Impressions of the Chevrolet SSR for 2006
Several things can be said about the Chevrolet SSR series: including the polarizing reactions most buyers have towards their truck. The eight-cylinder engine is at the heart of the strong emotions, it is powerful for its class and delivers a large amount of torque.
The SSR Base is equipped with a General Motors 6.0 liter eight-cylinder engine that utilizes 16 valves. The Vortec engine is mated to a Tremec 6-speed Transmission. This configuration has proven to be a successful design for Chevrolet.
The fuel system for the 2006 SSR is a SFI system, running on gasoline . The fuel is regulated by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design.
The SSR uses power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. Steering is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The truck uses coil and coil springs front and rear respectively.
The dimensions of the SSR Base are 78.60 inches wide by 191.50 inches long. It sits 63.80 inches off the ground. It seats a standard two passengers, with 2 doors. The wheelbase of 116.00 allows for extra leg room for the rear passengers.
The original manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP) was $39,240 when new, with a dealer invoice cost of $36,689. This price was in line with the industry average price for a 2-door Convertible.
The SSR Base received an fuel efficiency rating of 13 – 15 MPG driving in the city and 19 – 20 when it came to highway driving. The gas-powered SSR is a non-hybrid truck.
In 2006 the SSR Base was availble in the exterior colors of Aqua Blur Metallic, Aqua Blur Metallic//Ricochet Silver Metallic, Pacific Blue Metallic, Pacific Blue Metallic/Smokin Asphalt, Redline Red, Ricochet Silver Metallic, Ricochet Silver Metallic//Smokin Asphalt, Slingshot Yellow, Smokin Asphalt, and Smokin Asphalt//Ricochet Silver Metallic. Additional options were available as special orders from the factory.
The standard warranty period for the SSR is 36 months, or 36,000 miles, whichever comes first. This is standard in the convertible market.
There are several reasons why the Chevrolet SSR Base sold well in 2006. Mainly the increase in availability and a marked improvement in quality meant the buying public was more apt to choose a Chevrolet, specifically a SSR.