The linked article mentions that the Chevy HHR had much better road manners. I didn’t realize the PT Cruiser was known to have such shortcomings in drivability. The PT Cruiser was better looking than the HHR in my opinion but apparently the HHR was the better vehicle. It is interesting to learn they were both styled by the same guy. I always just figured the HHR was a shameless near copy.
PT Cruisers also suffer from bad front end components.
I have seen more than one on the side of the road with a front wheel sticking out sideways...................
The designer Nesbitt also was involved while at GM, worked on Saturn. One unit was the Relay which one might note is cousin to HHR.
I love all cars but the offbeat is intriguing!
If I found the right 3 of the HHR, PT Cruiser or Relay, I’d own all three!
Now it’s 97 Chev. C3500 CC dually 8’, w topper(47,068)
Bob Lutz went from Chrysler to GM and brought some minions along.
HHR= General Motors.