2006 Chevrolet SSR (395 hp LS2 V8): Start Up, Test Drive & In Depth Review
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Today, I'll be giving you all an in depth look at the LS2 powered Chevrolet SSR!
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Hey everyone! I'm sitting on a lot of "In Depth Reviews" that have already been filmed during the last 6+ months and I want to try to create a hybrid between my traditional "In Depth Review" and new "In Depth Tour" formats. In other words, instead of scripting out this video, like I normally do in my reviews, I voiced it over on the spot and simplified the editing a bit. I think it's less stat heavy, more natural sounding and easier to listen to. I want to hear your feedback on this hybrid format for the videos that I have already filmed. Going forward, my plan is to do more POV content. Let me know your thoughts!
Hey Keyle, good job! I would love to see, if you go back too your traditional "In Depth Review"! It was awesom! For now, the voiceover is a good step for the old feeling! Keep on! Greets from germany!
Love this new format! Very well done!
I like this foremat :)
Why can't you just go back to what you did before? I understand you're technically a car reviewer but there are so, so many of those on TH-cam. Your channel was one of the few actual incredibly unique ones. I remember discovering your channel back in like 2010, I really, really liked those videos. It felt just like going to a dealership and being able to look at practically every nook and cranny of a car, seeing how things worked, etc.
Realistically I know the actual reason was because of you becoming a TH-cam partner and probably having to adhere to some specific conditions, guidelines and quality, but seeing you place those clickbait thumbnails just seemed..odd.
I'm still a huge fan, I look forward to your videos and they're still very informative, I just miss the older SaabKyle vids.
All the best to you.
My friend, you accomplished what you achieved by being yourself. i like the old, i likethe new. if it ( the vehicle) deserves this format, go with it. if its a regular drive by review like the old days, go with that. i love these regardless of which way theyre presented. imho, theres not one right or wrong way to do this. each car sets the review style. anyways my friend, keep doing what you do best, you are the gold standard by which car reviews are done.
Aaron
Back when GM wasn't afraid to produce something cool! The SSR was almost the 2nd coming of the Cyclone: without the special engine!
Things like this just aren't made anymore. Regardless of whether people perceive it to be a "good" vehicle or not is irrelevant. This was just cool for the sake of being cool :)
In my opinion it was more like the return of the el Camino I know it’s a weird comparison but it just reminds me of a new gen el camino
Its a pity this little truck never took off. Of all the retro cars from the 2000's, this was THE coolest.
The difference from the Corvette's LS2 and the LS2 in the SSR and the Trailblazer SS is that the SSR and the TBSS got an Intake that rises higher to handle all of that Torque and a Mechanical Fan over Electric Fans found in the Corvettes.
A muscle car truck... What else would you want in life...
Mr Feast Content in your masculinity.
RemixedVoice I achieved that long ago in my teenage days unlike keyboard warriors like yourself
a convertible
Mr Feast it’s a Ute but for the us
AWD for winter muscle action.
Before even watching the video - I LOVE this car. It is a full road-going concept car, which i always appreciate (even if i dont like the looks). Stuff like this, the Ford Thunderbird, and Pontiac Solstice are such cool cars! Great video. The more ‘regular’ cars are the best reviews!
Who would have thought that something that sold poorly from 2003-06 could be THIS cool?!
Josh Bacon it's cool and all, but it really highlights GM's retardation, and how they just don't understand what consumers/enthusiasts want
IKR! says Dodge Daytona and Plymouth Superbird
IKR! says Dodge Daytona and Plymouth Superbird
Josh Bacon same with the Chevrolet SS from 2016
Josh Bacon
not ppl like u thats for sure, but real collectioners and enthusiasts
Some say SaabKyle was the lead singer of Tears for Fears.
Jimmy Grant. I heard the man married his point n shoot camera, and named it Rebecca.
You’re editing is so good, that it reminds me of a news channel.
I love my SSR dearly.I will have to admit that it has been a good car,but it will be the first time that I have ever had a surprise to show when you let your foot get heavy.I was very excited about driving the car everytime I got in and went to the store ,or any where for that matter. It's a very nice comfortable ride and response from 0-60 is quicker than they say.Thank you Chevrolet for a car/truck that means what it says and says what it means.Super Sport Roadster is just that.🙂
They need an updated version with an LS7/LS9 😛
These are seemingly rare as I never see them on road. Exhaust note damn near perfect from factory
Ive always loved the ssr. Style grew on me immediately
Ye same there's nothing like a ssr
I always wanted one of these, still do. I know it's impractical, but maybe that's why I want one. I'd love to have one with the rare manual transmission.
@Saabkyle04 Good in depth tour as always!
That SSR is so cool! It's a shame that this car sold poorly...
Good job!
SHUT UP
Have to admit - we've always liked the SSR. It was definitely a departure from the standard Chevy roadster. I think you're right - you either love it or hate it!
Ford Thunderbird retro design is still an iconic car. That design has yet to age
SSR's are climbing in value and Baby boomers are selling them like crazy to Millennials. Totally stock or modified, they are the new hot ticket! There is no other car/truck like it...One of a kind! Values will skyrocket!
They should bring that Car back. Its one nice looking set of wheels. I wouldnt mind owning a SSR myself. I think they are slick looking and Kyle i can agree with you about what you said about it being a HotRod. It sure looks like one. Im glad you did a review on it. Its a very nice vehicle. Maybe you should own one lol. Anyway glad your doing well Kyle and thanks for making this video. You are awesome at what you do. Keep up the awesome work. Take care.
Every since I seen the commercial of an SSR coming off the trailer on the highway I was sold!
The Chevy SSR is a very cool truck and unique. In the past I assumed it was a half car half truck. I think more POV content sounds like a great idea.
I don’t feel like any of these retro types of vehicles have aged well at all. Even the 05-09 Mustangs became long in the tooth pretty quickly. They were something that looked cool at first, but grew old very quickly.
I think the 05-09 Mustang is one of the best looking, if not THE best looking, Mustang of all-time. The styling is so well-proportioned. I also think the Chevy SSR, HHR, Plymouth/Chrysler Prowler, and VW New Beetle are all still great looking vehicles. I guess I just like weird cars, I can't help it.
I still think the last gen Thunderbird is gorgeous and the Prowler is a classic
COOL In Depth Tour & Test Drive of the LS2 Powered Chevrolet SSR!
I swear this was a Doug de mouro review
Nope, Saabkyle04 review lol
very different from his..
The one Doug reviewed was purple and didn't have the LS2 engine like this one
I would say Doug tries to copy Kyle. Kyle is the best by far.
To my knowledge, Kyle is the originator of the TH-cam car review. Everyone else copied him.
My mom has a 51 chevy "advance design" truck... Given the styling cues on the SSR, I really want one of these in red...
One of the most beautiful vehicles ever.
Matthew Dionne Nope
The Juli Salaz yup
It is
Love it. I want one. I wanna collect all of the "new school" muscle cars.
This is an awesome review I've always loved the SSR. It's totally unique and that's what makes it cool.
Love the reviews dude keep it up
Man you needed to get on it with the top down! I wanted to hear it ROAR!!!
Reminds me of the 1950-54? Chevy 3100 pickups,
at least it had a manual option
Crazy to think this car came out in 2006
I miss my 06 SSR
great video on an unusual and forgotten vehicle. great way to start the morning ! Back in the day I saw a hot rod designer rendering (forget who) of an SSR converted into an old school panel delivery...think it even had a side opening rear door. totally changed the proportions, which I always considered a weak spot on these...was really cool and something I would have liked to have seen in metal.
Awesome car/truck got to have the LS2!
Love the video saabkyle
Wow, great video. I think Chevy did an incredible job on this. They took it to the next level. One of my favorite vehicles and when I see one going down the road, I get very excited, but you never see them.. Incredible video too..
2006 Chevrolet SSR Start Up Sound
0:49 0:59 1:08
Why do people hate this? You gotta love it!
The thumbnail 💯👌🔥🔥😂😂😂😂
Evan Wiger what about it
I love it idk why anyone wouldn't I hate that they stopped producing it
The thing is, the people that loved it couldn't afford. These days they go for about $19k-$27k
Love this guy, he's like a Jack McBrayer of cars.
love ssr
Technically this is a "roadster utility" I.e. a roadster version of a "coupe utility". Yet no one ever referred to it as such.
I love my Supercharged customized 2005 Asphalt Black . Fun, Fun, Fun
WHY U AMERICANS DON'T SELL THIS TYPE OF VEHICLES IN EUROPE???WHY???😭😭
a journalist told about the corvette its to beasty if this one ever sold don t know but there is the gasoline and the tax the tax is to high
Europe sucks lol (except Poland 🇵🇱)
DIAMLER Clearly you've never been to Europe lmao... Poland is a shithole compared to the majority of European countries. Though it is good for the standards of the Eastern Bloc.
DIAMLER 😂
I have a 2005 ssr with supercharger and 6 speed and love it
Very daring of GM to make such a retro car, I hope they can see the demand for more of these and make another one
Wow!!! I want one. They should have sold them here in Australia, they would be a huge success.
Can you do one with a 1978 Lincoln continental town car 4 door
I hope we get more retro cars in the future
do some of the old cars that you have at the shop!
I like the front of this thing, and the soundtrack is amazing
What about the Q U I R K S AND F E A T U R E S
Ianmdrummer who g channel bud! Though I did enjoy Doug's review of this vehicle as well.
I really wish they still made these! I really wanted one but because of how limited they are the resale price on these used cars is quite expensive for an average person sitting in college
I like this format. I want to see short vids
Very Cool Retro Chevy Truck!!! The price scared people away😲
Awesome rare find Kyle, I love SSR’S! There a dream of mine
I’ve personally never liked the SSR, however after looking at this in-depth review I will say I actually think it’s kind of a cool vehicle now.
Great daily . Truck, vert, car, 400hp 6.0, 6speed. Im sold. Heads and cam intake. Should be fun
Love the SSR very nice truck and that is one thing for the time Chevy had that truck out it looked like a nice truck and it would be a good truck to have the top down and cruise on a nice day
Midtown Madness 3 flashbacks anyone?
Classic!!
Truly is! Love your content.
Thanks bud!
hate is a big word what ever your opinion is i enjoy seen the video
I knew this car by playing the first Test Drive Unlimited. Very beautiful and unique vehicle!
Great video as always. Accurately titled. I know so many people that hate this, only because the HHR was the brother of this design.
Which is a shame, because the HHR was such a cool little car. Except for the ignition nothing at all. Not to mention that I fell in love with the SSR as a child.
Good stuff Kyle. Keep it up!
thank you, this video was awesome, and now i want one!
Nice video! I do miss the video style where you hold the camera and you walk around the car and show the little features
SS sounds good :-)
Format is good on this one
Hey Kyle! Went over to the Cosmo Motors website and saw they had a restored BMW Isetta for sale. If there's any way you could do an In-Depth video on that it'd be so cool!
I think that if these would have been a bit cheaper new they would have sold more these things are awesome
Love it. Everyone these days is in a competition to see who can make the most conservative, generic car. Love it or hate it, this car is cool. The only cars we have like this today are the Veloster and Juke.
This is the only Chevy that I like.
Thats My Dream Car
This thing is... just... argh I'm torn. Part of me loves it because it's unique, sounds awesome, looks cool, has a great engine, yet part of me hates it because it's such a weird dumb... thing that never sold, despite being the car that replaced the Camaro in Chevrolet's lineup.
It wasn't even a placeholder for the camaro
You should do a Pure Sound video of the SSR
Can you please do a. video with your Diecast models ?
Love the content!!
Please do vlogs
Vlogs have never really done well on this channel, unless it's an update video or something similar.
I love Chevrolet SSR
It only got "cool" when they put the ls motor in it.When things get faster people tend to ignore a car/trucks looks.I always liked it & thought it hada ton if potential.If it was lowered just a bit from the factory that alone would completely change the stance of the thing & give it some attitude, something its sorely lacking
Midtown madness 3, gran turismo 4 flashbacks
I am about to purchase an 06 and i wanted to know if anyone knew where he got the seats done and what is that upgraded stereo?
is that a corvette badge in between the seats
Great video!
It sucks I was in middle school when they came out..i wanted one so bad..
Yeah, me too! I was in Elementry in 2005
Luke's Muscle Car Shop yea last of the good days there...after 2008 hit everything went to hell
@@SRT92 Yeah, you're right.
Luke's Muscle Car Shop yea I'm thinking about saving up for c6 Corvette z06...model yes from 2007-2009 best looking one they came out with
@@SRT92 That's a good idea. And yes, now that you mention it, Since 2014 the Corvette looks more like an Exotic than a American Sports Car.
nice car
Only Chevy-GM haters hate this great car
Kingswood Gamer I’m not a GM fan, but I like it
GM is arguably one of the worst car companies in the world, but they occasionally make a gem like this.
My father has the same car in the video but as a manual. Like Kyle said, just cruising around and rowing through the gears is a joy.
Hey GM, can America have an ute too?
GM: lol nah fam, here’s the SS R.
I actually wanna see this truck at 100+ mph
Retro-inspired
I've seen maybe two of these up close........and this was after they stopped building them
fun Video! I like your more natural sound; more like a fun, excited car guy, less like a stuffy presenter.
I thought they were and still are cool when they came out I know where there is one for sale right now
I'm pretty sure this has the same spoiler and taillights as my Cobalt.
also, this car was over 50 grand new it may be cool but is it 50,000 cool.
Mist X not many ppl thought so but some did
Pickup truck roadster! The SSR!
Your intros always confuse me a bit...what do you say at 0:16 ("...start it up, X the engine...")...subtitles show a different word every time.
(english is not my native language)
That's strange, but not surprising, subtitles on here aren't very accurate it seems. For this video, it should be "start it up, show the engine, get an exhaust clip, etc."
kyle this is your 3rd ssr review
It's a convertable trailblazer ss.
Would be nice to get a retro dodge power wagon, Chevy Bel Air and maybe a Cadillac Eldorado (1959 version)