The subsequent chapter of the rising HUMMER legacy, the 2006 H3 delivers genuine HUMMER model and off-road functionality in a smaller, extra gas environment friendly bundle. Just as its legendary H1 and H2 siblings did within the full-size phase, the H3 will create a brand new chief in off-road functionality amongst midsize sport utilities when it arrives at sellers in spring 2005.
“H3’s arrival establishes a unprecedented new presence within the beforehand atypical world of midsize SUVs,” stated Susan Docherty, HUMMER basic supervisor. “HUMMER has developed a passionate following due to its unmatched model and functionality, and the H3 extends that attraction by making the model accessible to a broader vary of potential house owners.”
H3 packs uncompromising HUMMER model and functionality into its midsize dimensions. Compared to the H2, the H3 is 16.9 inches shorter in size, 6 inches shorter in top and 6.5 inches narrower. Roughly the identical size as a midsize household sedan, H3 comfortably navigates metropolis site visitors and delivers HUMMER’s trademark unimaginable crawling and climbing functionality.
Powered by the Vortec 3500 engine with twin overhead cams and variable valve timing, the H3 incorporates a mixture of energy and drastically improved gas financial system. H3 is projected to achieve peak gas financial system of as much as 20 miles per gallon. H3 would be the first HUMMER to supply the selection of a guide or an computerized transmission, as many off-road fans worth the final word management of a guide.
The H3 was engineered for off-road management amongst midsize SUVs. The coronary heart of the truck’s functionality is its electronically managed four-wheel-drive system. That system is augmented with options akin to a completely locking rear differential, traction management, underbody shielding and GM’s StabiliTrak car stability enhancement system. H3 provides two tire packages, a Goodyear 32-inch all-terrain tire and Bridgestone 33-inch, each bigger than every other midsize SUV.
In addition to its uncompromised off-road capabilities, the H3 additionally supplies the refinement, consolation and comfort required for gratifying on-road driving. It provides premium choices akin to heated leather-based seats, a big electrical sliding sunroof, a DVD-based navigation radio and quite a few personalized equipment.
The H3 represents a major step within the HUMMER model’s speedy development, and an vital product for its new community of sellers. It joins the H1, the cornerstone HUMMER that was based mostly on the legendary navy car; the H2 SUV, the extra fashionable and civilized full-size HUMMER; and the H2 SUT launched in 2004 that options an revolutionary reconfigurable cargo mattress.
