2007 Hummer H2 Full Review - Consumer Guide Automotive

A rearview camera is newly optional for 2007 on this military-styled SUV from General Motors' Hummer brand. H2 comes as a 4-dr wagon and as the pickuplike SUT. Both borrow their 325-hp V8, 4-speed automatic transmission, and many chassis components from GM's 2000-2006-generation large SUVs. The wagon seats five and is available with a one-passenger 3rd-row seat to increase capacity to six. The SUT seats five and replaces the wagon's enclosed cargo bay with a 3-ft-long cargo bed. A midgate with power-down window separates the SUT's bed from the cabin; it folds with the rear seat to extend bed length to 6 ft. H2s have all-wheel drive with low-range gearing and a locking rear differential. ABS, OnStar assistance, and heated leather seats are standard. Side airbags are unavailable.

Competition

Consumer Guide® Automotive places each vehicle into one of 18 classes based on size, price, and market position. Typically based on mainstream Large SUVs, Premium Large SUVs are super-sized luxury liners. All are powerful, pricey, and extremely thirsty at the pump.

Our Best Buy is the Cadillac Escalade. Our Recommended picks are the Audi Q7 and Mercedes-Benz GL-Class.

New or significantly redesigned models include the Audi Q7, Cadillac Escalade, Lincoln Navigator, and Mercedes-Benz GL-Class.

News

Redesigned H2s are now expected for 2010, two years later than earlier reported, but will still move to GM's latest "T900" large-truck architecture. Today's H2 uses the T800 platform now phasing out among GM's biggest pickups and mainstream SUVs. Sources say the replacements will be somewhat smaller, lighter, and presumably more fuel-efficient, which we hope is not just wishful thinking.

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2007 Hummer H2 Road Test

Pros	Cons

Trailer-towing capacity	Steering/handling

	Fuel economy

	Noise

	Entry/exit

Consumer Guide® Road Test Ratings

Acceleration

H2 wagon	H2 SUT	Class Average
4	4	5.4

Among the slowest large SUVs: Hummer says 10 sec 0-60 mph. Acceleration fairly brisk at town speeds, but highway merging or passing takes patience. Transmission shifts smoothly, is usually prompt to kick down for more power.

Fuel Economy

H2 wagon	H2 SUT	Class Average
2	2	2.5

Over 8600-lb gross vehicle weight exempts H2s from EPA mileage-reporting program, but test wagon averaged just 10.7 mpg, test SUTs 10.4-10.7. H2 uses regular-grade fuel.

Ride Quality

H2 wagon	H2 SUT	Class Average
5	5	6.6

A bit jittery over small bumps, can hobby-horse over big ones despite meaty tires and 3-ton heft. Little difference in ride between coil- and air-spring suspensions, though the latter's self-leveling feature helps with heavy hauling or towing.

Steering/Handling/Braking

H2 wagon	H2 SUT	Class Average
2	2	4

Massive weight, tall build mean marked cornering lean, though no worse than most large SUVs. Steering feels light at low speeds, yet maneuverability hampered by jumbo 43.5-ft turning circle (vs. Ford Expedition's 38.7 ft). Not overly sensitive to crosswinds, despite blocky shape, but straightline stability still compromised by huge tires that tend to follow road grooves. Brake-pedal feel good in routine use, mushy in simulated emergency stops. Standard front tow hitch useful in guiding a trailer.

Quietness

H2 wagon	H2 SUT	Class Average
4	4	6.7

Some tire roar, even at moderate speeds. Marked wind noise above 65 mph. Engine noise well-muffled.

Controls

H2 wagon	H2 SUT	Class Average
5	5	6

Main gauge cluster comes from Chevrolet Tahoe, is unobstructed. Radio and climate controls sit near middle of wide dashboard, have cryptic markings. Available navigation/audio unit is a sensible touch screen design and not hard to learn. Cabin decor disappoints with abundant hard plastic moldings and "bug-eye" air vents that seem cut-rate at H2's price level.

Room/Comfort/Driver Seating (front)

H2 wagon	H2 SUT	Class Average
7	7	8.3

High step-up, but running boards available. Good head, leg, shoulder room, but steering wheel angles to right and may be too close for larger drivers. Visibility hindered by thick roof pillars, rear headrests, and spare tire that blocks much of rear window.

Room/Comfort (rear)

H2 wagon	H2 SUT	Class Average
6	6	7.1

Head room fine, but leg room tight if front seats are set more than halfway back. Seat itself comfortable, but too narrow for three adults despite H2's girth. Wagon's optional 3rd-row seat difficult to get to, suits one child. SUT's power midgate window useful for cabin ventilation.

Cargo Room

H2 wagon	H2 SUT	Class Average
6	5	7.3

Wagon claims 86.6 cu ft, but load floor is high, and full-size spare tire weighing some 100 lb eats up a lot of space. Optional 3rd-row seat uses most of what's left. It tips or removes, and 2nd-row 60/40 seatbacks fold flat after seat bottoms are tipped forward. Still, H2 wagon can't match even compact SUVs for utility. SUT's midgate adds versatility, but sits several inches above cargo-bed level when folded, hampering slide-in loading of long objects. SUT spare tire mounts to massive swing-away rear carriage; tailgate very heavy, very high off ground. With split rear seat folded and midgate up, SUT has 30 cu ft of interior cargo room. Small-item storage subpar in both models.

Value within Class

H2 wagon	H2 SUT	Class Average
2	2	5.5

H2s are highly capable off-road and fairly civilized on-road. But the same money buys any number of less-exaggerated large SUVs with more interior room, comfort, practicality, refinement, and superior workmanship--often with better fuel economy.

Total Score

H2 wagon	H2 SUT	Class Average
43	42	59.4

Scores for all Premium Large Sport-utility Vehicles

Low Score		42
Average Score		59
High Score		70

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2007 Hummer H2 Prices & Equipment

Model Prices

Prices Updated: 04/23/2007

Trim Name	Retail Price	Dealer Invoice	Destination Charge

Base 4-door wagon	$54,110	$49,781	$900

Base SUT 4-door crew cab	$54,155	$49,823	$900

Pricing Key: Retail prices listed with each report are set by the vehicle's manufacturer. These figures appear on each car's federally mandated window sticker. Most price lists also include dealer-invoice prices. Dealer-invoice prices are what the dealer pays the manufacturer for the car and its factory-installed options. The destination charge is not included in the suggested-retail or dealer-invoice price and must be added to the cost of the vehicle. Car companies change prices frequently throughout the year. If the prices published do not match those on the vehicle's window sticker, the manufacturer has probably altered the price recently.

NA = price note available, NC = no charge.

Rebates and Incentives

There are no rebates or incentives at this time.

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Standard Equipment

Base

Powertrain

6.0-liter V8 engine, 4-speed automatic transmission, all-wheel drive, traction control, locking rear differential, 2-speed transfer case.

Safety

Dual front airbags, antilock 4-wheel disc brakes, daytime running lights.

Comfort and Convenience Features

OnStar assistance system w/one year service, air conditioning w/dual-zone automatic climate controls, power steering, tilt leather-wrapped steering wheel w/radio controls, cruise control, leather upholstery, heated front and rear seats, 8-way power front bucket seats w/lumbar adjustment, memory system (driver seat, mirrors), center console, cupholders, split folding rear seat, heated power mirrors w/driver-side automatic day/night, power windows, power door locks, remote keyless entry, power sunroof (SUT), Bose AM/FM/cassette/CD player, satellite radio, rear radio controls, digital clock, trip computer, automatic day/night rearview mirror, compass, outside-temperature indicator, universal garage door opener, variable-intermittent wipers, illuminated visor mirrors, rear defogger, intermittent rear wiper/washer (wagon), automatic headlights.

Appearance and Miscellaneous

Theft-deterrent system, rear privacy glass, folding midgate w/power rear window (SUT), roof rails, roof marker lights.

Special Purpose, Wheels and Tires

Front and rear tow hooks, skid plates, trailer hitch, full-size spare tire, LT315/70R17 all-terrain tires, alloy wheels.

Optional Equipment

Major Packages	Retail Price	Invoice Price
Adventure Preferred Equipment Group 1SB
Base	$2,530	$2,100
AM/FM radio w/in-dash 6-disc CD changer, rubber floormats, first aid kit, tool kit w/portable lamp, roof rack, brush guard, air-inflator kit, load-leveling rear suspension.

Luxury Preferred Equipment Group 1SC
SUV	$4,540	$3,758
SUT	$4,040	$3,343
SUV w/Glacier Blue Limited Edition	$2,990	$2,472
SUT w/Glacier Blue Limited Edition	$2,490	$2,057
Folding 3rd-row seat (wagon), upgraded leather upholstery, AM/FM radio w/in-dash 6-disc CD changer, floormats, tubular side steps, aluminum roof rack, chrome alloy wheels.

Glacier Blue Limited Edition
Base	$8,460	$7,022
DVD entertainment system, rearview camera, heated washer fluid, unique interior and exterior trim, roof-mounted off-road lights. Requires Luxury Preferred Equipment Group 1SC.

Adventure Kit
SUV	$325	$280
Binoculars, walkie talkies, lighter, compass, flashlight, valve stem caps.

Trailering Convenience Pkg.
Base	$150	$110
Front hitch extension, front and rear hitch covers, 7- to 4-pin connector.

Comfort and Convenience Features
Power sunroof
SUV	$1,550	$1,333


Navigation system
Base	$2,145	$1,845
w/Adventure or Luxury Group.	$1,720	$1,479
Deletes cassette player from standard radio. Downgrades 6-disc CD changer of Adventure or Luxury Group to single CD player.

Rearview camera
Base	$1,350	$1,161
Requires Preferred equipment Group 1SC.

DVD entertainment system
Base	$2,095	$1,802
Includes 2 headrest-mounted screens.

AM/FM radio w/in-dash 6-disc CD changer
Base	$425	$366


Folding 3rd-row seat
SUV	$500	$430


Carpeted floormats
Base	$200	$146
w/Adventure Group	$51	$37
Includes cargo mat.

Rubber floormats
Base	$149	$109


Bed mat
SUT	$140	$102


Smoker's Pkg.
Base	$15	$13


Appearance and Miscellaneous
Chrome Appearance Pkg.
Base	$1,120	$963
w/Adventure Group	$720	$619
Chrome alloy hood handles and fuel-filler door, aluminum roof rack. Included w/Luxury Preferred Equipment Group 1SC.

Tonneau cover
SUT	$950	$694


Tool kit
Base	$215	$185
Includes portable light, first aid kit.

Taillight guards
Base	$250	$183


Chrome taillight guards
Base	$350	$256


Tubular side steps
Base	$425	$310


Chrome tubular side steps
Base	$650	$475
Requires Chrome Appearance Pkg.

Removable side steps
Base	$450	$329
w/Luxury Group	$0	$0


Grille brush guard
Base	$525	$452


Chrome grille brush guard
Base	$995	$726
w/Adventure Group	$470	$343
Requires Chrome Appearance Pkg.

Black or color-keyed grille
Base	$400	$292


Wrap-around brush guard
Base	$675	$493
w/Adventure Group	$150	$110


Roof rack
Base	$400	$292


Roof-mounted cargo box
Base	$550	$402


Crossbar cargo basket
Base	$998	$729
Requires roof rack.

Roof rack handles
Base	$300	$219
Requires roof rack or Chrome Appearance Pkg.

Roof-mounted off-road lights
Base	$1,410	$1,213


Brush guard-mounted off-road spot lamps
Base	$450	$329
Requires brush guard. NA w/Trailering Convenience Pkg., light bar.

Black light bar
Base	$950	$694
Includes four roof-mounted off-road spot lights. Requires roof rack.

Aluminum light bar
Base	$998	$729
Includes four roof-mounted off-road spot lights. Requires Chrome Appearance Pkg.

Chrome alloy fuel-filler door
Base	$150	$129


Special Purpose, Wheels and Tires
Air suspension
Base	$1,275	$1,097
Load-leveling suspension, air-inflator kit.

Chrome alloy wheels
Base	$900	$774
Requires Chrome Appearance Pkg.

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2007 Hummer H2 Specs & Safety

Vehicle Dimensions

Specification	Hummer H2 4-door wagon	Hummer H2 SUT 4-door wagon crew cab

Wheelbase, in.	122.8	122.8

Overall Length, in.	190.0	203.5

Overall Width, in.	81.2	81.2

Overall Height, in.	78.5	78.5

Curb Weight, lbs.	6400	6400

Cargo Volume, cu. ft.	86.6	--

Standard Payload, lbs.	2200	2200

Fuel Capacity, gals.	32.0	32.0

Seating Capacity	6	5

Front Head Room, in.	40.5	40.5

Max. Front Leg Room, in.	41.3	41.3

Rear Head Room, in.	39.7	39.7

Max. Rear Leg Room, in.	38.6	38.6

Specifications Key: NA = not available; "--" = measurement does not exist.

Engines

	ohv V8

Size, liters/cu. in.	6.0 /364

Horsepower @ rpm.	325 @ 5200

Torque (lb-ft) @ rpm.	365 @ 4000

Availability	Standard

EPA City / highway mpg

4-speed automatic	NA/NA

Engine Key: l/cu in. = liters/cubic inches; ohv = overhead valve; ohc = overhead camshaft; dohc = dual overhead camshaft; I = inline cylinders; H = horizonally opposed cylinders; V = cylinders in a V configuration; W = cylinders in a W configuration; rpm = revolutions per minute; CVT = continuously variable (automatic) transmission; NA = not available; "--" = measurement does not exist.

Safety Features

Antilock Brakes

Traction Control

Antiskid System

Front Side Airbags

Curtain Side Airbags

Rear Side Airbags

NHTSA Crash-Test Results

Test

Hummer H2 4-door wagon

Hummer H2 SUT 4-door wagon crew cab

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) tests a vehicle's worthiness in front- and side-impact collisions and rates its resistance to rollovers. Front-impact crash-test numbers indicate the chance of serious injury: 5 = 10% or less; 4 = 10-20%; 3 = 20-35%; 2 = 35-45%; 1 = More than 45%. Side-impact crash-test numbers indicate: 5 = 5% or less; 4 = 6-10%; 3 = 11-20%; 2 = 21-25%; 1 = More than 26%. Rollover resistance numbers indicate the chance for rollover when the vehicle leaves the roadway: 5 = Less than 10%; 4 = 10-20%; 3 = 20-30%; 2 = 30-40%; 1 = More than 40%.

Manufacturer's Warranty

Class	Years/Miles	Comments

Powertrain	5/100,000	--

Bumper-to-bumper	4/50,000	--

Corrosion	6/100,000	--

Free roadside assistance	5/100,000	--

Free scheduled maintenance	None/--	--

Manufacturers may periodically offer additional coverage as a purchase incentive. There offers are not reflected on this chart. The federal government requires two other warranties. The Exhaust Emission Warranty covers corrosion-related parts for 2 years/24,000 miles, plus 8 years/80,000 miles on the catalytic converter and any on-board diagnostic device. The Passenger Restraint Warranty covers seat belts and airbags for 5 years/50,000 miles.

Built in: USA

Drivewheels: all-wheel drive

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