I need to know...

[Hummer Aficionado_VT]

Hi gang,

Well I saw my first VX today, and after some mild research online, I found this forum. I must say that I'm truely impressed with the VX, and I think I may have been bitten by the OCD bug again...

I haven't felt this much interest for a vehicle since the H2, and I'm still a Hummer nut!

SO ANYWAY... I was hoping you all could tell me some 'tech' stuff about the VX and anything else you see as important. I drive an Acura SLX right now, and I do a little off-roading, so I'd also like to know how the VX does off road. And what is the 'torque on demand' feature or the 'terrain sensing' whatever? Sorry to bombard you with questions, but if you guys like your VX's as much as I suspect, you'll be happy to share your knowledge!

Thanks again, and I'm glad to be here!

[etlsport]

using the search function you can find answers to almost all of these questions... here are some quick answers though..

vx has...

215 hp
230ft lb of torque
a very still suspension and zippy ride.. handles like a sports car

torque on demand is an awd system of sorts that keeps sends more torque to the front wheels when the rears start to slip, controlled by a computer under the passenger seat and (10 i think) sensors

offroad.. you cant beat a stock vx.. stock vx's with stock tires conquer moab utah every year even when driven by novice off roaders.. there arent quite as many upgrades for a vx as there are say for a jeep.. but for as little as $160 you can lift your vx 3 inches, any higher than that and there is some extensive modding involved (differential drop brackets, cutting of the cladding, heavy duty tie rods, longer brake lines etc) but its all been done... there are a few vxs with 36" tires after extensive mods.. many with 33"

[Hummer Aficionado_VT]

Sweet. Now, obviously it takes an off road machine to make it through MOAB, but how does it do on the streets?

What kind of fuel economy does this guy get, and was it offered in manual, or automatic only? How is the center of gravity as well? (Especially with a three inch lift!)

Thanks, that was pretty helpful!

[etlsport]

automatic only.. i thought it would bother me.. but it doesnt at all.. my g/f who refuses to drive automatics even enjoys driving the vx because its very responsive... ive driven my vx on road courses and its handled well.. kept up with my buddy in his audi a4 up true mountain roads.. no sweat

most people report gas mileage on average of 15-18mpg.. i usually am at about 17..

heres a photo of a stock vx in moab (i beleive this pic belongs to nocturnalVX)

[Hummer Aficionado_VT]

That's great. Yeah, I REALLY like this thing. Oh man, I feel as though I have forsaken my Hummer brethren...

Oh well, the heart wants what the heart wants!

[etlsport]

yea.. once you drive one i think you will like it even more.. i just went out.. sitting at a light i saw 3 15-18 year old kids that stood and pointed at the vx until i drove off

[ZEUS]

offroad.. you cant beat a stock vx..

ETLSPORT - with a comment like that, I don't know if I could ever trust anything you would have to say. A stock VX does well offroad, but it is very easy to out do. A stock Rubicon is the best out of the box wheeler out there.

Hummer dude, the VX is a great SUV on road and off. It attracts looks and comments everywhere. Mine is lifted and I can still tear up some corners. The tranny and motor have their issues. The rear axle is stout enough but the CVs up front need supervision. Parts ARE getting harder and harder to come by. The windows in the doors generally need work too.

[Chopper]

Don't think you are gonna save much on fuel as compared to your uber suv. It's small, but it is thirsty. Also figure on getting two... you're gonna end up wanting one to beat up, and one to keep.

[Chopper]

Zeus, I just read your post, and you couldn't be more right. We have a H2...you guys have seen it... and I can't honestly say that the VX would go anywhere the H2 couldn't go better (a parking space?) A Rubicon, out of the box, will go places I wouldn't try in the Hummer....a set up Jeep...forget it.

[vxDAKINECHICvx]

Mod it, offroad it, use it as your daily driver. We all have a vx cause we love it...just be prepared for small problems that CAN be harder to fix as it is so rare. Also, make sure in your search for one that you are very specific as to what you want as far as miles and owners go. You want one that has been well cared for. Good luck.

[Hummer Aficionado_VT]

Don't think you are gonna save much on fuel as compared to your uber suv.

I don't own one, I'm just a fan. I haven't the funds at my age...

[Triathlete]

I have definately out wheeled an H2...their behemouth size and weight are not to practical on the trail (especially the narrow, rocky trails around here). That and the fact the guy was worried he might scratch his $50,000 vehicle