 About the Hummer H3First produced in 2003, the Hummer H3 is the smallest sport utility vehicle in the Hummer family. Like all Hummers, the H3 is well known for its power and ability to be used for a number of applications. With its two-speed full-time four-wheel drive system, this vehicle can be driven in most any condition, both on-road and off-road. With seating for up to five passengers and plenty of cargo space, the Hummer H3 is an ideal vehicle for most any on-road or off-road purpose, and it is popular among everyone from families and singles who enjoy the outdoors to business people who want to cruise the city streets in style.The H3 was first introduced with a 3.5-liter straight five-cylinder engine capable of producing 220 horsepower and 225 foot-pounds of torque. The standard... View more transmission was a five-speed manual, but a four-speed automatic was an available option. This engine was replaced in 2007 with a more powerful 3.7-liter capable of 242 horsepower and 242 foot-pounds of torque. According to the EPA, the Hummer H3 gets 18 miles per gallon at highway speeds and 14 miles per gallon when driving in city conditions. As of 2008, the H3 is also available with a 5.3-liter V8 engine that achieves 13 miles per gallon in the city and 16 miles per gallon on the highway. It can tow 3,000 to 6,000 pounds depending on the engine and transmission. The Hummer H3 crossover SUV was the first Hummer produced by General Motors. It was manufactured in the United States at the GM plant in Shreveport, Louisiana and internationally at the Port Elizabeth plant in South Africa. The primary changes made to the H3 during production were changes to the engine that resulted in an increase in power. GM has decided to discontinue the Hummer H3 following the 2010 model as they are eliminating the entire Hummer line. The H3 comes in three trim levels: the H3, the H3 Adventure, and the H3 Luxury. The Luxury model comes standard with an automatic transmission, leather seats, heated and adjustable driver and front row passenger seats, leather-wrapped steering wheel, and oversized rear carpet floor mats. Many consumers choose the mid-level H3 Adventure because it includes an in-dash six disc CD changer as opposed to the base model's single disc version as well as an off-road suspension package. Additional options include OnStar, Navigation Radio, and rear view camera system. All models of the H3 come standard with safety equipment such as traction control, electronic stability control, anti-lock brakes, and airbags. It has been rated as Acceptable" by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety in terms of safety in front and side crashes. View less | |||
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