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From: Parkland (Tacoma), WA
The "touring" models of cars are more plush than their counterparts. From that standpoint, the designation makes sense.
And, as CJ pointed out, Ford uses them too. (And they stand for the same thing!)
Ford also likes to use XLT and (used to use) XLS on their trucks. eXtra Luxury Truck and eXtra Luxury Sport. The XLS trucks usually had less options than the XLT, but the XLS would usually have graphic stripes and snazzier wheels.
And, as CJ pointed out, Ford uses them too. (And they stand for the same thing!)
Ford also likes to use XLT and (used to use) XLS on their trucks. eXtra Luxury Truck and eXtra Luxury Sport. The XLS trucks usually had less options than the XLT, but the XLS would usually have graphic stripes and snazzier wheels.
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From: SoCal
Originally Posted by crazybob
The "touring" models of cars are more plush than their counterparts. From that standpoint, the designation makes sense.
LS is the more plush car (sport?)
LT is the sportier suspension (touring?)
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From: Parkland (Tacoma), WA
Originally Posted by SoCalHHR
No......it's the opposite with the HHR's.
LS is the more plush car (sport?)
LT is the sportier suspension (touring?)
LS is the more plush car (sport?)
LT is the sportier suspension (touring?)
No, I mean plush as in more options or upgrades.
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From: Tucson, AZ
Chevy could also make LS as in Luxury Sedan. Since the HHR is a hatchback style Sedan (4door). Lt could also follow the "limited" nameplate as well. I think the only ones who know the real answer sit behind desks with big comfy chairs, call everyone "bob", and order $25 bottles of water from countries with cities whose names I hesitate to pronounce.
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From: Parkland (Tacoma), WA
You COULD keep guessing what LT and LS stand for, or you could go by my posted definitions, which are correct.... The HHR is not the first vehicle that has worn the LS and LT trim level badges. It has been used back into the 70's on many GM cars and trucks. GOOGLE "Chevrolet LS" and "Chevrolet LT" and you'll see what I mean.
I used to sell Chevrolets, Buicks, Pontiacs, Caddys, and GMC's, by the way.
I used to sell Chevrolets, Buicks, Pontiacs, Caddys, and GMC's, by the way.
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From: Space Coast, FL
I think the LT and LS designations are simply a carry over's from Chevrolet engines turned trim packages from the LT1 engines and the LS6 engines. (there are other LT and LS engined as well). They did the same thing years ago with the Z-28's. In 67 through 69 a Z-28 was a Camaro that only came with the DZ 302 (Z-28 engine designation), but in 70 the Z-28 became a trim option and was equipped with an LT-1 350. And as time passed the Z-28 became nothing more than a trim package.
On the HHR it appears they used these carry over designations and just reversed the order from LT1 to 1LT.
On the HHR it appears they used these carry over designations and just reversed the order from LT1 to 1LT.
