What is the Chevrolet SSR?
The Chevrolet SSR blended a pickup with an open-air roadster. Sold in the United States from 2003 to 2006, it paired a short cargo bed with a retractable hardtop. Its rounded styling drew on Chevrolet’s early truck designs.
The retractable roof gave the SSR its convertible character while leaving it with a pickup bed. The name stood for Super Sport Roadster.
Generation and engines
The SSR had one generation, from 2003 to 2006. Its petrol engine range ran from 5.3 L to 6.0 L. Earlier versions used a 5.3 L V8, while later versions had a 6.0 L V8.
How economical is the Chevrolet SSR?
United States EPA figures for 2003–2006 give a best combined rating of 16 MPG and a lowest listed consumption of 14.7 L/100 km. Canadian NRCan figures cover 2004–2006, with a lowest listed consumption of 15.3 L/100 km on the 5-cycle test. The EPA and Canadian 5-cycle procedures differ, so the figures are best understood within their respective markets.
Where was the SSR sold?
The SSR was sold in the United States, and Canadian NRCan figures cover 2004–2006. It combined petrol V8 power with a pickup bed and retractable roof.
Questions and answers
What does SSR stand for?
SSR stands for Super Sport Roadster.
When was the Chevrolet SSR made?
Its single generation ran from 2003 to 2006.
What engines did the SSR use?
Its petrol engine range spanned 5.3 L to 6.0 L, with the larger engine appearing in later versions.
What is the SSR’s best combined EPA rating?
The best combined United States EPA rating is 16 MPG.