15 Cars That Defined the 2000s Published on May 7, 2020 in Galleries by Frédéric Mercier Chevrolet SSRClearly, General Motors liked taking risks during the 2000s. Sort of a cross between the Corvette and the famous El Camino, the Chevrolet SSR was a coupe with a cargo box, retro looks and a mighty 5.3-litre V8.