First Glance at the HUMMER H2
HUMMER proudly boasts that they have sold over 100,000 H2s since its introduction in 2002. There may be some guy out there for whom the H2 is a tool -- he needs its prodigious off-road capability, massive size and rugged construction for some kind of remote labor. For the other 99,999 buyers, the H2 is a fashion statement, a big thumb of the nose to political correctness and a nod to conspicuous consumption. No new car I've tested has ever been such an attention magnet. The surprise for me was that the attention was overwhelmingly positive -- and female. Women stopped me in parking lots and told me how nice my H2 was. They gave thumbs-up signs at stoplights. Since I keep my ego in check, I realized that it had to be the H2 that was attracting the attention.My test H2 was equipped with a $4,240 package of options, the Lux Series, which included a chrome appearance package, chrome tubular assist steps and 17" chrome wheels. All that chrome against the deep Twilight Maroon Metallic paint job made the H2 shine like a custom. Juxtaposing the military ruggedness of the H2's body with flashy accessories creates an over the top look that is eye catching -- it's a matter of taste whether you'll like it or not. I thought it looked awesome.
