Chevy turns the clock back with HHR

2006 CHEVROLET HHR

Prices

$15,425-$18,225

Likes

Unique retro design. Carlike ride and handling. Roomy. Versatile.

Dislikes

Average acceleration. Power window controls on console. Smallgauge numbers.

It once was that only rakish looking cars drew stares. But withthe introductions of new types of vehicles such as the 2006 ChevroletHHR, crossovers draw lots of attention.

The front-drive HHR crossover -- a car-based sport-utility --looks chunky (some say "cute") but causes heads to turn. It'srelatively compact but roomy, with retro styling reminiscent of thelarger 1949 Chevrolet Suburban and underpinnings of the Chevy Cobaltcompact …