2010 Hummer H2 SUT
- 2009 Hummer H2 SUT
- Used Hummer H2 SUT
Based on analysis of 30 H2-SUT reviews and test drives.
Hummer H2 SUT - What the Auto Press Says
The 2010 Hummer H2 SUT ranks 5 out of 5 Sport Utility Trucks. This ranking is based on our analysis of 30 published reviews and test drives of the Hummer H2 SUT, and our analysis of reliability and safety data.
The H2 SUT is the SUT of choice for serious off-roaders who want to be able to haul gear well beyond where the road ends. However, the Hummer brand may be facing the end of the trail.
The H2 SUT adds a dose of practicality to the Hummer brand's outsized, military-machismo brand. From the grille to the backseat, the H2 SUT is nearly identical to the Hummer H2 SUV. However, while the H2 has an enclosed cargo area and a wagon rear end, the H2 SUT has a small exposed cargo bed. Car and Driver explains, "The SUT is the beefcake H2 with a back porch, in this case a short, 34.7-inch cargo box that expands to 72.8 inches by opening the Midgate hatch at the rear of the cab and flipping the rear seatbacks flat." The folding midgate design is shared by other GM SUTs, including the Chevy Avalanche and Cadillac Escalade EXT.
While reviewers are warm toward the midgate, they love the H2 SUT's off-road performance, which they say can take on all comers. However, when it comes to day-to-day use, the H2 SUT can be hard to live with. While its interior is upscale, it's cramped. And on-road performance is in line with the H2 SUT's size and weight -- which means that performance is ponderous, at best. Plus, the H2 SUT is expensive.
GM was due to sell the Hummer brand to Sichuan Tengzhong Heavy Industrial Machinery, a Chinese company. However, the Hummer sale has fallen through, and reports indicate that GM will be winding the brand down. Production of new Hummers has been suspended since January. GM will continue to honor Hummer warranties, so if you've been wanting one of these SUVs, now may be the best time to get a great deal.
Other SUTs to Consider
If you like the midgate design, but want to spend less, check out the Chevy Avalanche. It's not quite as rugged as the H2 SUT and has a smaller V8, but since it starts at about $25,000 less than the H2 SUT, we don't think you'll mind. In you're willing to sacrifice off-road capabilities for more luxury, check out the Cadillac Escalade EXT, which has the same layout as the Avalanche and H2 SUT, but is more upscale. If you're looking for more daily-driver livability in your SUT, check out the Honda Ridgeline. Not only does the Ridgeline offer a car-like interior, but it also gets better gas milage and costs less than the H2 SUT. However, its construction means it can't come close to tackling the off-road terrain the H2 SUT can roll right over. For buyers who need to haul larger objects, a full-size truck is likely a better choice than any SUT.
Details: Hummer H2 SUT
The H2 SUT comes in two trims: Adventure and Lux. Changes for 2010 are minimal.
- "Like the H2 SUV, it's a billy goat off-road, a fuel-guzzling leviathan on." -- Car and Driver
- "If you don't have a hankering for a small pickup bed and can instead live with a conventional SUV, other choices such as the Cadillac Escalade, Infiniti QX56 and Mercedes-Benz GL-Class offer more on-road refinement, more accommodating cabins and not-as-horrible fuel consumption."-- Edmunds
- "Incredibly capable off-road and reasonably well-behaved on-road. Impressive towing capacity adds to the package. For shoppers uncomfortable with Hummer's aggressive styling and with few off-road aspirations, any number of large trucks match the H2's overall utility and trump it for passenger space and fuel economy." -- Consumer Guide
- "Although the full-size Chevrolet Avalanche is a bit more practical and probably just as good off-road, the H2 SUT projects an image even the most customized of pickups can't match. Plus, the H2 SUT's short front and rear overhangs make it a better choice for serious off-road enthusiasts. Now, if we could just get it with a diesel engine." -- Kelley Blue Book
H2-SUT Performance - 7.2 (Good)
The H2 SUT is a large, heavy SUT -- and it performs like it. However, when the road ends, the H2 SUT can't be touched. "This may be the pickup truck of choice for serious off-roaders," says Business Week. Read More
H2-SUT Exterior - 7.1 (Good)
It's tough to argue with the H2 SUT's distinctive, martial looks. "For most people, the most important H2 attribute is its ability to draw a crowd," says Automobile Magazine, adding "on the street-cred scale, the macho truck scores a perfect ten." Read More
H2-SUT Interior - 7.0 (Good)
Last model year, Hummer upgraded the H2 SUT's interior with nicer surfaces and more features. Reviewers appreciate the change, but say that the biggest problem with the H2 SUT's interior is that it just isn't big enough -- which is a little shocking for an SUT that's so big on the outside. Read More
H2-SUT Safety - NA
The 2010 Hummer H2 SUT has not been rated in government crash tests, but it does come with several standard safety features. Read More
H2-SUT Reliability - NA
The 2010 Hummer H2 SUT's warranty hasn't been announced yet. However, the 2009 model has with Hummer's 5 year, 100,000 mile powertrain warranty. If you can find a 2009 model it might be worth getting, since it's very similar to the 2010 model and may have a better warranty. Read More
