First Impressions of the Chevrolet SSR for 2006
In 2006 Chevrolet released the SSR Base to the truck-buying market. The SSR came in one configurations: Base. The Base configuration is powered by the 6.0-liter eight-cylinder engine, which makes 19 – 20 highway miles and 13 – 15 city. The SSR competes in the Convertible market segment, in direct competition with Honda.
Performance
Chevrolet SSR Engine Specs: The SSR Base comes outfitted with a Vortec 6.0 liter, 8-cylinder motor that uses 16 valves. The engine, manufactured by General Motors, is teamed up with a General Motors 4-speed transmission. This arrangement has demonstrated to be an effective style for Chevrolet.
The 2006 SSR’s normal fuel system runs on gas. The fuel is regulated electronically, with a fuel-injected multi-port fuel injection (MFI) style of design. The fuel tank holds 25.00 gallons.
Steering control is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The SSR has power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. The truck uses coil front springs and coil in the rear.
SSR Base Statistics
The SSR is 191.50 inches long, 78.60 inches wide, and 63.80 inches high. It has a wheelbase of 116.00 inches. It is able to seat 2 comfortably.
Cost is always a factor when looking at a truck. The Chevrolet SSR lists at $39,240 when new. The dealer cost on the truck was $36,689. This price was in line with the industry standard price for a 2-door convertible.
There is a 36,000 mile, 36 month warranty with this vehicle, including a powertrain warranty of 36,000/36 miles/months. This is normal for this price range.
Fuel Efficiency
The SSR Base received an fuel efficiency rating of 13 – 15 MPG driving in the city and 19 – 20 when it came to distance driving. The gas-powered SSR is a non-green truck.
In Summary
Considering all factors the 2006 Chevrolet SSR Base was a rowsing. Chevrolet responded to critisims about the 2005 SSR and made drastic changes. The result is better than the sum of its parts. Look for more from Chevrolet along these lines in the future.