2010 H2 may not come your way!

July 23, 2009

Hummer


 

The 2010 H2 model was scheduled to come with latest turbo diesel V8 engine and the release has been delayed due to the General Motor’s weak financial position and there have been several rumors off-late that GM may drop out the production of all the Hummer brand models.

The 2010 H2 is expected to be unveiled with no major changes when compared with its predecessor model released in the model year 2009. The 2010 H2 is expected to come in crew cab and H2 wagon Sport Utility truck models. The folding mid gate in the car looks similar to that of in the Chevrolet Avalanche model that is equipped in between the cargo bed and the cabin.

The new H2 model comes with 7-passenger seating capacity, facilitated through third row optional seat in the car. It is expected to be provided with the 6.2 liter V8 engine that produces 393 hp, six speed automatic-transmission, and the ability to work on the Ethanol blended fuel. The top towing capacity of the car will be same as that of its predecessor model, 8000lb and it will facilitate an all wheel drive system.

The advanced safety and add-on features provided in the vehicle include:
• Traction control
• Curtain side air bags
• ABS and
• Antiskid system
• Premium sound system
• Navigation system

The other features in the vehicle may include leather upholstery, power tilt steering wheel, heated steering wheel and wireless cell phone link. The new H2 model is under development by the AM General, at the assembly plant Mishawaka, Indiana, United States of America. The SUT is built based on the models GMC Yukon and Chevrolet Tahoe. Totally the H2 is built by dividing in to three sections, the rear part is based on the frame series GM1500, middle section is designed new and the front part of the vehicle uses the modified series utility frame work- GM 2500.

The rear part of the model is upgraded with the gross vehicle weight 3629 kilo grams and can achieve from 0 to 60 miles per hour in a time span of just 8.2 seconds. The H2 model released in the model year 2003 was nominated for North American Truck of the Year and also appeared in Midnight Club 3, a video game series. According to the research by the Quality Planning in January, revealed that H3 and H2 Hummer models are most ticketed cars in the States of America. The production of the vehicle may drop by the General Motors due to the company’s financial crisis and high cost of producing the Hummer model cars.

The other standard available features in the SUT include rear radio controls, compass, air conditioning, leather covered steering wheel with radio controls, heated rear and front seats, 8-way power front seats, 6-disc CD changer and memory system. The features provided as optional add-ons in the car include universal garage door opener, night vision, DVD entertainment system, rear view camera, adjustable rear suspension air bags and power sunroof.

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Om is a hardcore automotive enthusiast who loves to test drive every new release in the market, and buy new cars every odd year. Sports cars pump up the adrenaline levels in his body, and that's his passion in life!

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