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#169 of 733 SUT/H3/Golf Cart by h1vc

Jun 27, 2002 (1:16 pm)

From HML and H2ML
Hummer executives say the H2 sport utility truck likely will make its debut in late 2004 as a 2005 model. It will feature a 36-inch bed and a unique power window that rolls down automatically into the midgate at the touch of a switch on the overhead console. This midgate -- a kind of tailgate located in the middle of the truck, separating the bed from the passenger area -- is patterned after a traditional station wagon tailgate. The power switch that lowers the midgate window can also lower the four side windows simultaneously. The H2 will be the second vehicle in the Hummer series since GM began its partnership in 1999 with Hummer's parent, AM General, the Indiana military vehiclemanufacturer.
 
GM executives say the H3 -- which will be built on the all-new, Isuzu-engineered Chevrolet Colorado platform -- likely will cost about $30,000. The main concern as GM makes its business case for building the H3 is whether a more affordable Hummer can deliver the performance expectations of Hummer consumers. The Hummer H3 is expected to be built at GM's Shreveport, La., plant, which currently turns out the GMC Sonoma and Chevrolet S10 pickups.
 
Also, GM/Hummer is in negotiations with an unnamed, upscale retailer to develop and market a small gas-powered vehicle about the size of a
golf cart and priced around $20,000. So far, nobody's called it the H4.

#170 of 733 Late to the party by ktowheels

Jun 29, 2002 (5:46 pm)

Good to see that you guys are finally coming to the party. It was hard to discuss the H2 with only a few people. If you are having second thoughts about the H2; you are not alone. After going and sitting in one in Dallas I cancelled my order. There is zero room! I am going to stick to my Tahoe for now. I implore each of you that are over six foot tall to go sit in it!
  I was so disappointed! I now know what it is like for kids too short to ride the really good roller coasters! I will continue to hound the Hummer guys until the come up with a way of lowering the seat about three inches closer to the floor.
  I recommend that those that are new to this discussion thread to start at the begining; many a good conversation were had in regards to performance expectations. Always interesting to see how speculation lives up to reality!
  Later,
K

#171 of 733 by grunt03

Jun 30, 2002 (11:42 am)

The room is my only concern. I may be cancelling my order as well. I haven't sat in one as of yet and already feel as if the seat will be too high.
 
I guess I'll find out this week.
 
Buddy

#172 of 733 The Next Really Big Thing by steve_ HOST

Jul 02, 2002 (5:37 pm)

Ok, let's hear what everyone thinks of Edmunds' review:
 
First Drive: 2003 Hummer H2

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#173 of 733 by h1vc

Jul 02, 2002 (5:59 pm)

Think it's pretty good. Learned some things from it.

#174 of 733 by grunt03

Jul 02, 2002 (6:52 pm)

Now that seems to be a pretty positive review to me. Those are things I like to hear. Of course you can exclude the gas mileage. The last time I got 10 or less mpg was in the 60's. I remember those gas drinking muscle cars...those were the good o'days.

#175 of 733 "Few if any peers offroad" by nanuq

Jul 03, 2002 (7:56 am)

Steve, you know as well as I that thing wouldn't make it out of the parking lot on the Old Sterling "Highway" (snicker) trail. It's just toooooooo darn big! But it is a cool color.

#176 of 733 by steve_ HOST

Jul 03, 2002 (8:07 am)

It's getting like whitewater boating. In the old days you had a canoe or kayak and you ran the river. Now you have "destination" boats and you pick one from your quiver depending on whether you want to surf a wave, play in a hole or boof a creek.
 
So now you have a Hummer in the garage for the slickrock, a Rover for the skinny stuff in the woods, and a topless Wrangler for the sand. Why not? Bet lots of folks have mountain bikes and 10-speeds in their garages too.

Steve
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#177 of 733 Motor Trend's extreme road test by h1vc

Jul 08, 2002 (9:36 am)

http://www.motortrend.com/hummer/index
 
I can't wait for the first update!

#178 of 733 by h1vc

Jul 08, 2002 (1:24 pm)

For those of you that get up early. I read that the H2 will be on Good Morning America and the Today show tommorw.

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