How does one describe H1’s off-road capability? Start with its 16-inch vertical ground clearance (almost double that of other 4x4s), its dramatic approach and departure angles of 72 degrees and 37.5 degrees, respectively, and the 17-inch aluminum wheels shod with 37-inch tires. The H1 can ford 30-inch deep water.

H1 buyers may opt for the Off-road Adventure Package. It includes a front and rear Eaton ELocker locking differential. Activated instantaneously at the push of a button, the front and rear differentials can be locked for optimum slow-speed capability in climbing over large rocks or up long, steep grades. The package has a 12,000-pound winch kit, 17-inch, two-piece aluminum wheels with dual beadlocks, and Goodyear Wrangler MT/R tires. Goodyear GSA tires can be substituted for the MT/R tires.

Interior comforts include an instrument panel that places major controls and switches within reach of the driver, a Monsoon audio system with a six-disc CD changer, a heated windshield, tire pressure gauge, driver’s express-down window, heated power exterior mirrors and remote keyless entry.

Hummer H1 is powered by a retuned 6.5L, turbo-diesel V8 engine that for 2004 delivers 205 horsepower at 3,400 rpm and an impressive 440 lb.-ft. of torque at 1,800 rpm.

SPECIFICATIONS

VEHICLE TYPE……………..4WD SUV

POWERPLANT……………….6.5L V8

OUTPUT…………………..205 horsepower, 440 torque

EPA MILEAGE RATING………..NA mpg city, NA mpg highway

MSRP…………………….$118,000