2006 Hummer H2 Limited
Edition SUT
It crawled out of the Pacific and
came onto the land
Article by Jeff Steinwand
If owning the biggest SUV on the block is no longer
enough, then it's time to get one in a color all its own. Hummer is now offering
a unique “Pacific Blue" limited edition H2 for 2006, available in both
traditional SUV version as well as the open-cargo SUT version with the folding
mid-gate.
This exclusive H2 offers more than just a unique color,
and at a nearly $13,000 price premium over the standard H2 you would expect
something a little more upscale. This H2 wears its Pacific Blue designation like
a mantra. The name is appropriate for an SUV that is destined reside in
exclusive beach communities. Given the opportunity, this H2 is very capable of
displaying its off-road prowess; however any adventure into rugged territory
will surely cause your detail guy to throw a fit – there are enough chrome and
paint-matched accessories here to keep him busy cleaning all day.
Many of the modifications here embody form over
function. Starting up front you will find a satin-finished brush guard and a
body-color grille. The fender trim also receives the body-color treatment, while
the sides of the H2 wear special rocker moldings that are contoured around the
integrated assist steps. Continuing the theme in back you will find satin-finish
tail lamp guards. The limited edition wears various chrome accent pieces,
including the door handles, hood handles, hood latches, fuel filler door, and
mirrors. The roof receives a satin-finished low-profile roof rack, with the
front crossbar doubling as an off-road light bar with built-in lamps. Polished
forged 17-inch aluminum wheels and all-terrain tires complete the exterior
package.
Inside you will find everything offered on the standard
H2, such as the heated eight-way power leather seats with seat position memory
for the driver, and heated seats for second-row guests as well. The limited
edition kicks it up a notch with carbon fiber accents throughout, and along with
a DVD entertainment system for those in the second row, including
headrest-mounted screens and wireless headphones. The driver gets a screen as
well, in the form of a 2-by-2 inch screen that emerges when the H2 is put into
reverse. This new rear-vision system uses a camera to view obstacles that
otherwise might not be seen when backing up, including children, other cars, or
even small buildings. To complete the upscale package, the limited edition gets
a heated windshield wiper system that can supply warm fluid to remove snow, ice
and debris, if you should encounter them.
Only 875 of these limited H2 will be produced, and they
are available at dealers this month. If you cherish the exclusivity this H2
offers, we’re sure you won’t find the $65,900 price of the SUV unreasonable. The
SUT version is priced at $65,455.
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