2008 Hummer H2

2008 Hummer H2 Model Overview

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More Power to Ya

GM kept the rugged Hummer H2's exterior much the same but gave it a more powerful engine, added safety equippment and improved the interior.

by Heather Ignall, ForbesAutos.com
2008 Hummer H2
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In updating its Hummer H2 SUV for 2008, GM kept the rugged SUV’s exterior much the same but added more power under the hood and spruced up the interior. Perhaps the biggest improvement inside is a newly available third-row seat that boosts seating capacity from five to seven.

Luxurious touches include an all-new instrument panel, better heating and air-conditioning vent controls for the rear seats, an overhead DVD entertainment system and a choice of various stereos.

The 2008 Hummer H2’s new 6.2-liter V8 engine delivers more power and efficiency, achieving 393 hp and 415 pound-feet of torque. It's mated to a six-speed automatic transmission. This monster’s towing capacity has been increased to 8,000 pounds, but the engine features an aluminum cylinder block and other lightweight materials, which GM says helps reduce its overall mass and improve balance.

New standard safety features on the H2 include electronic stability control with rollover mitigation, panic brake assist — which senses emergency braking and helps to stop the vehicle faster — and head-curtain side airbags with a rollover sensing system. Front seat-belt pre-tensioners are also newly standard on the H2.

The H2 SUT version with a small pick-up bed remains available.

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  Published on 2007-05-23

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