2003 Hummer H1: Road Test
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- MSRP: $105,160 -$116,483
- Invoice: $97,210 -$105,243
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Our road test for the 2003 Hummer H1 includes a full evaluation of the 2003 Hummer H1 from the inside out. We evaluate not only engine and handling performance for the 2003 Hummer H1, but also interior cabin and cargo space. Let our comprehensive road test ratings for the 2003 Hummer H1 help you decide if a 2003 Hummer H1 is right for you.
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ACCELERATION
| Hummer H1 4-dr wgn | Class Average |
|---|---|
| 1 | 4.4 |
Only adequate around town, and passing power and highway acceleration are well below average.
FUEL ECONOMY
| Hummer H1 4-dr wgn | Class Average |
|---|---|
| 2 | 1.9 |
Our test 4-dr averaged just 10.7 mpg.
RIDE QUALITY
| Hummer H1 4-dr wgn | Class Average |
|---|---|
| 3 | 5.4 |
The firm ride is never bouncy and filters out all but the worst bumps.
STEERING/HANDLING/BRAKING
| Hummer H1 4-dr wgn | Class Average |
|---|---|
| 2 | 3.3 |
Being eight inches wider than a Ford Expedition, it takes a while to feel comfortable threading the Hummer through urban traffic. Small windows and thick roof pillars don't help, though large mirrors with wide-angle segments do. Despite a fairly tight turning radius for its immense size, pulling into parking spaces--or even a garage--can be tricky. Body lean is very well controlled. Steering is surprisingly light at low speeds and more accurate than on some smaller SUVs. Brakes activate with so little pedal travel as to be almost touchy. ABS works well.
QUIETNESS
| Hummer H1 4-dr wgn | Class Average |
|---|---|
| 1 | 5.2 |
Passengers are assaulted by engine noise at all speeds and wind and road noise add to the din at highway speeds.
CONTROLS
| Hummer H1 4-dr wgn | Class Average |
|---|---|
| 2 | 5 |
Most gauges are within clear view, but controls are haphazardly placed; for instance, headlight and wiper switches are on lower part of dashboard, where they're easily confused with other switches.
ROOM/COMFORT/DRIVER SEATING (FRONT)
| Hummer H1 4-dr wgn | Class Average |
|---|---|
| 3 | 7.4 |
Seats are upright and buslike with only adequate leg room all around. Massive driveline tunnel leaves little elbow or hip room, only modest knee and foot space. Step-up into interior is one of the highest in full-size sport-utility class, and tall door sills make things even worse.
ROOM/COMFORT (REAR)
| Hummer H1 4-dr wgn | Class Average |
|---|---|
| 3 | 6.4 |
Like the front, seats are upright and elbow/hip room tight for such a large vehicle.
CARGO ROOM
| Hummer H1 4-dr wgn | Class Average |
|---|---|
| 5 | 6.9 |
Cargo space is generally less than expected because the huge driveline hump extends all the way to the rear axle. Open top model has a small pickup bed in back; that area is covered in the wagon, but rather small in both cases. Interior storage is scant, and what's there is hard to access.
VALUE WITHIN CLASS
| Hummer H1 4-dr wgn | Class Average |
|---|---|
| 1 | 3.4 |
The least-expensive H1 now tops $100,000, with a fully loaded wagon listing for more than $123,000--outrageous sums for such an impractical, uncomfortable truck. Hummers have their place as specialty off-road vehicles, but are little more than a vanity purchase as everyday transportation.
Total Score
| Hummer H1 4-dr wgn | Class Average |
|---|---|
| 23 | 49.3 |
Total Score: 23
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