| Hummer H2 Eats It: To Be Gone by 2011 or 2014 |
| Written by Hank Green | ||
| Monday, 10 March 2008 | ||
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GM and Hummer have officially decided to discontinue the Hummer H2 after years of lagging sales and a good deal of negative publicity that the car has brought to GM. While the car remains popular, the Hummer brand in general, and the H2 specifically, have been on a continual sales slide for the last five years or so. The vehicle, as the most inefficient SUV on the road, has become less appealing since gas prices have more than tripled in the last ten years. GM has also bemoaned that its "iconic" vehicle has such a negative stigma with a large and growing portion of the population while the world's largest company, Toyota, has the Prius as its iconic vehicle. The question is, what vehicle will replace the H2 as GM's icon in the next 10 years? The bad news is that GM is going to keep selling the car in its current incarnation until 2011 at least, possibly hanging around until 2014. But development on updated H2s, and the planned diesel version, have both been canceled. Hummer will keep making cars, but will concentrate on the smaller H3, and the even smaller upcoming biofueled HX. HummerGuy.net points out that there have been no set time lines and it's possible that GM could still change its mind on this one. And while that is certainly true, I just don't see room for the H2 in the consumer market place any longer. Let's hope that this focus on efficiency and consumer demand for greener-looking companies will have real effects on vehicle efficiency in the next 10 years. Via HummerGuy.net
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written by chris , March 11, 2008
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written by Not liking your comment , March 11, 2008
Um, that would be HumVEEs, the military kind. Show some respect for the troops. I'm not a big Hummer fan but let's not confuse misguided military policy and hatred of American interference with an inefficient car. Those are real people getting killed (on both sides).
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written by chris, again , March 11, 2008
I know.
But by the same token let's not mistake an obvious (albeit dark) attempt at satire from being a genuine disrespect for what is happening over there.
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written by bob , March 12, 2008  They're just pissed at how much oil it burns.
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written by tommy , March 12, 2008
your all assholes, i love the hummer, im glad it pisses you off because it polutes so much, and i personally think its assholes like you who have nothing better to do but complain about stuff that you want it discontinued, if i new who started the eco madnass shit i would personally burn his/her house, puch them in the face and take his dog. o yea and if he had children i would kidnap them and not give them back until all the assholes just left the eco crap alone and let us live life how we want to, i dont care if one of my 4 suvs might possable polute the earth, my life, i drive what i want.
ALL TREE HUGGERS SHOULD DIE
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written by Porter , March 12, 2008
I drive what I want because I have the freedom to drive it. I don't need any Homo-Euro suicide box that gets 40mpg bring back the h1 and screw all tree huggers if you can't afford 4$ gas tough. I can. This planet was screwed up before I was born and it will still suck after I'm dead! You wanna save the planet nukes China that's less pollution to deal with and less lead paint! Otherwise, Just shut the hell up!
H2's are UGLY!
written by product designer , March 14, 2008
H2's are as ugly as the Pontiac Azteks. GM shoulda known that from the Get-Go. Then again, GM isn't a very creative company to begin with. They should have kept the H1s and not overprice it. At least H3's are more affordable and less ugly.
Contruction Contractor
written by Bill , April 08, 2008
The comments by "tommy" and "Porter" reflect the mindless and violent mind set of many of those who buy these dangerous, irresponsible, fugly vehicles. The fact that GM relentlessly promotes them and other large SUVs has earned for them my abiding contempt.
Dumb Looking Vehicle
written by Andrea , April 09, 2008
Truth is, I have never seen a particularly good looking person driving one either. Proves that anyone driving that monstrosity is defintely overcompensating. Yes, the posts by the Hummer lovers above proves the obvious lack of intelligence too. In nature when a rabbit warren becomes to populated, a pregant rabbit will reabsorb the fetus to control population levels...I've often wondered why a human fetus lacking intelligence is not treated the same way. Too bad, those of us with sense would not have to deal with these inferior beings and the crap that they bring with them.
Don't be Jealous
written by King , April 14, 2008
You have to be successful to drive a H2 Hummer, just like Al Gore and his private Jet. Don't be Jealous, just work hard and maybe someday you can afford an awsome vehicle as well. Jealousy will get you no where. Hummers are the best 4 Wheel drive vehicles on the road.
Hot Girls Drive Hot Cars!
written by Jennifer , June 03, 2008
I agree with Tommy, Porter, & King. I love my H2 (I just traded in my '05 for an '08!) and not only is it a hot car, its a safe car! What would you rather be driving in an accident?....an H2 or a Smartcar!?! Please people, get over yourself! Why not complain about Ford Excursions? Why not complain to the cruise ship companies buring thousands of gallons of fuel a day? Because its not about "saving the earth"....its about jealousy! A Hummer is an American car....support the USA that way and dont give money away to companies like Toyota (buying that ridiculous bicycle....I mean....car they call a Prius). The Hummer is a hot car that costs alot of money to maintain and all those that cant foot the bill are just jealous! People just like to hear themselves complain and all those "go green" idiots should just shut up already! If youre not successful/lucky enough to drive an H2, dont hate those that are....just enjoy looking at those people that can block the sun for that quick second as they pass you by in your Prius!
P.S. The H3 is just a Jeep with a Hummer label....get the real thing!
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written by HUMMMMMMMMMMMMM , June 03, 2008
While i respect the view of the treehuggers. I realy like my H2. What price do you put on the saftey of your wife and Kids. I feel that I family is safer in my H2 then other cars on the road.I will agree that they use alot of gas. Out thats a small price to pay for the saftey of my family
My H2 [snowy].
written by kal , June 04, 2008
I wake up in the early morning for work and the first thing I do is peek out the window at [snowy] my birch white H2. This truck might suck back alot of fuel but I also have a Range Rover & Ford King Ranch and thier not much better on fuel, But is that what it's really about? I dont think so, and I very much dought it's About someone can't afford one, if someone want's something/anything trust me they find a way to GET IT. I rather think they should focus there attention to the oil companies in general, we all know they have the money and people to make a greener more earth friendly engine for the H2 and all cars but wont make one because bottom line that takes money out of their pockets? right?
hummers make me puke and safety is not a
written by bob bobberson , June 05, 2008
Hummers are good because you can draft behind them in your car. You won't run into them because those jokers are so heavy they don't stop quite as well as a more agile car.
I have a 9 year old volvo, still getting 25 mpg in the city, gets 32 highway driving with the AC off, windows up, behind an H2. A friend's sister got hit by a bus in a volvo and she walked away. Safety isn't always in something big. Sometimes safety is more about avoiding an accident and designing the vehicle for survivability rather than 'big' PS if you own a hummer and drive less than 10 miles a day, you're cool, don't worry about the criticism.
Where to start?
written by Kyle , June 06, 2008
Wow, well I'll start with addressing the original post. Hank, to say that the H2 is GM's iconic vehicle is not just a stretch, its completely incorrect. GM's iconic, halo vehicle is the Corvette, without a doubt. Beyond that, I'd say the Silverado would be their next icon with the H2 far down the list.
And to everyone bickering about the need for fuel-efficient vehicles versus what people want to drive, leave it alone. Supply & demand is already taking care of the issue, for the most part. Sure, there will always be people who will pay for big engines and power (just look at all the Range Rovers in England, even with their gas prices) and the rush for fuel efficient small cars in the US is on.
Tesla On Its Way
written by MrMan , June 08, 2008
I ordered a Tesla roadster. I never have to drive offroad, like 99% of us. I luckily can afford to drive any 20 cars I want, but what you drive is more about image than reality, given that the real crime is that we all insist on driving cars alone everywhere, and have no mass transit system.
But that being said, the image of an H2 driver is exactly like the previous posters - stupid dumb fucks who don't know they are living in the past, and are outclassed but don't know it yet.
wtf
written by brian , June 08, 2008
who the fuck gives a shit you are all so stupid
you can all kiss them goodbye because there not gunna be around for too much longer. plus they get like 10miles to the gallon.. so your an idiot for driving one and wasting money and stupid shit.. and for the person that said your stupid for buying a toyota.. look at you buying allllll that gas that who knows gets the money for. for sure not america... so why dont you all realize that its time to fucking think abou tthe planet and not about some stupid suv that really doesnt do much, because im sure you all drive it around town and think everyone is like omg what a cool car.. but really everyones like what an idiot for driving that gas guzzler..
Love It
written by Livie - Stay home mom , June 08, 2008  Obviously people who drive Hummers have enough $$$$ for the gas! My hubby paid for my H2 in Cash. Why is everyone picking on the H1 & H2 but not thinking other ways to conserve? I don't think people think I'm an idiot for driving a gas guzzler and if they do then they obviously have nothing better to think about... I LOVE LOVE LOVE my H2. It gives me plenty of room to carry my Son, his stroller and anything I buy when I go shopping or grocery store... I have more room to add another car seat to the back for when we have our next one. I also have a Lexus RX330 with Rims on it and to be honest I only get 3 more miles per gallon in that as to my Hummer. (Rims on your car make it use more Gas. I'm not sure why but I get less MPG since they have been on.) Check how much MPG you get before you start judging others!!! My H2 10.4 MPG, My small LEXUS RX330 13.2 MPG, My Chrysler 300 15.2 MPG. (No room for my Son's Car seat and stroller.) EVERYTHING USES GAS! I use less gas then someone who has to travel 30, 40 or more miles to work every day!  I agree with the others who asked what about the Cruise Ships you like to go on for vacation or the private Jets your favorite Celebrity, Deligate or Sports Team uses to get from place to place? DON'T GET RID OF THE H2!!! I HEART IT SO!!!
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written by Livie - Stay home mom , June 08, 2008
(for brian, the comment above my 2)
AWWWWWWW, Brian stop ranting... You sound like a Jealous Psycho. It's OK you drive a Toyota, drive it with a smile.  You're saving money on gas. GOOOOO BRIAN! I drive a Lexus too which is a glorified Toyota... I don't think I'm cool for driving my H2, I already know I'm awesome. Save up for that HUMMER, you can do it! And smile buddy someone loves you. YOU'RE SPECIAL!!! Also, Brian is raving about the plantet and what an insesitive fuck us HUMMER Drivers are but he leaves the water running while he brushes his teeth, he doesn't recycle and he refuses to use CFL Light bulbs.  Oh Brian you are so naughty!
does it make a difference
written by adsfkj;adsk;lfjas , June 09, 2008
To be honest you guys, seriously ending the hummer is not going to solve the planets eco problem. THe United States uses 20 million barrels of fuel a day(back in 2004). SOOO let me ask you something, is it going to make a difference to stop the hummer h2. People will keep driving cars. Gas will still be burnt. The world is fucked anyway with all the nuclear wars and stuff going on. Furthermore why are h2s the only car being scapegoated for the eco problems. THe Ford Excursion gets the same fucking thing. What about the people who drive 40 to 50 miles a day just to get to work. Or the lack of mass transit in the united states. And yet another example, cruises, private jets. Private jets guzzle more gas than you can imagine faster than you can imagine to carry ummmmmmm 4 to 12 people. The world will not change with the end of hummers. So fucking stop dreaming that the sky will clear up. IT WONT.
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written by Hummer2007 , July 05, 2008
Hummer haters truly do not understand SUV's / trucks in general. A new H2 will get more mpg, than an older SUV. It would be nice if people did their research before they opened their mouths. We have a 2007 H2, that gets 16 mpg (we upgraded the exhaust and did an air intake, which helped with fuel consumption). We recently traded our 2000 Lincoln Navigator in (for a 2007 Dodge Charger SRT8, which gets 9 mpg. We also upgraded the exhaust and did air intake, which made it ALOT faster, so it burns fuel faster, & decreases the mpg....oh well, it is VERY FUN to drive!!) The Navigator got 11 mpg, which is obviously LESS than our H2.
Back to the SRT8, nobody says anything negative about that car, but it gets WAY LESS than the H2. Why is that?? Because people really do not care about the environment, gas consumption, ect. All they car about is seeing a very large vehicle besides / behind them & it intimidates them. They know that if we (h2 owners) collide with them, THEY ARE SCREWED!!! Sorry, but saving a few extra dollars on gas, is not worth my life. I can't believe people actually put the environment before their own personal safety. Not to mention the cargo space in a hybrid vehicle. How do you people buy big items?? Has there ever been a time that you went shopping and could not get something, because it would not fit in your car?? If it will not fit in the H2, it is ok, because I will attach the trailer to it and haul it that way. How do you people do it with sardine type cars???
Test
written by Erik Jones , August 28, 2008
This is a test
Suit your self..
written by Erik Jones , August 28, 2008
OK, Lets see, haters, haters, haters hiding behind a phosaude of ECO Friendly tree hugging obligations. Americans are totally wrapped up in FADS and H2s but more over SUVs in general are just that, FADS.
Now, As we all can agree, Americans love their cars, muscle, Trucks or Prius and the looks of each one is in the eye of the beholder. Just like your wifes, Im sure we all wont think your wifes are as hot as you think they are. Is the H2 ugly, sure, is it cool? For sure. Everyone is jumping ship on $4 a gallon. I say Fuck it, who cares, unless your driving a BIKE or skateboard your polutting the earth as well. Does the H2 make sense? Does wearing your hat backwards or pants around your waist, or driving a car so small you cant even carry more than 2 people? NO they dont, I think the ones that complain are the childish of all. Why dont you grow the Fuck up, Your not paying for my gas or monthly bills and as said earlier, the world is bad enough long before and after me being here. I do not own a H2, cant afford one, I have an H3 but really not have a need for such a big SUV, are they nice, yep but to each their own. In the time it took me to write this note, 2mil barrels of fossil fuels have been burned. Your frigging whiners, haters, mind your own buisness and dont worry about other people, you might be better off. I might just let my H3 idle all night so I can get 9 MPG just to piss you babies off. God I hate people.
I forgot
written by Erik Jones , August 28, 2008 I forgot, For you tree huggers, I think Im going to put a hole in my H3 Gas tank so I can leak out even more fuel than im burning, I want to do my part in global warming. Its my world you just live in it.
My H2 Hummer
written by Shawnna , September 03, 2008
I dont understand why people have to put down the Hummer and the owners. It all comes down to being jealous. They are a great vehicle. Very comfortable, lots of room, and look great. Yes they use alot of gas, but they are not the only vehicle that use lots of gas. Its a personal choice of what someone wants to drive, and everyone is intitled to drive what they want so really people should stop making such inappropriate comments. Everyone has there own money and spend it on what ever they please.
Again if you dont own a hummer, you dont understand how great they are, if you had a chance to drive one or own one your oppion would change. They are GREAT.
Rationalization, but you gotta start som
written by Kevin , September 16, 2008
Dang, now you'll have to find something else to hate to maintain your artificial sense of superiority over someone else. I always wondered, if I sell my H2 and get a motorcycle, does that make everyone else a-holes? I mean, as long as you have got someone else doing worse than you, you're golden, right? Reminds of the story about the person who went to church twice a year who felt absolved as long as there were other members who only went once a year - makes em twice as good in the eyes of god, right? Fact of the matter is, whether it's 10 MPG or 20 MPG, the overall effect on the environment and economy is roughly the same. The problem is bigger than pointing at a couple of vehicle makes and models. In the interim, I will pay the premium for driving what I want to drive. My last truck was a 2003 dodge 1500 which got maybe 12 MPG on a good day, but you won't find any web sites and comments dedicated to hating the rather innocuous pickup truck. By the way, it had roughly the same dimensions as the hummer, only a whopping two inches more narrow. Do you know that eliminating EVERY gasoline vehicle in the US will only reduce oil consumption by about 40%, a decrease that will be offset in less than two years assuming a reasonable economic growth rate?
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Maybe that's illustrative of the general consensus that they are not much liked.