Hummer H2

Hummer H2
Overview
Manufacturer General Motors
Production 2002–2009
Model years 2003–2009[1]
Assembly Mishawaka, Indiana, U.S.
Kaliningrad, Russia (Avtotor)
Designer Clay Dean (2000)[2]
Body and chassis
Class Mid-size SUV (2002-2003)
Full-size SUV (2004-2009)
Body style 5-door truck
5-door SUV
Layout Front engine Four-wheel drive
Platform GMT820
Related Chevrolet Silverado/GMC Sierra
Chevrolet Avalanche/Cadillac Escalade EXT
Chevrolet Tahoe/GMC Yukon
Chevrolet Suburban/GMC Yukon XL
Cadillac Escalade/Cadillac Escalade ESV
Powertrain
Engine
  • 6.0 L V8 (2002–07)
  • 6.2 L V8 (2008–09)
Transmission
  • 4L60E 4-speed (2002–2004)
  • 4l65E 4-speed (2005-2007)
  • 6L80E 6-speed (2004–2009)
  • automatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase 122.8 in (3,119 mm)
Length 203.5 in (5,169 mm)
Width 81.3 in (2,065 mm)
Height
  • 2002–03: 77.8 in (1,976 mm)
  • 2004–09: 79.0 in (2,007 mm)
Curb weight
  • 6,400 lb (2,903 kg) - 6.0 L
  • 6,614 lb (3,000 kg) - 6.2 L
Chronology
Successor GMC Yukon/Yukon XL
Chevy Tahoe
Chevy Suburban
Hummer H3

The Hummer H2 is a large SUV that was marketed by Hummer and built by AM General from 2002 to 2009 based on a modified GMT820 Chevrolet 2500 HD in front and 1500 frame in back. Common misconception was this was based on a Tahoe frame. A four-door pickup truck version with a midgate that opens the vehicle's interior to the external cargo bed was introduced for 2005 as the "H2 SUT" (sport utility truck).[3]

History

Hummer H2 SUV
Hummer H2 sport utility truck

In 2001 and 2002, GM allowed journalists to examine early versions of the Hummer H2, which was still under development at the time.[4][5]

The H2 was built by AM General under contract with General Motors at AM General Military Assembly Plant in Mishawaka, Indiana. The H2's final frame assembly is made up of 3 sections: The front uses a modified GM 2500-Series utility frame, the midsection is all new, and the rear section uses a modified GM 1500-Series frame which is upgraded for the 8,600-pound (3,900 kg) gross vehicle weight.

The H2 was nominated for the North American Truck of the Year award for 2003.

Hummer launched a special 2009 Black Chrome Limited Edition version.[6][7]

Engines

  • 2002–2003 6000 6.0 L (366 in³) V8
- 316 hp (236 kW; 320 PS) @ 5200 rpm
- 0-60 times:[8] 10.9 sec
  • 2004–2007 6000 6.0 L (366 in³) V8
- 325 hp (242 kW; 330 PS) @ 5200 rpm
- 0-60 times:[8] 10.7 sec
- 393 hp (293 kW; 398 PS) @ 5700 rpm
- 0-60 times:[8] 9.1 sec

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, 6-disc CD changer, 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 HUMMER rims, 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, and 20" chrome wheels (slightly different from stock wheels).

Fuel economy

General Motors is not required to provide official fuel economy ratings for the H2 due to the vehicle's heavy gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR).[9][10] 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.[11]

Publisher Observation
Motortrend[12] 10 mpg‑US (24 L/100 km; 12 mpg‑imp) / 4.3 km/l
Car and Driver[13] 9 mpg‑US (26 L/100 km; 11 mpg‑imp) / 3.8 km/l
about.com[14] 9 mpg‑US (26 L/100 km; 11 mpg‑imp) / 3.8 km/l
Edmunds[15] 11.2 mpg‑US (21.0 L/100 km; 13.5 mpg‑imp) / 4.8 km/l
Four Wheeler[16] 10.8 mpg‑US (22 L/100 km; 13.0 mpg‑imp) / 4.6 km/l

Tax benefits in the United States

Under the United States income tax code, the cost of vehicles over 6,000 pounds (2,700 kg) can be deducted from specific forms of income. This deduction was enacted decades prior to assist self-employed people in purchasing a vehicle for business use. The weight minimum was intended to limit the deduction to commercial-type trucks. For many years, the deduction remained below the average cost of a new vehicle, since large trucks were relatively inexpensive. Since it is a reduction in taxable income, the actual value of this deduction averages 30% of the price of the vehicle in question.

The increasing popularity of these commercial vehicles in the late 1990s and early 2000s, however, pushed their average price to nearly double the average passenger car cost. In response, the 2002 Tax Act increased this "Section 179 depreciation deduction" to US$75,000, and it rose again to US$102,000 for the 2004 tax year. This is more than three times the current average cost of a passenger car in the United States and covers a large number of luxury models, including the Hummer H2. In late 2006, the deduction was again reduced to US$25,000 for vehicles with GVWR between 6,000 lb (2,700 kg) and 14,000 lb (6,400 kg).

Base price MSRP for (2002-2003) the H2 was $53,286.

Base price MSRP for (2004-2009) the H2 was $59,880.

The 2009 Black Chrome Edition Base Price MSRP was $67,450.

Yearly American sales

Calendar Year Total American sales
2002[17] 18,861
2003 34,529
2004[18] 29,898
2005 33,140
2006[19] 17,472
2007 12,431
2008[20] 6,095
2009[21] 600
Total 153,026

References

  1. ↑ Fowler, George (2016). Car-tastrophes: 80 Automotive Atrocities from the past 20 years. Veloce Publishing. p. 56. ISBN 9781845849337. Retrieved 25 September 2017.
  2. ↑ Clavey, William (12 July 2017). "The Hummer H2 Is A Grand And Opulent Bad Idea". Jalopnik. Retrieved 25 September 2017.
  3. ↑ 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.
  4. ↑ "2003 Hummer H2 Review". New Car Test Drive. June 30, 2002. Archived from the original on September 20, 2017. Retrieved September 20, 2017.
  5. ↑ "GM Tames Hummer With H2 Concept". The Chicago Tribune. Illinois. April 12, 2001.
  6. ↑ Saabkyle04 (27 May 2010). "2009 Hummer H2 Black Chrome Limited Edition (Sedona Metallic Ext./Sedona Int.) Quick Look" – via YouTube.
  7. ↑ Saabkyle04 (4 June 2010). "2009 Hummer H2 Sedona Metallic Black Chrome Edition Start Up, Exhaust, and In Depth Review" – via YouTube.
  8. 1 2 3 "AutoRooster 0-60 times". Auto Specs. AutoRooster. Retrieved 23 January 2013.
  9. ↑ "Vehicle Showroom - H2". GM Buy Power. Archived from the original on May 1, 2007. Retrieved July 18, 2018.
  10. ↑ 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.
  11. ↑ "Which Vehicles Are Tested". www.fueleconomy.gov. Retrieved 18 July 2018.
  12. ↑ "Motor Trend". Motor Trend. Retrieved 2010-08-08.
  13. ↑ "Car and Driver".
  14. ↑ "Trucks at About.com". Trucks.about.com. 2010-06-19. Retrieved 2010-08-08.
  15. ↑ "Edmunds". Edmunds. Archived from the original on 2009-02-04. Retrieved 2010-08-08.
  16. ↑ "Four Wheeler". Four Wheeler. Retrieved 2010-08-08.
  17. ↑ "mediaOnline". Media.gm.com. 2003-01-03. Archived from the original on March 27, 2008. Retrieved 2009-09-27.
  18. ↑ "GM Reports December 2005 and Year Results". www.theautochannel.com.
  19. ↑ "GM Media Online". Media.gm.com. 2007-01-03. Archived from the original on February 21, 2009. Retrieved 2009-09-27.
  20. ↑ "GM Media Online". Media.gm.com. 2009-01-05. Archived from the original on August 31, 2009. Retrieved 2009-09-27.
  21. ↑ "Chevrolet, Buick, GMC and Cadillac Post Sales Gains". GM Media. 2010-01-05.

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