One part SUV. One part pickup. Unquestionably HUMMER. The 2009 HUMMER H2 SUT (Sport Utility Truck) returns for another year of versatile off-road dominance.

With its durable design, 72-inch bed and powerful engine, it’s easy to see why so many off-road enthusiasts are in love with the 2009 HUMMER H2 SUT. Based on the supremely popular and iconic H2, the SUT takes strength and possibility to a whole new level. A welded ladder-type frame with box-section side rails and a three-piece modular design makes the foundation for this beast and provides it with a sturdy, balanced and smooth base upon which to construct one of the most powerful vehicles on the road.

Certainly, the styling is there. Classic HUMMER paneling complete with simple, athletic lines rests on 32-inch wheels and coats the frame. Beyond the seven-spoke grille and flanking headlamps, wide wheel arches and dynamic roofrack is a stylish and versatile rear bed, which, with the center midgate and rear seats folded down, stretches to an exceptional 72 inches. Customizable chrome accents have been added for style while full undercarriage protection and tank shields provide an extra layer of protection and security.

The true test of any HUMMER lies beneath its hood. Carrying on the lineage, the 2009 H2 SUT features one of the most powerful, capable engines on the road. New for 2009, a powerful 6.2-liter V8 is the heart of the SUT and easily generates a stunning 393 hp and 415 lb/ft of torque. Despite its exceptional power, the SUT’s V8 maximizes performance and efficiency through the use of variable-valve timing and lightweight aluminum construction.

This new engine and a new powertrain combination also greatly aid in hauling, as the H2 is now capable of towing 8,200 pounds, a remarkable 22 percent increase from last year’s model. A specially tuned air-intake and exhaust system, as well as revised, quicker-ratio steering gears make off-roading in the SUT easier and more enjoyable than ever.

In fact, to maximize the off-roading experience, HUMMER has given the H2 SUT one of the most impressive suspension and traction control systems ever built. Utilizing among other things an independent torsion bar front suspension system and high-strength monotube gas-charged shock absorbers, the SUT provides remarkably steady, fundamentally controllable off-road capability. Simultaneously, an electronically controlled full-time 4WD system with advanced traction control gives the H2 unrivaled drivability, responsiveness and strength when it’s needed most. With HUMMER’s advanced system and substantial ground clearance, the SUT can still move forward, even if three wheels are spinning.

The toughness and power of the 2009 H2 SUT is rivaled only by its surprising luxury and convenience. The interior is more refined and comfortable than ever before, highlighted by premium surfaces (particularly the heated leather seating for five) and newly designed instrument panels and door trims. Styled with an eye toward simplicity, the cabin is remarkably more organized and accessible.

Front and center in the H2’s spacious dash is HUMMER’s intuitive infotainment center. Complete with available touchscreen navigation, rearseat overhead DVD and an integrated BOSE 5.1 Cabin Surround Sound system, the H2’s central hub places the very latest technology at your fingertips. Also included, the safety, security and convenience of GM’s OnStar system, which provides everything from turn-by-turn directions to vehicle recovery to hands-free calling, all at the push of a button. Finally and most importantly, the H2’s intelligent array of airbags, daytime running lamps and new panic-brake assist feature give the SUT unrivaled safety and security.