The latest crop of concept vehicles, including the Ford Bronco and Jeep Rescue, present a bit of attitude that seemingly take inspiration from the king of all terrain vehicles, the Hummer. H2 – not to be confused with H1, the vehicle that takes its cues directly from the military version vehicle – comes to the 2004 model year with an optional Delphi navigation/audio system. The giant four-wheel drive sport utility adds to the accessories choices with such packages as bright appearance (chrome hood handles, chrome hood latches, etc.) and trailer items (front hitch extension, vertical mount pin, hitch covers, etc.). But H2 isn’t a vehicle that survives on what’s new for a particular model year. It survives because it’s an original. There’s no denying H2 presence, even at a standstill. But hammer the accelerator pedal and the V8 engine that produces 316 horsepower at 5200 rpm and 360 pounds-feet torque at 4000 rpm serves up a gravel-biting sound. (As a side note, the 2004 engine is the same as the 2003 V8, but last year’s listed 325 horsepower and 385-peak torque were estimates.) The 6,400-curb weight vehicle presents a 10-inch ground clearance (when equipped with coil springs) and a 10.5-inch ground clearance (when equipped with rear air springs). From a performance standpoint, the H2 moves. But as my Dad says, the only thing the sleigh won’t pass is a gas station. Thank goodness for H2’s 32-gallon fuel tank. H2 could use a better set of windshield wipers to keep the grime from blocking the on- and off-road sights. The three-piece modular designed vehicle with a fully welded ladder type frame carries a MSRP of $49,180.