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Hummer H2

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Hummer H2

Introduced: 2002
Design: Wayne Cherry

The archetypal American gas-guzzler was a hulking monstrosity. For better or worse, the Hummer didn't stray far from its military origins, with an imposing front grille, utilitarian doors, and box-shaped windows. If pride comes before a fall, then the H2 is fitting for Detroit.