Sweet. Maybe not. But it makes sense, I’d bet they’ll sell a few.

I can see where it’d be useful as a light utility vehicle however; with the right amount of aftermarket parts and add-ons this could definately be a cool little car for younger people. Give me a V8 option and I might be in on that deal!

I can’t beleive Chrysler didn’t do this with the PT Cruiser years ago. Seems like incremental sales would be better than no sales.

This will make a nice economical little delivery wagon.

I really wouldn’t have use for a panel van, but it’s always been an odd dream of mine to own one. This just might be a dream that comes true.

That’s old school. Not bad.

Convenient and funky. Floral deliveries with style…

Sorry… only one word here… HEARSE.

Lots of companies use Scion xB’s around here, mostly computer techs.

Very cool !

The rumours out of DCX is they couldn’t seem to sell the Mini-Ram/Caravan CV cargo version back in the 80’s and 90’s and that mentality stuck with the PT.

Saw a few PT’s at SEMA as 2-door cargo units, most with tacky interiors like a 70’s rolling sex machine, but they never hit big either.

The larger, ’squarer’ Chevy may have something. May.

I want one with like a, uh… smokin’ hot, flaming-sword-wielding valkyrie riding a purple, guitar-playing dragon across a rainbow surrounded by a greenish haze!

oh, and don’t forget the strobe light.

/no

Um, wow. Didn’t see something like this happening, but I bet it’ll sell nicely.
Nice move, GM.

yeah this definatly came out of nowhere, i hate the regular HHR, yet this thing is sweet. very old school. thumbs up GM

Dude surfs up! I’ve never ever considered a GM – especially a skanky Chevy HHR but this looks excellent. Make it a woody, give it AWD and I’ll take 2:-)

Kind of the anti to the XB. This is a good move by GM.
Some will hate it no doubt, but thats ok. It will raise emotions and that is usually a good thing, unless you’re an Aztec.

Why is it that people like Jon always think anything remotely wagon-like looks like a hearse? I’ve heard many people describe the HHR and the PT Cruiser as a hearse. What kinds of hearses have THEY been looking at?

But I agree with most of the rest of you that this looks like a good move on GM’s part. It does look awfully useful, and I suspect that the HHR, and the Cobalt (upon which it’s based) are both going to prove to be very reliable cars. They certainly are put together nicely.

PUST SOME WINDOWS IN THE BACK

It sure won’t be getting 30 mpg anywhere at anytime if the 57 cu. ft cargo area is full of stuff, as it most likely will be with commercial buyers.

That pocket behind the driver seat should be on the passenger seat

^^ There are pockets on both sides. Look more closely at the pictures.

Yeah 30 mpg is not going to happen when it is full of stuff but just think that no other cargo vehicle in this segment can even get 30 mpg when empty. Full of stuff maybe this will only get 25 or so mpg which is still very good.

Maintance costs should be low and it will look pretty stylish with some logos on the back in vinyl. Set up an agressive commercial lease program and plenty of businesses that need to haul light goods will snape these up.

It’s a good idea. It’s true that gas mileage will probably drop with additional weight. Still, there’s nothing wrong with this concept, so hope GM does well with that. Someone mentioned that people use Scions for this type of utility? How in the world is that dinky little 1.5L engine going to tote anything worth it’s weight? At least with a 2.4L or something like this, it’ll have a little more grunt to make sure it’s doesn’t peter out with a couple of people carrying 400 lbs of stuff.

Good for flower shops.

Next.

Looks great. As a few of you said, would be nice if GM offered an AWD version, and maybe a V6.

Excellent. Too bad there isn’t a Diesel to be found, though.

A partial SEMA car…for some unknown reason i like this thing more than the regular HHR.

I don’t get it.

I mean, it looks nice. But the only people that buy windowless vans and SUVs are kidnappers and child molesters. And I’m pretty sure most of them wont have the cash to blow on something like this, so what’s the point at all?

Why?Unlike anything else.Large canvas for expressing individuality.Great value.Fuctional.Comfortable and FUN!

Lateralus,The scuzz buckets won’t be buying this.Correct.Child molestors?!I don’t think THOSE kinds of creepy specimens spend too much time devoted to the automotive field.Yuk!Lockheed Skunkworks could use this truck as a company transporter or whatever.Perfect!

Now it really looks like one of those old milk wagons. I like it, but I’m wondering if it would feel claustrophobic inside without the rear side windows. Could be the next “shaggin’ wagon” for the teenagers.

British Rover, there definitely are NOT pockets behind both seats, just so you know haha

this is hilarious…
very unpracticle…
I think the mercedes/dodge/frieghtliner Sprinter is the best panel van thats out on the market for the USA…

RustedEmpire: Aren’t you afraid it’s going to tip over when you turn the corner? It looks so top heavy.

My friend has one of those Sprinters, it is huge and tall, what a great van.

Comment: 90Z…If it was topheavy, it wouldn’t have been past production…The sprinter has been successful for years in europe and many car manufactures like ford/gm in europe have created similar vans with the same height and length…

THE SPRINTER IS A PILE OF ****

How’s those blind spots treatin ya…

well folks what you are seeing here is what we called a sedan delivery in the day. I own one, a 56 chevy, built on a station wagon frame with some extra heavy duty springs for hauling stuff. they only made about 7,443 of these and they command a good buck today. its a blast to drive ,yes it does have blind spots but what a stereo system you can put in it . its not for every one but its different and that makes its cool in my book. .cars have all looked the same for so long….

Yup,for some reason too many cars are boring and the HHR is very fun because it is such a departure from,uh,normal.Normal has been covered.

I don’t really have a problem with the Sprinter.It is freaky Euro-neat.I probably would buy one if I was a trades person.An odd lorry or whatever.Entertaining,though.