I'm test driving the new 2008 H2 off road for GM Canada

[DennisAJC]

Took it out for a spin with dna and his sweet white H2.

My thoughts:

-The exterior is the same except for the color matched lower front and rear bumpers.

-Can't tell the difference in off road behavior between my old 03 and this 08.

-The interior is pretty nice. Gotta get use to the new vent design.

-The rims are the same. I thought they were gonna be redesigned but I guess not.

-Can't tell any power difference with the new engine.

More pics to come. There are a few things in the interior that the brochure never showed. It's pretty cool.

P.S. I'm not allowed to post any front end pics yet since this is the first 2008 H2 in Canada.



Here's a poser shot. Notice the color match on the lower bumper? It looks cool. The winch is mine BTW.

[MDimitri]

Let us know how it handles doing "V" Ditch, is there alot of feedback in the steering when going over large rocks? Have the Tierods been upgraded or is there an equal amount of toe-in as with previous models? The model you are testing, does it have coil-over rear or does it have air? Whent the unit is side by side with your truck, do you notice any difference in ground to body height, approach/departure angles? Is there more "rubbing" occuring when this unit is used as compared ot yours? Has there been any noticeable improvement in the drive train that you can feel since this unit has the 6th gear? Sorry for all the questions Dennis, but other than all the interior make-up and 6.2L motor, I just can't seem to get motivated too much about it. According to the specs I've seen it has less ground clearance and approach/departure angles are smaller then the 2003. 5 years later and really not much has changed.

Cheers and Have Fun!

[Hummer Aficionado_VT]

Let us know what kind of MPGs it gets, assuming your not doing just off roading.

Have fun!

[H2 Bill]

Dissapointing to hear about the power of the engine and transmission combination....

[obzidian]

sweet, keep us posted. The drivetrain should feel atleast a bit different in delievery...

[DennisAJC]

I'll keep you guys posted with more pics.


I'll take some more pics when I get home after work. Gotta get them in daytime because my flash is busted.

[RazM]

Hahaha, you're so full of it Dennis

Old style mirrors, no lights on the rear bumper insets, doesn't have the new rims... no new GM tag on the door beside the H2 logo, and the handle grab on the interior A column is the old one, not the newer, more squarish one.

Nice job painting your rear bumper tho, looks great

[Htothe2]

yea..thats kinda what i thought? changed the tires that quick>?

[RichS]

Nice aftermarket tail light guards too! And looks like it has a lightbar.

[DennisAJC]

I'll post pics of the interior later tonight. Let's see you guys try and analyze your way out of this one.

[Hummer Aficionado_VT]

YEAH!!

[timgco]

Don;t doubt the Canasian. He was also one of the first to test drive the H3 as well.

[DennisAJC]

Originally Posted by timgco

Don;t doubt the Canasian. He was also one of the first to test drive the H3 as well.

Don't forget the SUT also.

[DRTYFN]

So cool that GM has Moab Run & H2Source.com stickers.

[DennisAJC]

Originally Posted by DRTYFN

So cool that GM has Moab Run & H2Source.com stickers.

I had extras???

[RazM]

Dennis I heard you got to ride in the H4 mule, how was it?

[f5fstop]

GM is also putting Goodyears on the 08 H3; not BFs.....

[3Hummer]

How much does that rear winch take away from your departure angle. and lets see some itnerior shots.

[finbox]

also has the old yellow rear turn lights

[KenP]

Glad to see you bought it, Dennis. Your old gear still fits the new one, that's good to know.