Hummer H2

Rank: 5
Turning Radius: 21.7 feet
Length: 189.8 inches
Width: 81.2 inches
City Snags: Stands at nearly 80 inches; caution required when driving under bridges and pulling into smaller garages

Yes, it’s fun to know that you could at any time traverse water 20 inches deep, hop onto the sidewalk, climb up stairs and even roll over some low-riding cars — but those are fantasies best left for when you’re out on your favorite off-road trail. The H2 does boast much more comfort and luxury features than the H1, and it handles quite a bit better.

2006 Hummer H2 + click to enlarge | view slideshow >

But in the urban reality of take-what-you-can-get parking and being stuck in gridlock, this vehicle just isn’t practical for the city.

Published 05/24/2006