2004 H1 INTERIOR ACHIEVES A NEW LUXURY PLATEAU

“Many H1 owners purchase an H1 in lieu of a vacation home or yacht. They expect a vehicle with a high level of refinement. We’re confident the new interior gives H1 a more upscale look and feel,” said Jon Albert, HUMMER interior designer.

From the instrument panel to the cargo area, and from door panel to door panel, H1’s new interior is designed to create a more luxurious, more inviting, more accommodating and more spacious interior.

Rich materials
The interior of the new 2004 H1 is full of rich leathers, durable microfibers and chromed metal to create texture and dimension for the environment.

High-quality, two-toned leather seating welcomes H1 drivers and passengers. The seats are ebony with brown piping and seat inserts. The seat inserts are aniline leather, which feels soft to the touch and wears extremely well.

The same ebony and brown color theme is carried through on the steering wheel, armrests and the door panels, which feature brown leather on the lower half and wrapped ebony on the upper half.

Brushed nickel is integrated around all major switches, and chrome rings around the gauges create an upscale look for the instrument panel. Chrome also appears on the door handles and in the nameplate H1 sparkling on the horn pad.

Even the floor of the new H1 feels luxurious with a Berber textured carpet on the floor and rear cargo areas.

Ergonomics
“In the redesign of the H1 interior, one of our top priorities was the comfort of the passengers and ease of operation for the driver. In an interior space as unique and open as the new H1, ergonomics became the goal,” said Albert.

One of the first tests of ergonomics is in the seats, where the new H1 features a bucket design that provides enhanced support for greater comfort. In cooler temperatures, the seats feature separate heating elements for the seat cushions and seat backs—allowing all four H1 occupants a high level of customization. The seatbacks have also been redesigned to improve forward visibility for rear passengers. For H1 customers who would like a 5th seat, an auxiliary seat in the same two-tone material is available through HUMMER licensed accessories.

The 2004 H1 streamlines the entire instrument panel, moving and enlarging all the major switches and gauges. The speedometer and tachometer sport easier-to-read graphics, jewel-like accents and a larger size for driver comfort. The driver will also find easier access to the ELockers and Central Tire Inflation System switches when off-roading.

The addition of storage bins above the visors allows H1 owners to store a host of items, from flashlights to the owner’s manual.

Since no on- or off-road adventure is complete without music, the radio and CD player have been combined into one unit making it simpler to select your favorite tunes.

H1’s new interior provides each passenger an individual cockpit with personalized heating and cooling controls, cupholders, power window and locks. The personalization extends to the radio with headphone jacks that allow the rear passengers to choose their own musical selections.

Even the horn on the H1 gets a more ergonomic location, now found in the traditional center of the steering wheel.

The new H1 features a greater level of sound-deadening insulation, improving interior sound levels by two linear decibels. The sprayed insulation on the inside and outside of the vehicle during the manufacturing process, coupled with the improved powertrain and a soft-to-the-touch headliner, provide a cabin environment that is perceptibly quieter to the human ear.

Spaciousness
“The H1 was already one of the most spacious vehicles around. For 2004, we’ve given H1 an even higher level of airiness and increased outward visibility, thanks to new designs for the overhead console and the center console,” Albert added.

The integrated six-disc CD changer replaces the 12-disc changer, resulting in a cleaner, sleeker design for the upper area of the center console, while also providing a more integrated look for the glove box.

Redesigning the center console also resulted in a greater space and visibility for the rear passengers, with auxiliary controls for audio and HVAC in a lower profile area creating a more open feel from back to front.

“A lot of thought went into redesigning the vehicle’s interior to make it even more accommodating for all passengers,” Albert added.

While the 2004 Hummer H1 returns a higher level of luxury, it doesn’t forget its military roots, which are reflected in the gauges—revised for this model year to display green backlighting and black faces. That’s just another reminder of its HUMVEE heritage.

Also new for 2004 H1 models is the availability of a Delphi integrated navigation radio with full map navigation and a CD-ROM/audio player, and a variety of accessories enabling H1 owners to personalize their vehicle to their specific needs.