Because the H3 is about 2.5 tons, this engine isn't strong enough to give it that powerful kick that consumers were looking for. This engine is not unique to the HUMMER H3 but is also the engine that GM uses for its mid size pick up trucks. With 293 horses the 3.7 inline engine is driven by a 5 speed manual transmission. Looking at the vehicle from the outside gave a false impression that the interior would have preserved the spaciousness while making it fit into a regular parking space. One the roadways, the HUMMER H3 was a little slow to get up and go and didn't offer the cargo space or the passenger space that was expected. It could still climb, drive through terrain that left others stuck in the mud, and still held a very proud position for doing it all with that specialized look and outfitting. Just because the HUMMER H3 was toned down doesn't mean that the designers went boring.Īs an off road vehicle the HUMMER H3 was still a leader that couldn't be caught. It was still designed to be impressive and capable but was also a little more like a family vehicle that could actually fit into the driveways and parking garages of the world. The H2 was still overkill but not quite as loudly as its predecessor. The H1 was massive overkill for the typical US household.
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