2005 HUMMER H2 SUV New Car Buyer's Guide

What's New for the 2005 HUMMER H2 SUV?
Changes for the 2005 Hummer H2 are few this year. A new DVD-based navigation radio is available, as well as XM satellite radio. Desert Sand and Stealth Gray are added to the color mix.

Advantages of the 2005 HUMMER H2 SUV:

• Rear seat comfort
• Three locking differentials for extreme off-roading
• Control layout and user-friendliness
• Can tackle extreme off-road terrain

Objections to the 2005 HUMMER H2 SUV:

• We averaged 11.3 mpg, with a light foot
• Hard to climb into and out of
• Cheap plastic interior trim
• Ludicrously small cargo area, even with the third-row jump seat tumbled forward
• Vehicle width a liability on narrow or wooded off-road trails
• Poor outward visibility
• Noisy cabin when underway

Editor's Advice:
Based on GM's heavy-duty pickup platform and using parts bin pieces ranging from Pontiac Aztek dashboard vents to Chevrolet TrailBlazer seat heater controls, the 2005 Hummer H2 is a cash cow for the world's largest automaker. The mere fact that the Hummer H2 is a huge hit for General Motors tells us that Americans have far too much expendable income. But rising gas prices are taking a toll; it's not hard to haggle with the dealers this year.