What’s New with the 2008 Hummer H2
The 2008 Hummer H2 is out, and Autoweek has your look at what’s new for 2008, and what stayed the same. Most notably, the interior of the 2008 has been re-defined, or as Hummer rep Jim Dolot puts it, “It did not give them a feeling of a $55,000, $60,000 vehicle.” Yeah, I’m gonna have to agree with that. Exterior wise, there were minor tweaks to the grille and lower front bumper, but nothing that would ruin the original “look” of the H2.
Power-wise, the 2008 H2 gets an upgrade:
General Motors also has given the H2 a hefty power boost, equipping it with a 393-hp 6.2-liter V-8 that produces 415 pounds-feet of torque. The previous engine was a 325-hp 6.0-liter V-8 with 365 pounds-feet of torque.
So what’s new for the interior?
For the first time, the Hummer SUV has a full third-row seat for two passengers and rear seat heating and air conditioning. A DVD entertainment system is available.
And for the rest:
The addition of the new engine, along with a six-speed automatic transmission, electric cooling fans in the engine compartment and other features increase the H2′s fuel economy 0.7 mpg overall, said Luke. A combination of city and highway driving is estimated by GM to be in the range of 13-14 mpg.
