HUMMER announced the 2008 H2, with a completely redesigned,
more refined interior that combines luxury with HUMMER's legendary ruggedness;
enhanced safety features and a more powerful engine that is coupled with a new,
six-speed automatic transmission. The new powertrain combination improves
efficiency when compared with previous models.
"The 2008 HUMMER H2 represents a major step in the
evolution of this iconic vehicle," said Martin Walsh, HUMMER general
manager. "From performance to comfort to safety and overall refinement,
the new H2 lineup delivers more of what customers expect from HUMMER; they will
be especially impressed with the new, more refined interior."
HUMMER revealed the 2008 H2 at the New York Auto Show. The
powertrain, interior and exterior changes also are included on the H2 SUT. The
'08 H2 and H2 SUT go on sale later this year
The new powertrain combination consists of a 6.2L
all-aluminum small-block V-8 engine, rated at 393 horsepower (293 kW) - an
increase of about 20 percent over the previous engine - and a Hydra-Matic 6L80
six-speed automatic transmission. Performance-optimizing engine technologies,
such as variable valve timing, and the six-speed's wide gear ratios, including
a "tall" overdrive gear, enable the improved performance and
efficiency over previous models.
"This is one of those rare instances where enhanced
performance is matched with improved efficiency," said Walsh. "More
power in the H2 helps make highway maneuvers, such as entering from a freeway
on-ramp, feel effortless while simultaneously bolstering towing
capability."
All-new, luxury-appointed interior
While drivers will feel the '08 H2's improved performance on
the road, they'll appreciate it more while experiencing it in the all-new
interior. It features a completely redesigned instrument panel, new seats -
including a full third-row seat for two passengers- new door trim panels, new
controls, new rear-seat heating/air conditioning system, new rear-seat overhead
DVD entertainment system and a new family of premium radios.
"The new interior delivers a refined, premium feel
while maintaining HUMMER's trademark ruggedness," said Dennis Burke,
interior designer. "Everything from the flushness of the controls to the
feel of the materials exudes craftsmanship in the H2's new interior, while the
fine details, like leather seat piping, create a consistent, premium interior
design style across the entire HUMMER family."
The heart of the '08 H2 is a new, 6.2L V-8 engine that uses
variable valve timing technology to maximize performance and fuel efficiency.
It is rated at 393 horsepower (293 kW) and 415 lb.-ft. of torque (574 Nm). The
engine also features lightweight materials, including an aluminum cylinder
block, which helps reduce the vehicle's overall mass.
The 6.2L V-8's technologically advanced features also help
it meet new federal emissions standards a year before mandatory implementation.
A new six-speed Hydra-Matic 6L80 RWD electronically
controlled automatic transmission backs the 6.2L engine. The six-speed
automatic has a wide, 6.04:1 overall ratio - including two overdrive gears -
that helps deliver an excellent balance of performance and fuel economy. Also,
the 6L80 has a "tap up/tap down" capability that allows the driver to
manually select upshifts and downshifts with a button on the column shifter.
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