Hummer 3 - H3

When General Motors finally released the Hummer 3 in 2005, it was a much longed for moment for car enthusiasts all over the world. The new H3 was considerably smaller that its predecessors – the military HMMWV and the civilian Hummer 1 and Hummer 2 – and thus an even better choice for drivers who split their time between tough 4W adventures and sleek city driving. Some people found the H3 “too cute” and preferred to stick with their burlier H1 or H2, while others praised the fact that the new Hummer was smaller, easier to handle in city traffic and comparatively fuel efficient without giving up any of that off-road capability for which the Hummers became famous. 

The Hummer H3 is a SUV that can handle tough off-road terrain as well as let you ride comfortably through urban areas. It is popular among those who spend the week in the city and their weekends in the outback. You do not have to be afraid to bring your cute little Hummer 3 out into the wilderness, because this well-behaved beast has an astonishing 37.5 degrees approach angel and can traverse even the toughest obstacles. The car is built on the highly regarded GMT345 platform; a construction based on the GMT355 found in GMC Canyon and Chevrolet Colorado pickup trucks. When you leave the city and head for rough country, simply switch from low to high to combat rough off-road environments.

Thanks to single-wheel traction control, the Hummer 3 will save fuel as well as provide you with additional control during off-road driving, and the car is also equipped with an electronically controlled high performance 2-speed 4WD system. The engine is a Vortec 3500 and the standard car comes with a 5-speed manual transmission. If you want to, you can order a 4-speed automatic transmission instead.

Despite its numerous advantages, the Hummer 3 is fairly reasonably priced – probably in an effort to attract a broader group of prospective drivers. In bright contrast to the price situation for the Hummer H1 and the Hummer H2, the Hummer H3 can be yours for a fairly modest $29,500. If you are prepared to purchase a used H3, the price will drop even further. The H3 will also yield a much lover gas bill than the old H1 and H2. According to estimations from General Motors, the new H3 has a gas mileage of 16 km for city driving and 20 km on the highway.

Despite what you might have thought, the sporty Hummer H3 rapidly became a success among families with school children. This might come as a surprise to you, but the Hummer H3 is actually a very nice family car since it can accommodate a lot of passengers and their luggage and has a lot of offer when it comes to safety and reliability. Thanks to a new safety mechanism, the dual front air bags are controlled by the weight of the driver and of the front seat passenger, thus making them safer for children. You can also choose to have your H3 fitted with head curtain side air bags that extend all the way from roof to the seat belt line and will protect both front and rear passengers from side injury in the event of a collision.