2008 Four Wheeler Of The Year
| | GENERAL | | Vehicle/model | Hummer H2 | Hummer H3 Alpha | Jeep Grand Cherokee CRD | Jeep Liberty | Nissan Pathfinder | Toyota Land Cruiser | | Base price | $55,510 | $38,645 | $38,555 | $26,125 | $32,850 | $63,200 | | Price as tested | $65,815 | $42,170 | $43,605 | $30,270 | $39,860 | $74,530 | | Options as tested | Luxury package ($6,410);AM/FM stereo w/MP3 compatible CD/DVD player& DVD-based navigation ($1,720);Air suspension package ($1,275);destination ($900) | Solar Flare Metallic paint ($295);Rear Vision ($850);Trailer Tow Package ($390);Adventure Package ($1,375);destination ($615) | Red Rock Crystal Pearl Coat exterior paint ($225);Trailer Tow Group IV ($280);Quadra-Drive II 4x4 Group ($795);3.0L V-6 turbo diesel engine ($1,655);high-intensity discharge headlamps ($500); MyGIG Multimedia Infotainment System w/navigation ($900); destination ($695) | Red Rock Crystal Pearl Coat exterior paint ($225);Trailer Tow Class III Group ($395);Skid Plate Group ($225);Premium Group I ($995);Selec-Trac II Active Full-Time 4WD System ($445);Sky Slider full open roof ($1,200);destination ($660) | XM Satellite Radio ($150);floor mats ($155);SE Premium Package ($1,850);Air Bag Package ($700);DVD Mobile Entertainment System ($1,600);SE Leather Package ($1,850);destination ($705) | Touch-screen DVD navigation system ($3,400);Country Club Package ($7,245);destination ($685) | | ENGINE | | Type | OHV VVT V-8 | OHV V-8 | DOHC V-6 | SOHC V-6 | DOHC V-8 | DOHC V-8 | | Displacement (ci/liter) | 376/6.2 | 325/5.3 | 182/3.0 | 225.8/3.7 | 341/5.6 | 349/5.7 | | Bore x stroke (in) | 4.06 x 3.62 | 3.78 x 3.62 | 3.27 x 3.62 | 3.66 x 3.57 | 3.86 x 3.62 | 3.70 x 4.02 | | Compression ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.9:1 | 18:1 | 9.7:1 | 9.8:1 | 10.2:1 | | Intake | EFI | EFI | High-pressure direct common-rail injection, turbocharger | EFI | EFI | EFI | | Mfg.'s power rating @ rpm (hp) | 393 @ 5,700 | 300 @ 5,200 | 215 @ 3,800 | 210 @ 5,200 | 310 @ 5,200 | 381 @ 5,600 | | Mfg.'s torque rating @ rpm (lb-ft) | 415 @ 4,300 | 320 @ 4,000 | 376 @ 1,600-2,800 | 235 @ 4,000 | 388 @ 3,400 | 401 @ 3,600 | | Mfg.'s suggested fuel type | Regular unleaded | Regular unleaded | Ultra low-sulfur diesel | Regular unleaded | Regular unleaded | Regular unleaded | | DRIVETRAIN | | Transmission | 6L80-E 6-spd automatic | 4L60-E 4-spd automatic | W5J400 5-spd automatic | 42RLE 4-spd automatic | Jatco RE5R05A 5-spd automatic | AB60F 6-spd automatic | | Ratios: | | First | 4.02:1 | 3.06:1 | 3.59:1 | 2.84:1 | 3.83:1 | 3.33:1 | | Second | 2.36:1 | 1.63:1 | 2.19:1 | 1.57:1 | 2.37:1 | 1.96:1 | | Third | 1.52:1 | 1.00:1 | 1.41:1 | 1.00:1 | 1.52:1 | 1.35:1 | | Fourth | 1.15:1 | 0.70:1 | 1.00:1 | 0.69:1 | 1.00:1 | 1.00:1 | | Fifth | 0.85:1 | n/a | 0.83:1 | n/a | 0.83:1 | 0.73:1 | | Sixth | 0.66:1 | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | 0.59:1 | | Reverse | 3.064:1 | 2.29:1 | 3.16:1 | 2.21:1 | 2.61:1 | 2.29:1 | | Axle ratio | 3.73:1 | 4.10:1 | 3.73:1 | 3.73:1 | 2.94:1 | 3.91:1 | | Transfer case | Borg-Warner 44-84 full-time 2-spd | Borg-Warner 44-94 full-time 2-spd | NVG245 full-time 2-spd | MP3022 full-time 2-spd | Univance XN-k part-time 2-spd | JF2A full-time 2-spd | | Low-range ratio | 2.64:1 | 4.03:1 | 2.72:1 | 2.72:1 | 2.63:1 | 2.62:1 | | Crawl ratio | 39.6:1 | 50.6:1 | 36.4:1 | 28.8:1 | 29.6:1 | 34.1:1 | | FRAME/BODY | | Frame | Ladder-type | Ladder-type | Uniframe | Uniframe | Ladder-type | Ladder-type | | Body | Steel | Steel | Steel | Steel | Steel | Steel | | SUSPENSION/AXLES | | Front | Independent, torsion bars,46mm monotube gas shocks,36mm front stabilizer bar/AAM 9.25-in | Independent, SLA torsion bar,46mm monotube gas-charged shocks,36mm tubular stabilizer bar/AAM 7.25-in | Independent, coil springs,twin-tube coilover gas shocks,stabilizer bar /Chrysler 7.9-in,electronic limited-slip | Independent, coil springs,low-pressure gas shocks,stabilizer bar/Dana 30 | Independent, double-wishbone,coilover shocks,stabilizer bar/Dana M205 | Independent, double-wishbone,coil springs stabilizer bar/SD 22A 8.7-in | | Rear | 5-link, variable-rate coil springs,46mm monotube gas shocks, 32mm stabilizer bar/AAM 9.5-in,Eaton E-Locker | Hotchkiss semi-elliptic dual-stage leaf springs,46mm monotube gas shocks,25mm stabilizer bar/AAM 8.6-in,Eaton E-Locker | Link/coil with track bar,twin-tube gas shocks,stabilizer bar/Chrysler 8.3-in,electronic limited-slip | Upper and lower trailing arms,track bar, coil springs, stabilizer bar,low-pressure gas shocks,/Chrysler 8.25-in | Independent, double-wishbone,coil on toe-control link,stabilizer bar/Nissan R230-K | Four-link with coil springs,control arms, shocks,stabilizer bar/BD 24A 9.5-in | | STEERING | | Type | Variable ratio, integral power; recirculating ball-type | Power assisted rack-and-pinion w/tri-bushing mount design | Power rack-and-pinion | Power rack-and-pinion | Engine speed-sensitive power rack-and-pinion | Power-assisted variable gear rack-and-pinion | | Turns (lock-to-lock) | 3.0 | 3.25 | 2.85 | 3.42 | 3.54 | 3.1 | | Ratio | Variable, 13.6 to 11.8:1 | 17.1:1 | 15.8:1 on center, 13.9:1 full lock | 17.36:1 | 17:1 | 16.7:1 | | BRAKES | | Front | 12.9 x1.5-in vented disc, dual-piston calipers | 12.4 x 1.10-in vented disc, four-piston calipers | 12.9 x 1.2-in vented disc, twin-piston pin-slider calipers | 11.9 x 1.1-in vented rotor, single-piston calipers | 11.65 x 1.1-in vented disc, dual-piston calipers | 13.4 x 1.3-in vented disc, four-piston calipers | | Rear | 13.0 x 1.1-in vented disc, dual-piston calipers | 13.5 x 0.79-in vented disc, single-piston sliding calipers | 12.6 x 0.55-in disc, single-piston pin-slider calipers | 12.44 x 0.47-in solid rotor, single-piston calipers | 12.12 x 0.70-in vented disc, single-piston calipers | 13.6 x 0.71-in vented disc, single-piston calipers | | ABS | Four-wheel | Four-wheel | Four-wheel | Four-wheel | Four-wheel | Four-wheel | | WHEELS/TIRES | | Wheels (in) | 17x8 cast aluminum | 16x7.5 cast aluminum | 17x7.5 cast aluminum | 17x7 pained cast aluminum | 18x8 cast aluminum | 18x8 cast aluminum | | Tires | LT315/70R17 BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A | LT285/75R16 Bridgestone Dueler | P245/65R17 Goodyear Fortera | 235/65R17 Goodyear Wrangler HP | P265/60R18 BFGoodrich Long Trail T/A | P285/60R18 Dunlop Grandtrek AT23 | | FUEL ECONOMY | | EPA city/highway | n/a | 13/16 | 17/22 | 15/21 | 12/18 | 13/18 | | Observed city/highway/trail | 10.64 | 13.68 | 18.56 | 15.72 | 14.15 | 14.49 | | DIMENSIONS/CAPACITIES | | Weight (lb) | 6,614 | 4,854 | 4,724 | 4,222 | 5,030 | 5,690 | | Wheelbase (in) | 122.8 | 111.9 | 109.5 | 106.1 | 112.2 | 112.2 | | Overall length (in) | 203.5 | 186.7 | 188.0 | 176.9 | 192.5 | 194.9 | | Overall width (in) | 81.2 | 85.5 | 84.3 | 72.4 | 72.6 | 77.6 | | Height (in) | 78.5 | 74.5 | 68.9 | 70.1 | 72.8 | 74.0 | | Track f/r (in) | 69.4/69.4 | 65/65.5 | 62/62 | 61/61 | 61.8./61.8 | 64.6/64.4 | | Minimum ground clearance (in) | 10.1 | 9.1 | 8.2 | 7.75 | 8.8 | 8.9 | | Turning diameter, curb-to-curb (ft) | 43.5 | 37 | 37.1 | 35.5 | 39.2 | 38.7 | | Approach/departure angles (deg) | 39.8/37.1 | 39.4/36.5 | 35/27.5 | 29/32.1 | 28.7/22.9 | 30/20 | | Breakover angle (deg.) | 23.5 | 25.0 | 21.3 | 20.4 | 22.9 | 21 | | GVWR (lb) | 8,600 | 6,001 | 6,150 | 5,372 | 6,500 | 7,275 | | Payload (lb) | 1,986 | 1,150 | 1,190 | 1,150 | 1,464 | 1,585 | | Maximum towing capacity (lb) | 8,200 | 6,000 | 7,200 | 5,000 | 7,000 | 8,500 | | Seating | 7 (with 3rd row seat) | 5 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 8 | | Fuel capacity (gal) | 32 | 23 | 21.1 | 19.5 | 21.1 | 24.6 | | PERFORMANCE | | 0-60 mph (sec) | 8.25 | 8.86 | 8.26 | 11.35 | 6.75 | 7.72 | | Quarter-mile (sec @ mph) | 16.54 @ 83.73 | 16.54 @ 81.86 | 16.37 @ 82.61 | 18.43 @ 76.45 | 15.70 @ 89.04 | 16.02 @ 90.02 | | Braking 60-0 mph (ft) | 165.42 | 143.9 | 148.7 | 133.21 | 151.0 | 139.11 | | RTI | 472 | 526 | 422 | 398 | 355 | 540 |
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