2004 LATEST UPDATE

[Hummer Man]

I KNOW ALL OF THIS HAS BEEN POSTED BEFORE!
BUT THESE SAME QUESTIONS KEEP COMING UP!

Okay here is the straight story!

With Navigation, New options, Changes & Navigation!


2004 HUMMER H2: BUILDING ON A SUCCESSFUL LAUNCH

Any way you measure it, the HUMMER H2 achieved runaway success in its inaugural year. In about six months, H2 captured the heart of 19,222 new HUMMER aficionados and a number of automotive awards. Even without sales incentives, HUMMER dealers had a difficult time keeping more than a 10-day supply of H2s on their lots.

"The H2 has enabled us to expand our product offerings, making HUMMER accessible to more buyers," said Michael C. DiGiovanni, HUMMER general manager. "Its success out of the gate can be directly traced to its ability to deftly combine the rugged durability of the H1 in a slightly scaled down, more civilized package."

Every inch a HUMMER
H2's packaging may have been scaled down, but not its ability. This is a HUMMER first and foremost. That means it's still capable of traveling through streams 20 inches deep, climbing 16-inch steps and rocks, paddling through deep sand and outdistancing competitors in high-speed desert runs.

Every H2 starts with a fully welded ladder-type frame that features a modular three-piece design incorporating a number of hydroformed components. The result is outstanding strength, stiffness and dimensional accuracy. Ensuring on-road ride comfort and control, as well as off-road capability, is H2's standard independent front torsion bar and five-link coil spring rear suspension. The solid rear axle ensures durable sure-footedness, particularly in tight off-road situations. A self-leveling rear air spring suspension system is available for severe off-road requirements.

Included as standard equipment on every H2 is underbody protection that includes large, thick skid plates; a shield for the fuel tank; chassis-bolted rocker panel protectors; a protective shield for the available on-board air compressor; and mud flares that run up, over and around the wheels.

H2's power is derived from the standard Vortec 6000 V-8 that generates 316 horsepower (237 kw) and 360 lb.-ft. (488 Nm) of torque. It's mated to a heavy-duty Hydra-Matic 4L65-E four-speed automatic overdrive transmission. H2 also features a standard, powertrain-integrated Borg-Warner two-speed electrically controlled full-time 4WD system. It's capable of further reducing H2's gear ratios by 2.64:1 when necessary, for highly controlled obstacle climbing.

A highly developed Bosch four-channel anti-lock braking/traction control system (ABS/TCS) provides optimum control on slippery surfaces. In addition, the ABS is specially calibrated to prevent unwanted activations while off-roading, without compromising on-road stability and stopping distance. The TCS also includes the ability to gain traction through a single wheel, if necessary. A secondary TCS mode, driver activated with a button on the center stack, provides more wheel slip on deformable surfaces such as sand, mud and snow.

Styling as unmatched as its off-road capability
H2's design is extremely daring and attention-getting. It's instantly recognizable as belonging to a highly exclusive brand at the top of its class in off-road performance. Its look and feel conveys the sense of power, authority and complete control that these buyers seek.

"Everything about the H2 is influenced by H1," said Clay Dean, the H2's chief designer. "H2 is a little more linear, more massive from the side view. But it's not meant to replace or even mirror the H1. Rather, the H2's goal is to complement the H1 - to provide an alternative experience that widens the HUMMER brand appeal."

H2's extremely boxy body and very straight windshield and windows, which resemble H1's forms, combine to create a significant amount of interior room. The vertical glass opens up a broader front and wider side view. In a nod to the functional aspect of design, exposed components, such as hood lift handles, hood latches and fasteners, give H2's appearance an individually component-assembled quality. As they do on H1, exposed components and mechanical elements shout ruggedness and exemplify yeoman-like functionality and workmanship.

Luxury meets ruggedness in H2's interior
H2's rugged exterior gives way to a luxurious interior. It begins with standard cloth seats with eight-way power adjustment for the front seat cushions and backs. Also standard is a memory feature for the driver's seat that allows two drivers to select and set their preferred positions. The available leather seats, meanwhile, add heated seat backs and cushions with three temperature settings for the front occupants. Heated cushions serve to keep second-row occupants comfortable. For maximum flexibility, the second-row seats can be individually folded and for maximum comfort they feature a high-back design. A single-passenger seat is available for the third row, giving H2 six-passenger capacity.

The heating, ventilation and air conditioning system provides fast warm-ups and cool-downs, as well as individualized front-seat comfort. The standard dual-zone front controls, for example, allow the driver and front passenger to set individualized temperatures with as much as a 25-degree Fahrenheit (13.9-degree Celsius) difference. Audio choices include a selection of premium, high-quality sound systems and standard nine-speaker Bose system. All sound systems provide next-generation audio configurations and include Radio Data System technology.

Newly available for 2004 is the Delphi integrated navigation radio with full map navigation and a CD-ROM/audio player. The navigation operation will instantly map routes with 2-D and 3-D full-color map views on a 5.8-inch (147-mm) display screen with the push of a button, making maneuvering on highways and streets effortless. Once the navigation CD is inserted and the address entered on the system's screen, a route map is generated and audio commands - with step-by-step instructions in English, French or Spanish - are provided.

The verbal commands tell drivers when to turn and alert them if they stray from the calculated route; the system automatically recalculates a new route from their current position if they make a wrong turn. Additionally, drivers can instruct the navigation system to plan a route using the shortest path or one using major roads.

H2 safety features include standard front air bags; four-way adjustable headrests, arm rests and seat-mounted lap-shoulder belts for front passengers; lap and B-pillar mounted shoulder belts for second-row outboard passengers and a lap belt for the center passenger; a seat-mounted lap-shoulder belt and adjustable headrest for the optional third-row seat; and a standard OnStar system.

H2 accessories
As if H2 weren't rugged or refined enough, GM offers a host of new accessories in 2004 to further enhance H2's "wow" factor. A bright appearance package includes chromed hood handles, hood latches and gas cap with filler trim. Chromed production wheels are also available. The trailering package now offered includes front hitch extension, vertical mount pin, hitch covers, electric brake harness and seven-to-four pin adapter. And three grille appearance options are offered in 2004 including body color, platinum chrome or black. For ease of access to loading items on accessory roof bows, new handles are available that mount into existing roof rails that come standard on every H2. From new chrome-plated tubular assist steps to a new chrome-plated wrap-around brush guard, and from an interior trim package to a roof-mounted bike carrier and HUMMER bike, there's an accessory to meet nearly every H2 owner's need. For more information on H2 customized accessories, please see the release that follows Specifications.

"H2 is a HUMMER through and true, particularly in terms of its capabilities on rough terrain, but with an air of civility and refinement previously unheard of in a vehicle with such capabilities," DiGiovanni said.

[Hummer Man]

I KNOW ALL OF THIS HAS BEEN POSTED BEFORE!
BUT THESE SAME QUESTIONS KEEP COMING UP!

Okay here is the straight story!

With Navigation, New options, Changes & Navigation!


2004 HUMMER H2: BUILDING ON A SUCCESSFUL LAUNCH

Any way you measure it, the HUMMER H2 achieved runaway success in its inaugural year. In about six months, H2 captured the heart of 19,222 new HUMMER aficionados and a number of automotive awards. Even without sales incentives, HUMMER dealers had a difficult time keeping more than a 10-day supply of H2s on their lots.

"The H2 has enabled us to expand our product offerings, making HUMMER accessible to more buyers," said Michael C. DiGiovanni, HUMMER general manager. "Its success out of the gate can be directly traced to its ability to deftly combine the rugged durability of the H1 in a slightly scaled down, more civilized package."

Every inch a HUMMER
H2's packaging may have been scaled down, but not its ability. This is a HUMMER first and foremost. That means it's still capable of traveling through streams 20 inches deep, climbing 16-inch steps and rocks, paddling through deep sand and outdistancing competitors in high-speed desert runs.

Every H2 starts with a fully welded ladder-type frame that features a modular three-piece design incorporating a number of hydroformed components. The result is outstanding strength, stiffness and dimensional accuracy. Ensuring on-road ride comfort and control, as well as off-road capability, is H2's standard independent front torsion bar and five-link coil spring rear suspension. The solid rear axle ensures durable sure-footedness, particularly in tight off-road situations. A self-leveling rear air spring suspension system is available for severe off-road requirements.

Included as standard equipment on every H2 is underbody protection that includes large, thick skid plates; a shield for the fuel tank; chassis-bolted rocker panel protectors; a protective shield for the available on-board air compressor; and mud flares that run up, over and around the wheels.

H2's power is derived from the standard Vortec 6000 V-8 that generates 316 horsepower (237 kw) and 360 lb.-ft. (488 Nm) of torque. It's mated to a heavy-duty Hydra-Matic 4L65-E four-speed automatic overdrive transmission. H2 also features a standard, powertrain-integrated Borg-Warner two-speed electrically controlled full-time 4WD system. It's capable of further reducing H2's gear ratios by 2.64:1 when necessary, for highly controlled obstacle climbing.

A highly developed Bosch four-channel anti-lock braking/traction control system (ABS/TCS) provides optimum control on slippery surfaces. In addition, the ABS is specially calibrated to prevent unwanted activations while off-roading, without compromising on-road stability and stopping distance. The TCS also includes the ability to gain traction through a single wheel, if necessary. A secondary TCS mode, driver activated with a button on the center stack, provides more wheel slip on deformable surfaces such as sand, mud and snow.

Styling as unmatched as its off-road capability
H2's design is extremely daring and attention-getting. It's instantly recognizable as belonging to a highly exclusive brand at the top of its class in off-road performance. Its look and feel conveys the sense of power, authority and complete control that these buyers seek.

"Everything about the H2 is influenced by H1," said Clay Dean, the H2's chief designer. "H2 is a little more linear, more massive from the side view. But it's not meant to replace or even mirror the H1. Rather, the H2's goal is to complement the H1 - to provide an alternative experience that widens the HUMMER brand appeal."

H2's extremely boxy body and very straight windshield and windows, which resemble H1's forms, combine to create a significant amount of interior room. The vertical glass opens up a broader front and wider side view. In a nod to the functional aspect of design, exposed components, such as hood lift handles, hood latches and fasteners, give H2's appearance an individually component-assembled quality. As they do on H1, exposed components and mechanical elements shout ruggedness and exemplify yeoman-like functionality and workmanship.

Luxury meets ruggedness in H2's interior
H2's rugged exterior gives way to a luxurious interior. It begins with standard cloth seats with eight-way power adjustment for the front seat cushions and backs. Also standard is a memory feature for the driver's seat that allows two drivers to select and set their preferred positions. The available leather seats, meanwhile, add heated seat backs and cushions with three temperature settings for the front occupants. Heated cushions serve to keep second-row occupants comfortable. For maximum flexibility, the second-row seats can be individually folded and for maximum comfort they feature a high-back design. A single-passenger seat is available for the third row, giving H2 six-passenger capacity.

The heating, ventilation and air conditioning system provides fast warm-ups and cool-downs, as well as individualized front-seat comfort. The standard dual-zone front controls, for example, allow the driver and front passenger to set individualized temperatures with as much as a 25-degree Fahrenheit (13.9-degree Celsius) difference. Audio choices include a selection of premium, high-quality sound systems and standard nine-speaker Bose system. All sound systems provide next-generation audio configurations and include Radio Data System technology.

Newly available for 2004 is the Delphi integrated navigation radio with full map navigation and a CD-ROM/audio player. The navigation operation will instantly map routes with 2-D and 3-D full-color map views on a 5.8-inch (147-mm) display screen with the push of a button, making maneuvering on highways and streets effortless. Once the navigation CD is inserted and the address entered on the system's screen, a route map is generated and audio commands - with step-by-step instructions in English, French or Spanish - are provided.

The verbal commands tell drivers when to turn and alert them if they stray from the calculated route; the system automatically recalculates a new route from their current position if they make a wrong turn. Additionally, drivers can instruct the navigation system to plan a route using the shortest path or one using major roads.

H2 safety features include standard front air bags; four-way adjustable headrests, arm rests and seat-mounted lap-shoulder belts for front passengers; lap and B-pillar mounted shoulder belts for second-row outboard passengers and a lap belt for the center passenger; a seat-mounted lap-shoulder belt and adjustable headrest for the optional third-row seat; and a standard OnStar system.

H2 accessories
As if H2 weren't rugged or refined enough, GM offers a host of new accessories in 2004 to further enhance H2's "wow" factor. A bright appearance package includes chromed hood handles, hood latches and gas cap with filler trim. Chromed production wheels are also available. The trailering package now offered includes front hitch extension, vertical mount pin, hitch covers, electric brake harness and seven-to-four pin adapter. And three grille appearance options are offered in 2004 including body color, platinum chrome or black. For ease of access to loading items on accessory roof bows, new handles are available that mount into existing roof rails that come standard on every H2. From new chrome-plated tubular assist steps to a new chrome-plated wrap-around brush guard, and from an interior trim package to a roof-mounted bike carrier and HUMMER bike, there's an accessory to meet nearly every H2 owner's need. For more information on H2 customized accessories, please see the release that follows Specifications.

"H2 is a HUMMER through and true, particularly in terms of its capabilities on rough terrain, but with an air of civility and refinement previously unheard of in a vehicle with such capabilities," DiGiovanni said.

[Drag]

Wow, somebody sure can copy and paste. I'm impressed...........that I managed to read all of that.

Just kidding Hummerman, we all know that you're one of the most repected members of this board...................(In your own mind, sure)

ps, for those who are interested, the top secret spy inside Hummer that generated this report is www.media.gm.com

Corvette= "The ability to pass with class"

[Hummer Man]

HEY DRAG "QUEEN" RACER", Read my first sentence I said it is old news but that alot of people were still looking for it! Are you just a mindless weasel with alot of spare time or an Idiot who just likes attacking peoples character??

Kindest Regards, The Hummer Man

[Drag]

Hummerman, I'm just joking around a bit. Honestly, lighten up, man. I did read your fisrt sentence by the way. It is a good article, but.........we've heard it. Nice of you to consolidate it all into one place though.

If my humor offended you, please accept my appolgy.

Corvette= "The ability to pass with class"

[ckhagman]

What if new members joined? Do you think they would have read it?

[Drag]

New members may not have read this, but there is a section of this board for H2 in the press. This is an official GM press release, nothing more.

It is customary to quote sources when you copy them, and to give credit where it is due. That's why I put the URL for the GM media site on my post. In academia, in publishing and other forms of communication, not providing your sources when you make a direct quote is called plagerism. Not that I think GM would care that their press releases were copied and posted on an enthusiast board on the internet, but it is, at least, polite.

Corvette= "The ability to pass with class"

[Hummer Man]

Drag Racer, Point Well made! I should have posted it in the "H2 IN THE PRESS" section.

[NJ H2]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Hummer Man:
HEY DRAG "QUEEN" RACER", <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

You guys crack me up!
Now that wa funny!!

[DRTYFN]

Gotta watch out how you word things with Hummer Man. He gets really cranky sometimes.

[Drag]

Well, I suppose I should have known that in advance. Before I moved to Texas, I used to live in New Jersey, and the way that some New Jersites say "Hi" is "$%&&$^%$%& you and your mom!" It doesn't mean anything, but I see how it can be taken wrong.

NJH2 can back me up on that one. Just go to Hoboken. That reminds me........

Basic Rules For Driving In New Jersey:

A right lane construction closure is just a game to see how many people can cut in line by passing you on the right as you sit in the left lane waiting for the same jerks to squeeze their way back in before hitting the construction barrels.

Turn signals are just clues as to your next move in road battle so never use them.

Under no circumstances should you leave a safe distance between you and the car in front of you no matter how fast you're going. If you do, the space will be filled in by somebody else putting you in an even more dangerous situation.

The faster you drive through a red light, the smaller the chance you have of getting hit.

Never get in the way of a car that needs extensive body work.

Braking is to be done as hard and late as possible to insure that your antilock braking system kicks in to give you a nice relaxing foot massage as the brake pedal pulsates.

Construction signs tell you about road closures immediately after you pass the exit but before the traffic begins to back up.

The electronic traffic warning system signs are not there to provide useful information; they're just to make the Turnpike look progressive.

Never pass on the left when you can pass on the right. It's a good way to scare people entering the highway.

Speed limits are arbitrary figures to make NJ look as if it conforms with other state policies; these are given only as suggestions and are readily enforceable.

Just because you're in the left lane and have no room to speed up or move over doesn't mean that the driver flashing his high beams behind you doesn't think he can go faster in your spot.

Please remember that there is no such thing as a shortcut during rush-hour traffic on the Garden State Parkway.

Always slow down and rubberneck when you see an accident or even a person changing a tire. If you're lucky, you may see the unwitting breakdown victim get mugged.

Learn to swerve abruptly. NJ is the home of the high-speed slalom driving thanks to NJDOT, who put potholes in key locations to test drivers' reflexes and keep them on their toes.

It is traditional in NJ to honk your horn at cars that don't move the instant the light changes. The state is founded upon such traditions.

Seeking eye contact with another driver revokes your right of way.

All unmarked exits on the Parkway lead to downtown Newark.

JERSEY DRIVING - GOTTA LOVE THE CHALLENGE!

Find more driving humor at Driving Humor plus Automotive humor, blonde jokes and more. I love that site.

Corvette= "The ability to pass with class"

[Hummer Man]

Drag Racer, That is so funny. I was born in Texas and grew up in south Jersey (CAMDEN)!

[NJ H2]

Don't forget my personal favorite:
Traffic signals

Red means Stop!
Green means GO!
Amber means GO FASTER!

[OUSUCKS]

Where the hell is factory XM Radio?