Trim Levels: base
MSRP range: $48,455

Notes: The Hummer brand doubled its offerings for 2003 with the introduction of the new H2. Like the H1, the H2 was built at an AM General plant for General Motors, and was badged as a Hummer. The new H2 shared its chassis with GM's GMT800 platform; the H2 was essentially a shortened Chevrolet Suburban. Shorter than even the Chevrolet Tahoe, the H2 was much heavier, weighing in at 6400lbs., and capable of taking 2200lbs. more in payload. Like its godfather, the new SUV was designed to be a superb off-roader, but unlike the famous original Hummer (now called the H1), the H2 was intended to be usable on the streets. Traction control was standard, as was a 2-speed transfer case, equipped with a 2.64:1 low range. Yaw control was not offered. The suspension for the H2 was derived from the 2500-series Suburban. Relatively roomy up front, the optional third-row seat was far more claustrophobic. Next to this single chair was the massive spare tire, bolted vertically against the wall. The interior was otherwise quite comfortable, based mostly on the Tahoe. The H2 immediately became one of the most popular vehicles in consumer surveys, and, being priced at less than half of its gargantuan elder, was considerably more reachable.

Series: 2003-current

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