddy (2004). They are also purpose-designed to be utilitarian base model MPVs / people carriers, for a range of such vehicles. Since the 1980s, most manufacturers have offered light van versions of their small hatchbacks, sharing bodywork with the regular passenger version. These versions have
1189-513: The longer wheelbase of a station wagon chassis. Panel vans were a well-established body type by the end of the 1920s. Panel vans have experienced divergent evolution in America, Europe, and Australia, as a result of the different passenger car platforms upon which panel vans are based in each region. A panel van is often known as a "delivery" or "sedan delivery" in North America. It is an older term that usually only applies to station wagon-based vehicles (sedan deliveries/delivery wagons) such as
1230-495: The optional 4-speed automatic), race-tuned high-performance suspension, five-speed manual transmission with short-throw shifter, standard four-wheel antilock disc brakes, ground effects with unique front and rear fascias, aggressive black cross-mesh grille, liftgate-mounted aero spoiler, an analog A-pillar-mounted titanium boost gauge, leather-wrapped steering wheel with mounted audio controls, and unique 18 in (460 mm) high-polished aluminum wheels. Chevrolet also introduced
1271-500: The rear doors could still be opened from the interior of the vehicle. The HHR Panel Van can be distinguished from a standard HHR by a 'PANEL' emblem on the left side of the rear tailgate. For the 2009 model year , Chevrolet introduced a Panel Van version of the HHR SS Turbocharged model, which included a 2.0L EcoTec Turbocharged Inline Four-Cylinder (I4) gasoline engine and a five-speed manual transmission. This model
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1312-520: The rear seats removed and may have blanked rear windows, depending on local regulations. As of 2019, the market consists of the following models and many more: The first Holden panel van produced in Australia was the FJ Holden , which was released in December 1953, although many manufacturers offered panel vans in their range prior to this. Like many Australian panel vans, it was based on
1353-515: The sedan delivery was no longer practical; it was phased out in 1960 as a Chevrolet model, so the requisite Chevrolet body was no longer available. With the growing sales of the Volkswagen Type 2 and the introduction of compact vans , sedan deliveries faded from the scene. Chevrolet dropped the body type after 1960, while Ford moved it to the Falcon line-up until 1965. In the 1970s, Chevrolet and Ford offered subcompact sedan deliveries with
1394-422: The standard HHR's rear carpeting, the deletion of the rear carpeted floor mats (HHR Panel Vans still included front passenger area carpeting and carpeted floor mats), and plastic panels in place of the standard HHR's rear door and quarter windows (the rear tailgate window of the standard HHR remained in place, and could still be ordered with a rear window defroster). The rear exterior door handles were removed, though
1435-442: The trim level selected), such as a power-adjustable front driver's seat, a Pioneer seven-speaker premium audio system with an external amplifier and rear cargo area-mounted subwoofer , luxury leather-trimmed seating surfaces with dual heated front seats, front-mounted fog lamps, power-adjustable and heated exterior side mirrors, and a six-disc, in-dash CD/MP3 changer with USB integration. Between 2007 and 2011, Chevrolet offered
1476-465: Was also made available in 2007 for only the LT trim and became available on all trim levels in 2008. A "Half Panel" (RPO code AA5) rear quarter window delete option was available in the 2008 to 2010 model years. Every HHR came well-equipped with many standard features. These included power windows and door locks (front for the HHR Panel Van and front and rear for the standard HHR), dual front SRS airbags ,
1517-422: Was only available as a fleet vehicle and was not available new to the general public. The vehicle's design was inspired by the late-1940s/early 1950s Chevrolet cars and trucks, specifically the 1947 Chevrolet Suburban and Advance Design pickups, with large, square fender flares and a hemispherical grille. The design of the HHR has been credited to Bryan Nesbitt who was a former designer at Chrysler where he
1558-470: Was only offered for a single model year , having been discontinued in 2010 along with the standard HHR SS Turbocharged model. The HHR was assembled in Ramos Arizpe , Mexico, and was available for sale throughout North America. The HHR was also exported to Japan by way of the motor vehicles business unit of Mitsui . First year sales exceeded 93,000 through June 2006. The HHR was partially sold in Europe and
1599-605: Was replaced by the Chevrolet Orlando . In early 2009, the HHR was discontinued from the Mexican lineup due to poor sales. In October 2006, Cheryl Catton, director of car marketing and retail integration for Chevy, confirmed that a high-performance variant of the HHR would be built. The vehicle was expected to be released with SS moniker for the 2008 model year and use the Ecotec LNF turbocharged engine found in
1640-546: Was the Holden Sandman , which was marketed to surfing lifestyle. The first Sandman was built in small quantities in 1974 in the HQ model range, but the model's popularity greatly increased in the subsequent HJ generation, which was released in October 1974. In the 1979 movie Mad Max , a modified 1975 HJ Sandman model was one of the vehicles driven by the lead character (played by Mel Gibson ). Ford's competitor to
1681-603: Was the lead designer of the Chrysler PT Cruiser . Nesbitt was recruited by GM to join its design staff and served for a time as the chief designer of the Chevrolet brand. The HHR had a cargo-carrying capacity of 62.7 cubic feet (1.78 m ). All models had a flat-load floor (passenger models have 60/40 split bench) and fold-flat front passenger seat. For the 2007 model year, it was available in four trim levels; LS, LT, 2LT, and Special Edition. A panel van variant