The Perfect Urban Vehicle?

Is the Hummer H2, a civilian version of a military off-road vehicle, the perfect automobile for city driving?

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January 19, 2003, 7:00 AM PST

By Abhijeet Chavan @http://twitter.com/legalaidtech

The manager of a Hummer dealership in Manhattan claims that the 8000 pound (fully loaded) H2 off-road vehicle is actually smaller than some SUVs, easier to park, and therefore, appropriate for driving in New York, one of the densest metropolises on Earth." Critics say "Driving a Hummer on city streets is like flying a giant flag that says, 'I hate New York,' "

Thanks to Abhijeet Chavan

Read the full story: One-Vehicle Gridlock

Sunday, January 19, 2003 in The New York Times

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