Filed under: Wagons/Estates, Chevrolet Add $200 to the price of a Chevy HHR and you can get yourself a modern-day two-seater panel wagon. Chevrolet says pricing for the Panel will begin at $16,750 "for a well-equipped LS model." The LS has the 2.2L 149hp engine. While the official press release claims the HHR Panel is rated at "30 mph in highway driving" we seriously hope they mean 30 mpg in highway driving. It'll also be available in an LT version which has the 2.4L 175hp engine, also rated at 30 mpg. No official word on LT pricing, though Velocity Journal says it will come in just over $17,500 with the no-option LS costing just $15,800. With no rear seats to get in the way, the flat panel floor will accept more than 57 cubic feet of stuff, while an under-floor storage area takes five cubic feet more. Tie-downs are available, of course, to keep those cubic feet of cargo from sliding around. At those prices, Chevy will definitely sell a few Panels, though the versatility of a two-seater wagon to most folks is questionable. We can, however, see this being the stylishly economic choice of large and small businesses alike. And we certainly can't wait to see what the customizers can do with it. Read GM's full press release after the jump. [Source: GM, Velocity Journal]Continue reading Chevy prices the HHR panel Permalink | Email this | Comments BOLD MOVES: THE FUTURE OF FORD A new documentary series. Be part of the transformation as it happens in real-time
Another reason why GM is going down the drain. It will sell some units and then they have to discontinue it after foose, coddington and some of the other big boys buy them and customize them. It has no real use in the general public. Honestly, what would you use it for? They need have access doors on the side and then it would be good for commerical use. I bet they sell 2k units and then discontinue it.
Ive seen similar vehicles in Europe being used for light deliveries. With rising gas prices in the US, such a vehicle might find a niche in the small delivery market. However, it probably will be discontinued prematurely like they did with the Fiero and Aztek. The Aztek may not have been a pretty vehicle, but It received high ratings from people who bought them.
