Adding to what DiGiovanni calls ''the overall sense of control'' is a highly developed Bosch four-channel anti-lock braking/traction control system (ABS/TCS). In addition to providing optimum control on slippery surfaces, the ABS can detect and adjust its braking capabilities to rough off-road surfaces, such as gravel and potholes.
The TCS also provides the ability to gain traction through a single wheel, if necessary.
With three transfer case selections, two rear axle differential selections and two modes provided by the TCS mode switch, the driver actually has a total of seven driving mode selections, providing unprecedented versatility to tailor H2 performance to match driving conditions.
On and off road, SUT drivers should appreciate the independent torsion bar front suspension, which features 46-mm monotube gas-charged shock absorbers and a 36-mm front stabilizer bar.
The rear suspension features a five-link trailing arm, air springs and a 32-mm stabilizer bar. The spring rate is variable, from a soft on-road rate to a transitional rate to a stiff off-road rate, which helps prevent bump impact input forces from entering the vehicle's body.
''The result is smooth cornering on pavement and a less jarring ride off road,'' claims DiGiovanni. ''The standard air suspension also aids the off-road capability of the SUT. It helps keep the vehicle level under load and, with its extended ride height feature, makes for a steeper departure angle when conditions call for it.''
