2008 Hummer H2 - Official Pics & Video

[ATRH2]

"Is it what GM calls the DSC (Driver Shift Control) mode that they have in the 2007 Escalades, other caddies, vettes and some of the pontiacs? If so, here exactly are the "tap-up/tap-down" controls that a lot of the GM docs on this feature describe?"
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Transmission: six-speed automatic with Driver Shift Control (DSC), electronically controlled Driver Shift Control allows the driver to manually shift gears for either sporty driving, or while trailering or driving in the mountains.

Here is the "M" on the Escalade........

[mikejr]

I like the layout, not sure about the interior color though. My wife commented that the interior looks like any other vehicle. I think the interior looks more classy and of a higher quality than the current interior. I'll reserve full judgement until I get to check one out in person.

[CBR_Raven]

I really like the updated '08 but it's gonna be hard to give up my '03...maybe by '09 or '10 i'll be albe to afford a new H2 and keep my '03 as well

[hummer74]

its about time they got roof mounted vents for the rear a/c, i like to turn them around so they blow on the back of my head and neck while driving. cools you down alot faster.

digging the new rims too, i think theyd look great powdercoated!

[ree]

Originally Posted by ATRH2

Transmission: six-speed automatic with Driver Shift Control (DSC), electronically controlled Driver Shift Control allows the driver to manually shift gears for either sporty driving, or while trailering or driving in the mountains.

That's the description I found too, but I was wondering what controls do you use to do the manual shifting. Is it something where you bump the gear selector right and left like in some sports cars? Or is it paddle shifters behind the new wheel?

[Wylee72]

Any mention of Bluetooth?

[BlueHUMMERH2]

They've been putting the paddle shifters behind the wheel now I suppose because it is rather silly reaching down to make the shift when you aren't doing anything directly that influences the transmission. It's all electronic. So they could be hiding there on the wheel.

I had mentioned the tie rods because from the pics, they look the same as the current ones. I have never had a problem with them however.

I would assume this engine is compatible with E85. This assumption relates back to the idea that Hummer has said it will be the first brand to offer alt. fuels on every model. E85 gets worse mileage than gas however contrary to a previous poster.

I think in person the "orange" will look better. The BMW X3 has a similar color interior (terracotta), and it's much better than in the photos that were originally released.

[eugenebeauxbuton]

Originally Posted by CO Hummer

It's starting to look rather Jeepish.

i disagree

i think that it looks just like the h3 interior and has a smoother-looking set-up

[Hummer Guy]

Originally Posted by Wylee72

Any mention of Bluetooth?

One of our suppliers (of bluetooth) said they had gotten the Hummer contract and it was going to be standard in 08...we'll see if that turns out to be true.

[md_sailor]

Looks like Sunset Orange will be back for 2008 as well or is that Desert Orange? over all It's growing on me as well....question is do I jump or wait for the H2 alpha w/ Diesel?

[Hummer Aficionado_VT]

Originally Posted by ree

That's the description I found too, but I was wondering what controls do you use to do the manual shifting. Is it something where you bump the gear selector right and left like in some sports cars? Or is it paddle shifters behind the new wheel?

On my dad's Saab, when you put it in 'Sport' mode, you can switch gears by giving the gas pedal a quick pump down and up... Maybe that could be incorperated... (Both GM products...)

[cmeinck]

Originally Posted by Hummer Guy

One of our suppliers (of bluetooth) said they had gotten the Hummer contract and it was going to be standard in 08...we'll see if that turns out to be true.

Having a car with Bluetooth is amazing. Will never buy a car without it. If the new H2 has it, that's one more reason to move from my H3.

[Boar-Ral]

Originally Posted by Hummer Aficionado_VT

On my dad's Saab, when you put it in 'Sport' mode, you can switch gears by giving the gas pedal a quick pump down and up... Maybe that could be incorperated... (Both GM products...)

My car is 11 years old and does that! Amazing! I think they call it overdrive.

[Hummer Aficionado_VT]

Oh, well, yeah...

[f5fstop]

Originally Posted by BlueHUMMERH2

Maybe by next time this year I'll be in one of these. Got to wait until they start rolling through the auction. You can get 2007's from factory sales with less than 100 miles in the upper $40's right now...

Now that we've got an H1 ALPHA, and an H3 ALPHA, what's that mean for the H2 ALPHA?

Maybe re-engineered tie rods!

From what I have heard, be patient Grasshopper

[f5fstop]

Originally Posted by md_sailor

Looks like Sunset Orange will be back for 2008 as well or is that Desert Orange? over all It's growing on me as well....question is do I jump or wait for the H2 alpha w/ Diesel?

How long do you want to wait???? I say jump and then wait a few years....

[BlueHUMMERH2]

Awesomeness Fstop, guru of HUMMER!

There is no longer any question about manual mode. It's there:


I would assume there are paddle shifters.

SOOO MANY BUTTONS!

Would it kill them to make at least an SUV shaped recycler icon? Maybe a Hummer shaped one?



"Dolby Digital" and "dts" on the nav? Is this for a rear entertainment system or surround sound?

[BlueHUMMERH2]

Autoblog says surround sound will be available, and the M mode is operated with a button on the shifter (like the Outlook and Acadia I suppose).

[johndjmix1]

2 questions here:

With the new 4 wheel drive switch thing, how do you put the transfer case into neutral??? VERY VERY important feature if you need to flat tow the H2 behind a motorhome....A know a few people whos deciding feature was the ability to put the t case in neutral to tow the H2!

Rollover mitagation. How does this work, what does it do to avoid a rollover?


No diesel yet DAMIT. 2009 will have it! GM are you there? WE ALL WANT A DURAMAX IN THE H2 and WILL PAY A PREMIUM for IT. Give us what we want!

--John

[f5fstop]

Originally Posted by johndjmix1

2 questions here:

With the new 4 wheel drive switch thing, how do you put the transfer case into neutral??? VERY VERY important feature if you need to flat tow the H2 behind a motorhome....A know a few people whos deciding feature was the ability to put the t case in neutral to tow the H2!

Rollover mitagation. How does this work, what does it do to avoid a rollover?


No diesel yet DAMIT. 2009 will have it! GM are you there? WE ALL WANT A DURAMAX IN THE H2 and WILL PAY A PREMIUM for IT. Give us what we want!

--John

Look at the t/case switch real close...see the N (not white), just to the right of 4-low lock.

From what I have seen, you will never get a DMAX in the H2, unless you put it in yourself.