With a deep growl, the ex-favorite of the glamorous audience of the "zero", the dream of hauliers and a loyal friend of real macho, majestically rolled into the parking lot. Fifteen years ago, few people could compete with the Hummer H2 in coolness. The X5, ML and even the Cayenne that appeared almost at the same time played in a different league. For lovers of real, masculine, ax-cut design, tired of Tahoe and the eternal Gelik, the choice was obvious.

In gratitude for the opportunity to please their ego, the owners tuned the H2 up and down. Wheels up to 30 inches, chrome tweets for every centimeter of the body - the more pleasant it is to meet a stock Hummer without this tinsel on modest "twenties" wheels and in his native yellow color, which goes only to him alone.

Inside

Climbing on the step, pulling up the handle and closing the thick door, almost falling out back, I find myself in the abode of classic American design. Inside, the H2 is uncouth and rude, but the style is one hundred percent, and the small windows create an atmosphere of security. Hard plastic, flaunting screws, large buttons, huge door levers - what could be more natural inside a relative of the harsh warrior Humvee.

A brutal image is not a hindrance to Sybarit things. The settings of the wide front seats upholstered in rustic leather are controlled by electric drives, there is separate heating of the back and cushions, and the driver's seat has a memory of settings. The cabin, which is ventilated by separate climate control, is generously scattered with fittings taken from the warehouse that dresses up the salons of Avalanche and other mastodons of the GM family. The dimensions of the living area are truly royal, one central armrest as wide as a bar counter is worth something. Therefore, reaching for some of the buttons, fixing the interior mirror or opening the passenger door from the driver's seat is another problem.

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On the second row, guests are greeted by a wide heated sofa, an individual music control panel, jacks for two pairs of headphones and a pair of cigarette lighters. Spacious in all directions, but it's better for two. The third will interfere with the use of the giant armrest, besides there is no headrest for it. But formally H2 is six-seater - for the most unwanted people there is an additional seat in the trunk.

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In move

The huge, forward-leaning hood is made of plastic - otherwise getting to the heart of the American monster would be problematic. The motor is not the most large-capacity, there were more abruptly engines in the GM arsenal, but six liters and 322 hp. inspired respect even fifteen years ago, when the word "hybrid" was a dirty word. The box is, of course, "automatic".

Hummer did not really advertise the dynamics of its brainchild. Were you ashamed that the monster accelerates to a hundred slower than ten seconds? In vain: when you, sitting one and a half meters from the ground and listening to the rumble of the Vortec G8, rule a three-tonne carcass going for acceleration, seconds do not matter. Therefore, there are no complaints about the “automatic” Hydra-Matic 4L65, thoughtfully and softly shifting its four gears.

Everyone scatters from the raging monster: those who didn't hide - it's not my fault! The hood going down somewhere, narrow windows and the absence of all-round cameras - the driver of the Hammer is a priori blind, but "with its weight and dimensions, these are not his problems." Only the huge mugs of side mirrors and the instinct of self-preservation of the rest of the traffic participants help out.

H2's behavior is not at all such a lumberjack as it seems from the outside. Quite informative brakes and an empty steering wheel, inherent in most American trucks, allows you, without straining, to rush over broken primers at a speed that is inaccessible to pampered modern SUVs. And how he turns! Solid, with moderate heels - and you can't say that the baby elephant has three tons of weight and two meters in height. You can also play a hooligan: under the discharge of gas, the thug willingly slides with the rear axle, and the skid that has begun is easily controlled.

Hummer h2
Declared fuel consumption per 100 km

Pits and bumps - the riders on both rows do not care. The long travel suspension provides excellent ride comfort without causing seasickness. She is also a great help on off-road sorties. Where there are some directions, the H2, armed with inter-axle and rear interwheel differential locks, a ground clearance of 255 mm, minimum overhangs (entry and exit angles - 40.4 and 41.7 degrees) is capable of a lot. Obstacles can simply be taken in motion, the energy-intensive suspension will do everything. The main thing is to know where, if something happens, to look for a tractor capable of pulling an American hippopotamus out of the swamp.

Under the formidable appearance, behind the roar of a multi-liter engine and the brutal image of H2, there is a wise and skillful kind-hearted giant who can become a faithful companion of a brave cowboy. Such a person will definitely not be afraid to ride his partner in the city, and the size and fuel appetite of H2 is comparable to the Escalade and the L and Cruiser 200. The monsters have not disappeared, but only have taken on a different guise.

Purchase history

The idea of ​​buying a Hammer had been visiting Edward for a long time, but his hands did not reach the realization of the idea. The case got off the ground only after meeting the owner of a car dealership, who has long and successfully specialized in the sale of luxury cars of various brands. He kindly offered Edward to buy the former Hummer of a famous singer.

The showman acquired the yellow H2 of 2002 at the same showroom at the beginning of the two thousandth, but almost never used it, and a few years later he handed it back to the seller in trade-in. Therefore, Edward was presented with a well-groomed car with a range of 100,000 km. After a long bidding and abandoning the glamorous chrome wheels, the Hummer was bought for a little more than a million rubles for the 2010 model.

Repair

The first thing that was done after the purchase was to change the steering gear. A few years later, the rear air suspension died, which Edward decided not to restore, but put the springs from a simpler configuration. Apart from replacing the generator, there were no complaints about the engine, and the "automatic" did not prove to be killed at all.

Engine

6 liters, 322 hp

Recently, after a long period of inactivity, the water pump has failed. A new part from the USA cost $ 135.

Tuning

Having avoided the installation of chrome "rollers" and other tinsel, this H2 still underwent some modifications. A year ago, it was time to completely disassemble the car, check for hidden rust, and completely refresh the paintwork. It was decided to keep the native yellow color. Bumpers and interior plastic were also painted in it. The whole procedure cost more than 130,000 rubles.

Exploitation

To drive the Hummer, Edward specifically opened category C. But H2 is not his only car, therefore it is used infrequently and in a sparing mode, without mud rides. For example, the Hummer spent the entire last winter hibernating. Therefore, the mileage for seven years of operation has only doubled and is 203,000 km.

Costs

• MOT with oil change (5.7 liters) and filters every 7,000 km - 6,000 rubles.
• Fuel - AI 92

There are no problems with servicing and finding spare parts, most of the consumables are in stock. But I had to fight with the tax authorities. For the first three years of ownership, Eduard received a transport tax calculated according to the classification of trucks, but then the inspectors changed their minds and recalculated the rate as for a passenger car. Through the court, everything was decided in favor of Edward.

Plans

After the work on the bodywork, the current task is to "restore" the interior. The process has already begun: the ceiling and armrest have been tightened, the seats are next.

Model history

Introduced in 2002, the H2 became the second model in the Hummer range and the first SUV of the brand, without any discounts suitable for daily use. The SUV with a curb weight of under 3 tons and a proprietary box-like design was built on the GMT913 platform and had a lot in common with its offspring such as the Chevrolet Tahoe. The engine is only V8 6.0 (315-325 hp) paired with a four-speed "automatic". The drive is permanent full drive with lowering and differential locks.

In the photo: Hummer H2 "2002–07

H2 quickly gained popularity, and such that it was assembled in 2004 at the Kaliningrad Avtotor. In 2005, the SUT pickup made up the company for the traditional SUV. In 2008, Hummer underwent restyling, the main innovation of which was the new V8 6.2 with 393 hp. But this did not help to stop the falling sales - only on the American markets they fell by more than two times. Having held out in production for another year, the H2 rolled off the assembly line, and the Hummer brand itself was soon liquidated.

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Unlike the first car of the manufacturer, the Hummer H2 is already great for city driving and off-road driving. Now it is produced only for ordinary citizens, and they decided not to make a military version.

The model was released in 2002 and production lasted until 2009. A classic SUV version was produced, and there was also a pickup truck. Our task is to discuss how much the car has changed, but it has changed dramatically.

Exterior

First of all, the manufacturer changed the appearance, it resembles the style of the company, but now there are no rigid military uniforms. In front, we see a huge hood with air outlet grilles, on which there are large handles for opening. The muzzle is entirely made of chrome, there are also round halogen headlights and 7 sections of the radiator grille. The massive bumper of the car adds aggression, but worsens permeability. It has round fog lights.

The side part received a slight swelling of the arches, which was created by the introduction of plastic protection. There was a large threshold for boarding, a huge rear-view mirror was installed with a leg and recesses appeared in the doors. There is chrome on the door handles and as a tank lid. Roof rails also appeared, which again speaks of full-fledged urban use.

The rear of the Hummer X2 has changed quite well. A more massive bumper with light reflectors is installed. The shape of the optics has also been changed. But in addition to all this, a spare wheel was attached to the trunk lid. The rest of the shape also remained flat.

Body dimensions have also changed:

• length - 5170 mm;
• width - 2063 mm;
• height - 2012 mm;
• wheelbase - 3118 mm;
• clearance - 255 mm.

Specifications

A type	Volume	Power	Torque	Overclocking	Maximum speed	Number of cylinders
Petrol	6.0 l	315 h.p.	493 H * m	12 sec.	180 km / h	V8
Petrol	6.2 l	393 h.p.	563 H * m	-	-	V8
Petrol	6.2 l	409 h.p.	820 H * m	7.8 sec.	180 km / h	V8

The manufacturer installed new motors here. The model was sold in our country, but there was only one engine in the line, but the whole line consisted of 3 power units. Their power has increased, but they are not surprising with dynamics, since the car weighs almost 3 tons.

1. The basic unit is a gasoline V8 with 3 valves per cylinder, its volume is 6 liters and it produces 315 horsepower and 493 units of torque. Acceleration to hundreds is equal to 12 seconds, and the maximum speed is 180 km / h. The consumption of Hummer H2 is quite high, in a quiet city mode it will consume 24 liters, and on the highway 14.
2. The following engines were not sold in our country. One of them is a gasoline V8 with 2 valves per cylinder, which, with a volume of 6.2 liters, produces 393 horsepower and 563 torque. There is no data about its dynamics, and there is also no data on consumption.
3. And the last engine in the line is a copy of the previous one, but with an increased power up to 409 horsepower. The torque increased to only 570 H * m, which made it possible to accelerate the car to hundreds in 8 seconds, the maximum speed is 180 km / h. In the combined cycle, he uses 17 liters.

The range of Hammer X2 gearboxes has practically not changed, everything is also installed on the first unit, a 4-speed gearbox from the 1st model. Other units received a 6-speed Hydra-Matic automatic transmission. The drive of the car is still full, it has the name Borg Warner.

Also, the suspension has undergone changes, a torsion bar system with anti-roll bars and double wishbones is installed in front. The rear has a good multi-link system. If desired, pneuma could be installed for additional money.

I was pleased with the appearance of ABS and anti-slip system, the hydraulic booster was forced to help control. Four-wheel drive is controlled from a multiplier and a rifled axle appeared. The chassis is technically good.

Salon

Also, the interior of the model has undergone significant changes. Many people complain about the quality of the materials used and the build quality itself, it is really not very good. The chairs are now leather, they are huge and it is really comfortable to sit in them. Moreover, the front row is electrically rounded and heated. The back row is designed for three people, there is enough space and there is also a large armrest.

The steering wheel here is 4-spoke, there are buttons for controlling the radio tape recorder on it, but in some trim levels there may be even more of them. The dashboard has changed, there are also only analog gauges, but they were installed differently and the design has changed significantly - it looks better.

The center console of the Hummer H2 is now available to everyone, not just the driver. It has round air deflectors. Below we see the head unit, to the left of which are the suspension lock control buttons. Below is a simple air conditioning unit with a small monitor and a bunch of buttons. After all this, there is a box for small things, a cigarette lighter and two 12V sockets.

On the tunnel, we see a modified and quite comfortable gear knob, to the right of which there are cup holders with a standard ashtray in the form of a glass. After all this, we are greeted by a huge common armrest. The trunk here is simply huge, of course it can be smaller if you buy a car with a third row of seats, without it its volume is 1132 liters.

Price

This model, when it was still in production, was sold for at least $ 48,000 and this is not so much. Yes, it is expensive, but compared to other frame SUVs, it is quite acceptable. Now you can easily purchase this model on the secondary market, for about 1,500,000 rubles.

Get a good complete set right away, because it has:

• climate control;
• Cruise control;
• leather upholstery;
• electrically adjustable seats;
• heated seats;
• xenon optics;
• fog lights;
• full power accessories;
• climate control;

By purchasing the basic version, you will have almost everything the same, except for the sunroof and xenon optics.

In principle, this is a cool car for the city, with a rare off-road trip for fun. You can buy a Hummer X2 for yourself, but preferably not as a basic model. Also, you should have a fairly good income, because the expense is high, and repairs are not cheap, which will be necessary in any case.

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In terms of the aggregate base, the Hummer H2 is close to the heavy Chevy Suburban 2500. Almost a tank ... But that also brings it down. Whatever used Hummer is, it is better to start talking about buying it not with hardware, but with automatic transmission diagnostics. The Hummer is similar to the GAZelle, only more powerful. This is what one owner said before he sold the H2 that he hated.

FIRST? SECOND? THIRD?
It doesn't smell like fried or spicy. Here is buried practical, working advice: no matter how used a Hummer, it is better to start talking about buying it not with hardware. Reliability, consumer properties and defects will wait. Hummer is a car for complete extroverts. The introvert will be dissatisfied in any case. The internal space of H2 does not even reach $ 20 thousand. Climbing into this cave, where the driver is covered with cheap plastic on all sides, you can only think about the design of the body, or rather, about the reaction to this design of others.

The opinion of these same people around (the epithet is aggressive!) Is the main consumer property of the Hummer H2, but it can be used in different ways. For example, I am fascinated by driving at a comfortable speed. Nobody objects to your way of moving, even if it's 30 km per hour. For three days of trips on H2, I have never heard a rude word from neighbors in the lane. But I deliberately was in no hurry.

Having discovered in yourself pronounced exhibitionistic-extroverted inclinations, you will receive a checkmark in the questionnaire of the future Hummer H2 buyer. But this is not the whole exam. The second point involves testing for claustrophobia. If the disgusting visibility and "gazelle" dimensions do not prevent you from seeing the wide and spacious autobahn in the narrow city streets, then the exam has been finally passed.

Not all H2 buyers get credit for the above two points. And therefore, they are deprived of the joy of operating the Hummer as the only car, but they are forced to glue the stigma of the second or even the third car in the family or a bachelor fleet to H2. It's a pity that not all second-hand buyers can afford to maintain a versatile garage.

KNOWS "AUTOMATIC"
Now about the technique. The most expensive and common defect is the breakdown of an automatic transmission. Considering the H2 at least a tank, the owners of the transmission do not regret it. They drive, having fun, 150-170 km per hour on the highway in the "gas-brake" mode with both pedals in the floor. A six-ton ​​boat is being pulled for a couple of hundred kilometers. They declare war on sand, stones and mud with brutal slippage.

The master of one of the specialized services designated the resource of the automatic transmission Hummer H2 at a maximum of 100-120 thousand km. It is not necessary to change the box after a breakdown. It can be repaired and strengthened, which will cost about 75-90 thousand rubles. If, in the process of violence, the first or third gears tied to each other died, then the clutch package changes. If the second or fourth gears are out of order, then they put a strong Kevlar tape. In addition, a reinforced servo is installed.

It is easy to detect a defect in the automatic transmission if it is already in a very neglected state. You press the accelerator pedal, the engine roars, but there is no acceleration. This is the verdict. In the early stages, an automatic transmission malfunction is diagnosed only on a computer, and buying a Hummer H2 without such testing is stupid.

MINERAL TRADITION

The second known weakness of the H2 lies in the suspension. The steering pendulum and the steering bipod suffer from time to time. Three and a half tons of the gross weight of the Hummer is bad for this mechanism. Especially on broken asphalt. The same applies to the ball joints and torsion beam bushings. Nothing new. These suspension parts suffer on any heavy vehicle from driving on leaky asphalt.

A few words about the features of motor maintenance. The six-liter engine behaves pretty well. He does not eat a lot of oil, he is patient with gasoline and the Russian 92nd digests well. Only he does not like to ride on the last drops of fuel, because the gas pump loses its lubrication and feeds on garbage from the sludge. But be attentive to the service. If the previous owner used mineral oil (especially if the vehicle is from the USA), continue with the tradition. Never switch to synthetics - carbon deposits inside the cylinders will begin to fall off in pieces. And remember that on American cars, mineral oil changes every 5,000 km.

Let me repeat myself, but again: follow the rules for operating an automatic transmission. With a rigid axle box, lock the gear. Engage reverse gear only after the vehicle has come to a complete stop. Off-road, even relatively light, is better to use a lower gear. Keep in mind that the Hummer is the heaviest SUV on the market, and the heavy weight does not tolerate fuss.

OWNER'S OPINION
Sergey, aka Kerg (Hummer H2, mileage 60 thousand km):

- I bought H2 to see the world and take part in the trophy at the same time. I didn't need a Hummer to drive around Moscow, there are completely different cars for the city. Took a three-year H2 from the USA with a range of 25 thousand km. I replaced the standard wheels of almost 35 inches by 37 without any lift (in my opinion, they are more suitable for such a car) and soon went to Lake Baikal. For 15 thousand kilometers of this trip I visited Khakassia, Tuva, Altai, on the border with Mongolia. Then, as planned, he continued to participate in trophy raids. At the "Susanin-Trophy" took second place in the class "Tourism". True, at the beach race "Susanina" broke the CV joint, landing unsuccessfully with the wheels turned inside out. But I discovered a breakdown after the finish. Recently, the tie rod has fallen victim to the increased diameter of the wheels. Turned out to be frail for 37 inches. But the main defect is the expense. Off-road, you have to carry cans of gasoline with you. Inconvenient ....

Hummer H2 SUV, produced from 2003 to 2009 by the largest American automobile corporation General Motors. Since 2002, this model has been produced at a specially built plant for the assembly of this car in the city of Mishawaka (USA, Indiana).

The Hummer H2 is one of the largest and heaviest SUVs in the world. Even its predecessor, the Hummer H1, a direct descendant of military all-terrain vehicles, was lighter - its weight was "only" 3245 kilograms.

The history of the creation of the Hummer H2

In 1983, the first military vehicles manufactured by AM General, called HUMVEE, entered service with the United States Army. Unexpected civilian interest in these vehicles, spurred by footage from the first military campaign in Iraq, led to the creation of a "civilian" modification, the Hummer H1. Technically, the civilian version of the model practically did not differ from the military one. However, for a number of reasons (including size and "appetite"), this car was not very suitable for daily use. General Motors acquired the license to manufacture SUVs, and in 2002 the second “civilian” version, the Hummer H2, was released. This time, the creators took into account all the shortcomings and approached the development in a different way. Hummer The H2 version was created on the basis of the serial Chevrolet Tahoe SUV and was more suitable for operation, including in urban conditions.

Until 2009, that is, before bankruptcy due to the global economic crisis, as a result of which the demand for huge SUVs fell catastrophically, Hummer was part of the General Motors concern.

Technical features of the Hummer H2

It is quite convenient to be behind the wheel of the Hummer H2: thanks to the electrically adjustable seat, you can adjust the seat equipped with lateral and lumbar support. The driver practically does not need to be distracted from the road - the buttons for controlling the settings of the on-board computer and the audio system are located directly on the steering wheel. The creators of the Hummer H2 increased the thickness of the windshield by 20% and improved window sealing, which significantly reduced the level of wind noise when driving.

The Hummer H2 is equipped with an all-wheel drive system manufactured by the world-renowned company BorgWarner. The full-lock transmission allows the vehicle to crawl out of deep mud or quicksand and achieve good speed on tarmac.

The Hummer traction control system controls all four wheels to prevent skidding. If one of the wheels loses traction with the road surface, its rotation is decelerated, and the torque is distributed between the remaining three. This system is used both on the highway for safe driving at high speed and off-road, to "analyze" the spinning of stuck wheels and redistribute torque so that the car can get out of the mud.

The H2 SUV and SUT (open-top) models were first equipped with a 6-liter V8 petrol engine, and later, since 2008, with a 6.2-liter engine with 398 hp, combined with an automatic six-speed gearbox. To lighten the power unit, the cylinder block was made of aluminum alloy. A modification with a diesel engine was not provided, but thanks to special settings, the engine made it possible to use low-octane fuel.

Pros and cons of Hummer H2

The first and most important advantage of the Hummer H2, without a doubt, is its appearance. In second place is its permeability, which was already mentioned above. Also, this car has a fairly reliable suspension and an engine that easily “digests” 92nd gasoline.

As for the shortcomings, the Hummer H2 is not as spacious as it seems from the outside. A simple plastic is installed inside the car, and the owners have certain complaints about ergonomics. The visibility of the H2 SUV also leaves much to be desired: narrow side windows and wide pillars prevent the driver from observing what is happening outside. And the main problem of the Hummer H2 is the automatic transmission, which often fails after 3-4 years of operation.

Hummer H2 figures and awards

In 2007, the popular American magazine Forbes ranked the most luxurious off-road vehicles. The assessment was carried out according to a number of criteria: ground clearance, the presence of a full-fledged all-wheel drive, differential locks and a reduction gear, as well as exit and entry angles. In addition, the cost of each of the applicants could not be lower than $ 30,000. As a result, Hammer H2 won the victory, beating Range Rover, Mercedes GL450, Porsche Cayenne, Lexus GX470 and others.

And according to the American statistics for 2011 concerning theft of cars, the Hummer H2 SUV is one of the safest cars. He is stolen on average 6.2 times out of 1000 cases.

Hummer H2 is able to overcome vertical obstacles up to 60 cm high, as well as reservoirs up to 50 cm deep, without causing any particular discomfort to its passengers. In addition, the H2 SUV can tow a trailer weighing up to 2270 kg.

In 2006, the famous Russian singer Dima Bilan was presented with a Hummer H2 car. Its producer, Yana Rudkovskaya, promised to give him a new car if he won the Eurovision Song Contest. Despite the fact that Bilan took only an honorable second place, they still decided to please him with an expensive gift. The price of the car was about 250 thousand dollars. It is known that Masha Rasputina, Philip Kirkorov, former Governor of California and Hollywood actor Arnold Schwarzenegger, as well as boxer Mike Tyson have the same SUVs.

If the “first Hummer” was extremely brutal and flaunted an army past, then the Hummer H2, which appeared in 2002, “retired” and overgrown with civil nobility. Hammer H2 no longer flaunts the rigid contours of a "military jeep", does not please the harsh men with the simplicity of the cabin, and even became a little less "all-terrain". But even despite all this, H2 remained a recognizable Hummer, ready to confirm the high social status of its owner on any road.

The Hummer H2, as we have already noted, has a more noble appearance than the paramilitary H1. Retaining the familiar shape of an SUV, the designers “dressed” the H2 in an attractive decor with chrome and plastic body trim elements, which made the exterior more modern, but at the same time quite off-road. In 2008, the Hammer H2 was restyled, as part of which it received new rims and even more decor in the exterior.

The body length of the Hummer H2 is 4820 mm, the width fits into the 2063 mm frame, and the height is limited to 1976 mm excluding the trunk and 2080 mm with the roof rack. The SUV has a wheelbase of 3118 mm and a minimum ground clearance of 255 mm. The curb weight of the Hammer H2 assembled in Russia does not exceed 2910 kg, the permissible total weight does not go beyond 3500 kg.

Salon Hummer H2 received a classic five-seater layout with the possibility of installing a sixth seat in the third row, which ate up a significant part of the luggage compartment, which holds 1132 liters of cargo. In addition, a modification was offered on the North American market that had a 2 + 2 + 2 seating pattern, in which two captain's chairs were installed on the second row.

High-quality materials, including soft plastic and leather, were actively used in the interior decoration of the Hummer H2 SUV, and the interior design received the familiar civic features familiar from many other SUVs of that era. In comparison with the Hummer H1, the level of comfort in the cabin has noticeably increased, as well as the list of installed and optional equipment has expanded, which finally removed the H2 from the list of military vehicles.

Specifications. Unlike the "first Hummer", the Hummer H2 version did not sport an abundance of engines and in its entire history received only two power plants that existed at different times.
Before restyling, the Hammer H2 was equipped with a 6.0-liter (5967 cm3) V-8 petrol engine, which was capable of producing no more than 321 hp. maximum power at 5200 rpm. The motor was equipped with a distributed fuel injection system, was aggregated only with a 4-band "automatic", and its peak torque was at around 488 Nm, developed at 4000 rpm, which made it possible to accelerate the SUV from 0 to 100 km / h on average in 10 , 1 second, and also reach a speed maximum of 180 km / h. The 6.0-liter unit was well adapted to the AI-92 fuel, which it gladly ate about 18.1 liters in the combined cycle of operation.

During the 2008 restyling, the Hummer H2 was equipped with a new engine from the Vortec family. It also had an 8-cylinder V-arrangement and a distributed fuel injection system, but its displacement increased to 6.2 liters (6162 cm3), which allowed to increase the peak power to 393 hp. at 5700 rpm. The engine torque at its maximum at 4300 rpm rested on 563 Nm, which provided the SUV with an acceleration from 0 to 100 km / h in an impressive (with an impressive weight) 7.8 seconds. As a checkpoint, the Americans used a 6-band "automatic" Hydra-Matic 6L80, with which the average fuel consumption of the Hammer H2 was about 15.7 liters.

The legendary Hummer H2 SUV is built on the GMT820 platform, also known from the second generation Cadillac Escalade. Of course, for Hammer, the platform with a modular welded ladder frame was seriously modified and strengthened, making it more rigid and resilient to serious off-road loads. The front end of the Hammer H2 was fitted with a torsion bar suspension with double wishbones and an anti-roll bar. At the rear, the massive body was supported by an independent five-link coil-spring design, which could optionally be supplemented with an optional self-leveling pneumatic suspension if desired. Ventilated disc brakes were installed on all wheels of the SUV. In addition, the H2 braking system was complemented by a 4-channel ABS system as well as a TCS traction control system. The steering of the jeep was equipped with a hydraulic booster. The Hummer H2 received a Borg Warner permanent all-wheel drive with a range-topping and continuous rear axle.

The Hummer H2 was produced from 2002 to 2009. In our country, the assembly of an SUV was launched in 2004 in the city of Kaliningrad. The Russian version differed from the North American one in the absence of a second battery, a factory winch and other additional equipment, which made it possible to make the car more affordable and fit into the driver's category "B" in terms of weight characteristics. From 2005 to 2009, the United States also produced a pickup version of the Hummer H2 SUT. This modification was not officially supplied to Russia.
In 2014, the Hammer H2 can be purchased only on the secondary market at a price of about 2.5 million rubles (+/- depending on the condition and year of manufacture of the car).