Car Board.(Hummer, Ford Thunderbird, Jeep Wrangler Sahara)(Brief Article)(Evaluation)

As pumpkins lie ripening in the fields, and leaves turn gold and red, you're not thinking of impending winter. You're thinking of... football!

* Hummer H2 ADVENTURE SERIES

Price: $52,510

Engine: 6.0-liter V8, 315 hp, 360 lb-ft

Curb weight: 6400 lbs

Drivetrain: 4wd, four-speed automatic

You'd think that the H2's gargantuan size means there's plenty of room for all your tailgating necessities-barbecue, briquettes, burgers, beers. We found, however, that because the spare stows inside, there's a dearth of space for anything else, at least for a vehicle of this size. Of course, the H2's overtly macho, do-anything, go-anywhere look means you're guaranteed to be the center of attention during pre-game festivities, which is as important as the ritual anyway. (Think: Who'd want to hover over a subcompact when there's an H2 in the lot?) Okay, we didn't welcome some of the attention, particularly when this test vehicle's rear hatch stuck shut-beer still inside. Still, we did look cool.