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Tuesday, March 30, 2010

Hummer H2 Grill

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The Hummer H2 debuted in 2003 as an attempt by Hummer and parent company General Motors to offer something a bit more practical than the exotic, designed-for-military-use H1. Relatively practical though it may be, the Hummer H2's large size and U.S. military Humvee-inspired styling still make it stand out like a sweaty heavyweight prizefighter attending a Friday-night knitting class. It's extremely capable when taken off-road and easy to customize with factory options and dealer accessories. When examined solely on these merits, the H2 seems like a stellar pick for an SUV.

Unfortunately, it's burdened with some design flaws that make it ill-suited for everyday use. Though smaller than the original Hummer, it's still quite bulky and heavy. This poses a problem on many fronts, from the obvious drain on fuel mileage to the more mundane trickiness of parallel parking or driving into a tight parking garage entrance. The truck also suffers from a less-than-competitive amount of cargo space, a short list of luxury features and, with the exception of the newest versions, mediocre interior materials.

For the right type of buyer, the Hummer H2's strengths will outweigh its negatives. Those with a true need for Herculean off-road ability in open terrain or for towing a rolling billboard for a small business will find it endearing. For everyone else, our editors believe there are better choices available for a large, luxury-oriented SUV.

- Hummer H2 Limousine

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