Hummer H3

Infobox Automobile


name=Hummer H3
manufacturer=General Motors
production=2005–present
class=Mid-size SUV
assembly=RSA: Port Elizabeth, Eastern CapeUSA: Shreveport, Louisiana

platform=GM GMT345 platform
layout=Front engine, four-wheel drive
related=Chevrolet Colorado
GMC Canyon
Isuzu i-Series
engine=3.5L (211 CID)"L52 I5"
3.7L (223 CID)"LLR" I5
5.3L (325 CID) V8
wheelbase=111.9 in (2842 mm)
length=186.7 in (4742 mm)
width=74.7 in (1897 mm)

height=2006-07: 73.7 in (1872 mm)
2008-present: Auto in|73.1|0
weight= 4700 lb (2132 kg)
MPG (miles per gallon)= 15mpg-US average, pretty mediocre for a car or even an SUV
transmission=4-speed automatic
5-speed manual
fuel_capacity=convert|23|U.S.gal|impgal L|abbr=on

The Hummer H3 SUV is a vehicle from General Motors' Hummer division, introduced in 2006. The H3 is the smallest of the three Hummer models, and though the H3 concept car was a pickup truck, and currently introduced as a conventional SUV, with a future model close to the concept being planned to be launched in the third quarter of 2008. Its platform is based on the GMT355 which underpins the Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon pickup trucks.

In the American market, H3 Sales have been strong with 33,140 sold, making up 74% of total Hummer sales for the year 2006. The H3 is currently produced at GM's Shreveport, Louisiana factory and also at the Port Elizabeth plant in South Africa.

H3 in the International Market

In 2007 GM South Africa launched their first Hummer production facility in Port Elizabeth, this move introduced the Hummer brand to the South African market and also somewhat lightened the load of the Shreveport factory in Louisiana. The plant manufactures only the Hummer H3, and builds for the South African market as well as the Asian market and European continent.

Since it is rated at less than 8500 lb (3856 kg) (GVWR), Hummer is required to provide official fuel economy ratings. Tested by many companies, the Hummer H3 with automatic transmission is targeted at 15mpg, approximately 13 in the city and 18 on the highway. The H3 is also available in manual transmission, 16mpg, with 15 in the city and 19 in the highway. While the Hummer H2 will ford 20 inches (0.5 m) of water, the H3 will handle 24 inches (0.6 m) of water (it has been tested in depths up to 31 inches).

Optional Accessories

Chrome Package

The Chrome package costs $400, though this varies by dealer. The chrome package adds chrome to the exterior mirrors and door handles. Chrome wheels cost $900 from the manufacturer, though they are not officially part of the chrome package.

H3t

:"See Hummer H3T"The Hummer H3T was a concept vehicle from Hummer - mainly used as a media diversion from the Hummer H3 which was to be released in mid 2005. The Hummer H3T production model was shown at the 2008 Chicago Auto Show, with sales set to begin in August 2008 as a 2009 model. The H3T is based on the H3 model, and is a crew cab pickup truck. With a 5 foot bed, the H3T lands between mid-size and full-size class. The H3T will offer the same powertrain systems as the H3 SUV. [ [http://www.hummerguy.net/hummer-news/hummer-h3t-makes-public-debut] Hummer H3T Makes Public Debut (February 8, 2008)] "HummerGuy.net". Retrieved on February 15, 2008.]

References

External links

* [http://www.hummer.com/hummerjsp/home.jsp GM's Official HUMMER site]
* [http://www.zercustoms.com/news/HUMMER-H3-in-UK.html HUMMER H3 in UK]