Model Year | 2008 |
Model | H2 |
Trim | SUV |
Engines | |
Transmissions | |
Drivetrains | |
Tires | |
Audio Systems | |
Accessories | |
Air compressor generally used to pump up springs or shocks can also be used to inflate tires, balls, etc. | |
Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models. | |
Often must be ordered with power rear side windows, if these are available. | |
Unlock and lock the car using buttons on the keyfob. | |
Start the car using a button on the keyfob. Interior can be a comfortable temperature as soon as you get in. | |
Homelink. | |
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |
Rear disc brakes. | |
Automatically pulse the brakes in hard stops to prevent wheels from locking up, making it possible to brake and steer at the same time. | |
When a panic stop is sensed, fully applies the brakes. | |
Mandatory, in all cars. | |
Rearview camera connected to display screen on the instrument panel. Often requires navigation system. | |
Deploys extended duration side curtain airbags when the vehicle rolls over. Usually included on tall vehicles. Rare on others. | |
Airbags contained just above the window level. Cover all three rows. | |
Selectively applies the brakes to prevent excessive understeer or oversteer (spinning). | |
Two types: a warning light when a tire is low on air and a pressure readout for each tire. | |
When a drive wheel slips, it is braked and/or engine power is reduced, restoring traction. | |
Cargo Management | |
Hitch rated for up to 5,000 pounds. Capacity of the vehicle could be lower. | |
Usually part of an overhead console. | |
Requires roof rails. Together constitute a roof rack. | |
No crossbars. | |
Includes seven-wire harness, necessary for larger trailers. | |
Climate Control | |
Maintains set temperature in front row. Requires air conditioning and does not include its value. | |
Temperature can be separately set for left and right sides of the passenger compartment. Requires air conditioning and does not include its value. | |
Fan speed and/or temperature can be manually set for vents in the center console, B-pillars, and/or ceiling. Includes value of rear vents. | |
Ducts under front seats direct heated air to the second row. | |
A second evaporator provides cool air to rear vents. Does not include the value of these vents. Includes rear heater. | |
Washer fluid heated to high temperature, enabling it to melt ice off the windshield. | |
Time between wipes can be precisely adjusted. | |
Drivetrain | |
The center differential can be manually locked using a button. Only for use at low speeds on loose surfaces. Engaging low range (where available) usually locks the center differential automatically. | |
The rear differential can be manually locked using a button. Only for use at low-speeds on loose surfaces. | |
Engine / Motor | |
Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models. | |
Exterior | |
Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models. | |
Chrome or satin-painted fuel door. | |
Spare tire mounted to the tailgate. | |
Prevent underbody damage when off-roading. | |
Replaces and includes value of smaller sunroofs. | |
Used to connect the vehicle with another, so one of them can tow the other out of the mud. | |
Used to connect the vehicle with another, so one of them can tow the other out of the mud. | |
Infotainment | |
Jacks for a video camera, game console, or other device with A/V output. | |
Jack for an iPod or similar device. No value because of incomplete data. Will soon be standard on nearly every car. | |
Includes CD player. | |
Audio system capable of playing DVD-Audio discs. | |
Audio system capable of playing DVDs on a front-row screen. Inoperative when the vehicle is moving. No value because of incomplete data. | |
A DVD player and ceiling-mounted screen. Often includes a pair of wireless headphones. | |
Audio system capable of playing discs with MP3 files. | |
Screen-based navigation system. | |
Audio controls for rear seat passengers, usually to control output through headphone jacks. | |
XM or Sirius. Includes a subscription for three to six months, after which monthly fees apply. | |
In-vehicle security, communications, and diagnostics system plus turn-by-turn navigation (no map display). For 2011 and newer cars often includes a remote app. Monthly fee after the first 1-12 months. | |
Sometimes also includes voice control over climate control system. | |
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |
Driver-side exterior mirror automatically dims when hit by headlights of following vehicle. | |
Interior rearview mirror automatically dims when hit by headlights of following vehicle. | |
Headlights automatically turn on and off. Includes value of automatic-off headlights. | |
Row of yellow lights on top of cab. Required for vehicles over 80 inches in width. | |
We haven't given this feature a value because it's hard to tell which cars have it. | |
Clears ice and fog from mirrors. | |
Includes value of non-illuminated vanity mirror. | |
Includes value of non-illuminated vanity mirror. | |
One or both exterior mirrors tilt down when the transmission is in reverse, to provide view of the curb. | |
Includes value of manual remote mirrors. | |
Mirrors fold and unfold with the touch of a button inside the vehicle. Good for narrow roads and parking lots. | |
Reports engine speed. | |
Reports average fuel economy, and perhaps also instantaneous fuel economy, distance to empty, average speed, and other stats. | |
Seats and Interior Trim | |
All-weather floormats. | |
Seat folds to enlarge cargo area. Unless the seat is also removable, it usually folds flat or nearly flat. | |
Seat folds to enlarge cargo area. Unless the seat is also removable, it usually folds flat or nearly flat. | |
Seating surfaces are trimmed in leather; other upholstery tends to be leatherette. | |
Lower back support power-adjustable vertically as well as in and out. | |
Lower back support power-adjustable vertically as well as in and out. | |
Power tilting seat cushion; can take the form of a second height adjustment. | |
Power tilting seat cushion; can take the form of a second height adjustment. | |
Seat must be removed for maximum cargo capacity and a flat load floor. | |
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |
Only listed when pricing a single model because insufficient data for all cars. | |
Alloy wheels highly polished to yield an almost chrome-like finish. In the past valued more highly than regular alloy wheels. But the term is used so broadly lately, often meaning that only some of the wheel face is machined, that they have the same defau | |
Air springs maintain the rear ride height. | |
Transmission | |
Only listed when pricing a single model because insufficient data for all cars. |
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