Actually, MT loved the H2 so much they drove it from the Arctic Circle above Alaska to Key West.
http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/suv/112_0208_h2/
Be sure to read the entire article.
The MT article you referenced seemed to be refering to the everyday driver of SUV's: the soccer mom. I would love to read the entire article. Just post a link please.
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