Hummer H2
The Hummer H2 is a full-size[4][5] (E-segment in Europe) off-road sport utility vehicle (SUV) that was marketed by Hummer and built in the AM General facility under contract from General Motors from 2002 until 2009. It is based on a modified GMT820 GM three-quarter-ton pickup truck in the front and a half-ton 1500 frame in the rear. A four-door pickup truck version with a midgate that opens the vehicle's interior to the external cargo bed was introduced for the 2005 model year as the H2 SUT (sport utility truck).[6]
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Overview | |
Manufacturer | AM General under contract from General Motors |
Production | 2002–2009 |
Model years | 2003–2009 |
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Designer | Clay Dean (2000)[2] |
Body and chassis | |
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Layout | Front engine, four-wheel drive |
Platform | GMT820 |
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Powertrain | |
Engine | (2008-2009) |
Transmission | (2008–2009) |
Dimensions | |
Wheelbase | 122.8 in (3,119 mm) |
Length | 203.5 in (5,169 mm) 189.8 in (4,821 mm)[3] |
Width | 81.3 in (2,065 mm) |
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Chronology | |
Successor | Hummer H3 |
Background
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In 2001 and 2002, GM allowed journalists to examine early versions of the Hummer H2, which were still under development at the time.[7][8]
The H2 was built by AM General under contract with General Motors at AM General Commercial Assembly Plant in Mishawaka, Indiana.
Features
Standard
Standard features include air conditioning with tri-zone climate controls, tilt leather-wrapped steering wheel with radio controls, cruise control, leather upholstery, heated front and rear seats, 8-way power front seats, dual memory system, BOSE premium sound system, single-CD/cassette player and later in 2004, a 6-disc CD changer, then in 2008, a single CD-player with MP3 capability, an auxiliary input jack and DVD player, outside-temperature indicator, compass, rear radio controls, independent front torsion bar suspension, rear 5-link coil spring suspension specially created for the H2, oversized tires with wheels scripted "HUMMER" on, universal garage door opener and remote engine start (2008–2009).
Optional
Options for the H2 include adjustable rear suspension (which is included within the Adventure Package), a wide power sunroof, rearview camera, DVD entertainment system, navigation system, ladder, custom grilles, side step bars, Air compressor with road assistance kit, and 20" chrome wheels (slightly different from stock wheels).
2008 updates
For 2008, the Hummer H2 and H2 SUT received an update. While largely unchanged on the exterior, the H2 and H2 SUT interiors were redesigned. This included a new instrument cluster with improved gauges and Driver Information Center (DIC) based on the higher-trim GMT900 trucks/SUVs, a new leather-wrapped steering wheel, three new radios with a Bose premium audio system and auxiliary audio inputs (including a new touchscreen GPS navigation radio with DVD audio and video playback while the transmission is in the park position, and XM Nav-Traffic capabilities), a new rear seat DVD entertainment system, Bluetooth hands-free calling capabilities, enhanced voice activation, new OnStar hardware with buttons moved from the rearview mirror to the overhead console, a lower dashboard-mounted radio, new dual-zone climate controls, new rear seat audio system controls, a new dash-mounted control knob for the 4X4 system to replace the old pushbutton controls, brushed aluminum interior trim panels, new interior color options, available remote engine start, and a center dashboard-mounted analog clock.
Also for 2008, a new 393 hp (293 kW) 6.2 L V8 gasoline engine replaced the previous 325 hp (242 kW) 6.0 L, with a new 6L80-E six-speed automatic transmission, replacing the 4L65-E four-speed automatic.
Hummer launched a special 2009 Black Chrome Limited Edition featuring a new paint color, Sedona Metallic. All Black Chrome editions also had Sedona interior, black chrome accents instead of standard chrome, and unique 20-inch black chrome wheels. Initially, there were supposed to be 1,000 to 1,300 Black Chrome editions. However, due to the mid-year production shutdown only six were ever actually made, and they were not made available to the public.[9][10]
Fuel economy
General Motors was not required to provide official fuel economy ratings for the H2 due to the vehicle's heavy gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR).[11][12] Prior to 2011, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) exempted vehicles with a GVWR over 8,500 lb (3,900 kg) from fuel economy standards and testing.[13]
Publisher | Observation |
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Motortrend[14] | 10 mpg‑US (24 L/100 km; 12 mpg‑imp) / 4.3 km/l |
Car and Driver[15] | 10 mpg‑US (24 L/100 km; 12 mpg‑imp) / 4.3 km/l |
about.com[16] | 9 mpg‑US (26 L/100 km; 11 mpg‑imp) / 3.8 km/l |
Edmunds[17] | 9.2 mpg‑US (26 L/100 km; 11.0 mpg‑imp) / 3.9 km/l |
Four Wheeler[18] | 10.8 mpg‑US (22 L/100 km; 13.0 mpg‑imp) / 4.6 km/l |
Yearly American sales
Calendar Year | Total American sales |
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2002[19] | 18,861 |
2003 | 34,529 |
2004[20] | 29,898 |
2005 | 33,140 |
2006[21] | 17,472 |
2007 | 12,431 |
2008[22] | 6,095 |
2009[23] | 1,513 |
Total | 153,026 |
References
- "Guide to assembly plants in Europe" (PDF). automotivenews.com. Automotive News Europe. Retrieved 27 January 2022.
- Clavey, William (12 July 2017). "The Hummer H2 Is A Grand And Opulent Bad Idea". Jalopnik. Retrieved 25 September 2017.
- "2003 Hummer H2". March 2002.
- https://www.caranddriver.com/hummer/h2
- https://www.jdpower.com/cars/history/hummer/h2
- McCraw, Jim (August 2004). "Hummer H2 SUT - A paramilitary pickup for those who have little or nothing to pick up". Car and Driver. Retrieved 25 September 2017.
- "2003 Hummer H2 Review". New Car Test Drive. June 30, 2002. Archived from the original on September 20, 2017. Retrieved September 20, 2017.
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: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link) - "GM Tames Hummer With H2 Concept". The Chicago Tribune. Illinois. April 12, 2001.
- Saabkyle04 (27 May 2010). "2009 Hummer H2 Black Chrome Limited Edition (Sedona Metallic Ext./Sedona Int.) Quick Look". Archived from the original on 2021-12-22 – via YouTube.
- Saabkyle04 (4 June 2010). "2009 Hummer H2 Sedona Metallic Black Chrome Edition Start Up, Exhaust, and In Depth Review". Archived from the original on 2021-12-22 – via YouTube.
- "Vehicle Showroom - H2". GM Buy Power. Archived from the original on May 1, 2007. Retrieved July 18, 2018.
- Frank, Michael (17 February 2013). "Hummer H2". Forbes. Retrieved July 18, 2018.
Estimated, because the H2, like the Ford Excursion, is so heavy and features such a high gross vehicle weight that the EPA doesn't even bother to test its fuel efficiency.
- "Which Vehicles Are Tested". fueleconomy.gov. Retrieved 18 July 2018.
- "Motor Trend". Motor Trend. Archived from the original on 2007-10-13. Retrieved 2010-08-08.
- "Tested: 2003 Hummer H2". August 2002.
- "Trucks at About.com". trucks.about.com. 2010-06-19. Retrieved 2010-08-08.
- "Edmunds". Edmunds. Archived from the original on 2009-02-04. Retrieved 2010-08-08.
- "Four Wheeler". Four Wheeler. Retrieved 2010-08-08.
- "mediaOnline". Media.gm.com. 2003-01-03. Archived from the original on March 27, 2008. Retrieved 2009-09-27.
- "GM Reports December 2005 and Year Results". theautochannel.com.
- "GM Media Online". Media.gm.com. 2007-01-03. Archived from the original on February 21, 2009. Retrieved 2009-09-27.
- "GM Media Online". Media.gm.com. 2009-01-05. Archived from the original on August 31, 2009. Retrieved 2009-09-27.
- "Chevrolet, Buick, GMC and Cadillac Post Sales Gains". GM Media. 2010-01-05.
External links
Media related to Hummer H2 at Wikimedia Commons